INSTITUTE OF FINE BRAIDERY ARTS
Who We Are
REDEFINING LOKZ WITH PURPOSE & GLOBAL INFLUENCE
Hana Carter is a trailblazer in the natural hair movement with over 60 years of expertise spanning cosmetology, trichology, chemistry, and cultural artistry. As the founder of the Institute of Fine Braidery Arts (IFBA)—the first post-secondary institution in Los Angeles to professionally address natural hair—it’s a cultural movement fueled by passion, pride, and purpose.
INNOVATIVE CONCEPT & DURATIONAL IMPACT
Our legacy pulses through every hair strand we touch and every life we uplift. At IFBA, natural hair & lokz become living art—rooted in rich African tradition and brought to life through cutting-edge hair science. We welcome all hair textures with open arms and skilled hands, crafting styles that amplify identity and celebrate personal power.—and who they’re becoming.
IFBA’S LEGACY OF MASTERFUL EDUCATION & GLOBAL IMPACT
Beyond salon services, IFBA is a global learning hub.
Our intensive training programs have launched the careers of hundreds of locticians and hair professionals who now lead successful businesses around the world. Our curriculum merges hands-on mastery with entrepreneurial strategy, equipping graduates with the tools, confidence, and mindset to thrive.
POLITICAL RESULTS &
CULTURAL RESONANCE
Our work has shaped policy. As advocates behind the CROWN Act and natural hair equity, IFBA's reach extends into legislative arenas, influencing laws and public perception. Our presence has elevated natural hair from overlooked to iconic, and from personal to political. We believe hair is heritage, and heritage is power.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH GLOBAL REACH
Our mission moves mountains—and policy. As a proud force behind the historic CROWN Act, IFBA has helped turn natural hair from marginalized to mainstream. We are living proof that hair is not just aesthetic—it's identity, activism, and legacy. They are authors, educators, product innovators, and cultural ambassadors of the Lokz legacy.
Transform Your Hair Journey
Our powerhouse training programs transform passionate learners into fearless entrepreneurs and master lokticians. IFBA's unique curriculum blends artistic brilliance with real-world business savvy,.
IFBA is a sanctuary of self-expression and empowerment. Here, beauty is not bound by trends—it is shaped by intention.
Join the movement. Shape the future!
THE IFBA EXPERIENCE
At IFBA, we believe hair is more than fashion—it’s a form of expression, resistance, healing, and celebration. Our programs honor cultural heritage, promote self-love, and challenge outdated beauty standards, creating a new generation of professionals who are educated, conscious, and bold.
You'll be met with passion, precision, and purpose. Here, your journey is sacred, your expression is celebrated, and your potential is limitless.
Join the Hairolution. Claim your crown. Natural hair & Lokz by IFBA since 1990.
Founded by Hana Carter | Rooted in Culture | Driven by Passion | Global in Vision
over 60
Years of Experience
2k
Certified Professionals Trained
1k
Global Recognition
Get in touch
Telephone: +1 323 2998994
E-mail: ifba-llc@gmail.com
Address: 4323 Crenshaw Blvd, LOS ANGELES, 90008, California, United States