Hair Braiders Convention at Sea

Strands of Beauty Institute presents Braided in the Bahamas™ – the first-ever cruise-based hair braiding and beauty business convention, blending tropical vibes with hands-on training, cultural immersion, and beachside braid battles!

🛳️ Sail with us aboard Carnival Elation from Jacksonville, FL to the beautiful Bahamas from August 28–September 1, 2025 for unforgettable days of braiding skill-building, networking, and next-level fun.

✔ Hands-on braid training workshops at sea (Knotless, Feed-In, Boho, Tree Braids, Diamond Tips, Speed Braiding and Parting)
✔ Beauty business classes: branding, pricing, and marketing your braid business.
✔ Exclusive Beach Braiding Challenge in the Bahamas
✔ Excursion to a local beauty supply store
✔ Bohemian Braiding Masterclass at a Bahamian salon
✔ Networking mixers, themed parties & certification
✔ VIP Swag Bag (for all attendees!)
✔ Certificate of Completion from Strands of Beauty Institute

• Hair braiders & natural stylists
• Salon owners & beauty professionals
• Students & aspiring braid bosses
• Beautypreneurs looking to grow & glow
• Anyone ready to mix business with beach vibes 🌊

Info: Co-Founder of Paradise Beauty International,Profit House Productions, Greatness Hair & The Greatness International Hair & Beauty Show - Accra Ghana

Founder of Strands of Beauty 2006 - current, Play Pen Productions, Lucrum Productions & Entertainment


? American Master Braider with 100,000 hours of experience specializing in Tree Braids and other protective styles such as Crochet Braids & Weaves. Trained in Accra, Ghana for braiding 2012. She has trained 154 braider with many successfully running their own beauty businesses.

⚡️Creating Pop Up Shops all Over the United States :Atlanta, Tampa, Phoenix, Las Vegas, & the Washington DC Metro, Portland

? Known as the Radio Personality, Braid Boss on WMRR Radio - or on her podcast, The Braid Boss Podcast and Ethena's Play Pen Podcast.

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