Step into a New Level of Confidence as a Natural Hair Stylist

 

Our 4-day retreats are more than just training — they’re a chance to completely transform how you approach Natural Hair Styling.

We know the challenges you face:

  • Struggling to get parts clean and precise

  • Taking longer than you’d like to finish styles

  • Feeling unsure about posting your work on social media

  • Wondering how to attract more consistent clients and income

Have you ever looked at your styles and thought:

“This isn’t as clean as I want it to be.”

“My parts aren’t symmetrical.”

“My styles don’t feel polished or professional.”

“I know I’m missing something — I just don’t know what.”

 

You're not alone.

Every stylist struggles with these challenges at some point — but you don’t have to stay stuck. At Rare Essence Academy, we’ve helped countless stylists move past the fear, the insecurity, and the frustration of not knowing what to do, not having the techniques, and not feeling confident in their skill.

INTRODUCING THE RARE STYLIST EXPERIENCE

Join us for one of our immersive 4 DAY experiences that refines your technique, builds your confidence, and unlocks your creative and income potential! 

 

 

Upcoming Dates

The Art of Braiding: October 4th-7th
The Art of Twisting: November 11th-14th 
The Art of Locking: December 9th-12th 

 

 

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Private Luxury Home

 

The Art of Braiding

October 7–10th:

Phoenix, Arizona

Private Luxury Home

This intensive 4-day experience is for the stylist who’s been braiding — but knows it’s time to refine, clean up, and bring excellence to your work. You know how to braid, but you also know something is missing: your parts aren’t clean, your symmetry is off, and your styles lack the polished, professional finish you admire in others.

This is for you.

In this hands-on experience, we’ll get back to the foundation — teaching you how to create sharp middle parts, achieve consistent balance, and build symmetrical, intentional braid patterns that set the tone for any style you want to create. You’ll learn how to braid with structure, not guesswork — and you’ll gain a deeper understanding of head shape, spacing, tension, and visual flow.

But even more, this EXPERIENCE is designed to give you a framework that sets your creativity free. When you have structure, you can finally trust yourself to try new things, get creative, and step into your own signature style — all while keeping your braids clean and consistent.

 

💫What’s Included:

  • 3 Signature Days of Training with live models
  • 1 bonus day of the Sedona Experience
  • Private or shared room in a luxury Phoenix home (no need for a hotel!)
  • Daily Lunch provided
  • Evening Breakout sessions with like-minded stylists
  • Transportation to Sedona
  • Rare Essence Certification of Completion

*Bonus Sedona Experience

    – If fear, self-doubt, or hesitation has been holding you back as a stylist, this day is your turning point. In the serene beauty of Sedona, you’ll release limiting beliefs, gain clarity, and step into a new level of confidence that will flow into every style you create.

SIGN UP *ART OF BRAIDING*

 

The Art of Twisting

 November 11–14th

Phoenix, Arizona 

Private Luxury Home

This immersive 4-day hands-on training is for stylists who want to take their flat twists, two-strand twists, and twist-outs to the next level.

Whether you’ve been twisting for years or you're just starting out, this experience is designed to give you the structure, confidence, and precision to create twists that are fluffy, shiny, long-lasting — and worthy of going viral.

If you’re tired of inconsistent results or unsure how to get your twist-outs to hit every time — this experience is for you.

We’ll break down every element of flawless twisting: from parting for maximum volume and symmetry, to understanding product selection and drying time for optimal definition, to achieving the kind of finish that photographs beautifully and keeps clients coming back.

💡 You’ll Learn:

  • How to execute clean, symmetrical flat twists and two-strand twists
  • Techniques for fluffy, defined twist-outs with shine and longevity
  • Parting strategies that enhance shape, volume, and style
  • How to prep the hair for the best twist outcomes using the right products
  • Understanding drying time, tension, and product layering for consistent results
  • Styling tips for presentable, professional finishes every time

     

  • đź’«What’s Included:

    • 3 Signature Days of training with live models
    • 1 bonus day of  & Sedona Experience
    • Private or shared room in a luxury Phoenix home
    • Lunches provided
    • Evening Breakout sessions with like-minded stylists
    • Transportation to Sedona
    • Rare Essence Certification of Completion

*Sedona Experience

 – If fear, self-doubt, or hesitation has been holding you back as a stylist, this day is your turning point. In the serene beauty of Sedona, you’ll release limiting beliefs, gain clarity, and step into a new level of confidence that will flow into every style you create.

SIGN UP *ART OF TWISTING*

The Art of Locking

December 9–12th 

Phoenix, Arizona 

Private Luxury Home

 

This immersive, hands-on experience is designed to build confidence, clarity, and skill for aspiring or developing loctitians. Over the course of 4 powerful days, stylists will receive foundational knowledge and practical guidance on how to start, maintain, and execute basic styling of locs — equipping you with the essential tools to grow as confident, intentional professionals.

Throughout this journey, Stylists will:

  • Two Core Methods for Starting Locs — build confidence in foundational techniques every professional should master.
  • The Locking Journey Explained — understand hair textures, stages, and growth patterns so you can guide clients with clarity.
  • Maintenance & Retwisting Mastery — gain confidence by working hands-on with live models, learning precise parting, clip placement, and re-twisting for healthy, consistent results.
  • Foundations of Lock Styling — explore essential styling techniques that set the stage for creative and advanced designs.

  • đź’«What’s Included:

    • 3 Signature Days of training with live models
    • 1 bonus day of The Sedona Experience
    • Private or shared room in a luxury Phoenix home
    • Lunches provided
    • Evening Confidence Breakthrough Sessions
    • Transportation to Sedona
    • Rare Essence Certification of Completion

Confidence Breakthrough & Sedona Experience – If fear, self-doubt, or hesitation has been holding you back as a stylist, this day is your turning point. In the serene beauty of Sedona, you’ll release limiting beliefs, gain clarity, and step into a new level of confidence that will flow into every style you create.

SIGN UP *ART OF LOCKING*

 DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO TRANSFORM WITH US...

 

This retreat is your chance to finally break through those barriers. With the right training and support, you’ll step into a new level of confidence — equipped with techniques that make your styles cleaner, faster, and more consistent, and ready to attract the clients and income you’ve been reaching for.

You'll experience Elite Technique Training with inner transformation, so you can refine your skill and remember your why.

Whether you’re refining your braids, perfecting your twists, or mastering the art of locs — these are more than just trainings.

 

This is a space for you to:

  • Rebuild confidence in your hands and your self
  • Understand the structure behind the styles
  • Learn parting + prep + finishing with the Rare Essence Method
  • And break through the mindset barriers that have held you back from becoming the stylist you’re called to be 
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Attending Rare Essence Academy completely transformed the way I approach natural hair. Learning how to truly read the head shape and create intentional parting took my styles — and my confidence — to another level. My clients noticed the difference immediately! I’m so grateful for this experience!" – A. Johnson


"Rare Essence Academy shifted everything for me. I walked in thinking I knew how to do natural hair, but left understanding the art and structure behind natural Hair Styling. The parting techniques alone changed how I work and how much I make. Best investment I’ve ever made in my career." – T. Crowe

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