One on One training & Group Course available (all ages)

Our main focus is to:

to help you build upon your braiding skills from a beginner's, advanced, or experienced level
to teach you various hand postures and positioning techniques
to assist serious individuals that are passionate about gaining professional skills
pay close attention to the care of various hair textures

Haven's House of Hair Braiding Academy

What we offer

We offer a one-on-one detailed step-by-step hands-on practical, yet simple demonstration of braid style techniques that you want to achieve immediately.

the science of hair structure and how to work with various hair textures
the details on various types of hair extensions, styles and sources that are best suited

Our training is mainly designed to address serious issues that face many African American culture due to lack of knowledge. We aim to train and build the confidence of our students to help correct damaging hair and help it grow healthy again.

Who do we offer training to?

Children and adults of ALL AGES who are serious about gaining knowledge and/or with a purpose to teach others
Parents who prefer to save money by braiding your own child's hair
Learning fathers

Courses

Course One: Introduction to Braiding

Natural Hair (single braid)
Add Extensions (single braid)
Natural Hair (cornrows straight back)
Add Extensions (cornrows straight back)

Course Two: Introduction to Twisting

How To Do Natural 2 Strand Twist
Add Extensions (double strand)
Natural 2 Strand Braid Twist
Add Extensions (3 strand braid twist)
Senegalese Twist
Nubian Twist
Havana Twist

Course Three: Introduction to Cornrows

Natural Hair Cornrows
Add Extensions to Cornrows
Add Extensions (external ends for longer braids)
Design Pattern for Cornrows
Learn Special Techniques

Course Four: Introduction to natural coils & locs

Single Strand Loc
2 Strand Twist/Loc
Comb Twist (coils)
Loc Extensions
Latch Hook (Crochet Loc)
Loc Maintenance/ Palm Roll
Root Loc Retwist/ Crochet Tightening
Sister Loc

what we teach

Health and Safety

In Your Home-Based Business or Public Setting

professional appearance and personal hygiene
staff conduct and business etiquette

Anatomy of Hair

understand hair and it's structure
understand how hair grow and what causes hair damage
know what products that can assist with the maintenance of healthy hair growth

Business Support & Advice

tips on starting up your home based hair braiding business
customer care client consult
managing complaints
how to maintain a long-lasting relationship for repeated clientele

Service and Retail

what services that can be added or start with on a beginner's level
the importance of educating yourself and knowing the best professional brand names for brand extensions/products
why research is important: touching and looking upclose on the various textures, colors, and length of braiding extensions

About the Owner/Background

Called to the Marketplace by God as a “Kingdom Builder Influencer”

Catrina French has a bachelor degree in Business Administration. Corporate workplace history experience 15yrs (Garden State Parkway) New Jersey Turnpike Authority Executive Offices;(Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity

Counseling function & Law Division (Outreach Coordinator for minority/women/small business enterprise). Certified training & experience with the (FHWA) Federal Highway Administration; Civil Rights, Discrimination & Complaint Investigation.

Catrina has a strong business sense and focuses all of her innate abilities to address issues in building communities to provide resources & job opportunities.

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May 2020 - Received Special Certification

Called to the Marketplace by God as a “Kingdom Builder Influencer”

Haven’s House of Hair Braiding & Barbering Academy has completed the BARBICIDE COVID-19 certification for the Professional Beauty Industry Training. Also, received training and understanding of proper sanitation and disinfection practices and procedures consistent with the current highest industry standards.

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Haven’s House Business 2021 Grand Opening!

Called to the Marketplace by God as a “Kingdom Builder Influencer”

Haven’s House Business 2021 Grand Opening!

Home-base Business/Academy formerly known as “Braidsthatlast.”

Future Focus - courses can easily be duplicated, franchised, and secured.
Socially safe for students to work and to be socially integrated to enhance the use of technology and support an educational environment.
Our very own in-house chemist has formulated a special organic hair gel & oil sheen that has been used by clients for over 12 years. it’s now being sold to the public.

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