African Hairstyles, Cornrows, Dreadlocks, Extensions, and Hairweaves
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Course Description
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This is a course on caring for super-curly African hair, as well as cornrows, braid extensions, and dreadlocks for all hair textures from all ethnicities, from straight to super-curly. It covers the basics all the way to specific complex styles. You'll be taken step by step through cornrowing, from how to make one through various patterns. You'll learn to make and care for natural dreadlocks, and how to wash them properly. Then we'll cover adding hair to get the look you want in a short time through extensions and hairweaves. This is good information for aspiring braid artists and "loctitians" as well as new parents of children of African descent. So join up, and learn something new, or refresh your skills in an environment where you're free to ask questions. I have over 20 years of experience working on hair of just about all types in the world, and I hope in this class, to pass on this wonderful traditional art.
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Course Lessons
- Lesson 1 - Caring for African Hair :
The basics of caring for African hair.- Lesson 2 - Basic Cornrowing :
How to braid cornrows. Instructions with illustrations, photos, and a video demonstration in Windows Media Video format (.wmv).- Lesson 3 - Cornrow Patterns :
A few patterns for cornrows, and explanations and ideas for their use.- Lesson 4 - Dreadlock Basics :
Care and maintenance of dreadlocks, and some recipes for herbal hair washes.- Lesson 5 - Creating Dreadlocks :
Creating dreadlocks in various hair textures and types.- Lesson 6 - Extensions for Cornrows and Dreadlocks :
Various methods for adding hair to cornrows and dreadlocks.- Lesson 7 (Bonus) The Bush Baby :
Illustrated guide on how to braid the popular cornrowed up-do commonly known as the Bush Baby.- Lesson 8 (Bonus) Girly Tails :
Illustrated guide on how to construct the "girly tails" hairstyle, cornrows leading to pigtails or braid ponytails at the sides of the head.- Lesson 9 (Bonus) Cherokee Sun :
Illustrated guide on how to create the Cherokee Sun hairstyle as made popular by Alicia Keys.- Lesson 10 (Bonus) Loops and 4 Strand Braids :
How to make connecting loops of braids, and a four strand braid.- Lesson 11 (Bonus) Senegalese Twist Rows :
Illustrated step by step instructions on creating Senegalese twist rows, also known as rope twists.- Lesson 12 (Bonus) Wrapping Techniques :
How to do a crochet and a rat tail wrap.- Lesson 13 (Bonus) Weaving With a Latch Hook Tool :
Illustrated instructions on how to install a hair weave using a latch hook tool.- Lesson 14 (Bonus) Box Braids and Box Rows :
How to make box braids with only two hands, and how to braid box rows. Includes diagram for an easy box braiding tool that will reduce your braiding time in half. It's also good for infinity shaped braids.- Lesson 15 (Bonus) Celtic Knots and Braids :
Celtic style knots and braids. Celtic Heart pattern, an easier 'endless' braid trick, and a crown hairstyle pattern.
Additional Information
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