Chapter 18 Braiding and Braid Extensions Copyright 2012

Chapter 18 Braiding and Braid Extensions © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

“Minds are like parachutes. They only function when open. ” – Thomas Dewar © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Objectives • Explain how to prepare the hair for braiding. • Demonstrate the procedure for cornrowing. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Client Consultation • Focus on client expectations. • Build trust and confidence. • Follow standard consultation guidelines. • Conduct in quiet spot. • Be warm, be friendly, and listen. • Complete client record card. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Natural Hairstyling • Natural hairstyling originated in Africa. • Some procedures take many hours to complete and last from six weeks to three months. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Natural or Virgin Hair • No chemicals or dyes • Natural or coil pattern of hair not alerted • Never exposed to thermal styling tools, according to some © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Natural Hairstyling • Braiding and extensions • Twisting: overlapping two strands to form a candy-cane effect • Weaving: intertwining a weft of faux hair with natural hair • Wrapping • Dreadlocks © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Hair Analysis • Texture – Diameter of hair; feel; wave pattern • Density • Hair condition • Length © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Tools for Braiding • • • Boar-bristle brush Square paddle brush Vent brush Wide-tooth comb Tail comb Double-tooth comb Finishing comb Cutting comb Pick with rounded teeth • • Blow-dryer with pick nozzle Diffuser 5 -inch scissors Long clips Butterfly and small clips Hood dryer Small rubber bands or string © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Tools for Braiding (continued) © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Implements and Materials • Extension fibers • Hackle • Drawing board © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Fibers • Human hair: most imported from Asia • Kanekalon: excellent quality • Nylon or rayon: less expensive; may cut or break natural hair © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Fibers (continued) • Yarn: made of cotton or nylon blend • Lin: wool fiber from Africa • Yak: from Tibetan or Asian ox © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Wet or Dry Hair • Dry is best for braiding. • Allow for shrinkage when braiding wet. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Straight Hair • • Braid dry. Let hair fall without tension. Shampoo first. Towel-blot without rubbing. Apply leave-in conditioner. Detangle from ends to scalp. Blow-dry hair. Use pomade, gel, or lotion to hold. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Blow-Drying Benefits • Dries hair quickly • Softens hair • Loosens and elongates wave pattern • Aids manipulation process © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Preparation for Braiding • Procedure © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Tree Braids • Hair is braided with an extension. • Finished look shows mostly faux hair. • Process takes about four hours. • Two methods – Tying Individual strands in place about an inch from scalp area – Adding long pieces of hair to cornrows © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Dreadlocks • Separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together • Performed without chemicals in several slow phases • Process can take from six to twelve months © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Ways to Cultivate Locks • Double twisting • Wrapping with cord • Coiling • Palm rolling • Braiding • Not combing or brushing © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Three Lock Methods • Comb technique © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Three Lock Methods (continued) • Palm roll • Braids or extensions © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Developmental Phases of Locks • Phase 1: Hair is soft and coiled in spirals. • Phase 2: Hair begins to interlace and mesh. • Phase 3: A bulb can be felt at end of lock. • Phase 4: Hair begins to regain length. • Phase 5: Locks are closed at ends, are dense and dull, and do not reflect light. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Procedures • Visible Braid Procedure • Rope Braid Procedure • Fishtail Braid Procedure • Invisible Braid Procedure • Single Braids without Extensions © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Procedures (continued) • Single Braids with Extensions • Cornrows Procedure • Cornrows with Extensions © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Summary and Review • What is the most effective way to prepare hair for braiding? • What are the steps in creating basic corn rows? © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Congratulations! You have completed one unit of study toward course completion. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.