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Jaclyn Tatsui DArcyAuthor of

Clueless Teens Guide to DatingThe Genealogy of Jaclyn Tatsui DArcy

The CoolestBraid Designs


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Production Editor: Jaclyn Tatsui DArcy

Formatting: Jaclyn Tatsui DArcy

Interior Design: Jaclyn Tatsui DArcy

(c) 2002

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or

by any means, without permission in writing from the publisher or author.

This book is reference work based on research by the author. The opin-ions expressed herein are not necessarily those of or endorsed by the pub-

lisher. The directions stated in this book are in no way to be considered as

a substitute for consultation with a duly licensed professional.

Printed in the United States of America

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ISBN : 978-1-4116-9667-9


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I dedicate this book to my mother and

business advisor Susan Tatsui-DArcy,

for her wonderful support on this book.


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Acknowledgments

I started writing this book in 2001. Id like to thank my mother and busi-

ness advisor, Susan Tatsui-DArcy, who encouraged and motivated me to

write this book. She edited and made suggestions throughout the pro-

cess. Thanks also to Gail Johnston for editing. My appreciation to all of

the wonderful models who trusted me to braid their hair: (as of September2002), Danielle Crawford, Chelsea Burman, Brittany Matta, Angela Beltram,

Allyson Blackstone, Emily Zeber, Hilary Zeber, Andrea Marchese, Nicole

DArcy, Amelia Pieros, Hannah Niemier, Jessie Campion, and Stephanie

Blackstone. I couldnt havewritten this book without them. To my father,

Rob DArcy, who paid for all of the accessories, thank you very much.

-Jaclyn Tatsui DArcy


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Table of ContentsCopyright Page ........................................................................................ 2Acknowledgments ................................................................................... 3

Dedication ................................................................................................ 4

Table of Contents .................................................................................... 5

Introduction ............................................................................................. 7

BRAIDSThe Basic Double French Braid ............................................................. 9

The Pineapple ......................................................................................... 11

The Zig Zag ............................................................................................ 13

The Weave .............................................................................................. 15

The Tidal Wave ....................................................................................... 17

The Football ........................................................................................... 19Nautilus Ponytail ..................................................................................... 21

The Princess Heart ................................................................................. 23

The Valentine .......................................................................................... 25

The Pull Back ......................................................................................... 27

The Spiral ............................................................................................... 29

The Star .................................................................................................. 31The Diamond .......................................................................................... 33

Wavy Buns .............................................................................................. 35

Spiraled Bun ........................................................................................... 37

The Woven Pony .................................................................................... 39

Yin-Yang Buns ........................................................................................ 41

Around the World ................................................................................... 43Braid Weave ........................................................................................... 45


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Swirled Weave ........................................................................................... 47

Ponytail Weave .......................................................................................... 49

The Earthquake ......................................................................................... 51

The Butterfly ............................................................................................. 53The Box..................................................................................................... 55

The Wreath ................................................................................................ 57

Split Zig Zag .............................................................................................. 59

Swirling Football ....................................................................................... 61

Cinnamon Buns ......................................................................................... 63

Four Ropes ............................................................................................... 65Conclusion ............................................................................................... 67

About the Author .................................................................................... 69


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IntroductionBraids have been popular since the Medieval Era. Hair was braidedelaborately in the Medieval Era in styles similar to the designs we see today.

Because some of the same hair styles from the Medieval Era are coming

back, I put this book together to show you how to do old-fashioned and

new styles of braids. Braids were woven with flowers and decorations

during different holidays. The class of the women depended a great deal

on what hairstyles they wore.While I was traveling in Costa Rica with my mom, I ran out of bobby

pins and needed to find a way to keep my hair off my neck. It was 90

degrees! So I invented the weave (a way to French braid my hair and then

weave the tails back through my hair.) The braided weave was tight and

held in place without pins. And, amazingly, it looked really cool! Everyone

came up to me and stared at my braided weave. They couldnt figure outhow I did it, when they saw it.

After creating the Weave while in Costa Rica, I have designed hun-

dreds of cool braids for all kinds of hair types. Whether you have short or

long hair, straight or frizzy hair, one length or layered hair, youll find braid

designs that will look good and work with your hair.

Simply start by selecting a cool braid. Then, read the instructions.Its best to learn how to do the Basic French braid before trying a fancier

style.

Creating the part is the most important step. Create the part by

using a comb, and then seperate the hair. Tie off each section with a hair tie

to seperate sections and to make them easier to work with, and start braid-

ing according to the directions.


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Brush or comb out each section as you braid to keep all loose hair

together and to keep the braid tight. If you make a mistake, just back up

and re-braid it. Then continue following my directions.

If you have layered or frizzy hair, use lots of gel to keep loose endstogether and make your hair look perfect. To make your braids look really

fancy, you can accessorize with clips, colored bands, beads, etc...

You can also create your own braids. Parting your hair in different

ways can make braids look completely different. Try weaving extra hair or

putting the excess hair in a ponytail. Braiding is fun.

These braids look fancy but actually are quite simple to do. Withthese easy instructions, you can create beautiful braids. By using your new

braiding skills, you can create amazing braids yourself!


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Materials Brush

Comb

Hair ties

Accessories

Hair Spray

Gel

Directions1. The Part: Gather a section of hair from the top of the head and separate it into three

equal parts: A, B, C.

2. Braid it once (take C over B, then A over C).

3. Gather a of hair from the right side of the head and join it with section B.

4. Cross section B over section A.

5. Gather a section of hair from the left side of the head and join it with section C.

6. Cross section B over section A.

7. Repeat until all of the strands of hair are braided.

8. Braid the rest of the hair down to the end. Cross section A over section B, section C

over section B, section A over section C, section B over section A... Keep repeating

this pattern until hair is braided all the way to 3" from the end of her hair.

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Materials Brush

Comb

Hair ties

Accessories

Hair Spray

Gel

Directions1. The Part: Make the zig zag parts starting at the left temple and continuing all the way until

you reach the neck. Start the next part on the right side approximately the same distance

from the center as the first part and then continue the part until you reach the neck. With

each part, start at the top at approximately the same distance from the center. The last

two parts will swirl around and end at the neck. (See photo)

2. Put each section of hair into a rubber band so it doesnt get in the way.

3. Start braiding the top at the left side.

4. Start braiding very small strands; they get bigger as you continue.

5. When you have finished braiding all

of the braids, tie them off with

colorful

rubber

bands.

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