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