Hair Braiding Teacher

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/24/2027

Program Description

The Hair Braiding Teacher course shall be a combination of classroom instruction, and hands on practical and technical experience. Per the Act of 1985 in the Illinois General Assembly, Hair braiding is defined as a natural form of hair manipulation by braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving, or wrapping human hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions. Such practice can be performed by hand or by using simple braiding devices including clips, combs, hairpins, scissors, needles and thread. Hair braiding includes the making of customized wigs from natural hair, naturla fibers, synthetic fibers and hair extension.

Established in 2020

CIP: 12-0407 Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

3 S. Austin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

IDFPR

Quality Assurance

  • IDPFR

Education Information

License

30 Weeks ( 600.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$7,500.00
Books$975.00
Fees$100.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$1,200.00
Total Cost$9,775.00

Financial Aid

  • 3rd party personal loan

Application Procedure

The application can be accessed from the schools website and the fee must be paid before processing. The following documents must be attached to the application: State ID or Driver's License, a sealed official High School transcript or GED equivalent showing completion. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Prerequisites - Must be at least 18 years old

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Weekend Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Hair Braiding Teacher

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/24/2027

Program Description

The Hair Braiding Teacher course shall be a combination of classroom instruction, and hands on practical and technical experience. Per the Act of 1985 in the Illinois General Assembly, Hair braiding is defined as a natural form of hair manipulation by braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving, or wrapping human hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions. Such practice can be performed by hand or by using simple braiding devices including clips, combs, hairpins, scissors, needles and thread. Hair braiding includes the making of customized wigs from natural hair, naturla fibers, synthetic fibers and hair extension.

Established in 2020

CIP: 12-0407 Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

3 S. Austin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

IDFPR

Quality Assurance

  • IDPFR

Education Information

License

30 Weeks ( 600.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$7,500.00
Books$975.00
Fees$100.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$1,200.00
Total Cost$9,775.00

Financial Aid

  • 3rd party personal loan

Application Procedure

The application can be accessed from the schools website and the fee must be paid before processing. The following documents must be attached to the application: State ID or Driver's License, a sealed official High School transcript or GED equivalent showing completion. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Prerequisites - Must be at least 18 years old

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Weekend Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction