Hands-On Enrichment Across Virginia
Training the NextGeneration of HairBraiding Entrepreneurs™
We empower Virginia youth with natural hair care, braiding, beauty, and entrepreneurship skills to build confidence, create opportunities, and lead their futures.
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Students & Families
Find current classes and camps for your young person.
Elementary School Programs
Partner with the Academy for age-appropriate K–5 programming.
Middle & High School Programs
Partner with the Academy for braiding, leadership, and entrepreneurship programming.
Braiders & Stylists
Start a youth academy with a Blueprint or launch support.
Curriculum Licensing
Equip your own team to lead the Youth Braid & Business Academy program.
More Than a Style
Where creativity grows into confidence.
Every program combines practical beauty education with the mindset, communication, and business skills young people carry beyond the classroom.
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Student Voices
Hear what the Academy means to our students.
Real confidence grows when young people feel seen, supported, and proud of what they can create.
See our impact →Our Mission
Professional skills for young people.
Our mission is to teach professional skills to youth ages 11 to 17.
Our Vision
To be a leading after-school and summer youth braiding, beauty, and business program for middle and high schools in RVA and Hampton Roads.
For Schools, Community Groups, and Youth Organizations