Welcome to Foundations of the Braid Artist, the first course in the Que Styles Academy. This course is designed to give aspiring and beginning braiders the knowledge, techniques, and confidence needed to build a successful career. You’ll learn the essential principles behind professional braiding from preparing the hair and creating clean sections to mastering grip, tension, and client care. By the end of this course, you’ll understand not only how to braid, but why each technique matters. Every lesson is built on the Que Styles Method, helping you develop habits that lead to beautiful, consistent, and long-lasting results. Whether your goal is to braid friends and family, launch your own business, or begin your journey towards becoming a certified braid artist, this course is your first step.
What Students Will Learn
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand professional Braiding fundamentals
- Maintain proper sanitation and scalp health
- Prepare clients correctly before every service
- Section hair with precision
- Improve grip and hand positioning
- Control braid tension for comfort and longevity
- Select the appropriate product and tools
- Complete foundational braid styles with confidence
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 8 Lessons
- 10 Minutes
- Module 1: Welcome to the Que Styles Academy5 ItemsWelcome to the first step of your journey to becoming a confident, professional braid artist. In this module, you'll be introduced to the Que Style Academy, meet your instructor, learn how to navigate the course, and discover the principles behind the Que Styles Method. You'll also learn what to expect throughout the program, how to successfully complete the course and the standards that will help you grow into skilled, knowledgeable, and professional braiders. By the end of this module, you'll understand how the academy is structured, what resources are available to support your learning, and how each lesson builds towards becoming a Que Styles Certified Braid Artist. Lesson 1: Meet Your instructor Lesson 2: How to navigate the Academy Lesson 3: The Que Styles Method Lesson 4: Course Expectation
- 1.1Meet Your Instructor ( Build trust and understand the academy’s mission)
- 1.2How to Navigate the Academy (Learn how to successfully complete the program)
- 1.3How to Navigate the Academy Knowledge Check5 Questions
- 1.4The Que Styles Method (Understand the principles that guide every technique you’ll learn )
- 1.5Course Expectations
- Module 2: The Professional Mindset4 ItemsThe goal of this module is to help students understand that becoming a braid artist isn't only about learning how to braid it's about developing the mindset and professionalism needed to grow. *What separates professionals from hobbyists *Building confidence *Professional standards *Setting goals
- Module 3: Tools of the Trade0 Items*Combs *Brushes *Edge tools *Hair types *Extensions *Products *Equipment
- Module 4: Module 4: Hair & Scalp Fundamentals0 ItemsHair growth basics Hair textures Product buildup Scalp health Client preparation Sanitation
- Module 5: Sectioning & Parting0 ItemsStraight parts Square sections Triangle sections Clean lines Symmetry
- Module 6: Grip & Tension0 ItemsFinger placement Hand positioning Controlling tension Preventing pain Building speed without sacrificing quality
- Module 7: Your First Professional Braids0 ItemsThree-strand braid Consistency Clean finishes Common mistakes Practice exercises
- Module 8: Course Review & Final Assessment0 ItemsPractical evaluation Written quiz Graduation Next steps into Level II: Precision Braiding
