Natural Care Program

NATURAL HAIR CARE SPECIALIST LICENSE PROGRAM

🌟 B-ty Institute Announcement 🌟

ProStart Natural Hair Care License Program Becomes an Ongoing Hybrid Program — Starting Spring Quarter-2 2026


🎉 BIG NEW!

ONLY $2,498 — LICENSED IN JUST 7.5 WEEKS!

B-ty Institute is excited to announce that due to overwhelming student demand, the ProStart Natural Hair Care License Program will now be offered as an ongoing hybrid program beginning Spring Quarter-2, 2026.

Originally introduced as a limited-enrollment option, the ProStart Program has become one of our most requested and successful pathways—helping students fast-track their journey toward earning a North Carolina Natural Hair Care License with affordability, flexibility, and speed.


🚀 Launch Your Beauty Career — Without Breaking the Bank

B-ty Institute has carefully considered the growing demand for accessible, high-quality education and developed a program that helps students launch their careers faster, smarter, and more affordably.

The ProStart Natural Hair Care License Program offers a streamlined path to licensure in just 7.5 weeks, combining flexible hybrid learning with real-world hands-on experience.

👉 Apply Now to Join the Winter Quarter-1 2026 Cohort


⚖️ Program Comparison: Which Path Works Best for You?

 
Feature Advanced Program (Current) ProStart Program (NEW)  
Length: 10 weeks 1 month and 3 Weeks  
Hours Per Week: 30 hrs/week 40 hrs/week  
Weekly Attendance 2 days per week 3 days per week  
Tuition: $7,998 Only $2,498  
Supplies Included: Yes (kit provided) $0 (students buy their own)  
Ideal Topics Covered: Advanced Design + Business + Disinfecting State Board Essentials Only  
Ideal For: Entrepreneurs & Salon Owners Beginners, Career Starters  
License Eligibility:  

“📅 Stroll below to view ACADEMIC CALENDAR and Schedule.”

   

💡 Why We Created This New Option

The ProStart Program is both a celebration of success and a response to student needs.

With the rising cost of education and everyday living, many aspiring professionals are searching for a program that is affordable, accessible, and time-efficient — without sacrificing instructional quality.

We listened, and we delivered.

“Not everyone can invest $7,998 upfront — but that shouldn’t stop your dream.”
“This program proves that success doesn’t have to wait.”


✨ What This Program Offers

  • Affordability: Only $2,498 tuition (limited-time rate)

  • Speed: Graduate and qualify for your license in just 7.5 weeks

  • Control: Purchase only the essential require supplies with freedom to add extras

  • Efficiency: A direct, streamlined path to North Carolina State Board licensing

  • Flexibility: Perfect for working adults, parents, and career changers

This isn’t a downgrade — it’s a smart upgrade: a faster, smarter route to licensing and income.


👥 Already Applied for the Advanced Program?

If you’ve already applied for the Advanced Program but prefer to switch to ProStart, no problem.
Simply contact our Admissions Office — we’ll update your application and adjust your tuition to $2,498.

Note: This option applies to new or transferring applicants only. It does not apply to currently enrolled students.


📘 Program Overview: ProStart Natural Hair Care License Program

  • Duration: 7.5 weeks

  • Schedule: 3 days per week (minimum full-time schedule)

  • Tuition: $2,498

  • Supplies: Students purchase required supplies (recommended items optional)

🎓 Curriculum Includes

  • Sanitation & State Board Safety Protocols

  • Hair Structure, Scalp Care & Anatomy

  • Natural Hair Braiding, Twisting & Styling Fundamentals

  • Client Consultation & Basic Professionalism

✅ Program Outcomes

  • B-ty Institute Completion Certificate

  • Eligibility to sit for the NC State Natural Hair Care Licensing Exam


💜 Why Choose B-ty Institute

At B-ty Institute, we believe education should be accessible, high-quality, and empowering.
Our instructors bring real-world salon experience, mentorship, and care into every class.

For over a decade, we’ve built a trusted reputation for training confident, successful, and state-licensed beauty professionals who go on to build thriving careers across the natural hair industry.

Whether you’re starting fresh or returning to your passion — this is your opportunity to make it happen.


* Discover “Why B-ty Institute” is the premier choice for Natural Hair Care education — and explore our “Focus of Study”  to learn how we prepare you for real-world success.


ACADEMIC CALENDAR: 2025 – 2026

SPRING TRIMESTER – 2025    
* Trimester Begins (Orientation day) Tuesday, March 11
Daylight Saving time Sunday, March 9
Beginning of Ramadan Monday, March 14
St. Patrick’s Day Monday, March 17
* Class Begins Monday, March 17
Last day to drop Thursday, March 20
April Fools Monday, April 1
Passover  Saturday, April 12
Palm Sunday Sundays, April 13
Tax Day Tuesday, April 15
Good Friday Friday, April 18
Easter Sunday, April 20
Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11
Memorial Day (holiday) Monday, May 26
* Class Ends Thursday, May 29
Final Exams Week of, May 27-30
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Saturday, June 1
* Trimester Ends Thursday, June 6
   
   
SUMMER SESSION – 2025  

At this time, B-ty Institute will not be offering a Summer Session for the 2025 term. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

 
   
   
FALL TRIMESTER: 2025  (ProStart – UPDATED)  
* Trimester Begins (Orientation Day)
Tuesday, August 5
* Class begins
Monday, August 11
Last day to drop
Thursday, August 14
Labor Day (holiday) Monday, September 1
* Enrollment begins for Winter Trimester 2025  
* Last Day of Class      Saturday, September 28
**Final Exams     Week of September 22-25, 
* Trimester Ends   Sunday, October 5
   
   
WINTER TRIMESTER: 2025-2026  
* Trimester Begins (Orientation Day) Tuesday, October 7
* Class Begins Monday, October 13
Last day to drop Friday, October 17
Veterans Day (holiday) Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day (holiday) Thursday, November 27
* Enrollment begins for WINTER QUATER-1 (ProStart)-2026  Sunday, November 30
* Last Day of Class      Sunday, November 30
**Final Exams Week of, November 24-26
* Trimester Ends Thursday, December 11
     
WINTER QUATER-1 (ProStart)-2026  
* Trimester Begins (Orientation Day) Tuesday, December 16
** Holiday Block-Out Days Wed, Dec. 16 – Sun, Jan 4
* Class Begins Monday, January 5
Last day to drop Thursday, January 9
MLK Jr. Day (holiday) Monday, January 19
* Enrollment begins for SPRING QUATER-2 (ProStart)-2026  Sunday, February 22
* Last Day of Class      Sunday, February 22
**Final Exams Week of, February 16-20
* QUATER-1 Ends Sunday, March 1
   
   
   
   
   

TUITION AND FEES:

Upon submitting your enrollment application, a non-refundable application fee is required. Your application will only be successfully submitted once the fee is paid, and you click the “Submit” button. If the application fee is not paid, your application will not be delivered to the B-ty Institute Admissions for processing. Instead, it will be routed to the cloud, and our admin team will only receive a notification that an attempt was made to submit an application.

In the rare event that you are not accepted to B-ty Institute due to reasons such as delays or errors on our part (e.g., the application was not processed in a timely manner), the application fee will be fully refundable.

⚠️ Important Notice

Tuition fees, program costs, and other prices are subject to change at any time without further notice.

STUDENT LIVING OFF CAMPUS    
• Application and Registration Fees — $200
• Tuition — $2,498
• Supplies kit (Not included; students purchase from a provided list — $0
Total Approximate Cost — $2,698
STUDENT LIVING ON CAMPUS (not available with ProStart Program )  
• Application and Registration Fees — $200
• Tuition — $5,965
• Supplies kit (Not including uniforms and shoes) — $1,833
• Room and Board (R&B) for Six Month Rental — $6,600
Total Approximate Cost — $14,580

🔗 Ready to Begin?

Apply today and start your journey toward becoming a Licensed Natural Hair Care Professional!

Start your application now »


Application Deadlines and Requirements

Congratulations on taking the first step toward becoming a student at B-ty Institute! At B-ty, education is more than academic achievement; it’s a journey of personal growth, creativity, and empowerment. Whether you aim to become a leader, an artist, an advocate, or an entrepreneur, your potential is limitless.

Spring 2025 Deadlines

  • Priority Deadline: February 11, 2025
    Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Late Consideration: Applications received after February 11, 2025, are subject to space availability.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

  • Priority Deadline: July 18, 2025
    Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Late Consideration: Applications received after July 18, 2025, are subject to space availability.

WINTER QUATER-1 2025 Deadlines

  • Priority Deadline: September 27, 2025
    Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Late Consideration: Applications received after December 11, 2025, are subject to space availability.

SPRING QUATER-2 2026 Deadlines

  • Priority Deadline: November 26, 2025
    Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Late Consideration: Applications received after December 11, 2025, are subject to space availability.

Reserve Your Seat Now!

Seats are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot today by clicking the link below and completing the “Enrollment Application.”

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📄 Additional Student Document Links

Graduation Information

Graduation details will be announced in class. Current students approved for graduation should use the link below and follow the provided instructions to complete the Graduation Form.

👉 Graduations Form 


Additional Students Document upon approval

👉 PPS

👉 PSH 

👉 PCC