DIY Braids: From Crowns to Fishtails, Easy, Step-by-Step Hair-Braiding Instructions

by Sasha Coefield

Overview

A modern twist on the classic hairstyle!

From a Dutch Braided Headband to a Triple Fishtail Braid, DIY Braids will get you noticed! Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips from popular beauty and fashion expert Sasha Coefield, this book shows you how to create one-of-a-kind hairstyles without ever stepping inside an expensive salon. Sasha shares all her secrets for creating and wearing her braided looks, including how to prep your hair, master traditional techniques, and enhance your look with fun accessories. Whether you're looking for a chic braid for your next shopping trip or a hairstyle that will really impress your date, this guide gives you plenty of gorgeous options for both day and night. Complete with step-by-step photographs so that you can get the perfect look every time, DIY Braids will have you saying goodbye to your hairdresser—and hello to fashion-forward braids at home in no time!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440567391
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	12/06/2013
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	321,816
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 How to Use this Book 9

Chapter 2 Braided Styles 19

Tucked French Braid 20

Fishtail Braid 27

Lace Braid 32

Dutch Braided Headband 37

French Rope Braid 42

Bohemian Braids 46

Crisscross Braid 51

Double Braided Bun 55

Braided Bangs 60

Waterfall Braid 63

Snake Braid 68

Triple Fishtail Braid 73

Knot Braid 78

Dutch Braided Spiral 82

Milkmaid Braid 86

French Braid Ponytail 89

Braided Crown 92

Double Lace Braid 98

Braid Within a Braid 101

Side French Braid 104

Faux Fishtail Braid 107

Figure 8 Braid 112

Dutch Braid Bun 116

Four Stranded Braid 120

French Fishtail Braid 124

Intertwined French Braids 128

Side French Rope Braid 134

Skeleton Braid 138

Triple Twist Braided Buns 142

Editorial Reviews

"This is a great book for her to share with...daughters. It also makes a great gift for tweens, sorority sisters, and DIYers!" - Style-Wire.com

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