Salonovations' Braids and Updos Made Easy

by Jamie Rines Jones

Book Overview

This is the essential reference for students and experienced hairstylists looking for a how-to manual on the latest braids and updos. Learn to take the frustration out of working with long hair by the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1562533185
• ISBN13: 9781562533182
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Milady Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Simple enough for anyone to use

This is a wonderful book for anyone who wants to learn to braid hair in a wide variety of styles. It includes information on the basics of working with long hair as well as 20 different braids. Though geared toward those in the hairstyling industry, it is simple enough for anyone to use. My husband who has never done any hairstyling was even able to do the simpler ones in just a few trys.The braids are arranged in order from easier to hardest. Written directions along with step-by-step illustrations showing hand positions are included. Each braid section is also shown in different shaded patterns. Some braid & ponytail styles include fishtail, rope, Dutch, knotting, twisting, bowtie, overlap updo and many French styles.

Taking the mystery out of fabulous updos!

Easy to do? Not at first. Easy to understand? YES! Clear step by step illustrations and instructions take the mystery out of how to get those fabulous braids and updos. It's written for salon stylists, but with a little innovation and a whole lot of practise, you can do these impressive styles on yourself, and knock 'em dead. And why save these styles for special occassions only when you can look smashing anytime? The book covers familiar styles like french and dutch braids, and french twists, as well as slightly less common fishtail braids and rope braids, complete with variations to dress up or down. Then it gets into less commonly known styles using twists, knots and loops for elegant looks worthy of a night at the Oscars. These styles are best on long all-one-length or long slightly layered hair, though a few lend themselves to other cuts with skill, care and lots of hair spray.

This book is great for determined do-it-yourselfers!

Most of the styles are difficult, although the drawings on how to do them and the pictures of the final results are very precise and clear. These styles can be done by the novice hairstyler if he or she is patient and determined to learn. Those who love a challenge will master the ability to make salon-perfect hairdo's!

Well-written and clearly illustrated

There have been many hairstyling books with braids. This is one of the best. It has very clear illustrations of exactly how your hands should be positioned. Although it is designed for someone braiding someone else's hair, it is possible to braid your own hair with these directions. Many of the designs are unique, and color pictures are included. Don't worry, Ms. Jones does not recommend much, if any, backcombing or teasing to successfully execute these designs! Many of these designs would be lovely for brides and their honor attendants.