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
- 3 Sections
- 11 Lessons
- 10 Minutes
- Module 1 Welcome to the Que Styles AcademyWelcome 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 Expectation4
- 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 )
- Module 1 Hair Preparation & Product fundamentalsHere we will be showing you the importance of washing hair to the proper product use!6
- Module 2By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: • Properly section hair for braiding • Execute a clean and consistent three-strand braid • Secure the braid in different ways for various hair types • Identify key products that enhance braid quality • Apply symmetrical braiding techniques 🧠 Key Vocabulary4
