Become the Confident Stylist that you know you can be...

Are you ready to take your hairstyling skills to the next level?

Elevate Your Skills in Phoenix, Arizona!

Come to Phoenix, Arizona, and immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment with Rare Essence Academy. We will help you perfect your craft so you can excel as a Stylist.

Our 12-week program focuses on advanced natural hair care and styling skills.

You will learn to master techniques in braiding, locking, and twisting, designed to enhance your skills so you can build a solid clientele.

What you will Learn

Natural Hair Care
Hair Anatomy and Product Knowledge
Advanced Braiding Techniques
Master Locking Methods
Creative Twisting Techniques and Styling
Client Consultation and Customer Service
Personal & Professional Development to Succeed
Work with clients and more!

You will get focused training to ensure your success

in Braiding, Locking, Twisting, and Natural Hair Styling!

Why choose Rare Essence?

We understand that traditional cosmetology schools often do not offer specialized training in natural hair care, and natural hair schools are few and far between. Our program fills this gap by ensuring you gain every skill necessary to become a successful natural hair stylist.

Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise.
Hands-On Experience: Gain invaluable practical experience with real clients in a supportive and inspiring setting.
Comprehensive Training: Our curriculum covers the latest trends and techniques to ensure you stay ahead in the industry.
Personal Growth: If you’re looking to grow personally and professionally we are invested in your transformation!

Your business can only grow to the extent that as you do as a person and we want to help you do both!

Curriculum Overview

Week 1-2: Introduction to Natural Hair Care, Precision Parting & Braiding *Cornrows Box Braids,

Week 3-4: Advanced Braiding Techniques

Week 5-6: Twisting Techniques *Two Strand Twist, Flat Twist, Comb Twist

Week 7-8: Locking Techniques

Week 9-10: Advanced Styling and more
Week 11-12: Business Skills and Exam Prep

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Techniques that you will Master...

Stylists that we've trained

12 Week Schedule

Mondays 8-4pm
Tuesday-Friday 5-9:15pm

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be 18 years or older
Have a Passion for Natural Hair

Tuition

Tuition: $6,000
Payment plans offered

Inaugural Class starts

September 2nd 2024

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1 Payment

$6,000

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Master precision parting techniques
Perfect braids with integrity and consistency
Advanced twisting methods
Comprehensive training in lock styling and maintenance
Full spectrum of natural hair styling skills
Hands-on experience and expert coaching
Elevate your craft and build confidence as a professional stylist

*Apply 1st before enrolling link above

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3 Pay Payment Plan

$6,300

First payment of $2,100 then 2 more payments of $2,100

Master precision parting techniques
Perfect braids with integrity and consistency
Advanced twisting methods
Comprehensive training in lock styling and maintenance
Full spectrum of natural hair styling skills
Hands-on experience and expert coaching
Elevate your craft and build confidence as a professional stylist

*Apply 1st before enrolling link above

ENROLL NOW

Meet the Founder Essence China

Essence China is a renowned Natural Hair Artist and creator of a viral hairstyle featured in The National Museum Of African American History And Culture. Her work has graced the cover of Essence magazine and other international publications.

In 2003, she successfully challenged the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology, enabling natural hair stylists to operate without board regulations. She founded Rare Essence Studio in 2006 and later Rare Essence Academy, offering tours, seminars, and online courses to help stylists create innovative hairstyles and achieve financial success.

Her mission is to fill gaps in traditional cosmetology education, empowering individuals with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to work with natural hair for personal or professional growth.

Meet our COO Adelaide Goode

Adelaide Goode, a Master Natural Hair Stylist and braider with over 20 years of experience. She is an exceptional stylist and educator dedicated to helping others perfect their techniques.

Adelaide champions integrity among stylists, believing it enhances their impact on themselves and their communities. She fosters deep, heart-filled connections and ensures stylists grasp the concepts needed to transform their skills.

Passionate about breaking mental barriers, Adelaide helps stylists change their mindset to achieve higher levels of execution. Her expertise in natural hair care and braiding has made her a respected industry figure, continually inspiring and uplifting fellow professionals.

By changing the way stylists think about their work, she helps them achieve a higher level of execution in their styles. Adelaide's expertise in natural hair care and braiding has made her a respected figure in the industry, where she continually inspires and uplifts fellow professionals through her innovative approach and passion for the craft.