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QueenBee 
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Posted: May 17 2013 at 7:46am |
I don't know how to braid.
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NARSAddict
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Posted: Dec 30 2012 at 8:32pm |
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Do both because that vocation is not stable, well in where I live.
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tamela10289
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Posted: Dec 30 2012 at 4:52pm |
Having a " hood" friend, or just a friend has nothing to do with braiding. Some people just get it, some people don't. Then there's those that just takes them a while to. I don't know how to braid and there has always been someone around me growing up who knew how to braid. I wasn't into that sort of thing when I was younger, wish I would've. I think if I actually set some time aside and try I could get it. Op I think you should do what ever makes you happy. I think you should listen to some of these ladies on here and probably try watching YouTube vids, and buying a mannequin would be an excellent idea. Good luck 
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Posted: Dec 27 2012 at 4:44pm |
You didnt have hood friends growing up OP??? I feel there was always a hood friend that knew and taught all the girls everything while growing up. I'm remembering the days she use to make us practice on eachother and our moms will beat our arses becos the style we ended up with wasnt what we left the house with.
OP practice practice practice.
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Posted: Dec 27 2012 at 4:39pm |
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Watch people braid carefully and try to emulate what they do...slowly. Even if you feel like you're doing the wrong thing. Cornrowing is basically like doing a single plait and adding more hair to it at each turn. I'm usually a fast learner but when it came to learning to cornrow, boy did I feel in over my head. I kept trying on peoples heads and did rubbish. People refused me to even touch their heads at one point! So I started practising on my own head. I could never do it. I would try once in a while and fail then one day I just did it right. Don't remember how.
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Posted: Nov 28 2012 at 8:15am |
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I agree that you should do both! You can always do hair on the side,, but just in case you have a drag in clientele or something you'll always have the paralegal studies/experience in your corner as well. I believe you have to chase what you're passionate about even if it can't be your primary focus. I also agree that you can hire an assisstant to braid,,but you'll miss a bit of $$. Practice makes perfect,,you'll get it eventually.
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Posted: Nov 28 2012 at 4:01am |
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She shows you how to braid with yarn and then on human hair. Very clear and well done tut.
Edited by GoatGoatEtc. - Nov 28 2012 at 4:03am
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Posted: Nov 28 2012 at 12:16am |
i really want to do cosmetology , but i cannot braid..  Im nervous bc thats the only career i see my self being comfortable in. will i learn how to braid in beauty school? Or do i have no chance of being a good cosmetologist if i cannot braid ? someone please help ! Thanks in advance (:
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Posted: May 12 2011 at 9:34pm |
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I dont think it would be a waste of time. its plenty of hair stylist who can't do all styling arrangements and they are still good are what they know and make it their specialty, plus since you dont like doing paralegal work at the end of the day your only making your self less happy, if the cosmetology doesn't work out, you still have that degree to fall back on and you can say you did what you could without regrets. I hope you make the decision that will make you happy good luck.
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I agree!!! Great Advice
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Posted: May 12 2011 at 9:32pm |
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I know exactly how you are feeling right now. You do what you feel is right in your heart. Don't let anyone discourage you from at least trying to do something that YOU want to do. I am a licensed cosmetologist and was not the best braider when I started cosmetology school. My braids weren't very tight and I felt like I wasn't going to be the best hairstylist because I couldn't braid very well. While I couldn't braid the best, I could style hair DAMN good amongst other things like making wigs, cutting hair, etc. I was one of the best students in my class, but I wasn't the best braider. I practiced braiding all the time, any chance I got and I FINALLY got it. While some of what you said is true(cosmetologists making most of their money from sew ins, etc) that is not all that cosmetologist do. There are sooo many different options with a cos license, you can choose what you want to specialize in. I know some cosmetologist who just do make up and eyelashes, some who only do weaves, some who do everything. Let me tell you that You can't be perfect at everything, but you can PRACTICE and try to come as close as you can. Everything you will learn in cosmetology school will take practice and dedication for you to excel in this field. Wish you LUCK : )
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