Beginner to Advanced Speed & Technique Track
12 Weeks • Nia Braider Academy • $2,550Build foundations, master tucking & texture blending, boost speed, and step onto the salon floor with confidence. 8 weeks theory + hands-on, 4 weeks supervised salon training.
At a Glance
- Duration:
12 Weeks (8 + 4)
- Schedule:
Weekly classes + salon floor rotation
- Format:
- Theory
- Hands-On
- Real Clients
- Tuition:
$2850
Secure your spot $400 goes towards your tuition. (payment plans available)
- Location:
Nia Soule Salon & Spa (Norcross / Fayetteville)
- Certificate:
Beginner → Advanced Completion
Program Overview
This 12-week course is designed for aspiring braiders who want to move from foundational skills into advanced salon-ready techniques. With 8 weeks of theory + hands-on practice and 4 weeks of supervised salon training, students will graduate with the confidence, speed, and efficiency needed to thrive as professional braiders.
- Understanding hair textures, porosity & product selection
- Clean parting & sectioning techniques
- Basic braiding structures: 3-strand, cornrows, feed-in
- Mastering tucking for seamless, professional finishes
- Client safety, consultation & comfort (“Ouchless” principle)
- Knotless braids (small, medium, large)
- Box braids, boho, faux locs, crochet & feed-in styles
- Texture blending & working with extensions
- Speed-building drills & efficiency hacks
- Time benchmarks for completing styles
- Professional polish: neatness, longevity, and client satisfaction
- Real client practice in a salon setting
- Time management & professional etiquette
- Troubleshooting and corrections under supervision
- Upselling add-ons (steam hydration, treatments, trims)
- Portfolio building: photo documentation of styles
- Business basics: pricing, branding, retention strategies
What’s Included
- 12 weeks of guided instruction (theory + practice)
- Supervised salon floor training with live models
- Certificate of Completion (Beginner → Advanced)
- Access to exclusive Ouchless Hair Braiding® techniques
- Opportunity to transition into Nia Soule Salon apprentice pipeline
Tuition & Payment Options
- Tuition:
$2,550
- Payment plans:
2–4 installments available (secure your seat with a deposit)
- What’s required at enrollment: deposit, photo ID, signed academy agreement
Who This Is For
- Beginners ready to learn the right way from day one
- Self-taught braiders who want speed, polish, and salon standards
- Career-changers aiming for professional readiness fast
Graduate Outcomes
- Foundation mastery (parting, tucking, texture blending)
- Ouchless technique, speed benchmarks, and salon etiquette
- Portfolio pieces + pathway to paid salon opportunities
- Limited seats per cohort. Early enrollment is recommended.
FAQ
No. We start with foundations and scaffold up to advanced techniques.
We’ll send a kit list after enrollment (combs, clips, mannequin, braiding hair).
Yes, during salon weeks, you’ll work on live models under supervision.
Yes, 2–4 installments. A deposit is required to hold your seat.
Yes, “Beginner → Advanced Completion” from Nia Braider Academy.
High-performing graduates may enter the Nia Soule apprentice pipeline.
Instructor / Brand Block
Led by Maria Okpeh, founder of Nia Soule Salon & Spa and creator of Ouchless Hair Braiding®. Maria and the Academy Team mentor you on technique, speed, professionalism, and client care.
Locations & Cohort Dates
Norcross
Norcross & Fayetteville, GA (select location at checkout)
Next Cohort
[November 10th, 2025 ] – [February 9th , 2026 12 weeks) and [March 2nd, 2026 – May 18th 2026]
Norcross
Norcross & Fayetteville, GA (select location at checkout)
Next Cohort
[November 10th, 2025 ] – [February 9th , 2026 12 weeks) and [March 2nd, 2026 – May 18th 2026]
