Young women from the It's Bigger Than Braids community

It's Bigger
Than Braids.

We help girls and young women build real skills, strong self-worth, and a brighter sense of what's possible.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Youth Development Community Supported

Braid & Beauty

Learn braiding, beauty, and self-care skills.

Hair Care Giveaways

Care essentials for healthy natural hair.

Who Am I

Confidence, identity, and leadership for ages 10 to 17.

Created to Create

Creative expression that helps every voice shine.

New workforce development program

Youth Braid
Clinics.

Monthly clinics launch March 2027 in Richmond and Newport News for community youth ages 10 through 17.

Explore the Clinics
LaunchingMarch
2027
Richmond + Newport News

The Work

A place to learn, create, and become.

Every program makes room for practical beauty skills and the bigger conversations that shape a young person's future: identity, self-care, healthy relationships, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Our story

Make room for possibility

Every young woman deserves a place to dream bigger.