FAQs

Where can I find a list of your next classes?

  • All classes can be booked here

  • Classes are released 2 months ahead.

  • If there are none showing it means they are sold out until the next release.

  • If you'd like to hear about them 48 hours before they are released on social media, click here to join the Early Bird mailing list.

  • If you would like to join the waiting list for a particular class please email annis@braidmaidens.com as there are often last minute cancellations.

What classes do you teach?

  • Stage 1 - Braid Basics for Blokes (regular plait, fishtail and pull-through braids)

  • Stage 1 - Braid Basics for All (As above)

  • Stage 2 - French and Dutch Braids

  • Stage 3 - Crown and Waterfall Braids (You need to be able to Dutch Braid for this one)

  • All classes are 2 hours long, £30pp and in St Albans, Herts, UK.

  • Online versions of the same classes can be found at The Braid Maidens Academy at just £14.99.

How else can I learn?

  • Book a private lesson for £120 for you and a friend.

  • Host your own 'Braids & Bubbles/Beer/Brews' event - £30pp/ min 6 people / max based on your space.

  • Raise funds for your school and book me for a PTA Fundraiser and host it in your school hall. Email annis@braidmaidens.com for the info pdf to share with your team.

  • Book me for a corporate session at your place of work - learn
    a new skill and use braiding as a tool to explore communication and creativity. If it's good enough for England Rugby…!

  • If your child is in Year 6 or above and keen to braid, ask your school if they'd like to run a #BreaktimeBraids club.

  • View all of our classes here.

How do I book a braider for a party?

  • Whether it’s for your child’s birthday, a hen do or festival themed party… send us an email us with the date of your event and we'll take it from there.

  • Parties are priced at £15 per person with a minimum of 8 people. Or turn it into a Pamper Party and add on hand painted nail art by Saint Nails and Beauty, priced at £30 per person for both nails and hair.

  • Click here to find out more.

How do I book a braid for a special occasion?

  • Take a look at our Braid Menu here and let us know which one you would like or send us a pic of what you’d like.

  • Costs are dependent on the style/time taken but prices start at £30 for Double Dutch braids.