Cornrows.co.uk African Braiding Information

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Study hair braiding! Three levels of courses to choose from:

Certificate Courses at Universal Class


Beginning African Hairstyling An online course on the basics of African hair care, cornrowing, and dreadlocks, plus bonus patterns. $20(U.S.)	Advanced African Hairstyling - Professional Natural Hairstylist A full natural hairstyling course equivalent to120 hours of study.$65(U.S.)	Hair Extensions - Braid Fusion, Weaving, Interlocking, and Tree Braids is a course for the professional who wants to learn hair extensions. $30 (U.S.)

Cornrows are a form of traditional African hair art made by braiding the hair in geometric designs. They are somewhat like an inside out "French braid". Styles can range from simple to the extremely complex.
On this site, you can learn the basics of how to braid cornrows for free. You can continue to our inexpensive online courses and get all the knowledge you need to be a successful braid artist and loctitian.

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Free Tutorials and Workshops at the Cornrows.co.uk Learning Center

How to Braid Cornrows The Long Version Basic instructions, hand positioning, and common problems and solutions. Also in HTML	The Braider's Grimoire Advanced braiding and cornrows, extensions, pattern making, and patterns and everything else. Free for Advanced African Hairstyles alumni, $30 for non students.	How to Do Pinch Braids Tutorial Illustrated step by step instructions on simple braid hair extensions.
Caring for African Hair A course in basic natural and processed hair care, beading, and parting. Also in HTML	Braiding in Festivals Take your braiding business outside! Learn fast but beautiful and unique styles and how to run a clean, safe, and profitable stand. Also in HTML	How to Make Dreadlock Beads Constructing durable and beautiful beads for hair from polymer clay. Also in HTML

International African Hairstyle Sites:

Italian: http://www.afrostyle.it/
African hairstyling salons in Haifa, Israel
Braiding FAQ in Hebrew (apologies for the bad spelling)
LearnCornrows.com Free illustrated instructions that are color coded and may be easier for international readers.

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Instructions for a variety of braiding and African hair care methods.

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Illustrated step by step instructions on how to braid cornrows.

Updates: December 18, 2006: New guides in the how to section on caring for African hair, and how to make dreadlock beads

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