Everett - Stunning Braids: Step-by-Step Guide to Gorgeous Statement Hairstyles

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Box 3440 Berkeley, CA 94703 www.ulyssespress.com ISBN: 978-1-61243-474-2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Acquisitions editor: Keith Riegert Managing editor: Claire Chun Editor: Renee Rutledge Proofreader: Lauren Harrison Indexer: Sayre Van Young Cover design: Noah Mercer Photography: Laila Bahman Interior design: what!design @ whatweb.com Models: Emma Sliwinski, Melonie Torres, Olesya Shayda, Tanisha Marshall, Difenni Shi, Ekaterina Vygolova Styling assistants: Shekeelah Keys, Kisha Marie Distributed by Publishers Group West IMPORTANT NOTE TO READERS: This book is independently authored and published and no sponsorship or endorsement of this book by, and no affiliation with, any celebrities, trademarked brands or other products mentioned or pictured within is claimed or suggested. All trademarks that appear in directions, photographs, and elsewhere in this book belong to their respective owners and are used here for informational purposes only. The author and publisher encourage readers to patronize the quality brands and products mentioned and pictured in this book. Contents Hello, beauties! My name is Mona Everett and Im your personal hair guide, here to help you navigate the beautiful world of braiding. Fishtails, Dutch braids, updos, curls, waves, sleek, and gorgeous: Ive got you covered. For beginner or advanced braiders, Stunning Braids is the right book if youre looking for a unique hairstyle that is guaranteed to turn heads and make an impression.

I absolutely adore braided hairstyles. I started braiding hair as a little girl, giving my baby dolls braided hairdos. Since then, Ive become a professional celebrity hairstylist and a braiding teacher. My passion for braids knows no end; Ive also created multiple braiding tutorials on YouTube. What I love about braiding is that it can be as simple or complex as you make it. Because of this, the book is divided into two sections: basic braids and advanced braids.

The basic braids keep it simple, introducing some looks that utilize some of my favorite standard braids like the Basic Fishtail and the Three-Strand Twist. The advanced braids take these braids to the next level by mixing and matching some of these different techniques. Youll combine the French Braid and the Basic Fishtail, the Fringe Lace Braid and the Dutch Braid. Before you know it, youll be at professional status! There are braids for everyday wear, weekend hangouts, music festivals, work, proms, and weddings. Choose a style that fits your personality and get creative! Ive also included some introductory material with some of my must-have products and styling tools youll need to get started. As another bonus, Ive also included some information on how to best prep different hair textures before styling.

However, I encourage everyone to embrace their natural texture when it comes to these styles! Lets get started. Mona Before we dive into our fabulous braiding styles, we need to talk about the tools youll need to get started. Throughout this book, Ill reference different brushes, clips, products, and styling tools that tame those locks and make for effortless styling. The following pages have a breakdown of some of my favorites: from my trusty rat tail comb, perfect for sectioning and smoothing the hair, to my tourmaline ceramic flat iron, great for straightening and curling. I highly recommend you invest in a few of these basics, especially the equipment that fits the hair color and texture that youre styling. You shouldnt have any trouble finding these at your local beauty supply store or online.