ELEVATE Your Art.Â
CONNECT With Your Tribe.
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Are you a BRAIDER who is tired of...
Feeling Isolated or Alone in the Industry
Lack of Access To Professional Development
Uncertainty About Pricing Or Business Growth
Feeling Stuck & Lacking Inspiration
Navigating Industry Changes and Trends
INTRODUCING
AN ONLINE SUMMIT WITH BRAIDERS IN MIND
MAYBE YOU'RE...
BURNED OUT
UNDER VALUED
DISCONNECTED
The goal of BraidHouse Live is to equip braiders with the clarity, confidence, and community they need to grow sustainable, profitable businesses — without burnout, confusion, or isolation.
BRAIDHOUSE LIVE ISN'T A GENERIC BEAUTY SUMMIT
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It was built by braiders, for braiders, with a deep understanding of what this industry actually looks like day to day.
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💫 It’s Braider-Centered — Not Beauty-Industry Broad - This summit is focused specifically on braiders and protective stylists — not watered down to fit every beauty niche. Every session speaks directly to the real challenges braiders face behind the chair and in business.
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đź’« Real Education, Not Surface-Level Motivation -Â No fluff. No vague inspiration.
Speakers are here to teach practical, actionable strategies you can apply immediately — from technique to business to visibility.
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đź’«Â Community Over Competition -Â BraidHouse Live was created to break the cycle of gatekeeping.
This is a space for open conversations, shared resources, and real support, not secrecy or competition.
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💫 Access Without Pressure - This summit meets you where you are — whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale. The content is designed for busy braiders who want growth without burnout.
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💫 It’s More Than an Event — It’s a Doorway - BraidHouse Live isn’t a one-and-done conference. It’s an entry point into ongoing education, connection, and community through BraidHouse.
Meet The Speakers
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BraidHouse Live features a powerful lineup of industry experts who are leaders in braiding, beauty, business, and brand-building — each bringing real-world experience and practical insight to help you grow.
Angela C. Stevens
Beautypreneur & Business Mogul
Emmy Award–winning hairstylist, educator, and entrepreneur with over 18 years in the beauty industry. Known for her work on LA Hair and major television networks, she is the founder of Trace Beauty and co-creator of Cantu Protective Styles by Angela. Angela is passionate about simplifying styling, building confidence, and helping beauty professionals grow their brands.
Brandi @ScalpRN
Professional Stylist & Registered Nurse
Scalp RN is a registered nurse, licensed cosmetologist, and beauty business coach who bridges health, hair, and business education. With a unique background that spans clinical care and professional beauty, she brings a holistic approach to scalp health and sustainable beauty practices. Her work as a braider includes high-profile projects such as the iconic Lemonade visual album by Beyoncé and working on the Tommy Hilfiger X Zendaya collaboration at Paris Fashion Week. Today she empowers beauty professionals to build smarter, healthier, and more profitable businesses.
Nique Lynn
Braid Business Coach, Author, YouTube Influencer
Business educator and content creator who helps braiders move from just braiding to actually running profitable businesses. She is the creator of From Braider to Boss™ and has built a community of over 96,000 subscribers on YouTube by teaching braiders how to create content with intention, simplify their strategy, and turn their skills into income beyond the chair.
Felicia Leatherwood
Celebrity Hairstylist, Educator, Founder
Known worldwide as The Hair Whisperer, she is a celebrity stylist, educator, and visionary founder with 30+ years at the forefront of natural hair culture. From shaping iconic looks on HBO’s Insecure, American Fiction, Black Mirror, and The White Lotus to styling legends like Issa Rae, Viola Davis, Lenny Kravitz, Ava DuVernay, and Jill Scott, Felicia seamlessly blends artistry with education. Through Texture Management, Brush With The Best, and her forthcoming Simon & Schuster book, Felicia is shaping a future rooted in knowledge, shifting standards, and ensuring textured hair is understood, respected, and bodly celebrated for generations to come.
Susy Oludele
Hair Studio Owner, Salon Brand & Creative Platform
HairBySusy is a hair studio, salon brand, and creative platform founded by celebrity hairstylist and educator Susy Oludele. With salons in New York and Los Angeles, the brand is known for signature braiding techniques, creative styling, and editorial hair artistry.
HairBySusy works with celebrities, artists, and brands while also offering hands-on classes, workshops, and educational programs for hairstylists. The brand also develops hair products designed to support styling, scalp care, and healthy hair practices. Rooted in culture and creativity, HairBySusy uses hair as both a craft and a form of expression.
BONUS: BreAunna Renee
Licensed Cosmetologist, Dear Modern Stylist Podcast Host
BreAunna is a licensed cosmetologist, braider, and beauty content creator based in the California Bay Area. A graduate of Paul Mitchell The School East Bay, she is the founder of DopeAxxPana and one of the leading voices in African American hair education online. With nearly 1 million followers across platforms, she is known for blending education, trend-forward storytelling, and real conversations around professionalism, pricing, and the business of beauty. She is also the creator and host of the Dear Modern Stylist podcast.Â
BONUS: BRAIDHOUSE LIVE AFTER PARTYÂ - Join the live taping of the Dear Modern Stylist Podcast following the live show!
This is where knowledge meets community — let’s learn and grow together.”
IT’S TIME TO…
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➡️ It’s time to stop doing this alone.
➡️ It’s time to learn, connect, and elevate — together.
➡️ It’s time to step into rooms that change how you move.
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