The Secret Every Aspiring Braider Must Know Before Starting a Braiding Business
You’ve seen the Instagram braiders pulling in cash every week. You’ve thought about starting, but the truth is: braiding talent alone is not enough. Without the right tools, systems, and business knowledge, most new braiders quit before they ever succeed.
BRAIDING BUSINESS ACADEMY
PROBLEM
Let’s be honest…
Do you feel overwhelmed about where to start with braiding?
Are you unsure what tools, products, and systems you need to be professional?
Lack of Clients: Struggling to attract steady customers? Learn proven techniques to grow a loyal clientele.
Slow Braiding Speed: Spending hours on a single style? Master faster, more efficient braiding methods.
Limited Styling Skills: Feeling stuck with the same looks? Gain versatile techniques to offer in-demand styles.
Unstable Income: Tired of inconsistent earnings? Turn your braiding skills into a profitable business model.
If these challenges sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many braiders already have the talent—it’s the lack of a proven plan that keeps them from turning skills into success.
THE SOLUTION
That’s exactly why Master Braider Shantel Wilkins created the Braiding Business Academy.
She’s put together a complete starter system for future braiders that includes:
Braider’s box kit
A braider’s box kit with every essential tool (from mannequin to mousse).
Braider's Workbook
A step-by-step workbook that makes learning simple.
Virtual classes
Virtual classes you can access from anywhere, at your own pace.
Community
Access to the Hair Lounge Academy Community for support and continuing education.
1:1 Coaching
Opportunities for 1:1 coaching with Shantel to help you launch your own braiding business.
THE EDUCATOR
Shantel isn’t just a braider—she’s a master educator with years of professional salon experience.
Shantel isn’t just a braider—she’s a master educator with years of professional salon experience. She has perfected her craft behind the chair and developed a teaching method that’s both practical and inspiring. Over the years, she has trained dozens of up-and-coming braiders, equipping them with advanced techniques, confidence, and the ability to stand out in a competitive industry. Her goal is to help students go beyond mastering styles and truly elevate their skills to professional standards.
What sets Shantel apart is her commitment to her students’ success beyond the salon. She has partnered with digital marketing experts to teach them how to attract clients, manage their personal brand, and grow their businesses. By blending artistry with business strategy, Shantel ensures her students don’t just “do hair”—they build profitable, sustainable careers in the beauty industry.
Imagine this…
You unpack your kit.
You follow along with Shantel’s simple, proven braiding techniques.
Within weeks, you’re braiding with confidence.
Soon, you’re charging for your services, building your client base, and finally stepping into the business you’ve always dreamed of.
Your braiding chair becomes your business.
FAST TRACK YOUR SUCCESS
We’ve prepared a Special Report that shows you
The 3 biggest mistakes new braiders make when starting out.
AFTER reading the report you will know the following:
The 3 biggest mistakes new braiders make when starting out.
The exact tools you need to begin (and which ones are a waste of money).
How to turn your passion into a profitable braiding business.
Download your Special Report now and secure your path to becoming a professional braider before spots in the Founders 100 are gone.
JOIN THE SUCCESS JOURNEY
Founders’ Opportunity
The first 100 students who join the Academy after reading this report will receive a 3-Day, 2-Night Vacation Package—FREE as a thank-you for being part of the Founders 100.