The Braiders Guide to the Scalp

Description

Before you braid the hair, look at the scalp.

The scalp is part of the service.

The Braider’s Guide to the Scalp helps you develop a more informed approach to scalp observation, hygiene, consultation and professional decision-making.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand basic scalp anatomy and physiology.
• Understand sebum, sweat and the skin barrier.
• Make more informed cleansing and product choices.
• Recognise normal and concerning observations without attempting to diagnose medical conditions.
• Apply proper hygiene, sanitation and cross-contamination prevention.
• Identify when a service may need to be modified, postponed or refused.
• Recognise observations such as excessive flaking, redness, broken skin, tenderness, swelling and concerning hair loss.
• Understand how tension, extensions, weight and hairstyle choices can affect the scalp and hair.
• Conduct more professional consultations.
• Document relevant observations.
• Provide appropriate aftercare.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Apply scientific thinking through observation, research, testing and continuous improvement.

BEING A PROFESSIONAL BRAIDER IS MORE THAN CREATING A BEAUTIFUL STYLE.

It means knowing when to proceed.

Knowing when to modify.

Knowing when to stop.

And knowing why.

This book helps you develop the professional thinking behind those decisions.

Don’t just look at the finished style.
Learn to understand what’s underneath it.

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