5 Ways to Use Instagram to Grow Your Braiding Business

5 Ways to Use Instagram to Grow Your Braiding Business

You’re on your way to building or expanding your professional braiding business. Are you on Instagram already? This social media platform offers you countless opportunities to stay connected with your clients and build trust with them. If you are wondering

how to gain more clients as a braider

, or how grow your braiding business, Instagram is also a great tool… as long as you use it right!

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How To Get Hair Clients Fast Part 2: 4 Simple Steps To Get More Clients as a Hairstylist, Barber, or Braider

How To Get Hair Clients Fast Part 2: 4 Simple Steps To Get More Clients as a Hairstylist, Barber, or Braider

Are you looking forward to growing as a professional braider? Do you wonder how to market hair braiding? Then you should keep reading! In this article, part 2 of our 4-Part Series on How To Get Hair Clients Fast, we’ll explore four simple steps to boost your sales and establish yourself as a well-known professional braider in your area.

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5 Expert Tips for Growing Your Braiding Business

5 Expert Tips for Growing Your Braiding Business

You have mastered your braiding skills, and now you are ready to launch your professional braiding studio. Or maybe you are already in the braiding business but wondering how to gain more clients as a braider. In any case, you can’t rely on your unique abilities alone (although every successful hairstyle and any satisfied client is powerful advertising!). You must develop a solid marketing strategy to position yourself in such a competitive marketplace.

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How To Get Hair Clients Fast Part 1: Fastest Ways To Build Your Clientele As A Hairstylist

How To Get Hair Clients Fast Part 1: Fastest Ways To Build Your Clientele As A Hairstylist

Not so long ago, you learned how to braid and decided you wanted to make a living out of it because you love creating amazing braided hairstyles and seeing happy, satisfied clients. So you’re on your way to building a successful braiding business, and now you wonder how to get hair clients fast and grow your clientele as a hairstylist, right? Don’t worry: I’ve got you covered.

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How to Get Better at Braiding

How to Get Better at Braiding

You no longer need basic information on how to braid for beginners, as you've trained yourself and learned how to braid natural hair acceptably—quite well, actually! Maybe you are finally ready to launch your braiding business, or perhaps you have already started with your first clients. Still, you realize your braiding technique has plenty of room for improvement. You are a good braider, yes, but you want to become an outstanding one! There’s a lot of competition out there, and you need to polish your style to go from “Those braids look nice” to “Oh my God, that hairstyle is amazing! How in the world did you manage to do THAT?”

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Braids and Accessories: How to Beautify Your Cornrows with Beads and Colorful Thread

Braids and Accessories: How to Beautify Your Cornrows with Beads and Colorful Thread

Your braids are a great way to keep your hair protected from exposure to the elements and ensure that nothing spoils your fun during vacation time. But braids can be more than that! I like to think of braids as part of your personal style, a unique way to express yourself, your mood, and your personality. If you want to enhance the beauty and uniqueness of your braids, I always suggest decorating them with accessories. You’ll find all kinds of them!

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Myth vs. Truth: Is Braiding a Skill or a Talent?

Myth vs. Truth: Is Braiding a Skill or a Talent?

When it comes to braiding hair, you may have heard many popular myths and misconceptions. For example, you might believe that exceptional braiders are born with a special talent. This belief can be intimidating and may prevent us from further developing our braiding skills. If you are convinced that being a natural braider is something you're born with, you are less likely to work on improving your braiding skills. Either you have it, or you don’t, right?

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Top Products Every Braider Must Have

Top Products Every Braider Must Have

Are you looking forward to learning about the best products for braids available on the market? What do you need to buy to obtain optimum results when you braid? When you want to establish yourself as a professional braider, learning how to braid is a major part of your task, but it’s not everything. You must also invest in top-quality products to obtain professional results and ensure your clients always return.

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Essential Hair Mask Dryness Home Remedies

Essential Hair Mask Dryness Home Remedies

We all want beautiful, soft, healthy hair. However, some factors may cause your locks to look dull, flat, or feel rough to the touch. No matter how carefully you style it or wear a protective hairstyle such as cornrows, French braids, or jumbo box braids, hair may suffer from dryness and you have to do something about it.

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How To Part Hair For Braids

How To Part Hair For Braids

When you are learning how to braid, one of the most important skills to develop is doing the hair partitions. I believe they are the foundation of any braided hairstyle, and doing them right is the key to achieving a clean, lasting, professional look. Failing to do so has plenty of negative consequences, especially if you want your braiding business to grow.

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Top Favorite Braided Styles of 2024

Top Favorite Braided Styles of 2024

Are you looking for braided hairstyles to get inspired by? Maybe you want the simplicity of two braids to keep your hair protected while you exercise outdoors. Perhaps you are looking forward to getting box braids and seizing their versatility. Whether you are a professional braider looking for ideas for your clients or just a braid lover wondering which hairstyle to get next time you visit a braiding studio, this article will tell you all you need to know about the most popular braided hairstyles of 2024.

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Festival Braids Collection for Lost Lands

Festival Braids Collection for Lost Lands

Are you seeking inspiration to create unique braiding styles for your next music festival? Then, you’ve come to the right place! Lost Lands is an amazing experience for anyone who enjoys electronic music, partying for days and nights, participating in attractions, and being surrounded by colorful displays of lights, animatronics, and fireworks. As with other music festivals, attendees spend weeks—or even months!—planning their rave outfits, rave makeup, and rave hairstyles, as these are a major part of the festive atmosphere.

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How to Get More Clients as a Braider?

How to Get More Clients as a Braider?

Learn how to get more clients as a braider so that you can establish a consistent clientele, grow your braiding business, and become a successful and confident braider! Discover the secrets to standing out in a competitive market and attracting loyal customers.

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Box Braids Price Guide: How Much Should You Charge?

Box Braids Price Guide: How Much Should You Charge?

You’ve completed your hair braiding lessons and you are ready to start making money out of your braiding skills. Yay! When it comes to establishing your professional braiding studio or services, one thing to consider is your prices. As it happens with any business, setting the right price is key for success: Either undercharging or overcharging can be bad for business! However, it might be hard to tell exactly how much you should charge for a specific hairstyle in order to be fair both to your clients and to yourself.

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How Long Does It Take to Create Box Braids?

How Long Does It Take to Create Box Braids?

When people are learning how to braid and working on their braiding techniques, a common concern is that they are slow braiders. Of course, if you are only braiding your hair at home for fun, it’s no big deal! You can take your time to give your hair tender loving care or make your braiding session part of your self-care routine. I know I do it sometimes! I enjoy washing my hair and carefully detangling it before braiding it. I play my favorite playlist and watch an episode of a series (or a whole season!), and if I get tired, I get myself a snack.

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My First Electric Daisy Carnival Experience
Box Braids, Two braids, Summer Hairstyles, Cornrows Vanessa Charles Box Braids, Two braids, Summer Hairstyles, Cornrows Vanessa Charles

My First Electric Daisy Carnival Experience

Last May, fans of electronic music everywhere had the chance to attend a magnificent event: The Electric Daisy Carnival, also known as EDC, which takes place in Las Vegas and is the largest electronic dance music festival in America. Not only is it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy first-class DJs, performers, and unique art installations, but it’s also a huge event for braiders! In this article, I’ll tell you all about my firsthand experience at EDC and why you shouldn't miss the chance to attend music festivals.

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Mastering Cornrow Braiding: 25 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Perfect Results

Mastering Cornrow Braiding: 25 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Perfect Results

Cornrow braiding is a timeless and versatile hairstyle that has been cherished for generations. As a professional hair braider, I can tell you that cornrows are one of the most popular hairstyles, so it's important for any aspiring braider to be able to offer this style on their list of services. One thing I've noticed about clients who get cornrows is that they typically come back on a consistent basis to get the style redone. This means that if you learn to do cornrows, you are more likely to succeed at establishing your own consistent clientele.

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Learn the Technique: How to Add Hair to Box Braids

Learn the Technique: How to Add Hair to Box Braids

Hello, sunnies!

I’m thrilled to have you join me for another tutorial on braiding. You want to learn how to braid and by now, you already know how I love to keep things straightforward and effective, so let's dive right into the process of adding hair to box braids for a fuller look.

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