Curl Empowerment Membership Certification Program Structure

The Curl Empowerment Membership is your gateway to mastering all aspects of Afro curly hair care, cutting, and dreadlocks. This membership combines three comprehensive core programs, each designed to cover a specific skill set with multiple learning paths. By completing the membership, you earn one of the highest recognitions in the industry: the Certified Afro Hair Care Specialist certification.

 

Membership Structure: Programs, Paths, and Certifications

The Curl Empowerment Membership Consists of Three Core Programs:

1. Total Curl Control

   • Focus: Afro curly hair care and styling.

2. Pro Curl Sculptor

   • Focus: Cutting Afro curly hair.

3. Total Lock Control

   • Focus: Dreadlock creation, care, and advanced styling.

 

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Each program is broken down into three learning paths, moving from foundational skills to advanced techniques. You can choose to complete individual paths, entire programs, or the full membership, depending on your goals.

 

Core Programs and Learning Paths Breakdown

1. Total Curl Control

Focus: Mastering Afro Curly Hair Care and Styling

Learning Paths

 

Path 1: Curl Confidence

Focus: Foundations of curl care, curl patterns, basic styling, hydration

Duration: 6 weeks

Outcome: Certificate of Completion for Curl Confidence

 

Path 2: Core Curl Techniques

Focus: Advanced styling methods, personalized care, solving curl care issues

Duration: 6 weeks

Outcome: Certificate of Completion for Core Curl Techniques

 

Path 3: Expert Curls

Focus: High-level professional styling for events, sophisticated care practices

Duration: 6 weeks

Outcome: Certificate of Completion for Expert Curls

 

Total Duration: 18 weeks

Certification: Completing all three paths earns you the Certified Afro Curly Hair Specialist certification

 

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2. Pro Curl Sculptor

Focus: Mastering the Art of Cutting Afro Curly Hair

Learning Path

 

Path 1: Shape and Style

Basic cutting, creating shape, maintaining curl health

6 weeks

Certificate of Completion for Shape and Style

Path 2: Precision Techniques

Advanced cutting (layering, texturizing) for personalized cuts

6 weeks

Certificate of Completion for Precision Techniques

Path 3: Artistic Curl Design

Creative, high-impact cutting, asymmetry, event styling

6 weeks

Certificate of Completion for Artistic Curl Design

Total Duration: 18 weeks

Certification: Completing all three paths earns you the Certified Afro Curly Hair Cutting Specialist certification.

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3. Total Lock Control

Focus: Mastering Dreadlock Creation, Care, and Styling

Learning Path

 

Path 1: Locks Unlocked

Focus: Basics of dreadlock creation, locking methods, scalp care

Duration: 6 weeks

Outcome: Certificate of Completion for Locks Unlocked

 

Path 2: Creative Lock Crafting

Focus: Advanced dreadlock personalization with beads, wraps, colors

Duration: 6 weeks

Outcome: Certificate of Completion for Creative Lock Crafting

 

Path 3: Dreadlock Dynamics

Focus: Mastering restoration, advanced care, reattachment, high-fashion styling

Duration: 6 weeks

Outcome: Certificate of Completion for Dreadlock Dynamics

 

Total Duration: 18 weeks

Certification: Completing all three paths earns you the Certified Dreadlock Specialist certification.

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Completing the Entire Curl Empowerment Membership

If you complete all three programs—Total Curl Control, Pro Curl Sculptor, and Total Lock Control—you will earn the prestigious Certified Afro Hair Care Specialist certification, which signifies your comprehensive mastery of Afro curly hair care, cutting, and dreadlocks.

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Component

Description

3 Core Programs

Total Curl Control, Pro Curl Sculptor, and Total Lock Control.

9 Learning Paths

Each core program includes 3 learning paths.

Total Duration

18 weeks per program / 54 weeks for all three programs.

Certification

Earn the Certified Afro Hair Care Specialist certification upon completing the entire membership.

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Certification Breakdown

1. Individual Paths

• Outcome: Certificate of Completion for each path.

• Purpose: Demonstrates your ability to master the skills covered in that path.

2. Program Completion

• Outcome: Full certification for completing an entire program (e.g., Certified Afro Curly Hair Specialist, Certified Dreadlock Specialist).

• Purpose: Confirms your expertise in a specific area of Afro hair care.

3. Curl Empowerment Membership Completion

• Outcome: The prestigious Certified Afro Hair Care Specialist certification.

• Purpose: This is the most comprehensive certification available, covering all aspects of Afro curly hair care, cutting, and dreadlocks.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

 

How to Choose Your Learning Path

Skill Level

Recommended Path

Beginners

Start with Curl Confidence (Total Curl Control) or Locks Unlocked (Total Lock Control).

Intermediate Stylists

Consider Core Curl Techniques or Precision Techniques to build upon existing knowledge.

Advanced Stylists

Enroll in Expert Curls, Artistic Curl Design, or Dreadlock Dynamics for expert-level mastery.

Full Mastery Seekers

Complete all three programs to earn the Certified Afro Hair Care Specialist certification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why Earn the Certified Afro Hair Care Specialist Certification?

Becoming a Certified Afro Hair Care Specialist opens doors to:

• Increased earnings: As a certified specialist, you can charge more for your services.

• Expanded client base: Stand out as an expert in the growing field of Afro curly hair care.

• Career opportunities: Whether you work in salons, media, or even start your own business, this certification gives you the credibility to grow.

• Confidence and mastery: This certification proves you’ve achieved complete mastery in every aspect of Afro hair care, from curls to cuts to dreadlocks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next Steps for Enrollment

Ready to become a Certified Afro Hair Care Specialist?

1. Select Your Path: Choose between the individual path, a programs or the complete membership.

2. Enroll in Your First Program: Start with Total Curl Control, Pro Curl Sculptor, or Total Lock Control.

3. Begin Your Journey: Engage in the live sessions, hands-on assignments, and personalized feedback.

4. Complete Your Paths: Work your way through the paths, earning certifications for each stage of your journey.

    

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Final Checklist for Curl Empowerment Membership

• Enroll in the Curl Empowerment Membership

• Choose your payment plan

• Check your welcome email with access to resources and curriculum

• Join the live sessions and complete assignments

• Work towards your certification