Certificate
Hair and braiding, neat to the root.
Ten weeks on weekdays or sixteen on weekends. Knotless and box braids, cornrows and stitch braids, wig making and installation, silk press and natural hair care, with scalp health first.
What you learn
Module by module.
Scalp and hair health
Reading hair type and porosity, scalp conditions to refer to a doctor, washing, detangling and deep conditioning.
Parting and sectioning
Clean square and triangle parts, stitch lines and the speed that comes from sectioning well.
Braids
Knotless, box and boho braids, feed-in cornrows and stitch braids, with tension that protects the edges.
Wigs
Making a wig on a machine and by hand, customising lace, plucking, and installing with and without glue.
Natural hair and silk press
Twists, twist-outs, wash days and a silk press that does not burn, with heat protection.
Running the chair
Timing, pricing per style, client consultations and aftercare advice that brings clients back.
Kit
What you work with.
You practise on mannequin heads at first, then on live models from week three.
Included in your fee
- Two mannequin heads with stand
- Braiding hair for every practical day
- Combs, clips, rat-tail and edge brushes
- Wig cap, lace and a starter wig-making set
Bring or buy
- Your own blow dryer if you have one
- A spray bottle and towels
- Comfortable shoes, because braiding is a standing job
Student kits are on the fees page at example prices, collected on day one.
From this course
Student work.
Options and fees
Choose your entry point.
| Option | Weekday | Weekend | Fee | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair and braiding certificate Full course, scalp to wigs | 10 weeks | 16 weeks | ₦320,000 | Apply |
Example rates for this demo. Pay in full for 5% off, or in three instalments. A ₦50,000 deposit holds a seat for fourteen days.
Pretty braids that pull the edges out are not good braids. We teach tension before we teach speed.
Questions
About this course.
How many styles will I learn?
At least twelve finished styles, from knotless braids to a full wig install, each photographed for your portfolio.
Can men join?
Yes. The course is open to everyone, and barbers often join for braiding and twists.
Do I need hair of my own to practise on?
No. You work on mannequins and live models we book for you.
Will you cover locs?
Starter locs and retwists are covered in one practical day. A loc short course runs twice a year.
Related
Pairs well with
Next step
Seats go in order of deposit. Hold yours.
Reserve a seat on the next hair and braiding group for ₦50,000, paid securely with Receivly. It comes off your first instalment.