No braiding experience? No problem!
complete the course in just 4-6 weeks
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Unlock your braiding skills

Braiding doesn’t have to be frustrating or time-consuming. In this course, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques to create stunning, next-level festival styles with confidence.

From perfecting the basics to seamlessly adding festival feed-ins, you’ll gain the skills to bring any vision to life—whether you’re braiding for fun, building a client base, or setting your sights on styling for artists.

This is more than just a braiding course—it’s your ticket to creative freedom and new opportunities in the world of festival hair.

The Ultimate Festival Hair Blueprint

Create bold braids with confidence—whether for yourself, your friends, or paying clients. Mastering Festival Braids teaches pro-quality styles for festivals, events, and beyond.


Perfect for beginners, hairstylists looking to expand their services, or festival lovers, this course replaces trial and error with clear, proven techniques—so you can braid with ease.

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What You'll Learn:

Essential Tools, Hair Types, and Extensions

Build your foundation with the right tools, hair prep techniques, and product knowledge. Understand different extension types and textures, and learn how to choose and prepare braiding hair for seamless integration.

Step-by-Step Tutorials and Creative Techniques

Get ready to relearn braiding as you know it, discovering fresh, modern approaches that transform your work into polished, professional, and trend-forward looks.

Pro Tips for Durability and Troubleshooting

Learn the secrets to festival-proof styles that withstand heat, sweat, and dancing, and overcome common challenges to ensure polished, professional results every time.

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Your Braiding Expert & Educator

Meet Hailee Kay, the festival braiding expert behind Hailee Kay Hair. With seven years of experience at festivals like EDC and Bonnaroo and working with artists like Noah Kahan, Tommy Cash and Dani Thorne, she’s built a thriving career—and now she’s inspired to help you do the same.

From salon stylist to haircare educator, Hailee found her passion in festival braiding, traveling the U.S. and collaborating with top artists. Featured in Behind The Chair and Modern Salon, she makes braiding fun and accessible. Whether refining your technique, booking clients, or creating next-level looks, Hailee’s step-by-step guidance will get you there.

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Love letter:

"There is no one I trust more than Hailee when it comes to my festival braids!! She does such amazing work. Hailee has so many different styles and always SLAYS the color combos!!! I always try and get braided by Hailee if I can and she always makes me feel like the baddest b***h 🫶" - Liz

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365 Day Access

Enjoy a full year of unlimited access to comprehensive course materials. Learn at your own pace, revisit lessons anytime, and perfect your skills on your schedule.  Overachiever? Complete this course in just 4-6 weeks!

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Community & Support

Join a network of like-minded braiders where you can ask questions, share progress, and get ongoing support as you grow your skills.

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Personalized Learning Opportunities

Unlock extra value with optional 1:1 coaching for real-time tips and feedback from Hailee, for those who want personalized guidance.

who is this course for?
Aspiring braiders ready to start their journey

New to braiding? Build a solid foundation and develop the skills to create stunning festival styles with ease.

Hairstylists looking to offer festival braiding as a service

Take your styling to the next level with creative braiding techniques that will wow your clients at festivals and special events.

Festival enthusiasts who want to create their own stunning, durable styles

Create beautiful, high-impact styles for yourself or your friends—while learning how to turn your skills into a thriving income stream.

Curriculum Overview

6 Chapters - 25 Lessons