Sankofa Braiding Academy

Sankofa Braiding Academy

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Training and Education in natural hair care and hair braiding.

04/10/2026

Your hair is not difficult — it just hasn’t been taught the right way.

At Sankofa Braiding Academy, we teach you how to care for, protect, and style natural hair with knowledge, skill, and intention.

✨ Learn braiding the right way
🌿 Understand your scalp and hair health
✂️ Master protective styling techniques
💼 Build real skills you can turn into income

This is more than a class — it’s a transformation.

Perfect for:
✔ Beginners
✔ Cosmetology students
✔ Parents & caregivers
✔ Biracial / multicultural families
✔ Aspiring professional braiders

📅 4-Week Certification Program
🌙 Evening Classes
💻 Online & In-Person Option
💰 (Theory + Practicals)
📌 Enrollment is ongoing

Return to your roots. Learn the craft. Build your future.

📍 Oakland, CA
📱 Text: 510-301-1839
🌐 www.sankofabraiding.com

( ) — New York has ordered cosmetology and hairstyling schools to include training on kinky, coily, and curly hair care in their curriculum.

Schools are required to implement the updated training by Sept, aiming to better prepare stylists to work with different hair textures.

03/04/2026
02/19/2026

Sankofa Braiding Academy — Natural Hair Care & Professional Braiding Certification

Ready to master the art of natural hair and braiding?
Learn professional techniques, hair science, scalp care, and business skills from a Certified Trichologist & Master Cosmetologist.

✔ Beginner to advanced training
✔ Hands-on braiding techniques
✔ Natural hair health education
✔ Professional certification
✔ Business & income building skills
✔ Perfect for parents, professionals & biracial families

Secure your future in the natural hair industry.

Limited seats available.
Register today.

Return to your roots. Learn the craft. Build your future.

07/22/2025

Afro Crown Care for Children of Color

FREE Natural Hair & Skin Care Support for Families & Community Organizations

Fawohodze Inc. invites Afrocentric families, biracial families, and community organizations to join our FREE Afro Crown Care Program, designed especially for Children of Color ages 8–21.

Whether you’re a foster home, group home, school, youth program, or a family in need of support, this program provides education, empowerment, and tools to care for Afro-textured hair and melanated skin with cultural pride and confidence.



🌿 What’s Included:
• Hands-on Natural Hair & Skin Care Workshops
• Afro Essence Kits featuring TrichoAfric Hair Care System
• Youth Identity & Confidence Circles
• Caregiver & Staff Training
• Culturally-rooted Resources for Black & Biracial Children

This initiative is completely FREE and focused on uplifting the beauty and well-being of our children and those who care for them.



🖤 Who Should Join?
✔️ Black & biracial families
✔️ Foster & adoptive parents
✔️ Group homes & shelters
✔️ Schools & afterschool programs
✔️ Churches, nonprofits & youth organizations
✔️ Anyone supporting children of African descent



💫 Let’s nurture our crowns, celebrate our roots, and empower our youth—together.

📩 Register or partner with us today:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 510-410-9316
🌐 Website: www.fious.org
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06/16/2023

Enrollment is open….

05/14/2023

Become Protective Braider Class ongoing

Photos from Sankofa Braiding Academy's post 11/06/2022

Enroll Now to take our 2023 Natural Hair Care & Braiding Classes.
https://sankofabraiding.com/hair-braiding-academy

09/19/2022

We are excited to be back!!!!!!

Contact Us @ [email protected] OR [email protected] Or 510-630-6858 / 510-463-4644

Thank you all our potencial students for your patience.

Classes are Open.

Our Natural Hair Care And Braiding Classes.

1. Course Information: https://sankofabraiding.com/hair-braiding-academy

2. Choose a Course: https://sankofabraiding.com/shop-%26-classes

05/04/2022

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23rd Avenue
Oakland, CA
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