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Tips, tales and observations from the Braid Maidens front line.

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Our Christmas Gift Guide

Forget the chocs, socks and toiletries and give the gift of Braiding this Christmas.

If you’re a bit stumped for present ideas and want to give something a bit different this year like an experience, something mindful or with zero footprint, you’re in the right place.

We’ve put together a short guide of what’s in our shop so you can see what we offer and who they’d be good for.

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How the hard sport used the soft skill.

What have rugby and learning to braid got in common? Quite a lot as it turns out … find out what I learnt when I was booked by the RFU (England Rugby) to put their coaches through their paces.

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What kind of learner are you?

Every braiding class brings a variety of students. Overtime I’ve spotted some similarities in the types. Which one are you?

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Elsa and Anna changed my life.

I never thought I’d be thanking two Disney Princesses for anything.

But, seriously, without them Braid Maidens wouldn’t exist. Find out why…

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Have you heard about the Braid Maidens Academy?

If you’re not local to us but still want to learn using our tried and tested techniques, you can learn online, in your PJS, for half the price. What’s not to love?