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The Art of Hair Braiding…By: Ivana Pribek
Outline For this presentation I will go over:
Research paper Physical project What I’ve learned My successes and challenges My mentor
Research Paper Thesis: Hair braiding has been
significant in the cosmetology field throughout history. People have spent time making themselves look nice but also spending quality time together learning how to braid and using braiding as a hobby business.
My physical project Learning to braid American braids Cornrow braids
What I have learned… African American Cornrow braids American braids All ethnic groups can wear braids Difficult Fashionable
Around the world… Greece: Women’s hair was long, usually
pulled back in a bun.-Used red henna dye-Sprinkled with gold powder and flowers-Men’s hair was shaved
Around the world…o Egyptians: men and women shaved
their heads due to heat
Around the world… Romans: often followed Greek styles-women wore blonde hair-depending on social status for which barber shop you could use; slave or public
Around the world… Muslims: hair was concealed by veil
China: men were shaven at the forehead and wore long braids in the back
Around the world… Africa: warriors wore tiny braids that
stretched to waist
Around the world... America: Natives were clean-shaven
with a Mohawk. Plain Indians: they wore long braids
adorned with feathers
Throughout the years… 1600’s: Queen Elizabeth set trends with
white powder and red wigs.
Throughout the years… 1800’s: Men had intricate wigs with big
curls tied back with a black bow.
o Middleclass Victorian ladies aimed for natural beauty.
Throughout the years… Roaring Twenties: bobs-Signifies the new, independent, free-spirited women of this day
Throughout the years… 40’s: feminine romantic looks-soft curls, shoulder-length
50’s, 60’s… 50’s: women wanted to look like a domestic goddess
o 60’s: women were getting back to work and needed a ‘daytime look.’
- Updos with fringe around the face - Lots of hairspray- Younger women went through a hippy
phase and wore their hair long and natural.
70’s, 80’s… 70’s: full heads of loose curls, soft parts
and long fringe.- Wanted a feminine look- Towards the end of the era certain
groups went for a ‘punk look.’ (spiked and dyed primary colors)
o 80’s: more freedom of choice- Long bobs, evenly curled under
90’s…till’ now. 90’s: Hair was long and sleek
Now it’s whatever goes…
Types of braids: English/ American- most common. French- begins at hairline, weaving hair
along the way into the braid. Dutch- inverted French braid. Swiss- English braids wrapped around
the head and pinned down.
Types of braids… Multi-strand- using 3, 5, 9, or any odd-
numbered amount of strands. Crown- French braids woven around the
crown of the head. Fishtail- (also called Herringbone) two
stranded braid using the French braid technique.
Cornrow- French braid concept but close to the scalp and on a much smaller scale.
English, French, Crown, Fishtail, Cornrow (in order)
Successes & Challenges: Exciting to learn Learned American braids Harder than I thought Time consuming Deadlines Stress
Mentor Reflection My mentor is Ticha Robinson She has been braiding since she was 16
and is now 26
Conclusion I had fun and learned neat facts! Harder than I expected I plan on pursuing a future career in
cosmetology at AB- Tech Will continue to practice braiding
The Art of Hair Braiding…By: Ivana Pribek