Online Class: Braiding Hair 101
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.
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We're sorry, this course is no longer open for enrollment.
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11Lessons
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25Exams &
Assignments -
10Hours
average time -
1.0CEUs
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:
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Lesson 1: History of Hair Braiding
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Lesson 2: Hair Braiding Accessories
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Lesson 3: Preparations for Hair Braiding
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Lesson 4: Simple Hair Braiding Styles I
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Lesson 5: Simple Hair Braiding Styles II
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Lesson 6: French Braids and 5 Strands Braiding
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Lesson 7: Different Types of Hair Buns
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Lesson 8: English, Dutch, Cornrows, and Pig Tail Braiding Styles
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Lesson 9: Updo Hair Styles
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Lesson 10: Basic Fishtail Braids
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Lesson 11: Licensing, Regulations, and Tips for Hair Braiding
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: History of Hair Braiding
Hair Braiding Among Native Americans
Hair Braiding Among Africans
Hair Braiding in Asian Cultures 115 Total Points
Hair Braiding Among Africans
Hair Braiding in Asian Cultures 115 Total Points
- Lesson 1 Video
- Lesson discussions: Favorites Please!
- Complete Assignment: An Introduction
- Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam: History of Hair Braiding
Lesson 2: Hair Braiding Accessories
Hair Braiding Accessories
Hair Brushes
Hair Combs
Rubber Bands
Alligator Hair Clamp
Hair Sticks 110 Total Points
Hair Brushes
Hair Combs
Rubber Bands
Alligator Hair Clamp
Hair Sticks 110 Total Points
- Lesson 2 Video
- Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam: Hair Braiding Accessories
Lesson 3: Preparations for Hair Braiding
Cleaning Your Hair
Fine-Tuning Your Hair Additional lesson topics: Easy Braiding 110 Total Points
Fine-Tuning Your Hair Additional lesson topics: Easy Braiding 110 Total Points
- Lesson 3 Video
- Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam: Preparations for Hair Braiding
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 100 Total Points
Reverse Braid
Knotted Braid Ponytail
Basic Hair Flip
Reverse Hair Flip
Stylish Hair Flip
Hair Knot
Twisted Loop 100 Total Points
- Lesson 4 Video
- Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam: Simple Hair Braiding Styles I
Lesson 5: Simple Hair Braiding Styles II
Barrette Fold
Long Clamp Twist
Crown Roll
Reverse Roll
Hair Roll
Simple Hair Roll
Rope Braid Additional lesson topics: Crowns Rule; Hair Roll 130 Total Points
Long Clamp Twist
Crown Roll
Reverse Roll
Hair Roll
Simple Hair Roll
Rope Braid Additional lesson topics: Crowns Rule; Hair Roll 130 Total Points
- Lesson 5 Video
- Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam: Simple Hair Braiding Styles II
Lesson 6: French Braids and Five-Strand Braiding
French Plait
Double French Braid
French Loop
Five-Strand Braiding Additional lesson topics: 5 Strand Braiding 120 Total Points
Double French Braid
French Loop
Five-Strand Braiding Additional lesson topics: 5 Strand Braiding 120 Total Points
- Lesson 6 Video
- Lesson discussions: I'm All Thumbs
- Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
- Assessment: Exam 6: French Braids and 5 Strand 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 125 Total Points
Half Bun
Double Bun
Curly Bun
Chinese Bun
Barrette Bun
Long Clamp Bun
Classic Double Braid Bun 125 Total Points
- Lesson 7 Video
- Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
- Assessment: Exam 7: Different Types of Hair Buns
Lesson 8: English, Dutch, Cornrows, and Pigtail Braiding Styles
English Braiding
Dutch Braiding
Cornrow Braiding
Pigtail Braiding 100 Total Points
Dutch Braiding
Cornrow Braiding
Pigtail Braiding 100 Total Points
- Lesson 8 Video
- Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 8: English, Dutch, Cornrows, and Pig Tail Braiding Styles
Lesson 9: Updo Hair Styles
Rope Updo
Hair Claw Updo
Victorian Updo
Eowyn Updo
Chinese Braided Updo
Classic Twisted Updo
Curly Updo Additional lesson topics: Chinese Braided Updo 120 Total Points
Hair Claw Updo
Victorian Updo
Eowyn Updo
Chinese Braided Updo
Classic Twisted Updo
Curly Updo Additional lesson topics: Chinese Braided Updo 120 Total Points
- Lesson 9 Video
- Lesson discussions: The Long and Short of It
- Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 9: Updo Hair Styles
Lesson 10: Basic Fishtail Braids
Fishtail Braids
Fishtail Ponytail Braids
Full Fishtail Braids
Partial Fishtail Braids
Other Simple Fishtail Braids 110 Total Points
Fishtail Ponytail Braids
Full Fishtail Braids
Partial Fishtail Braids
Other Simple Fishtail Braids 110 Total Points
- Lesson 10 Video
- Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 10: Basic 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 lesson topics: Hair Braiding Regulations 720 Total Points
Safety Regulations for Hair Braiding
Tips for Hair Braiding Additional lesson topics: Hair Braiding Regulations 720 Total Points
- Lesson 11 Video
- Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
- Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
- Complete Assignment: Final Thoughts
- Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam: Licensing, Regulations, and Tips for Hair Braiding
- Assessment: The Final Exam
1860
Total Course Points
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.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Student Testimonials
- "This course was great and the instructor was great." -- Majolie N.
- "the course was fun, and the instructor gave useful tips, and was very helpful!" -- Jane S.
- "All of this course was helpful because it helped me to remember things I had forgotten about and things I didn't know. It showed you in pictures and in step by step instructions." -- Rosalind W.
- "Great experience!" -- Jameelah S.
- "The course was well put together and I have learned a lot from it and the instructor was is an expert. She's always there to answer your questions." -- Laveisha B.
- "The instructor was available as soon as I sent the assignment and got right back to me." -- BarBara M.
- "I liked the actual braiding assignments. The information in the links was extremely helpful." -- BarBara M.
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