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8.2% of Ottawa’s population isn’t being properly served!
That’s over 84,000 people with textured hair, many of whom are actively looking for salons that know how to care for it.
We help salons bridge that gap.
Our on-site training, BRAIDGAP™, trains your stylists in modern braiding techniques, cultural awareness, and textured-hair care, so every client has a place to go.
The rest of Ottawa’s population is looking for fresh new looks with braids
Let's bring your salon into 2025.
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BRAIDGAP™ Programs
What’s Included:
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Texture science and foundations
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Cultural awareness and client comfort
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Knotless, box braids, feed-ins, stitch braids, protective styles
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Sectioning, prep, and finishing techniques
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Troubleshooting and tension control
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Salon certification for up to 4 stylists
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At-your-salon or virtual delivery
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Certificate of Completion
CORE PROGRAM
$3999
The complete foundation for inclusive braiding in your salon.
Includes CORE training plus:
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In-person workshop at your salon
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6 months of bi-weekly group coaching calls
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Skill refinement and technique checks
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Support integrating textured-hair services into your menu
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Guidance for team leaders on inclusive client experience
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Feedback tools to track stylist progress and client comfort
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Q&A with HBAC educators
PREMIUM PROGRAM
$5,999
Everything in CORE, but with high-touch support and long-term integration.
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Overview
Duration: 1-Day Intensive or 2 Evenings
Class Size: Small group (max 6 students)
Location: Your Salon
Certificate of Completion provided
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What You Will Learn
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Sectioning and parting for symmetry
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Adding extensions seamlessly
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Maintaining consistent tension
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Speed-building tips
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Styling and finishing techniques
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Step-by-Step Instruction
Module 1: Inclusion and Diversity
Module 2: Textured Hair Mastery
Module 3: Introduction to Tools and Materials
Module 4: Hair Preparation and Sectioning
Module 5: Braiding Techniques for Different Styles
Module 6: Finishing and Sealing Methods
Module 7: Client Consultation and Aftercare
Module 8: Troubleshooting Common Issues
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Included in Your Training
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All braiding materials
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Training mannequin head
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Workbook & resource guide
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Access to our student support group
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Your Instructor
Taught by Alida and a group of expert in the field. Alida is an experienced stylist and educator specializing in protective styles and business growth for braiders.
Built for salons that want to do more.
Our training program is designed specifically for salons ready to expand their services, grow their revenue, and better serve textured hair clients. With a hands-on, culturally grounded approach, we ensure your salon is ready to take on any client.
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Serve More Clients
Train your team to confidently care for textured hair, so you never have to turn anyone away.
Your existing clients want more hairstyles, give it to them!
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Boost Your Revenue
Braiding starts at $300 a style, and clients come back every 4-6 weeks. Use our ROI calculator to see how much that adds up to.
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Grow Your Team
Skill-building is one of the best ways to keep your staff feeling supported, motivated, and loyal.
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Build Real Loyalty
When textured hair clients find a salon that gets it right, word spreads fast. This is the kind of loyalty you can’t buy with ads.
FAQs
Our training is designed to take somene with zero knowledge in braiding to a confident braiding service provider. We would schedule two separate traiing days, each 3 hours long.