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Author: Karen Marie Shelton
Book Reviewer
HairBoutique.com Braids : Easy Step-By-Step
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 Braids
: Easy Step-By-Step Hairstyles
by Mary Beth Janssen-Fleischman
This 128 page fully illustrated book has step-by-step directions and
how-to photographs of a wide range or braided hairstyles. What I liked most about this
book is that there are styles for all types of hair. There are styles for children and
adults, styles for busy lifestyles, career looks and elegant evening looks. There are also
styles for woman and girls of color.
This book builds on the concept of basic braiding techniques. With this
concept, the basic braids are explained in the first part of the book. The overbraid and
underbraid is described along with the inverted braid, the projected braid and the
four-strand braid. Twists and two-strand braids are also explained.
With each explanation, a photo or series of photos is included. The
technique of spiral wrapping is explained and a series of photos are included with each
step. Beaded finishes are also demonstrated. There are 25 different braid designs. I tried
several of the braids and found the instructions to be fairly detailed. In some cases I
had trouble trying to braid and read from the book at the same time. This called for a
second pair of eyes to explain the technique. In some cases it is more helpful if someone
else can do the braiding for you while you read the instructions to them. With enough
practice I think anyone can accomplish most if not all of the braids in the book.
This braiding book is a good selection. If nothing else you will love
all the great photos of the women. Some even have bra length or longer hair.
Unfortunately there are no photos of ladies with hair to their waists or
below. This is understandable since hair that is extra long requires special instructions
for braiding.
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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Consumer Guide (June 1, 1994)
ISBN: 0451822714 |