Cane Bay Elementary – Natural Hair Braiding

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This Natural Hair Braiding project-based course provides students with the knowledge andtechniques associated with natural hair structure. African American history, computerscience skills (to attract underrepresented populations to computer science), andemployability skills are integrated throughout the content to equip students with the skillsneeded to successfully face challenges of the workplace. A required culminating activityfor the hair braiding course is a one-day six-hour course that covers disorders anddiseases of the scalp, sanitation and sterilization, policies and procedures, and the SCBoard of Barber Examiners statutes, regulations which lead to the South Carolina HairBraiding Registration industry recognized credential. Students will demonstrate advancednatural hair braiding technical skills by competing in district, state, and nationalcompetitions. Participation in the SkillsUSA Career and Technical Student Organizationprovides opportunities to develop and maintain leadership and technical skills.