Join Our Team
Become a partner braider with Belgium's leading network.
We connect Belgium's most skilled African hair braiders with clients who value craftsmanship. Apply once. Get verified. Start receiving qualified, pre-paid bookings in the cities you choose.
Who we are
A national network built by braiders, for braiders.
Antwerpen Braiders started inside a single chair on the Meir. Today we're the most visited African hair braiding platform in Belgium, connecting clients in Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Mechelen and beyond with verified specialists in knotless, box, Fulani, cornrows, locs and wig installs.
Our mission is simple: protect the craft of African braiding, lift its rates closer to what it's truly worth, and make sure the artists doing the work keep more of the money. We invest in paid acquisition, photography, content and customer support so that you can spend your time on the chair — not on marketing.
When a client books through our platform, we match them with the partner braider whose skills, location and availability fit best. You confirm the booking, deliver beautiful work, and earn — securely and on time.
Why join us
Real benefits, written by braiders who use the platform every day.
Qualified client leads
Pre-screened bookings with style, hair type and budget already confirmed — no time wasted on tyre-kickers.
Total schedule control
Set your own days, hours and break windows. Pause bookings in two taps when life gets busy.
Work where you want
Choose one city or several — our matching engine only routes jobs inside your declared service area.
Secure weekly payouts
Clients pre-pay through the platform. Earnings land in your Belgian bank every Friday, no chasing.
Grow your income
Top partners book out 4–6 weeks ahead. The more 5-star reviews you collect, the higher you rank.
Build a real reputation
Verified reviews, a public portfolio and a partner badge that means something across Belgium.
Safety & trust
Every client is ID-verified. Every appointment is insured. Every dispute is mediated by our team.
Belgium's leading network
Be listed alongside Antwerp's most respected master braiders — and ride our paid acquisition for free.
How it works
From application to first booking in under two weeks.
Complete your application
Tell us about your experience, share 6–10 portfolio photos and outline the services you offer.
We review your work
Our master braiders assess technique, finish and hygiene standards within 5 working days.
Verification & onboarding
ID check, address check and a 30-minute video call to align on standards and pricing.
Go live & take bookings
Your profile is published, you appear in search and matched bookings start landing in your inbox.
Who can apply
We welcome every skilled braider — your background is your strength.
We assess applicants on craftsmanship, professionalism and reliability. Where you trained matters less than what you can do on the chair today.
- Experienced braiders with a portfolio
- Salon owners adding bookings to slow days
- Freelancers ready to scale beyond word-of-mouth
- Mobile braiders serving clients at home
- Hair stylists with strong African braiding skill
- Beauty specialists offering locs, wig installs or extensions
- Senior students with paid client experience and a mentor
- Anyone legally allowed to work in Belgium
Cities we serve
Pick one city. Pick five. Or cover your whole province.
Most partners declare a home city plus 2–3 nearby cities. You can edit your service area any time.
Based in another Belgian city? See our full coverage map — or mention your city on the application and we'll add it.
Application form
Tell us about your craft.
All fields take about 8 minutes. Have 6–10 portfolio photos ready before you start.
Application process
What happens after you press submit.
Transparency is part of the partnership. Here is every step you'll go through, in order.
- 1
Application review
We read every line and check the basics — completeness, eligibility and location coverage.
- 2
Identity verification
Belgian eID, passport or residence card. Encrypted, stored only as long as needed under GDPR.
- 3
Portfolio assessment
Two senior braiders score your work on parting, tension, finish and consistency.
- 4
Optional interview
A 30-minute video call to align on standards, pricing and how the platform works.
- 5
Approval
Welcome email, partner agreement and onboarding pack delivered the same day.
- 6
Account activation
You build your profile: photos, services, prices, availability and bio.
- 7
First bookings
Live on the marketplace. Matched requests start landing — typically within 72 hours.
Partner braider requirements
The standards every partner upholds — every appointment, every client.
- Demonstrable professional braiding skill across at least 3 techniques
- Punctuality — arrive or open the studio 10 minutes before every appointment
- Spotless workstation: sanitised tools, fresh capes and a clean floor between every client
- Consistent, photo-ready finish that matches your portfolio
- Warm, attentive client care from first message to aftercare instructions
- Reply to client messages within 4 daylight hours
- Respect for every client regardless of hair type, age, gender or background
- Compliance with Belgian labour, tax and salon hygiene regulations
FAQ
Everything braiders ask before applying.
Your chair. Our network.
Join Belgium's fastest-growing African hair braiding network.
We're approving 20–30 new partner braiders this quarter across Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Mechelen and Leuven. If you've got the skill, we've got the clients.
Currently serving 16+ Belgian cities · 220+ partner braiders