Braids and Bows: A Book of Instruction

by Anne Akers Johnson (Editor)

A wirebound collection of hairstyles, braids, and hair accessories for girls of all ages features full-color photographs of the styles, complete instructions, directions for creating homemade hair ornaments, and a selection of ribbons and barrettes. Original.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens

80 pages, Spiral-bound

First published March 1, 1992

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I still own this gem!

I knew how to braid regular braids already from a young age, but I learned other braids from this book and practiced on my sister all the time (the little brat would rip them out as soon as I was finished).

As simple as braids are, this has been invaluable throughout my life, lol. We didn't have YouTube growing up in the 90s, and my mom couldn't braid to save her life. This book was so helpful.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Detailed instruction book with supplies for all sorts of cute hair styles!

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book

[Tamara]

Thank you, Becky, for bringing this memory back into my life! I am still in awe of anyone who can pull off a fishtail braid.

[Arlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been braiding for years; bracelets, cords, etc. When I grew out my hair, I braided that, too. I know how to do a basic braid.

This book showed me how to do ropes, herringbone braids, as well as a few braid hairstyles. I haven't really used the ribbons, etc that came with the book; I have enough barrettes, scrunchies and what have you without those.

However, for anyone who doesn't know how to braid, I immediately recommend this book. The step by step instructions are stellar.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the hair accessories ideas are outdated but the haircare and hair styling advice and directions are right on target and easy to follow. Hoping my 11-year-old, who has more than triple the normal amount of hair follicles per square inch on her head as average children will also read it, learn from it and follow some of the examples to make her haircare much less traumatic and less time consuming.

[Kelly Pellum · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite how-to for little girl's hair.

[Ekxmig]

childhood favorite hair book