Breathtaking Braids book: An Annual Guide To Hair Braiding Styles & Designs Across The Caribbean [Paperback]

Hilda Francis (Author), Devin Carrington (Editor), Nolan Botty (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2000

Never has there been a braid book like this one! This is truly a source to Better Braids! The designer has included her original designs, and upgraded some tricks of the trade. Her specialty, the sealing technique, is the best technique to hit the market. No more snags on your clothing or itchy necks from burnt braid ends. This astonishing Caribbean guide features the following: ·Over 88 colored photographs of braid styles, created with 100% Kanekalon hair ·Absolutely no burnt braids just Soft silky braid ends ·Technical information on sealing as an alternative method, for burn sealing synthetic hair extensions ·General instructions on steam setting roller curls, handmade spirals and thermal iron curls on synthetic hair ·Detailed step by step illustrations of braid styles by special order ·Box braids, Individual braids, Micro braids, Cornrows, French braids, & Goddess braids ·Dozens of trends for the industry ·Corporate styles, special occasion, and practical styles Suggestions: Teachers give your students the key to extra knowledge. Clients you can save time searching for styles on your appointments. Have your braid specialist tried the handmade spiral curls, or the sealing technique, so you can obtain softer braid ends? Create a winning corporate up do. Show off a head-turning elegant design on special occasions, or enjoy the tranquility of an everyday practical wear.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Suggestions:

Teachers give your students the key to extra knowledge.
Clients you can save time searching for styles on your appointments.
Have your braid specialist tried the handmade spiral curls, or the sealing technique, so you can obtain softer braid ends?
Create a winning corporate up do.
Show off a head-turning elegant design on special occasions, or enjoy the tranquility of an everyday practical wear.

About the Author

Her work in Breathtaking Braids is truly a combination of amazing master art pieces. The author of this braid book started braiding with hair extensions at the age of 14 as a hobby. She has since then acquired over 20 years of experience in the industry. Hilda is now board certified under the United States Virgin Islands Board of Barbers, Beauticians & Manicurists. She is the owner of Caribbean Better Braid Publication previously known as Braids And Extensions a United States Virgin Islands based establishment, and the publisher of Breathtaking Braids, an annual guide to braid designs across the Caribbean. Her publications are distributed throughout the U.S. and foreign countries. They have been featured in Hype Hair magazine, Try It Yourself hair, Today's Black Woman, Braids & Beauty, Unfold magazine etc. Up coming issues are presently on the way.

Product Details

• Paperback: 47 pages
• Publisher: Caribbean Better Braid Publications; Vol.1 edition (March 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971015406
• ISBN-13: 978-0971015401
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,275,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great photos - but no step-by-steps!, October 31, 2001

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"lovespellsorg" (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breathtaking Braids book: An Annual Guide To Hair Braiding Styles & Designs Across The Caribbean (Paperback)

The photography is great, showcasing the lovely braided styles. However, you do not get "step-by-step" instructions on how to do each of those styles. What you get is a "general" guide on how to braid and do the 'steam seal' technique for the braids.

I was dissappointed since I would have loved to been shown in a diagram format how to do the styles themselves. This book (it's really more of a very expensive magazine) is great if you own a braiding salon and just want "pictures of braid styles" to display to your clients. But if you want to LEARN how to do the styles themselves --- you will not learn at all!

Not to give the secret away, but if you are looking to learn how to make your braided ends look neat - just think about the "STEAM" in the so called "steam sealing" technique, and you will save yourself (money)!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I would like to have my money back from this book., July 23, 2002

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Vicky R. Cox (Honolulu, HI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breathtaking Braids book: An Annual Guide To Hair Braiding Styles & Designs Across The Caribbean (Paperback)

I thought this book .... There are a great variety of braided hairstyles (long, short, pixie, nubian, cornrows, etc.) and this book only covers a couple of long styles and they were basically the same. I was so disappinted because my hair is short and I was looking for a short sassy braid style. I was expecting a big book with a lot of different styles and designs. I could have bought a [$$$] braid magazine and got my money's worth, however, I spent [money] on this one.

I am very upset, I thought about calling St. Croix to complain and I still may do just that. I can't express my disappointment enough!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCEPTIONAL! Cosmetologist from GA, December 5, 2002

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Brandy (GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breathtaking Braids book: An Annual Guide To Hair Braiding Styles & Designs Across The Caribbean (Paperback)

Exceptional! Cosmetologist from GA

It is my opinion as a cosmetologist that this is a book of exceptional quality. I paid special attention to the quality of work presented because this is my field.

Logically speaking, I didn't expect the book to include illustrations because I carefully read the book description that detailed Step-By-Step illustrations is available by special order. However, I am a board certified cosmetologist, and hair braiding is one of the services offered at the salon. The book is forty-seven pages as already indicated with lots of photographs, and various, unique but practical styles. There are short, long, cornrows, and french styles throughout the book. It includes instructions on how to perform a variety of curls on synthetic hair, and sealing the ends without burning the hair. This hair stylist braid ends really looks professional. The information is very helpful to me as a professional. The styles displayed are exceptional. I have seen many braid books throughout my career, and rarely do I come across such work of this caliber. This book is more than worth its value!!! I will be ordering a book for a friend that love and appreciate braids.

Compliments to the braid designer!