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Middle & High School Program: Skill, Style & Entrepreneurship
Teaching the art of braiding, beauty, and business for future entrepreneurs.
Our Middle and High School Program is where creativity meets purpose. Designed for students in grades 6–12, this program goes beyond hair—it’s about empowering youth to develop technical skills, express themselves through beauty, and explore entrepreneurship as a real possibility for their future.
Our Middle & High School Braid & Business Academy provides students ages 11-17 with the technical skills, creative techniques, and business knowledge needed to succeed in the beauty industry. This program blends hands-on training with entrepreneurship education, ensuring students leave with practical skills and real-world applications.
Students are introduced to more advanced natural hair styling techniques and beauty services while also learning the business side of the industry. They gain practical experience in areas like customer service, branding, pricing, scheduling, and professionalism—building not only talent, but confidence, discipline, and leadership skills.
Every class is hands-on, engaging, and built to inspire. We encourage students to see the beauty industry as more than a hobby—it’s a pathway to personal success, financial independence, and creativity that can open doors.
What Students Will Learn
✔️Natural hair care
✔️Proper detangling
✔️Shampooing and conditioning
✔️Silk press
✔️Rod sets and twist-outs
✔️Knotless box braids
✔️Cornrows and feed-in braids
✔️Soft locs and butterfly locs
✔️Marley twists and other protective styles
✔️Nail care, nail design, and Gel-X application
✔️Skincare basics and makeup application
✔️Customer service and professional etiquette
✔️How to conduct a client consultation
✔️Branding, pricing, and marketing
✔️Scheduling, time management, and goal-setting
✔️Business planning and entrepreneurship basics
✔️The science of natural hair care
✔️Beginner to advanced braiding techniques
(cornrows, knotless braids, Marley twists, and more)
✔️Protective styling and hair maintenance
✔️The business side of braiding (pricing, branding,
marketing, and customer service)
✔️Scheduling and time management for young entrepreneurs
Why This Program Is Needed
Hair braiding is not just a skill—it’s an entrepreneurial opportunity. Many students desire financial independence but lack access to programs that teach them marketable skills in the beauty industry. This program empowers youth by providing them with business and technical knowledge that can lead to self-employment and future career opportunities.
Program Benefits
✔️ Encourages career readiness in the beauty industry
✔️ Provides an alternative pathway to financial literacy and business ownership
✔️ Develops self-discipline, customer service, and time management skills
✔️ Creates opportunities for youth to earn income through braiding
Program Logistics
Program Length
6–12 weeks
(customizable)
Class Size
Ideal for 10-15 students
Session Duration
1.5 to 2 hours per class
Supplies
All materials and tools provided
Grade Level
6th–12th grade
Offred during
School, after school, weekends, or school breaks
Real Skills. Real Confidence. Real Results.
Our students leave this program with more than just beauty skills—they walk away with a sense of ownership over their craft, a clearer understanding of their potential, and a spark to build something great. Many even go on to start small businesses, take clients, or continue studying the beauty industry.
Whether students dream of becoming stylists, entrepreneurs, or simply want to master something meaningful, this program gives them the tools to grow with purpose.
Ready to Bring
This Program to Your School or Organization?
Let’s partner to give your students hands-on training, life skills, and an unforgettable experience that empowers them to succeed.