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Hair Braiding Professional

Continuing Education Workforce Certificate

Format

In-person, Online

Location

Catonsville, Essex, Owings Mills, Online

​Professional hair braiders are in the beauty industry working with individuals providing beauty services such as braiding and styling hair, making recommendations for treating the scalp, and other hair care services.

This program features courses to understand how to build your customer base, develop your portfolio, and provide excellent customer service. Conduct client assessments, maintain a level of client confidentiality, personal integrity, and professional standards, and develop and build customer loyalty, and income opportunities.

The student entering the program must demonstrate a strong knowledge of the techniques for cornrows, plaits, and braids or register for PDV320 Hair Braiding Basics I.

Professional Hair Braiders can be found at a number of beauty businesses that provide the skills needed to start a successful hair braiding business or work in a beauty salon.

Program Course Sequence

A stringent attendance policy will be enforced.

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours

Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees

PDV316​

Hair Braiding Professional Level I

17.5

The Hair Braiding Kit includes a mannequin head and a stand.

Included in course cost and provided during class.

$249

T-$75/F-$174

PDV317

Hair Braiding Professional Level II

17.5

Included in course cost and provided during class.

$249

T-$75/F-$174

PDV318

Hair Braiding Professional Level III

17.5

Included in course cost and provided during class.

$249

T-$75/F-$174

PDV319

Hair Braiding Professional Level IV

17.5

Included in course cost and provided during class.

$249

T-$75/F-$174

Program Series Totals:

70

$996
T-$300/F-$696

There is currently no license required to become a braider in Maryland.

Full Program Details