Welcome to Rich Hair Academy
Join the hundreds of people who have trusted our never discussed strategies of legitimizing and owning profitable businesses in the beauty industry.
Are YOU Ready?
If you’ve been to cosmetology school and didn’t finish,
If you already have clientele but just need your license and business insight,
If you are tired of being the “No Mom” (telling your kids no because you can’t afford what they want),
If you’re tired of not being able to make it to your kids school/sporting events,
If you're wanting to scale your business,
If you're wanting to get more brand awareness,
You're at the right place and we welcome you!!!!!!!

Our Mission
We seek to create and mentor successful entrepreneurs in the beauty industry, providing every student with a trustworthy environment to execute their business goals with strategic planning.
Rich Hair Academy has been built on morals and empowerment. We help upcoming stylists legitimize and upscale their hair business by teaching them the requirements to obtain licensure, Tennessee's shop requirements, and how to properly structure their business to reap the endless benefits to assist their growth, physically and financially.

About the Owner
We appreciate you for visiting our site, whether it be to take a class or shop for Rich products. Lexie Aufdenkamp is the CEO and Founder of Riches N' Hair by LNA and Rich Hair Academy, LLC. She has a degree in Associate of Arts Business Administration. Lexie is a certified braider and weaver in the state of TN. She has assisted over 400 women across Tennesse and it's bordering states as well as women in Australia and Nigeria to start their hair business. Lexie has been serving in this industry for 18 years. She has been assisting people in this industry start and upscale their own businesses for three years. Lexie’s goal is to help everyone find the “GLORY” in hair, whether it be helping you to start a business utilizing your gift to do hair or embracing and managing your natural hair and/ or a weave. She knows the feeling and the meaning of a woman's ambitions to her, because she is living her childhood dream of owning a salon/academy and being an instructor . Lexie is here to bring your GLORY that God has given you to fruition. Lexie is dedicated to bring your vision to life with discretion and integrity.
Are you scared of stepping out of your comfort zone?
Our step by step blueprint and coaching program will assit you every step of the way, helping you turn that side hustle/hobby into a lucrative career. Our course makes transitioning from a hustler to a successful business owner "easy peasy"....
What are our graduates saying?!?!

I’m so thankful for you helping & being a stepping stone to OWN and be able to work in a salon ! You gave every tool I needed to be successful - down to the state rules, vendors, mistakes you made & how to avoid them!!! Every time I had a question - you were right there to guide me!!!! I feel like I owe my success to you - you helped me problem solve & understand that it was easier than I thought to have my OWN salon! I’m so thankful for this course!!
-Yazmin A.
I recommend doing any masters class or coaching course she has. Lexie is so professional and very helpful .The course is totally worth the investment. She incuded professional headshots for my brand and i've never seen anyone do this. She makes this learning process easier and most of all quick. If I could give her 10 stars I would.
-Deundria H.


I took the virtual braiders licensure course. The class was very informative, especially the lessons on hygiene and disinfecting your tools. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to expand or start their hair business.
-Ericka N.
FAQ
I'm sure you have more questions about how our course/classes work. Don't worry i'll answer the questions I get the most here:
How long is the course/class?
The requirements to offer extension services in Tennessee is 16 hours. Our state board approved course ranges from one day to four weeks depending on which course you enroll in.
What if I already know how to do hair?
We have an online curriculum available for you to obtain licensure.
What if I want to learn how to braid?
We offer extensive hands on training.
Does this course license me to work in a salon?
Yes, it is referred to as a certification, however once we register you with the state of Tennessee, they will issue you a license within one week. This license will legalize you to open a salon and/or work in one.
What all does the license cover?
All extension services (braiding, weaving, locs, micro-links, tape-ins, natural hairstyling, sew-ins, quick weaves, sleek ponytails, etc)
Will I only receive my license?
No, we offer business training and provide all of our students with several streams of income to maintain a lucrative successful business.
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