C.O.M.B. EDU Starter Kit

• Walk through real classroom scenarios with instructors

• Offer live demonstrations with both instructors and students

• Review your school’s existing curriculum and suggest upgrades

• Introduce grading rubrics, speed charts, and evaluation tools

• Show you how to implement real salon simulations in the classroom

• Discuss licensure alignment and state board readiness tools

• Provide natural hair kit suggestions and supply lists for instructors & students

• Explore how to boost your enrollment through modern course upgrades

Everything is personalized, hands-on, and designed to leave your instructors and students empowered, confident, and ready to lead.

C.O.M.B. EDU Starter Kit

“Where Education Meets Empowerment — One Braid, One Student, One Legacy at a Time.”

You’ve just unlocked the first step in transforming your beauty school experience. The C.O.M.B. EDU Starter Kit is more than a set of resources — it’s your all-in-one guide to real, hands-on change.

Whether you’re a school administrator, an instructor, or a passionate student, this kit is designed to align with you, meet your needs, and elevate every touchpoint of the classroom experience.

C.O.M.B. EDU is the professional education division of the C.O.M.B. Collective — built to bridge the gap between licensure preparation and real-world salon readiness.

We are your on-call team of experts, traveling to your school to provide:

• Instructor Training

• Student Intensives

• Classroom Coaching

• Curriculum Development

• Practical State Board Prep

• Salon Setup + Technique Guidance

We specialize in natural hair care, protective styling, braiding, and salon professionalism, rooted in cultural understanding, technical mastery, and 25+ years of industry experience.

When we visit your school, we provide more than a class — we deliver an immersive, personalized experience tailored to your goals.

We provide:

• Real classroom walkthroughs with instructors

• Live demonstrations (braiding, cutting, business role-play, and more)

• Curriculum evaluations with suggestions for upgrades

• Speed & accuracy charts, grading rubrics, and evaluation tools

• Salon simulation implementation for real-world readiness

• State board licensure alignment + natural hair care board prep

• Custom natural hair kit & supply list breakdowns

• Business development and modern marketing strategy for schools

• Strategies to increase student enrollment and retention

All of this is done hands-on, in real time, with your people.

Each item in this kit is a starting point, designed to build clarity, confidence, and consistency in your beauty education program.

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1. Instructor Support Toolkit

For School Leaders and Teaching Professionals

• Lesson Plan Frameworks: Weekly outlines with built-in checkpoints for technique, theory, and professionalism.

• Instructor Coaching Templates: Rubrics, coaching guides, and skill reinforcement techniques for classroom control and hands-on success.

• On-Site Demonstration Topics: A preview of the live demos we’ll perform, from braiding techniques to speed drills.

• Continuing Ed Credits & Hours Tracking Guide: Stay state-compliant while upgrading your teaching toolbox.

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2. Student Readiness Packet

For Beginner to Advanced Learners

• Daily Routine Charts: Know exactly what to expect and what’s expected of you — from entry to graduation.

• Progress Tracker Sheets: Monitor growth in areas like speed, accuracy, creativity, and salon behavior.

• State Board Prep Checklist: A clear, step-by-step path to practical and written exam readiness.

• Service Time + Skill Logs: For students to build confidence and document performance.

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3. Visual Learning Aids

For All Learning Styles

• Face Shape & Style Charts: Understand how to choose and recommend styles.

• Braid Pattern Diagrams: Visual maps for cornrows, box braids, interlocks, and more.

• Hair Texture Guide: Decode curl patterns, porosity, elasticity, and product pairing.

• Mannequin Head Practice Sheets: For grip technique, parting practice, and timing.

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4. Salon Simulation Materials

For In-Classroom or Real World Use

• Salon Setup Blueprint: Organize space, flow, and client stations to reflect a true salon.

• Client Interaction Scripts: Build communication confidence with sample dialogue and professionalism tips.

• Booking + Service Logs: Practice taking appointments, setting prices, and managing service times.

• Salon Etiquette Checklist: Instills industry behavior, hygiene, and team dynamics.

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5. Consultation & Growth Guide

How We Partner With Your School

• Intro Packet: Who we are, what we offer, and how our visit works.

• On-Site Agenda Options: One-day, two-day, or custom support outlines.

• Instructor Prep Guide: What you need to have ready for our visit.

• Custom Growth Map: We’ll co-create a strategy to grow your school’s performance, retention, and reputation.

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How to Use This Kit

1. Review Each Section Carefully — with your team or alone

2. Identify Your School’s Pain Points — what do you need most help with?

3. Book Your Custom C.O.M.B. EDU Experience — and let us meet you right where you are

4. Empower Your Staff and Students — using the templates, logs, and visual guides

5. Grow With Us Over Time — we’re not just visitors; we’re your professional partners

1. Review Every Tool With Your Team

2. Identify Areas of Immediate Need

3. Schedule Your On-Site Consultation or Demo

4. Implement Templates & Visuals into Daily Operations

5. Revisit Tools Quarterly for Continuous Growth

We’ve stood where you are. We know the struggle of teaching without enough resources — and of running a beauty program with passion, but no backup.

C.O.M.B. EDU is your backup. Your built-in mentor. Your on-call dream team.

This starter kit isn’t a sample — it’s the start of something transformational.

Let’s Grow Together

Book a consultation. Customize your kit. Ask for more.

We’re here for the journey — not just the visit.

C.O.M.B. EDU

ON-CALL | ON-SITE | ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM BEAUTY + BUSINESS EDUCATION