Elementary School
For grades K–5, youth explore natural hair care, creativity, self-care routines, and confidence through a fun, affirming introduction.
School-Based Youth Programs
Hands-On Youth Programs for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Youth Braid & Business Academy brings hands-on beauty, braiding, entrepreneurship, and career exploration to schools through programming shaped for each age group and setting.
Bring Youth Braid and Business Academy to Your School
Designed for Your Students
One program partner, age-appropriate learning.
Each experience is planned around your students, schedule, space, and goals, with activities and skill levels suited to the group.
Middle & High School
For grades 6–12, youth build technical beauty skills while exploring leadership, entrepreneurship, professionalism, and future possibilities.
What youth explore
- ✓ Natural hair care and healthy grooming
- ✓ Parting, sectioning, twists, braids, and protective styles
- ✓ Beauty fundamentals including skincare, makeup, and nail care
- ✓ Customer service, consultations, and professional etiquette
- ✓ Branding, marketing, budgeting, pricing, and scheduling
- ✓ Goal-setting, time management, leadership, and entrepreneurship