For Braid Artists

Get seen.
Get booked.
Level up.

A free profile in the nationwide directory, client votes that earn you badges, and a community that pushes the craft forward.

Create your free profile →See the directory
Your profile

Your work, your link, your clients

Every Braid Artist gets a profile with its own link to send clients. Clients find you by style and city, see your work and book you through your own booking link.

A license isn't required to be listed. Licensed artists get a Licensed tag, and everyone is encouraged to follow their state's health and safety standards.

  • Portfolio with your best looks, which clients can like
  • Your styles, including your own custom style names
  • Bio, certifications and continued education
  • Your booking link, so bookings go straight to you
  • Social links and client votes
  • Products you recommend, with commission when clients buy
Votes earn badges

Earn your way up

Clients vote for you all year. Share your profile link after every appointment.

10 10 votesRising

Your badge goes on your profile and you start unlocking gifts and bonuses.

25 25 votesFeatured

Your work goes in the Lookbook, and you can add a 30-day Spotlight.

50 50 votesTop Braid Artist

Featured ads, scholarships, trips and bonuses.

Spotlight · for Featured and up
$5 for 30 days. First in search, on the homepage and in the Lookbook.
Plans
Free
$0
  • Profile in the nationwide directory
  • Your own profile link
  • Client votes and badges
  • Free entry and Golden Tote at She Braids
Start free →
Member
$8.99/mo
30-day free trial
  • Everything in Free
  • Events and most courses free
  • Host mixers and meetups (licensed pros, salon owners and certified artists)
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Learn
Courses & certifications

Build client confidence with BraidingFest certifications. Coming soon.

Earn more
Join the Collab

Free full-size Black Panther Strong collection for an honest review, then commission on every restock.

The Collab →
Show up
Events & mixers

The tour, monthly mixers and workshops. Meet the people who'll send you clients.

See events →
Questions
Do I need a license to join?

No. A license isn't required to be listed. Licensed artists get a Licensed tag on their profile, and everyone is encouraged to follow their state's health and safety standards.

Who can vote for me?

Anyone signed in with an email or phone. Each person can vote for you once, and every vote counts toward your badge.

How do clients book me?

Through the booking link on your profile. Bookings go straight to you.

What's a Spotlight?

Once you've earned Featured, you can add a Spotlight for $5 every 30 days. You show up first in search, on the homepage and at the top of the Lookbook.

Do I have to live in a tour city?

No. The directory is nationwide. Anyone who braids can join.

Your chair. Your culture. Your page.Create your free profile →