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Certification Tracks

More than one discipline.
More than one perspective.

Pick a track. Move through modules at your own pace. Sit a proctored exam. Earn a verifiable Ginger credential — recognised by salons, brands, and clinics across Africa.

Hair
01
01Texture-led

Hair

Engineered around type 4 hair first — natural, protective, locked, braided, and chemically treated. Built with master stylists across Lagos, Nairobi and Johannesburg.

Coil chemistry & porosity
Protective styling systems
Color on melanin
Wig construction & ventilation

Total Modules

48

FoundationAdvanced Styling
Skin
02
02Esthetics

Skin

Clinical-grade education in African skin physiology — hyperpigmentation, barrier care, acne, and facial protocols built for deep melanin.

Skin anatomy for melanin
Chemical exfoliation
Hyperpigmentation protocols
Esthetician licensure

Total Modules

36

FoundationTreatment Protocols
Cosmetics
03
03Artistry

Cosmetics

From bridal couture to editorial fantasy — taught across the full African complexion spectrum, with daily AI critique on your uploaded work.

Color theory for melanin
Bridal & studio application
Editorial & runway
SFX & prosthetics

Total Modules

42

FoundationBridal & Editorial
Nails
04
04Nail Tech

Nails

From healthy natural nail care to sculpted extensions and editorial nail art — built for African nail techs with sanitation-first protocols.

Nail anatomy & health
Manicure & pedicure systems
Gel & acrylic sculpting
Nail art & design

Total Modules

32

FoundationGel & Acrylic
Microblading & Lashes
05
05Brow & Lash

Microblading & Lashes

Precision brow and lash artistry — from classic lash extensions to volume sets, brow lamination, and microblading on melanin-rich skin.

Lash mapping & isolation
Classic vs volume fans
Brow shaping for African features
Microblading pigment theory

Total Modules

26

FoundationClassic Lashes
Medical Aesthetics
06
06Clinical

Medical Aesthetics

A clinical-first track for licensed practitioners — botox, dermal fillers, peptide therapy, skin boosters, and the regulatory landscape of African aesthetic medicine.

Facial anatomy & vasculature
Botox protocols
Peptide & polynucleotide therapy
Dermal fillers & skin boosters

Total Modules

28

FoundationBotox & Neuromodulators
Beauty Business
07
07Business

Beauty Business

Run a beauty business that lasts — pricing, marketing, hiring, legal, and finance frameworks built for African salons, clinics, and freelance pros.

Pricing for profit
Brand & social
Client retention
Bookkeeping basics

Total Modules

24

FoundationBrand & Marketing
Science & Anatomy
08
08Foundational

Science & Anatomy

The scientific backbone of every Ginger track — skin, hair, and nail biology paired with cosmetic chemistry for melanin-rich physiology.

Cell biology
Skin physiology
Hair growth cycle
Ingredient chemistry

Total Modules

30

Cell & TissueIntegumentary System
Disinfection & Sanitation
09
09Safety

Disinfection & Sanitation

Non-negotiable safety and sanitation training — tool sterilization, station hygiene, bloodborne pathogen protocols, and regulatory compliance.

Hand hygiene
Tool sterilization
Cross-contamination control
Inspection readiness

Total Modules

18

FoundationTool Sterilization

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