Welcome to The Braid Maidens Academy
We can't wait to get you braiding using our tried and tested teaching techniques.
Check out our online braiding tutorials...
We have grouped our tutorials into courses for you: Stage 1 - The Basics (3 Strand and Fishtail), Stage 2 - The Classics (Dutch and French), Stage 3 - Using The Dutch Braid (Crown and Waterfall), The Dance Show Ready Collection and then 2 options to save some money by buying them in bundles so you can learn them all - for less! So, whatever your level or braiding needs, we've got you covered.
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The PTA Fundraiser and Braids and Bubbles Collection
We have honed our PTA Fundraiser and Braids & Bubbles syllabus to a T and now we're sharing it with you because, frankly, these are everyone's favourites. The Butterfly brings the Ooh! The Dutch brings the YES! And the Cheat brings the WOW! Enjoy.
£14.99
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Buy the Whole Academy: Stages 1a, 1b, 2, 3 and ballet bun. EVERYTHING!
5 CoursesWant it all? Have it all. Every tutorial in the academy is yours all in one place. Start with the basics. Do great hair for school. Learn the classics. Max those skills on the Crown and Waterfall. Save £10 online. In person classes would cost £120.
£55
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Stage 1b - 5 Easy Looks for 5 School Days (and something for the weekend!)
Fed up of doing the same old plait or ponytail for school? This course gives you the skills and confidence to get beyond the ponytail and create 5 easy and fun looks to liven up the mornings. There's a bonus 6th look that's great for parties too.
£19.99
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The Ballet Bun
Got a little dancer in the family? Not sure what to do when the dance school is asking for a Ballet Bun? This tutorial shows you how to create the classic ballet bun using a net and pins using our tried and tested teaching techniques.
£4.99
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Stage 1a - Braid Basics - regular plaits, fishtail, bow bun and cheat braids
New to braiding? Or even doing hair? Welcome to Braid Basics. This course includes instructions for; the regular 3 strand, the fishtail, the bow bun, the pull-through AKA cheat braid. PLUS 2 cute styles you can do with the 3 strand and fishtail.
£14.99
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Stage 2 - The Classics - French Plaits and Dutch Braids
Ready to learn the two most versatile braids out there? The Dutch and The French. This course includes instructions for the Dutch Braid two ways - tight and voluminous. You will also learn the French Plait and how to do it as a half-up style.
£14.99
FAQ
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What kit do I need?
We recommend a hairbrush, comb, clear elastic bands and a water mist sprayer. We sell all of these in our Braid Essentials Kits at our www.braidmaidens.com/shop The PDF also shows the hair products we also recommend.
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Why are you not selling individual braid tutorials??
We have grouped the tutorials together into the bundles that we teach them in our in-person classes and in an order that works well in terms of progression. They are just £14.99. Our in-person classes are £30 for the same information.
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Can I buy them all?
Yes, you can buy 3 bundles for £40. That's a saving of £5.03!
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Can I come to one of your in-person classes?
Yes - If you can get to St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK go to braidmaidens.com/book-now and you can book on to the latest classes. If there aren't any showing it's because they've sold out, in which case join our mailing list to hear about them first.
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Do you recommend buying a practice head?
Yes! We teach on practice heads. Much less wriggly and don't say ouch like a human! We sell 2 types, Candy and Floss. They're £33 each plus postage. Make sure you visit www.braidmaidens.com/shop to buy one. You'll get a £15 voucher to spend here at the Academy with each head. Or you can buy the 'Whole Kit and Caboodle' which gets you a head AND access to all of the online tutorials at the Academy.