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Online Class: Braiding Hair 101

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IACET Authorized Provider Enroll today! This is a self-paced, continuing education, online course with instructor. You have 6 months to complete.
Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription
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Course Description

Hair styling and hair braiding is not a recent trend. The word Braid means a complex pattern created by intertwining three or more strands. A braid can be formed by any flexible material such as fibers, wire, thread, or hair. This course will cover all aspects and types of hair braiding.

With a little work and practice, you will become an expert as this self-paced course is designed to help individuals who would like to do hair braiding on their own and for the aspiring hair braiders who would like to start a hair braiding salon. This course includes instructional photos making the learning process easy. Course topics include:

  • Lesson 1: History of Hair Braiding
  • Lesson 2: Hair Braiding Accessories
  • Lesson 3: Preparations for Hair Braiding
  • Lesson 4: Simple Hair Braiding Styles I
  • Lesson 5: Simple Hair Braiding Styles II
  • Lesson 6: French Braids and 5 Strands Braiding
  • Lesson 7: Different Types of Hair Buns
  • Lesson 8: English, Dutch, Cornrows, and Pig Tail Braiding Styles
  • Lesson 9: Updo Hair Styles
  • Lesson 10: Basic Fishtail Braids
  • Lesson 11: Licensing, Regulations, and Tips for Hair Braiding
Braiding Hair Basics
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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Summarize the history of hair braiding.
  • Summarize the hair braiding accessories.
  • Describe the preparations needed before starting a hair braid.
  • Describe the simple hair braiding styles.
  • Describe the procedures involved in French Braids and 5 Strands Braiding.
  • Summarize the different types of hair buns and how to braid them.
  • Summarize the procedures involved in creating English, Dutch, Cornrows, and Pig Tail Braiding Styles.
  • Summarize the procedures involved in creating basic Fishtail Braids.
  • Describe licensing and regulations in order to braid hair professionally, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: History of Hair Braiding

Hair Braiding Among Native Americans
Hair Braiding Among Africans
Hair Braiding in Asia Cultures

Lesson 2: Hair Braiding Accessories

Hair Braiding Accessories
Hair Brushes
Hair Combs
Rubber Bands
Alligator Hair Clamp
Hair Sticks

Lesson 3: Preparations for Hair Braiding

Cleaning Your Hair
Fine-tuning Your Hair

Lesson 4: Simple Hair Braiding Styles I

Basic Three Strand Braid
Reverse Braid
Knotted Braid Ponytail
Basic Hair Flip
Reverse Hair Flip
Stylish Hair Flip
Hair Knot
Twisted Loop

Lesson 5: Simple Hair Braiding Styles II

Barrette Fold
Long Clamp Twist
Crown Roll
Reverse Roll
Hair Roll
Simple Hair Roll
Rope Braid

Lesson 6: French Braids and 5 Strands Braiding

French Plait
Double French Braid
French Loop
5 Strands Braiding

Lesson 7: Different Types of Hair Buns

Basic Bun
Half Bun
Double Bun
Curly Bun
Chinese Bun
Barrette Bun
Long Clamp Bun
Classic Double Braid Bun

Lesson 8: English, Dutch, Cornrows, and Pig Tail Braiding Styles

English Braiding
Dutch Braiding
Cornrows Braiding
Pig Tail Braiding

Lesson 9: Updo Hair Styles

Rope Updo
Hair claw Updo
Victorian Updo
Eowyn Updo
Chinese Braided Updo
Classic Twisted Updo
Curls Updo

Lesson 10: Basic Fishtail Braids

Fishtail Braids
Fishtail Ponytail Braids
Full Fishtail Braids
Partial Fishtail Braids
Other Simple Fishtail Braids

Lesson 11: Licensing, Regulations, and Tips for Hair Braiding

General Requirements for Hair Braider License
Safety Regulations for Hair Braiding
Tips for Hair Braiding

Additional Information

Course Title : Braiding Hair 101
CEU Value :

1.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 7550115
Course Type : How To
Course URL :

http://braiding.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

UniversalClass Staff Instructor

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $40.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $65.00

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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