Book a Braiding Class
We're so excited you'd like to learn with us.
We are now booking from September to December 2026.
All public classes are at Megan’s in St Albans, Herts, AL1 3YD or at The Lucky Saint, London, W1
All private classes are self-hosted in your home or a private space within a venue.
Check out the class descriptions below - booking links are underneath each class type or you can scroll down to the bottom of the page for all availability.
All classes are £40pp and include a digital refresher of the class worth £20.
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*NEW FOR 2026 - Cane Rows, Stitch Braids and Adding Braiding Hair with Candy - all at Megan’s, St Albans*
Canerows are a both protective and stylish and great for curls and coils. You will learn how to prep hair, the tools required, how to part and then Canerow.
Level 1 - Basic Canerows (small 3D close-to-the-head braids) - WAITLIST
Drop us an email if you'd like to join a Canerows or Stitch Braids class
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Stage 1a - Braid Basics - AKA Braids and Beers - This is for you if you have ZERO hair experience
We start with brushing, elastics and ponytails before learning bunches, buns, how to do a 3 strand plait, followed by a couple of cute looks for school and parties.
Next evening classes:
Tuesday 21st July - 6.30-8.45pm - Megan’s St Albans
Tuesday 8th September - 6.30-8.45pm - Megan’s St Albans
Tuesday 15th September - 6.45-9pm - The Lucky Saint, Marylebone W1
Tuesday 3rd November - 6.30-8.45pm - Megan’s St Albans
Tuesday 10th November - 6.30-8.45pm - The Lucky Saint, Marylebone W1
Book for Megan’s or Lucky Saint dates
Please email us if you’d like to join the waiting list for cancellation spots
January onwards dates will be added in November - make sure you’re on our mailing list to get first dibs
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Stage 1b - 5 Easy Looks for 5 School Days
We no longer teach this in-person at public classes but we do have a digital version of the class which includes the 5 school looks and 2 party looks for the weekend for just £20 available at our online Braid Maidens Academy
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Stage 2 - French Plaits and Dutch Braids - Come and learn this classic duo at our most popular class.
This is for you if you’ve been to Braid Basics or can confidently do a regular 3 strand plait and want to skill-up!
Next morning classes:
Friday 2nd October - 9.45am -Noon - Megan’s St Albans
Friday 20th November - 9.45am -Noon - Megan’s St Albans
Next evening classes:
Wednesday 23rd September - 6.30-8.45pm - Megan’s St Albans
Tuesday 6th October - 6.45-9pm - The Lucky Saint, Marylebone W1
Tuesday 20th October - 6.30-8.45pm - Megan’s St Albans
Tuesday 17th November - 6.30-8.45pm - Megan’s St Albans
Tuesday 24th November - The Lucky Saint, Marylebone W1
Book for Megan’s evenings, Megan’s mornings or Lucky Saint dates
Please email us if you’d like to join the waiting list for cancellation spots
January onwards dates will be added in November - make sure you’re on our mailing list to get first dibs
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Stage 3a - 5 things to do with Dutch Braids - NEW
New for Summer 2026. Level up your Dutch Braid skills and learn the Crown, Waterfall, Alice Band Braid, Heart and Mini-Dutch Braid looks. Please note we do not teach how to do the Dutch Braid in this class so come to Stage 2 first if you don’t know how to do it.
Next evening class:
Tuesday 14th July - 6.30-8.45pm - Megan’s St Albans - AVAILABILITY
Tuesday 1st December - 6.30-8.45pm - Megan’s St Albans - AVAILABILITY
Click here to book
January onwards dates will be added in November - make sure you’re on our mailing list to get first dibs
Stage 3b - French Plait and Dutch Braid Yourself - NEW
Level up your French and Dutch Braid skills and spend 2 hours applying single and double French and Dutch braids to your own hair. Please note we do not teach how to French or Dutch in this class, we just refresh, so come to Stage 2 first if you don’t know how.
Next evening class:
Drop us an emailif you'd like to join a French Plait and Dutch Braid Yourself class and we will offer it when we have a group of you
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Our Private Group Bookings
Self-Hosted Braids and Bubbles/Beers/ Brews at home - Braids and Beers nights in pubs - and PTA Fundraisers(Click the class name for more details)
These are our self-hosted private evening classes either in your home, school or a private room in a pub or venue.
You need a space at a table for every student (this is the table specneeded) and room for the teacher to get around.
Prices start from £40pp. Travel charges may apply.
Click here to reserve a PTA Fundraiser
Click here to reserve a small group booking for 6-14
Click here to reserve a large group booking for 15-24
We can teach Stages 1-3 as listed above or a combo of the Dutch Braid plus 2 fun looks. If you’d like something bespoke, let us know.
Please email us if you’d like one of these events. Or sign up for our newsletter to get Autumn dates direct to your inbox.
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Private Lessons
If you’re interested in booking us for a 1:1 lesson, a braid appointment, private group lessons, birthday parties, corporate packages,
Break Time Braids clubs or a bespoke booking, please do get in touch.
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Make sure you're on our early bird mailing listto hear about new dates, offers and products 48 hours ahead of our social media followers!
To join the waiting list for last minute availability or the next offered class, please email us and let us know which class you’re interested in.
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Not local? Or prefer to learn at home at your own pace? You can also learn all the same skills online (for half the price) at the Braid Maidens Academy
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