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Education, mentorship, and 35 years behind the chair

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Loving My Hair Exclusives exists to empower the next generation of hairstylists — igniting a passion for natural hair and braiding through exceptional education and mentorship.

Hands on Training

Marcina Dowdell-Pride is the lead instructor, with more than 35 years of professional experience. She specializes in contemporary braid techniques and chemical-free natural hair care.

What started at the chair became a classroom. Camp is where a kid finds out she can do something with her hands that people notice — and then doesn't stop practicing.

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