Module 3 : The Art Of Washing and Treating Type 4 Hair

What You’ll Learn:

• How to wash Type 4 hair without tangling
• How to tell when Type 4 hair needs moisture vs protein
• Which questions to ask your client to diagnose what their hair needs
• How to choose the right shampoo type for your client's needs (Clarifying vs Chelating vs Moisturising, etc.)
• How to section the hair for efficient, thorough washing on different textures and densities
• How to advise clients on maintaining moisture-protein balance at home
• What protein treatments and bond builders are best for Type 4 hair
• How to use moisture treatments effectively across different porosities

Skills You’ll Walk Away With:

• The ability to diagnose basic scalp and strand needs like a Type 4 hair pro
• A treatment plan mindset: no more copy and paste routines for every client
• Confidence recommending specific, evidence-based treatments to repair damage and support healthy growth
• Client trust: they’ll return because you understand their hair better than they do

How You’ll Be Assessed (choose one):

1. Submit a video of your wash-day process
2. Join a live video call with a trainer and walk us through your process
3. Demonstrate in person if you're local to the training team

What Feedback You’ll Receive:

• You’ll receive notes on your product selection, hydration strategy, and how effectively you prepped the hair for styling

Kit Includes:

• 3 different types of shampoo
• Protein treatment
• Wash-off conditioner
• 2 different types of deep conditioner
• Scalp brush
• Hair clips for sectioning
• Shower cap (optional for deep conditioning)
• Practice Afro mannequin head