Master Professional Braiding & Cornrow Techniques
Learn foundational and advanced braiding techniques for Afro-textured hair through structured, hands-on education focused on precision, scalp care, clean parting, tension control, and professional styling execution. This course combines cultural understanding, technical mastery, and real-world salon application.
Course Content & Learning Format
Course Focus This course focuses on: * Braiding foundations * Cornrow techniques * Feed-in braiding * Knotless braid methods * Clean parting * Tension control * Protective styling principles * Scalp care awareness * Product knowledge * Professional braiding workflow Students will learn through: * Guided demonstrations * Instructor-led practical sessions * Step-by-step braid breakdowns * Real-time correction and feedback * Practical salon application
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for: * beginner braiders, * students progressing through the Kulture curriculum, * hairstylists expanding into protective styling, * and professionals seeking stronger braiding precision and technique.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Gladys Afolayan (Calgary based) is a Afro Texture hair educator with over 20 years of industry experience. She is nationally recognized for her skill and creativity as a braiding and hair colour specialist. A certified and licensed cosmetology instructor and entrepreneur Gladys partnered with the Alberta provincial government to develop Canada’s first accredited Afro-textured hair curriculum to close the gap in the current education. As the founder of Kulture Beauty Collective and the Kulture Institute of Cosmetology, Gladys is passionate about creating inclusive experiences and interactions between stylists and clients from different cultural backgrounds.
Why Kulture Institute
Kulture Institute of Cosmetology provides texture-inclusive beauty education designed to bridge the gap between traditional cosmetology education and the realities of diverse hair textures. Our programs combine: * technical skill, * cultural understanding, * healthy hair practices, * professionalism, * and real-world salon preparation. We are developing confident professionals equipped to work safely and professionally with textured hair. Students Develop Skills In: * Cornrow techniques * Feed-in braiding * Knotless braiding * Clean sectioning & parting * Tension control * Scalp care awareness * Protective styling * Product knowledge * Client consultation * Professional braid finishing
Begin Your Professional Braiding Journey
Build confidence in professional braiding and protective styling through structured, texture-inclusive cosmetology education.
$497.00