How To Be An Orlando Hair Braiding Technician

By Tamika Quinn


Braiding hair is a skill that is done by weaving locks to create intricate patterns and designs. Braided hairstyles are sought by people looking for durability, versatility and a nice appearance. A lot of people learn braiding skills from family and friends and in turn share their craft with others free of charge. If someone does not know a braider personally, they can always go to a salon, theme park or contact a mobile stylist. Remember a few things when pursuing employment as a professional Orlando hair braiding technician.

Keep up with the latest trends. Braided styles fall in and out of style. In addition, to beauty magazines, search celebrity blogs and go to local malls to get a feel for what styles are popular. Be advised though that people may still ask for styles that seem to have gone out of style.

Practice your skills. Perfecting a few styles will pay off in the long run more so than minimally being able to offer a laundry list of styles. After practicing on a mannequin head, offer services to coworkers, friends and relatives for free or at a reduced price. Braiding is an area of the beauty industry where it is easy to get a poor reputation quickly.

Make a portfolio. A portfolio is a collection of photos that demonstrate the styles you are able to complete with confidence. Take before and after photos of you completing various styles. Do not use stock photos or clippings from magazines unless you are confident you can complete the style.

Figure out what type of setting you prefer to work in. Braiders can find work in several different settings. At theme parks an resorts, braiders mostly do threaded wraps, box braid and cornrows. This makes it a good environment for someone that does not want to do styles that take a long time to finish. Braiders also do not have to devote time to trying to build a loyal clientele. The downside to working at a theme park or resort is that the work is generally seasonal in nature.

If you do not mind traveling from place to place, a job as a mobile braiding specialist may be right for you. Mobile braiders often provide service at venues such as sporting arenas, hotels and festivals. French and renaissance-style hair braiding is often requested of mobile braiders. Mobile braiders must also devote a lot of time to networking to ensure they have a steady amount of work throughout the year. Be sure to check with local and state officials to ensure you are in compliance with all regulations regarding working as a mobile specialist.

One of the most common places that a braider can find employment is at one of the many beauty salons around town. Braiders can rent a booth, work off commission or be paid a salary. Building a clientele is essential when working in a salon, even for salaried braiders.

To work at a salon that serves a mostly ethnic clientele, Orlando hair braiding technicians generally need to know how to do micro braids, box braids, cornrows and twisted styles. Additionally, many ethnic salons prefer braiders that know how to apply hair extensions, especially a sewn-in weave. Braiders may be expected braid the hair of men, women and children in an ethnic salon. At other salons, braiders may do styles that are typically done in ethnic salons but most likely will be needed to do hair extensions or French braiding.




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