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This course is designed for cosmetology students or hairstylists that are looking to expand their braiding skills. We created this course as a way to incorporate braids into your styles and help you create updos with more style and texture. Understanding braiding will not only make your updos look more stylish but they will also make them faster.

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This course is designed for cosmetology students or hairstylists that are looking to expand their braiding skills. We created this course as a way to incorporate braids into your styles and help you create updos with more style and texture. Understanding braiding will not only make your updos look more stylish but they will also make them faster.

More and more clients are asking for braided techniques to be incorporated into their special event updos, and if you don't know how to braid you will be stuck doing 90's style updos that are outdated.

This course will teach you everything you need to know about the fundamental techniques of braiding including all basic braids, how to deconstruct them into trendy boho braids and the essentials of braid placement.

You will learn

Rope Braids

Fishtail braids Reverse Fishtails BraidsClassic 3-Strand BraidsDutch Braids4 -Strand Braids5-Stand BraidsFaux BraidsPull Through Braidsand Topsy Tails

There are over 7.5 hours of content in this course with detailed instructional videos on how to do each braid.

Once you are done with this course you will be ready to start incorporating these techniques in your updos and be able to charge more and do them in half the time.

Enroll today and level up your braiding skills.

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Teaches braiding techniques and methods that are relevant to applied hairstyling
Develops braiding skills that are highly relevant to the hair and beauty industry
Offers a comprehensive study of braiding techniques
Provides instruction for advanced hairstyling techniques that incorporate braiding

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Secrets to Learning To Braid Hair - Professional Braiding with these activities:
Practice basic braiding techniques
Practice your braiding skills on a mannequin or a friend to improve your accuracy and speed.
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  • Practice braiding on a mannequin head
  • Practice braiding on a friend or family member
  • Practice braiding different types of hair textures
Attend a braiding workshop or class
Learn from experienced braiders and get feedback on your own work.
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  • Research braiding workshops or classes in your area
  • Sign up for a workshop or class
  • Attend the workshop or class and participate actively
Watch video tutorials on advanced braiding techniques
Expand your knowledge of braiding by watching video tutorials to learn advanced techniques.
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  • Search for video tutorials on advanced braiding techniques
  • Watch video tutorials and take notes on the steps
  • Practice the advanced braiding techniques on a mannequin or a friend
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Mentor or teach braiding to beginners
Share your knowledge and skills by mentoring or teaching others how to braid.
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  • Volunteer to teach braiding at a local community center or school
  • Offer to mentor начинающие who are interested in learning how to braid
  • Create online tutorials or resources to teach braiding techniques
Create a portfolio of your braiding work
Showcase your braiding skills by creating a portfolio of your best work.
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  • Share your portfolio with potential clients
  • Take photos of your best braiding work
  • Create a website or social media page to display your portfolio
Enter a braiding competition
Challenge yourself and showcase your braiding skills in a competition.
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  • Research braiding competitions in your area
  • Sign up for a competition
  • Prepare for the competition by practicing and perfecting your braiding techniques
  • Compete in the braiding competition

Career center

Learners who complete Secrets to Learning To Braid Hair - Professional Braiding will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Bridal Hair Stylist
Bridal Hair Stylists work specifically with brides on their wedding day. Braiding is a common hairstyle for brides, and this course will help you learn professional braiding techniques that you can use to style a bride's hair.
Hair Extensionist
Hair Extensionists specialize in applying hair extensions to clients. Braiding is a common technique used to apply hair extensions. This course will teach you the fundamentals of braiding, which will help you better assist your clients with their hair extension needs.
Hairdresser
Hairdressers are experts when it comes to cutting and styling hair. Braiding is a popular technique used to create unique and stylish looks. This course can help hairdressers learn the fundamentals of braiding techniques and styles, allowing them to add these services to their repertoire.
Salon Owner
Salon Owners manage their own hair salons. They are responsible for all aspects of the business, including hiring staff, managing finances, and marketing. Braiding is a popular service offered by many hair salons. Having this knowledge will help you better understand the nuances of braiding, which will help you better manage and market your salon's services.
Celebrity Hairstylist
Celebrity Hairstylists are experts when working with celebrities on film sets, television shows, and red carpet events. Braiding is a popular technique in the fashion world, and this course will teach you the fundamentals of braiding, including trendy boho braids.
Celebrity Hair Stylist
Celebrity Hair Stylists work with celebrities on film sets, television shows, and red carpet events. Braiding is a popular technique in the fashion world, and this course will teach you the fundamentals of braiding, including trendy boho braids. This knowledge can help you create unique and stylish looks for your celebrity clients.
Barber
Barbers are experts when it comes to cutting and styling men's hair. While they do not typically focus on braiding, some barbers do offer braiding services for their clients. This course will teach you the fundamentals of braiding, which will allow you to offer braiding as a service at your shop.
Teacher
Cosmetology Teachers work in a public or private school setting, instructing students on how to safely and effectively cut, style, and braid hair. Understanding braiding will not only make your updos look more stylish but they will also make them faster. This course will teach you about the fundamental techniques of braiding, helping you to become a more effective teacher for your students.
Hair Colorist
Hair Colorists specialize in coloring hair. While they do not typically focus on braiding, some hair colorists do offer braiding services as a way to add style and texture to their clients' hair. This course will teach you the fundamentals of braiding, which will allow you to offer braiding as a service at your salon.
Hair Stylist
Hair Stylists are experts when it comes to styling and grooming hair. While they are not typically braiders, taking this course will allow you to learn professional braiding techniques that you can incorporate into your work. It may even allow you to expand into a field that focuses primarily on braiding.
Fashion Photographer
Fashion Photographers work in the fashion industry, taking photos of models wearing clothing and accessories. Braiding is a popular technique used in fashion photography to create unique and stylish looks. This course can help fashion photographers learn about the fundamentals of braiding, which will help them better capture the beauty and intricacy of braided hairstyles in their work.
Cosmetologist
Cosmetologists are experts when it comes to hair, skin, and nails. While they do not typically focus on braiding, some advanced cosmetologists do offer braiding services. This skill may be beneficial if you are a cosmetologist that offers hair styling services already.
Wardrobe Stylist
Wardrobe Stylists work in the fashion industry, helping their clients choose and style clothing and accessories. Braiding is a popular technique used in the fashion industry to create unique and stylish looks. This course can help wardrobe stylists learn about the fundamentals of braiding, which will help them better style their clients' hair and create cohesive looks.
Fashion Designer
Fashion Designers create clothing and accessories. While they do not usually work with hair, they may be responsible for creating outfits with complex braiding patterns. This course can help fashion designers learn about the fundamentals of braiding to better translate those designs into their work.
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artists work in the fashion and beauty industries, applying makeup to models and clients. Braiding is a popular technique used in the fashion and beauty industries to create unique and stylish looks. This course can help makeup artists learn about the fundamentals of braiding, which will help them better style their clients' hair and create cohesive looks.

Reading list

We've selected four books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Secrets to Learning To Braid Hair - Professional Braiding.
Provides a comprehensive guide to curly hair care. It includes information on hair washing, conditioning, styling, and protecting curly hair. It also includes information on hair loss, hair growth, and hair problems. It great resource for people with curly hair who want to learn how to care for their hair.
Standard textbook for cosmetology. It covers all aspects of cosmetology, including hair care, skin care, and makeup. It valuable resource for cosmetologists who want to learn the basics of cosmetology or who need a refresher.
Provides a comprehensive guide to hair care for every hair type. It includes information on hair washing, conditioning, styling, and protecting hair. It also includes information on hair loss, hair growth, and hair problems.
Standard textbook for barbering. It covers all aspects of barbering, including hair cutting, shaving, and styling. It valuable resource for barbers who want to learn the basics of barbering or who need a refresher.

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