Múkwa

06/17/2026

⏳✨ Only 2 days to go! ✨⏳

Our very special Juneteenth Braids Class is almost here!

Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where we’ll learn beautiful braiding techniques, celebrate culture, build confidence, and connect with our community.

🌿 Learn new skills
🌿 Celebrate Juneteenth
🌿 Create lasting memories
🌿 Have fun with us!

We can’t wait to see you there. ❤️

📅 2 Days Away!
📍 Portland, Maine
⏰ Class starts at 12 PM

06/14/2026

🖤✨ PORTLAND, ARE YOU READY? ✨🖤

This Juneteenth, come celebrate culture, community, and confidence with Mukwa Hair Lessons × Loquat Shop! 🌿

Learn the basics of box braiding, hair preparation, sectioning, and healthy hair care in a fun, supportive, and beginner-friendly environment. No experience needed—just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

📍 Loquat Shop
522 Congress St, Portland, ME
🗓️ June 19th
🕛 12 PM – 4 PM
🎟️ $40

✨ Open to caregivers, teens, and adults.
✨ Celebrate Juneteenth by learning a lifelong skill.
✨ Build confidence, create connections, and honor the beauty of natural hair.

Tag someone who should come with you! 🤎👇

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06/13/2026

Confession time! 😂 I forgot to pack my satin bonnet for this trip. And if you have natural hair, you already know… hotel pillows are not our friends. They leave your hair dry, frizzy, and tangled by morning.

Last night I had to improvise, so I covered my hair with a simple plastic bag before bed. It may not be glamorous, but guess what? It worked! Yesterday my hair was dry and tangled, and today it feels soft, moisturized, and manageable. 👌🏿✨

This is a reminder that healthy hair isn’t only about expensive products. It’s also about protecting the moisture you’ve already put into your hair. A satin bonnet or satin pillowcase is always the best option, but don’t be afraid to get creative when you’re in a pinch!

What’s the funniest hair hack you’ve ever tried? 😄👇🏿

06/12/2026

📍 Loquat Shop
522 Congress St, Portland, ME

🗓️ June 19th (Juneteenth)
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets: $40

🖤✨ An Unforgettable Juneteenth ✨🖤

Join Mukwa Hair Lessons × Loquat Shop for a hands-on Juneteenth Hair Braiding Workshop! Learn foundational box braiding skills, hair preparation, sectioning, proper tension, and healthy hair care in a welcoming and supportive space.

🌿 Open to caregivers, teens, and adults
✨ No prior experience required
🤎 Celebrate culture, confidence, and community

📍 522 Congress St, Portland, ME
🗓️ June 19th | 12:00–4:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $40

Come celebrate Juneteenth by learning a lifelong skill and honoring the beauty and tradition of natural hair. We can’t wait to braid with you! ✨

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06/11/2026

✨ Learn a skill that lasts a lifetime! ✨

Join us for our Juneteenth Hair Braiding Workshop and learn the basics of French braids and beginner box braids in a welcoming, hands-on environment.

🧡 Beginner friendly
🧡 Practice on a mannequin only — no live model needed
🧡 Learn sectioning, proper tension, and healthy hair practices
🧡 Perfect for caregivers, teens, and adults

📅 June 19th | 12–4 PM
📍 Loquat Shop
522 Congress St, Portland, ME
🎟️ $40

Whether you’re caring for your own hair or someone else’s, this workshop will give you the confidence and foundational skills to get started. We can’t wait to braid with you! 💛

06/09/2026

06/04/2026

⏳ Count down with me!

Only a few days until our Hair Braiding Workshop in Portland! 💛

Are you ready to leave with a lifelong skill?

Learn braiding techniques, hair care tips, parting methods, and confidence-building skills you can use for years to come.

One mom told me:

✨ “I didn’t realize I could learn so much in just one session.”

That’s the power of learning together.

Reserve your spot today:

https://www.loquatshop.com/products/hair-braiding-workshop

See you soon! 🌿

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