What you will learn
This one-on-one beginners class covers the foundational techniques you need to braid confidently: cornrows and feeder braids, crochet methods, faux locs, box braids/kinky twist and Senegalese twist. Fama teaches hair selection, blending, sectioning and finishing so each style sits naturally on the head. Expect stepwise demonstrations followed by hands-on practice to build both dexterity and pattern memory.
The practical emphasis is finishing and maintenance: blending extensions, concealing growth, and teaching clients how to preserve styles. You gain the procedural knowledge to produce polished, natural-looking results and the confidence to take bookings. The class focuses on reproducible steps rather than trends, so your outcomes are consistent when you repeat techniques on different hair types.
Teaching method and tools
Instruction is strictly one-on-one: Fama demonstrates while you replicate, then she refines your technique through correction and timing drills. Practice happens on the included doll head and tripod so you can learn sectioning and tension control without risking a live client. The session uses supplied hair tools and professional products to mirror salon conditions while you practice.
The full training runs for 480 MINUTES and is priced at $800, delivered in a single intensive session. Appointments are scheduled with evening and weekend availability to accommodate commuters and parents in Pico-Robertson and nearby Westside neighborhoods. Note demand spikes in January, May, and September, so book early if you need a session around those months.
Business and client skills
Beyond hands-on braiding, the class includes a business credit folder and a certificate to document completion. Fama covers client intake basics, maintenance consultations and how to present finished work professionally. These elements are intended to help you transition from practicing on a doll head to managing your first paying appointments with clearer client communication and record-keeping.
This training suits absolute beginners, stylist apprentices and anyone aiming to serve clients in Los Angeles' diverse neighborhoods. It respects local schedules and commuting patterns, offering timing that fits before or after visits to Century City or local shopping corridors. Expect to refine technique and client workflow so you can offer reliable services to West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and other nearby areas.
