Top 3 Books for How to Braid Hair Styles

If you’re looking for the best books for learning how to braid hair styles, look no further. Why spend a fortune in a salon when you can do it yourself? Whether you have medium, long, or really long hair, braids can add so much to your look giving you a polished, sweet and sassy, or even elegant style to your overall appearance.

A braid (or multiple braids and plaits) pull together even the most stubborn of tresses to add a look of sophistication for any event, or everyday wear.

Listed below are the top three books for showing you how to find the perfect braid hair styles. They include step by step instructions, photographs, and suggestions for all types of hair, from straight, long, curly, ethnic, and more.

(Notations below quoted from inside book flap covers, and Amazon.com)

1. Beautiful Braids: The Step-by-Step Guide to Braiding Styles for Every Occasion and All Ages- Patricia Coen (Author), Joe Maxwell (Author), James Wagenvoord (Photographer). ~ Beautiful Braids (over 700,000 sold) owes its steady success to the simple fact that, as the most affordable and complete book on braiding on the market, it represents incomparable value. From elegant chignons and classic English braids to the sporty Duchess braid, these elaborate styles will continue to turn heads.
2. Hair: A Book of Braiding and Styles Anne Johnson (Editor) ~ Quote from reviewer: “I never was able to French-braid my hair and had despaired of ever being able to learn until I got this book. It gives clear, concise, step-by-step instructions not only on how to make the braid (and many other styles) but where exactly to place your hands while doing it. The more complicated styles have two sets of instructions: a short one for those who are more experienced at hair styling, and another that breaks it down into easy steps that even a klutz (like me) can follow. It also provides many hints and tips on general hair styling, and tells what types of hair work best with each style.
3. Braiding: Easy Styles for Everyone (Personal Care Collection)- Jones (Author) ~ Introducing the most extensive book on braiding available-over 40 styles for al hair types, from straight to very curly hair! Beginning with the basics of hair tools, brushes, and accessories, this simple-to-use guide presents braiding techniques from the rope ponytail and chignon to French twists and cornrows. All of the techniques are clearly illustrated with large drawings and detailed photographs to make braiding easy and enjoyable to learn. Written by the best braiders in the profession, you’ll find and create your favorites in the Complete Book of Braiding!