Turn your passion for natural hair and protective styling into a profession. Earn your New Jersey Hair Braiding License and gain the skills needed to provide braids, locs, twists, extensions, and other specialty services while building a successful career in the beauty industry.
New Jersey recognizes hair braiding as a specialized profession, creating opportunities for talented artists to work legally and professionally in salons, studios, and independent businesses. This 50-hour licensing course combines technical training with sanitation, safety, and business practices to prepare students for success in the growing natural hair and protective styling industry.
50-hour licensing program
Mondays in person, Tuesdays virtual
Taught by a local salon owner
Program cost: $1,027
Natural hair and protective styling
Master the techniques that are in demand across today’s beauty industry. Learn a variety of braiding styles, loc techniques, extensions, weaving, wig applications, and professional consultation skills while preparing for state licensure.
This 50-hour licensing program provides the knowledge and practical skills required to become a licensed hair braider in New Jersey. Students learn industry best practices while developing the technical expertise needed to provide professional hair braiding and protective styling services.
Graduates leave prepared to pursue licensure and begin providing professional braiding services in salons, studios, or independent businesses.
Have questions about the Hair Braiding program, licensing requirements, or registration? Our team is here to help you take the next step toward a career in the beauty industry.
Enrollment & Course Questions
Mariana Rodriguez Garcia
BPEnrollment@raritanval.edu
908-526-1200 ext. 8471
All Other Inquiries
Amy Layton
Amy.Layton@raritanval.edu
908-526-1200 ext. 6818
