Natural Hair Styling & Hair Braiding: $8,636
Online Natural Hair Styling & Hair Braiding: $7,796
The program requires 408 hours of clinical experience, with instructor evaluation of the skills taught in class. Contact NHCI to confirm supervised practice, attendance documentation, required models and any in-person sessions for your enrollment. Practice materials alone do not replace the required hours or assessments.
Contact your instructor before substituting a mannequin or another practice method. NHCI must confirm how the assignment will meet the program’s clinical training and assessment requirements.
The catalog describes textbook-based instruction, questions on each section, summary tests and instructor evaluation of clinical practice. NHCI is developing its online class; contact the school to confirm current learning materials, delivery methods and availability.
A professional tool kit is included in the published program cost. Contact NHCI to confirm current kit contents and any additional practice supplies required for your assignments.
Contact NHCI during school office hours to arrange instructor guidance. Your instructor will explain the available support format and how to complete the required practical assignments and assessments.
The published program cost includes a professional tool kit and required books. Orientation is mandatory. Contact NHCI before your program starts to confirm orientation arrangements, kit delivery or collection, and access to online learning materials.
Full-time (day) students are allowed up to 19 weeks to complete the Natural Hair Care Styling and Hair Braiding Program. Half-time (evening) students are allowed up to 38 weeks to complete the program.
Students will receive a Certificate of Completion in Natural Hair Care and Hair Braiding, after the completion of all course requirements.
The Natural Hair Care Styling and Hair braiding program hours at NHCI, will not be transferable in the state of Minnesota. Student from another state should check with state licensure regulatory office.
Hours will be traced and verified thru the institution tracking device and sent to students via email or be verified with students in person via video meeting.
On the day of the Mandatory Orientation, you will be given an outline of all required techniques.
Prior to enrolling in the Natural Hair Care Institute, it is recommended that you contact the State Board of Cosmetology or your state licensure regulatory office to determine if NHCI hours are transferable to your state.
Contact NHCI before enrolling to confirm access to a suitable device and learning materials. The catalog requires students to have a device that provides access to their teachers and learning materials. Online students must follow scheduled clock hours and monitored attendance requirements; online delivery does not provide unrestricted flexible hours. Ask the school about current campus computer access and any associated arrangements.
Eligible students may qualify for scholarship or financial assistance opportunities. Review our scholarship page for current opportunities and eligibility details, or contact NHCI Admissions for help with next steps.
Assistance depends on eligibility, required documentation, program requirements and available funding; funding is not guaranteed.
NHCI is the only OFFICIAL Natural Hair Care Styling and Hair Braiding School in the Twin Cities area. Our school offers a certificate of completion in Natural Hair Styling and Hair Braiding, which enable our student to go into opening their own business or gaining employment in the Natural Hair and Braiding industry.
All of our teachers have years of experience in Natural Hair Styling and Hair Braiding or are licensed through the State of Minnesota Cosmetology Board and have completed a licensed cosmetology program approved by the Board.
