FAB BRAIDERS ACADEMY
Where Confident Braiders Are Made
Whether you're learning braids for the first time, refining your technique, or preparing to work with clients, Fab Braiders Academy provides the guidance, resources, and structured learning to help you grow with confidence.
More Than a Braiding Studio
Fab Xtensions exists to make professional braiding more accessible. Whether you're receiving it as a client, learning it as a student, understanding it through cultural education, or bringing it into professional spaces through workshops and events, our mission remains the same:
To raise the standard of braiding through skill, education, and experience.From beginner to the braider people trust.
Why Fab Braiders Academy Exists
Fab Braiders Academy was created because learning a braid style is only one part of becoming a confident braider.
The real journey involves understanding hair, building consistency, developing professional habits, working confidently with clients, and learning techniques that stand the test of time.
Our goal is not simply to teach braids.
Our goal is to help people access professional braiding through learning, practice, education, and community.
The Fab Braider Path™
Maybe you're learning braids for the first time. Maybe you're already braiding and want cleaner results. Maybe your goal is to work with clients or add braiding to your services.
It's about building confidence, improving your technique, and reaching the point where you trust your own work.
Here's what that journey can look like.
The Beginner
You want to learn braiding properly.
You may be practising on yourself, family, friends or mannequin heads, but you're ready for a stronger foundation.
Goal
Build Confidence
Common Challenges
• Uneven parting
• Grip and hand positioning
• Inconsistent tension
• Knowing which products to use
• Feeling overwhelmed by different techniques
Recommended Path
• Beginner Training
• Fab Braiders Workbook
• Practice Plan
• Product Toolkit
Outcome
You understand the foundations and can complete simple styles with growing confidence.
The Developing Braider
You can braid, but you want cleaner, more consistent results.
You're focused on improving your technique and building confidence through practice.
Goal
Refine Technique
Common Challenges
• Creating cleaner parts
• Maintaining consistency
• Working with different hair types
• Improving speed and efficiency
• Achieving neater finishes
Recommended Path
• Group Training
• Advanced Technique Lessons
• Guided Practice Sessions
• Resource Hub
Outcome
Your braids look cleaner, more professional, and more consistent.
The Client-Ready Braider
People are beginning to trust your work.
You want to feel confident working on paying clients and delivering a professional experience from start to finish.
Goal
Build trust & reputation.
Common Challenges
• Consultation confidence
• Understanding client expectations
• Choosing the right styles
• Creating long-lasting results
• Working independently
Recommended Path
• Private Training
• Professional Braiding Mastery
• Consultation Resources
• Advanced Styling Education
Outcome
You can confidently complete services and deliver a professional client experience.
The Professional Braider
You are building more than technique.
You are building standards, systems, reputation and long-term opportunities.
Goal
Build a career
Common Challenges
• Pricing services
• Attracting clients
• Creating professional systems
• Building visibility
• Growing sustainably
Recommended Path
• Business Essentials
• Beauty Website Templates
• Resource Library
• Professional Development Resources
Outcome
You operate with professional standards and have the tools to continue growing with confidence.
Common Challenges We Help You Overcome
Uneven parting
Grip issues
Tension issues
Consistency
Straight even braiding
Becoming client-ready
CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING
Personalised hands-on coaching tailored to your goals, pace and experience level.
Best for:
Students who want focused support and direct feedback.
Private 1:1 Training
Group Training
Learn alongside other aspiring braiders in a focused small-group environment.
Best for:
Students who want structure, guidance and community.
Online Academy
Structured lessons, resources and support designed to help you learn at your own pace.
Best for:
Students who need flexibility and ongoing access to learning materials.
What Makes Fab Braiders Differerent
Training built from real client experience.
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Learn from techniques refined through years of working with clients across different hair types, styles, and needs.
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Know exactly what to practise and how to improve, rather than relying on trial and error.
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Learn the habits, techniques, and attention to detail that support long-lasting results and a better client experience.
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Receive guidance, feedback, and support throughout your learning journey.
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Workbooks, practice plans, toolkits, templates, and future resources designed to support your progress long after training ends.
Meet Angela
Hello!I'm Angela Eruba, founder of Fab Xtensions and creator of Fab Braiders Academy.
For years, I've worked with clients across Ireland, helping them achieve styles that are not only visually refined but also prioritise hair health, comfort, and long-lasting results.
Along the way, I noticed a common challenge among aspiring braiders. Many were eager to learn, but struggled with the foundations that create confidence, clean results, and consistency. Questions around clean parting, fixing loose braids, product selection, and client readiness came up again and again.
Fab Braiders Academy was created in response to that need.
Everything taught within the Academy is rooted in real client experience, practical application, and the professional standards that have shaped Fab Xtensions.
Beyond the studio, my work has included training within theatre production, contributions to screen and stage projects, cultural braiding workshops, and educational experiences designed to make professional braiding more accessible. My work has been connected to productions including Hamilton Musical and Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2, as well as corporate workshops delivered for organisations such as LinkedIn.
My goal is simple: to help aspiring and developing braiders build confidence, strengthen their technique, and develop skills they can be proud of.
Because confidence doesn't come from learning more styles. It comes from understanding the fundamentals, refining your technique, and reaching the point where you trust your own work.
Learning doesn't stop when a training session ends.
Inside the Fab Braiders Hub, you will find a growing collection of tools, guides and practical resources designed to support your progress long after training is over.
The Fab Braider Hub
The Fab Braiders Workbook
Structured exercises, learning notes and self-assessments designed to help you build confidence and track your progress.
Practice Plans
Focused guidance on what to practise, when to practise and how to develop consistency over time.
Product Toolkit
Recommended products, tools and professional insights developed through real client experience.
Technique Library
A growing collection of demonstrations, lessons and reference materials designed to support continued learning.
Professional Resources
Templates, guides and practical tools designed to support your development both behind the chair and beyond it.
Answers to all your burning questions…
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Yes — joining The Fab Braiders Hub is completely free. You’ll get access to mini tutorials, braid-care guides, and beginner resources curated by Fab Xtensions, Dublin’s leading braiding studio.
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You’ll discover resources for beginners, from learning how to section hair and braiding the right way, to prepping your tools and scalp for clean braids. New training videos will be added monthly.
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Not at all. Whether you’re learning to braid your own hair, your child’s hair, or planning to start a braiding business in Ireland, or from anywhere in the world. Fab Braiders Academy is designed to help you start confidently and grow your skills step by step.
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The Hub is free and perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics and join a creative braiding community.
The Fab Braiders Academy is the premium tier — with professional training, live workshops, and certification for those who want to elevate their craft or start a business. -
Simply join The Hub to get early updates on upcoming braiding workshops in Dublin, online courses, and new video tutorials. Members are always the first to know when enrollment opens.
Whether you’re a beginner or ready to refine your craft, our small-group format ensures hands-on guidance, shared learning, and a supportive community of Fab Braiders.