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.

Work on your craft. Try to master a few hairstyles as opposed to barely learning how to do several styles. Practice your craft on friends, family members and coworkers before offering a service to the general public. Poor braiders can get a bad reputation a lot faster than others that work in the beauty industry.

Assemble your portfolio. Your portfolio should consist of pictures of you doing a style. It is inadvisable to use photos of the work of someone else.

Decide where you want to work. Braiders are employed in a variety of settings. Braiders at theme parks or resorts primarily do cornrows, box braids and threaded wraps. This environment is good for someone who does not want to spend a lot of time on one style and does not want to have to worry about building a clientele. The drawback is that this type of work is often seasonal.

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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