| Aboard Carnival Elation TAKES PLACE 8/28-9/1/ 2025
About this Event
? Get Ready for the Braidcation of a Lifetime!
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.
??♀️ What’s Included:
✔ 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
? Who Should Attend:
- 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 ?
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Agenda
Host
Host: Ethena Profit of Strands of Beauty
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville, FL, 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, United States
USD 99.00 to USD 107.48