African Hairstyles, Cornrows, Dreadlocks, Extensions & Hairweaves
|  | | | Join this class to learn how to create the hairstyles that you can see are all the rage on television and the movies. Cornrows, hairweaves, extensions, and dreadlocks have crossed the cultures and are taking off like wildfire. You might make some extra cash doing the hair of your family and friends, and if you are already a beautician, this will mean even more profits. Unlike other sites, here you'll be learning in an easy to read, spam free environment and from an instructor with over 20 years of experience working with a variety of hair types. So sign up and get started looking "phat" today.
| | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $25.00 Course with Certificate & CEUs = $50.00 |
Cornrows are a form of traditional African hair art made by braiding the hair along the scalp in geometric designs. They are somewhat like an inside out "French braid". Styles can range from simple, with one or two rows binding the hair back, to the extremely complex, with hundreds of tiny rows of braids swirling all over the scalp. Dreadlocks are what happens when the hair is allowed to go uncombed. The hair is either rolled, twisted, or left on its own to form matted locks. The look and texture will vary depending on the individual and what, if any, maintenance is done. Dreadlocks are generally seen as an African hairstyle, but they have a very long history in India as well.
African Hairstyles - Cornrows, Braid Extensions, and Dreadlocks is a course on the basics of caring for super-curly African hair, as well as cornrows, braid extensions, and dreadlocks for all hair textures from all ethnicities, from straight to super-curly.
Earn a certificate (both hard copy and electronic) upon successful completion (additional charges apply). UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
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 Course Description This is a course on caring for super-curly African hair, as well as cornrows, braid extensions, and dreadlocks for all hair textures from all ethnicities, from straight to super-curly. It covers the basics all the way to specific complex styles. You'll be taken step by step through cornrowing, from how to make one through various patterns. You'll learn to make and care for natural dreadlocks, and how to wash them properly. Then we'll cover adding hair to get the look you want in a short time through extensions and hairweaves. This is good information for aspiring braid artists and "loctitians" as well as new parents of children of African descent. So join up, and learn something new, or refresh your skills in an environment where you're free to ask questions. I have over 20 years of experience working on hair of just about all types in the world, and I hope in this class, to pass on this wonderful traditional art.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1 - Caring for African HairThe basics of caring for African hair. | Lesson 2 - Basic CornrowingHow to braid cornrows. Instructions with illustrations, photos, and a video demonstration in Windows Media Video format (.wmv). | Lesson 3 - Cornrow PatternsA few patterns for cornrows, and explanations and ideas for their use. | Lesson 4 - Dreadlock BasicsCare and maintenance of dreadlocks, and some recipes for herbal hair washes. | Lesson 5 - Creating DreadlocksCreating dreadlocks in various hair textures and types. | Lesson 6 - Extensions for Cornrows and DreadlocksVarious methods for adding hair to cornrows and dreadlocks. | Lesson 7 (Bonus) The Bush BabyIllustrated guide on how to braid the popular cornrowed up-do commonly known as the Bush Baby. | Lesson 8 (Bonus) Girly TailsIllustrated guide on how to construct the "girly tails" hairstyle, cornrows leading to pigtails or braid ponytails at the sides of the head. | Lesson 9 (Bonus) Cherokee SunIllustrated guide on how to create the Cherokee Sun hairstyle as made popular by Alicia Keys. | Lesson 10 (Bonus) Loops and 4 Strand BraidsHow to make connecting loops of braids, and a four strand braid. | Lesson 11 (Bonus) Senegalese Twist RowsIllustrated step by step instructions on creating Senegalese twist rows, also known as rope twists. | Lesson 12 (Bonus) Wrapping TechniquesHow to do a crochet and a rat tail wrap. | Lesson 13 (Bonus) Weaving With a Latch Hook ToolIllustrated instructions on how to install a hair weave using a latch hook tool. | Lesson 14 (Bonus) Box Braids and Box RowsHow to make box braids with only two hands, and how to braid box rows. Includes diagram for an easy box braiding tool that will reduce your braiding time in half. It's also good for infinity shaped braids. | Lesson 15 (Bonus) Celtic Knots and BraidsCeltic style knots and braids. Celtic Heart pattern, an easier 'endless' braid trick, and a crown hairstyle pattern. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
To save your award and have a hard-copy delivered, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online.
Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | African Hairstyles, Cornrows, Dreadlocks, Extensions, and Hairweaves | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 9317 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Reviewed & Approved on October 1, 2003 | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $25 | | | | |
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, or educational requirements.
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