The Home of Braid Education.
Building Confidence, One Braid at a Time.
From first Plaits to professional techniques, we help parents, beginners and professionals master the art of Braiding through online courses, workshops and personal tuition.
Learn to Braid Online
Learn Sarah’s signature techniques for both French and Dutch Braids in the comfort of your own home with our easy to follow Digital Courses.
Our live online ‘Watch & Learn’ masterclass is the perfect introduction to colour Braids and the Bonnie Braids Mermaid Braid technique.
Learn to Braid with Colour
Over the last 4 years, Sarah has developed and refined her signature Mermaid Braid technique to create full, colourful, long-lasting braids that clients love. Now, she is excited to teach you exactly how she does it — step-by-step, in a relaxed, supportive environment.
No matter your starting point, you’ll leave with more confidence, stronger technique, and the skills to create beautiful colour braids with confidence.
Are you a professional looking to add Braiding services to your salon?
Bonnie Braids offers professional braid training designed specifically for hairdressers who want to build confidence in braiding techniques and incorporate them into their existing services.
Meet Your Teacher
Meet Sarah — founder of Bonnie Braids, mum of two, and Mermaid Braid specialist. What started as a fun Halloween hairstyle idea quickly grew into a passion and business built around colourful, confidence-boosting braids. After years of refining her technique and creating hundreds of Mermaid Braids, Sarah now shares her signature “Braid With Colour” method and other Braiding techniques through personalised training designed to help others learn with confidence.
Learn to Braid In-Person
Learn the tips and techniques to get tighter and neater Braids with our 1 or 2 hour workshops. From learning Classic Braids to our much-loved ‘Dad & Me’ fun and friendly bonding workshop.
Looking for training that is tailored specifically to your skill set and personal technique? Suitable for beginners, our private 1-2-1 or 2-1 lessons are perfect for getting you started or improving your skill.
Adult & Kids Parties
Looking for a kids birthday party idea that’s fun, unique, and guaranteed to make everyone feel special? Why not host a Bonnie Braids Braid Party! Perfect for children who love colourful hair, creativity, dressing up, and feeling pampered.
And don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about the adults! Our ‘Plaits & Prosecco’ and ‘Ponytails & Pints’ are perfect for your next get-to-gether with friends.
Are you ready to transform your hair?
Browse our colour and plain Braid Menu and book your appointment online today. All appointments take place in a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere inside The Braid Bar in Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland.
Our Braid Menu
What our customers say
Wow just WOW! I never thought in a bazillion years my wonky grown-out pixie could be host to the most magical braids ever. Sarah is insanely talented and the whole experience was a joy. I left with the most unbelievable festival braids. Definitely coming back for more…
Louise, Glasgow
Sarah was amazing, so encouraging & patient with my wee girl, when she asked to have her hair done; I absolutely doubted she would be able to sit still long enough but Sarah made the experience fun relaxing & my daughter absolutely loved it & her hair looks fantastic!
Kayleigh, Bathgate
Was recommended Sarah through a post I put up, and I am so glad I booked! Sarah is so nice, genuine and a lovely woman. From start to finish she explained everything thorough & my (dutch) plaits lasted just shy of 2 weeks. thank you so much !! i’ll definitely be back
Jenna, Stirling
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