braiding
Intertwining hair technique
Braiding is the act of weaving three or more strands together in an overlapping pattern.
Hair braiding ranges from simple three-strand plaits to elaborate cornrows and box braids.
The technique applies to rope, leather, bread dough, and decorative trim.
She spent an hour braiding her daughter's hair.
Crossing and recrossing alternately
- intertwiningTwisting together mutually
- entwiningTwisting things together
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- plaitingInterweaving flexible strands
over-under · crossing · overlapping · strands · three-strand · complex · intricate · elaborate
Interlacing strands into fabric
- plaitingInterweaving flexible strands
- knottingForming fixed interlacements
- macrameOrnamental cord knotting
- basketryArt of weaving containers
rope-making · lanyards · yarn · thread · fiber · cord · artisan · handiwork
Scalp-hugging braided rows
- plaitsWoven hair sections
- fishtailRear-end lateral skid
- twistsRotational bends or turns
- microbraidsTiny woven hair strands
extensions · updo · ponytail · locks · dreadlocks · tresses · coiffure · herringbone
Remove unwanted edges
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- cordingRaised linear fabric trim
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- gimpBraided fabric trim
epaulette · tassel · trimmings · embellishment · upholstery · edging · garment · uniform
Wholeness through cohesion
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- interweavingCrossing strands alternately
- integrationCombining into a whole
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
interconnection · synthesis · merging · blending · combining · threads · storylines · confluence
interlacing
Crossing and recrossing alternately
- intertwiningTwisting together mutually
- entwiningTwisting things together
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
plaiting · over-under · crossing · overlapping · strands · three-strand · complex · intricate · elaborate · pattern
weaving
Interlacing strands into fabric
- plaitingInterweaving flexible strands
- knottingForming fixed interlacements
- macrameOrnamental cord knotting
basketry · rope-making · lanyards · yarn · thread · fiber · cord · artisan · handiwork · handcrafted
cornrows
Scalp-hugging braided rows
microbraids · extensions · updo · ponytail · locks · dreadlocks · tresses · coiffure · herringbone · mane
trim
Remove unwanted edges
gimp · epaulette · tassel · trimmings · embellishment · upholstery · edging · garment · uniform · ribbon
unity
Wholeness through cohesion
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- interweavingCrossing strands alternately
- integrationCombining into a whole
convergence · interconnection · synthesis · merging · blending · combining · threads · storylines · confluence
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- ancestryFamily line of descent
customs · indigenous · tribal · viking · rites · symbolism · identity · adornment · status · coming-of-age
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- embellishmentsembellish, adorn, trimming, garnishing, bedecking
- hair stylingblow dryer, blow drying, curling iron, blow-dry, curling wand
- cosmetologyhair coloring, hair cutting, hair styling, manicures, pedicures
- fiber artsknitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, embroidery
- folk craftsbasketry, basket weaving, quilting, quilts, embroidery
braidingunbraiding
Separating interlaced strands
unraveling · unweaving · unbraid · unplaiting · undoing
braidingloose
Not firmly secured
tangled · disheveled · unkempt · unbound · free-flowing
- braiding hairWeaving locks together
- French braidingHair woven flat against scalp
- braiding techniquesWays to interweave strands