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Author: Karen Marie Shelton
Book Reviewer
HairBoutique.com Twists & Braids Made Easy |
 Twists & Braids Made Easy
by Mary Beth Janssen-Fleischman, Consumer Guides (Editor)
This 96 page book was written by Mary Beth Janssen-Fleischman who is a
hair and beauty industry professional with film and television credits. She has
contributed to several magazines such as Modern Salon, American Salon, Harper's Bazaar and
Coiffure de Paris. She has also served as contributing writer and hair designer for many
hairstyle books including the Beautiful Braids series.
This book is heavier on variations of the twist and lighter on braids.
There are 17 different patterns. Some are similar with a slight variation. The book
includes the following styles:
- Classic French Twist
- Quick French Twist
- Figure-eight Nape Chignon
- Three Twists
- Ribbon Weave
- Asymmetrical Roll
- Inverted Ponytail
- Partial Inversion
- Inverted Ponytail with Classic chignon
- Double Inversion
- Inverted Ponytail with Crown Chignon
- Double Ponytail Inversion
- Two-ponytail Chignon
- Partial Three-strand Overbraids
- Asymmetrical Three-strand Braid
- Four-strand Chain Braid
- Four-strand Round Braid
This book has lots of great ideas. I really liked the Ribbon Weave and
the Figure-eight Nape Chignon. All the different patterns give you step by step
instructions and have color photos. Some of the patterns were easy enough to learn with
just a little practice. There were hair patterns for all types of occasions from formal to
casual.
If you are looking for new ideas on how to twist or braid your hair this
would be a good purchase.
The interesting thing about this book is how it uses a lot of different
tools (like the inversion tool) and accessories like ribbons, clips, dried flowers and
beads.
I am always looking for new ideas on how to dress up or change my hair
in a subtle yet uncomplicated way. This book definitely gave me some ideas.
If you do well with books and are interested in new ideas, this book
would be one that you would enjoy.
Happy Twisting.
Buy The Book
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Consumer Guide (May 1, 1996)
ISBN: 0451823095 |