Cut and Color
The Cut & Color Specialization Certificate Course is a 12-week immersive training designed to elevate your technical mastery in Afro-textured hair shaping and color artistry. Bundling multiple related courses under one specialization, this certificate prepares students to deliver precision haircuts and vibrant color services rooted in the needs and beauty of Black hair.
This course is ideal for students and professionals ready to specialize in both structural styling and chemical artistry. You’ll learn to perform detailed cuts—from one-length shaping to layered designs, pixie cuts, and basic barbering. In the color modules, students are trained in safe, effective techniques for root-to-tip application, color correction, highlighting and lowlighting, and toning for deep and richly pigmented hair types.
This dual focus equips you with the well-rounded skill set needed to lead in textured hair salons, editorial settings, or your own creative studio.
Learning Pathway
All students begin with Science of Black Hair (Course 101), our free prerequisite that builds foundational knowledge in hair biology, scalp health, hair chemistry, and cultural context. This course ensures every learner understands the structure, porosity, and historical journey of Afro-textured hair before applying shears or color.
You’ll then move through in-depth cutting and coloring modules, developing your artistic voice alongside technical precision.
What You’ll Learn
- One-length cuts, blunt cuts, and layered shaping
- Pixie and tapered cuts for various curl types
- Entry-level Afro barbering techniques
- Afro-textured color application: root, full-head, and creative placements
- Highlighting, lowlighting, balayage, and color blending
- Color theory and product knowledge for highly melanated hair
- Safe chemical usage and color correction for textured hair
Flexible Learning Options
- Fully Online: Study cutting theory and color foundations virtually
- Hybrid: Combine online coursework with scheduled hands-on training
- In-Person Practicum: Available Mondays & Tuesdays (9–12, 1–4, 5–8)
- Weekends: For students booking hands-on model sessions
📜 Certification & Career Pathways
Graduates of the course receive a Specialization Certificate in Cut & Color, positioning them to:
- Work as textured hair colorists in salons and editorial spaces
- Offer precision cuts and style shaping for coily, kinky, and curly hair
- Consult on color safety and aftercare for melanated clients
- Launch or expand a salon business with specialized cutting and color services
- Lead with culturally competent expertise in spaces that have historically excluded textured hair education
This course offers more than just technique—it reclaims the artistry of cutting and coloring Afro-textured hair with care, culture, and vision. At Kulture Institute of Cosmetology, you’ll learn not just how to cut and color, but why it matters.
The courses below make up the certification program
Afro Haircare and Treatment Course equips you with practical knowledge and techniques to care for Afro-textured hair. The course explores cleansing methods, deep conditioning, detangling, and moisture retention strategies tailored to the unique needs of Afro-textured hair. You will also gain expertise in product selection, scalp health, protective styling, and heat damage prevention, with an emphasis on cultural significance and safe practices.
Unlock the secrets to healthy, manageable, and beautiful afro-textured hair with this comprehensive course on hair care, detangling, and maintenance. Whether you are new to caring for afro-textured hair or looking to improve your existing routine. We will provide you with all the tools and techniques you need to confidently care for and maintain textured hair. You’ll learn about the unique characteristics of afro-textured hair, including the best products to use, how to detangle without damage, and how to create a personalized hair care regimen tailored to your needs. Course Highlights: - Understanding the science behind afro-textured hair - Proper detangling methods for minimal breakage - Moisturizing and sealing techniques for long-lasting hydration - Building an effective hair care routine for healthy, thriving hair - Protective styles to preserve length and reduce stress on your hair - Tips for maintaining hair health between shampoos From understanding moisture retention to exploring protective styling options, this course covers it all. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to manage and maintain natural afro-textured hair, ensuring it stays healthy, vibrant, and beautifully styled. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of hair needs and learn how to nurture it for long-term growth and vitality.
The course is centered around hairstyling techniques with a focus on blow-drying and silk pressing, specifically for Afro-textured short hair. Key points include: 1. **Tools and Equipment**: - Importance of using a blow dryer with a concentrator and a pick attachment. - The use of a round brush and a Denman or paddle brush for different hair textures. 2. **Blow Drying**: - Initiates with medium heat for short hair to allow for proper detangling before the hair dries. - Method involves using fingers to stretch and detangle hair while drying. - For preparing hair for a silk press, it's important to ensure it is well-stretched and not too dry or tangled. 3. **Moisturizing**: - After hair is about 80% dry, a cream moisturizer is applied to better absorb while some moisture remains. - Emphasis on working the moisturizer into the hair shaft. 4. **Preparation for Silk Press**: - Use of a heat protectant before applying heat. - Sectioning hair according to its density for a uniform result. 5. **Silk Press Technique**: - Utilizes medium heat on a flat iron. - Conducts a few passes to achieve a silky straight look, evaluating the result to ensure effectiveness. - Trim hair conservatively by lifting and cutting, considering natural curl patterns. 6. **Conclusion**: - Application of oil or serum after completing the silk press to seal in moisture without weighing down fine hair. - Final result aims for shiny, healthy, well-moisturized hair. The course emphasizes the importance of preparation, the use of appropriate tools, and mindful application of products to achieve a professional finish, ensuring hair health and appearance are optimized in the process.
Afro Textured haircut course is a hands-on course designed to develop precision cutting, fading, and shaping techniques for Afro-textured hair. You will explore the structure and behavior of Afro-textured hair while mastering essential barbering skills including tapering, line-ups, and fade variations. The course blends classic and modern techniques to empower students with the confidence and expertise needed to deliver clean, detailed, and culturally relevant haircuts.
Afro-Textured Haircut is a foundational course designed to equip aspiring hairstylists with the essential knowledge, techniques, and confidence to cut, shape, and style Afro-textured hair. You will learn how to work with the natural coils, curls, and density of textured hair through techniques such as one-length, layered, tapered, and pixie cuts. Emphasis is placed on hair health, sectioning, tool selection, and enhancing natural volume and definition—while fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty and versatility of Afro-textured hair.
Afro Textured Hair Coloring Level #1 introduces students to the specialized art and science of coloring Afro-textured hair. We will explores the unique structure and needs of textured hair, emphasizing color theory, safe chemical use, and techniques tailored to preserve curl integrity and hair health. Students will learn proper consultation, preparation, application, toning, and aftercare protocols to deliver vibrant, lasting color results for a wide range of client goals and textures.
Afro Textured Hair Coloring Level #2 builds upon foundational hair coloring principles with an advanced focus on Afro-textured hair. Students will deepen their knowledge of color theory, toning, lightening, and highlight/lowlight techniques specifically tailored to the needs of coily, curly, and high-porosity hair. Emphasis is placed on maintaining hair integrity, proper sectioning and application methods, advanced color formulation, and culturally sensitive client communication. This course empowers colorists to deliver customized, creative, and healthy color transformations for clients with Afro-textured hair.