Natural Haircare & Braiding Academy

Sankofa Braiding Academy is under Sankofa Braiding & Natural HairCare, LLC.

The Academy was established in November 2015, in the east bay of northern California by Cynthia Obleton. Cynthia Obleton is a Certified Trichologist, Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Master Educator by Milady CIMA, Certified Master Braider and Organic Hair Care Formulator and has been in the beauty business for over 20 years. All in-person classes are held in Sankofa Braiding & Natural HairCare Salon.

More About Cynthia

• American Association of Drugless Practitioners
• American Hair Loss Council
• AMCA Certified Hair Loss Practitioner
•  Member of United State Trichology Institute
• Laney College Cosmetology Instructor 

The Academy leverages Online teaching as well as hands-on-training so that students learn the braiding techniques of basic corn row (cane row), singles (plaits), twists and locs, among others.

•   Professional women who want to gain another skill
•   Individuals with braiding experience who want to perfect their skill
•   People who wish to gain more knowledge about the culture of African Braiding
•   Mothers who want to be able to do their daughter’s hair and save money
• ▪  Multiracial families who want to learn how to take care of their children's hair
•   College and High School students looking to gain a new skill and earn money
•   Individuals who love healthy hair & want to be your own boss
•   Licensed cosmetologist who want to add braiding to their skill set

Learn various hair braiding skills

• Learn the practices of good hair care and treatment
•   Moms can save up to $140 a month
•   Gain knowledge on transitioning hair from chemical relaxer styles to natural
•   Specialized and comprehensive instruction on how to begin your career in hair
  braiding and natural hair care
•   Make anywhere from $900 to $1,500 dollars a week. After receiving your certificate,
  begin working and earn extra income.
•   Grow your customer base due to a shop based learning environment
•   Opportunity to rent a booth and start your career