31502523Barber Natural Haircare and Braiding
Course Information
Description
Conduct hair analysis, personalizing scalp and hair treatments based on client needs; complete hair conditioning treatments; create blow-dry styles; and braid hair according to client needs.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Perform scalp and hair treatments based on client needs and/or scenarios
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration, scenario
    Criteria
    Hair and scalp analysis results in effective treatment suggestion for client
    Select product based on the client's hair and scalp needs
    Drape the client to protect their clothing and skin from water and products
    Measure, mix, and apply all products following manufacturer's instructions
    Application avoids contact with the client's eyes or ears
    Client is comfortable, strain is prevented for both the barber and the client

  2. Apply deep conditioning treatment products effectively
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Criteria
    Select most effective conditioning product based on client's specific needs
    Drape the client to protect their clothing and skin from water and products
    Hair is shampooed and free of build up before treatment application (to allow maximum product absorption)
    Dispense an accurate amount of product without waste
    Apply the conditioner evenly and thoroughly
    Apply a hot towel or other heat source to enhance product penetration
    Follow processing time recommendations
    Hair is rinsed thoroughly without leaving any residual product

  3. Braid hair
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Criteria
    Determine hair qualities prior to braiding
    Determine type of braid to best match client request
    Recommend braid style based on facial features
    Separate sections using straight lines
    Section sizes match the desired style
    Braid shows consistent tension
    Braid is firm enough to secure the style but not too tight to cause discomfort or scalp stress
    Braids and twists are secured at the ends to prevent unraveling
    Braiding is completed within specified timeframe

  4. Practice creating Afros, twists, and locs
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Criteria
    Afro shape is balanced, symmetrical, and well-defined according to style requested
    Afro taper blend is seamless
    Afro part (if applicable) is crisp, straight or curved as intended, and evenly sectioned
    Afro is picked/combed out and styled to maximize volume and texture
    Twists are uniform in size, tension, and direction from root to tip
    Transition from twisted/coiled hair to the cut area is clearly defined
    Twist sections and parts are neat and uniform
    You use effective tension to secure the twist without causing damage or thinning
    Twist ends are finished to prevent unraveling
    Locs are uniform in size (diameter) and consistent throughout the head, if applicable
    Partings for locs (e.g., square, brick-lay) are clean, consistent, and clearly defined at the scalp
    Incorporate new growth with effective tension to prevent slippage or breakage
    Locs have a clean, neat appearance with all loose hair incorporated, resulting in a tight root

  5. Practice applying hairpieces, wigs, and/or wefts
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Criteria
    Differentiate the type of hair (human, synthetic, blended)
    Compare the piece to the client's hair
    Determine the attachment method
    Verify base dimensions match the piece area
    Secure the piece to the base
    Assess the coverage