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Where can I learn hair braiding in Dagenham, Essex?

Braiding is learned with your hands on a real head of hair, not from videos, so the thing that matters is how many models you practise on. The verified academies below are Content to Sales members: each one publishes its course list, fees, class size and what the kit includes, so you can compare before you enrol.

Listed prices right now: GBP 300 – GBP 450

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6 Month Group — Intermediate Course (VTCT Level 2 Diploma)

GBP 300

A six-month group course for beginners and improvers who want solid, employable hair and beauty skills. You train in a small cohort, practise on training heads and real clients, and finish with a VTCT Level 2 Diploma in

1 Year Group — Advanced Diploma Course (VTCT Advanced Diploma)

GBP 450

A full year of advanced training for people who want professional-level expertise and the confidence to run their own hair and beauty business. Small group cohort, extensive hands-on practice, and a VTCT Advanced Diploma

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TLC Braiding and Beauty Academy

Your skills. Your future. Our guidance.

Dagenham, Essex, United Kingdom

How to choose well

How much of the training is hands-on?

Ask how many models each student works on. Skills like braiding, lashes or nails are learned in the hands, not from a projector.

What is included in the fee?

Check whether the kit, mannequin, products and certificate are included, or billed separately at the end.

How many students per cohort?

Small groups get corrected more. Ask the class size and whether there is one instructor or an assistant.

What happens after the training?

The best academies help you get your first paying clients. Ask about follow-up support, a group chat or refresher days.

Questions buyers ask

Do I need experience before a braiding course?

No. Beginner courses start with sectioning and tension control. The academy page states which level each course is written for.

Is a kit included in the fee?

Some academies include a mannequin head, hair and tools; others bill them separately. Each page lists what the fee covers.

How long does a braiding course take?

Short intensives run over a few days; full programmes run over several weeks with practice days. Course lengths are shown on the academy page.

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