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This book for learning to braid afro hair shows children aged 7 to 12 how to create braids, twists and cornrows.
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Give your child the joy of doing hair on their own with this book for learning to braid afro hair. Written by Hashley Auguste, from the Little Nappy Hair collection, it is aimed at children aged 7 to 12. With it, your child can learn to braid the coily hair of their friends, their dolls or their own.
The book moves step by step with four likeable characters: Leïla, Aya, Robby and Hashley. Each hairstyle is shown through clear illustrations and simple movements. Your child discovers classic braids, gentle twists and cornrows. They learn with their hands, at their own pace, and grow in confidence with every attempt.
This book for learning to braid afro hair is a paperback in a 15 x 23 cm format, easy to rest beside you while you do hair. It can be read alone from age 7, or with an adult for the first sessions. It is a lovely gift idea for a child who loves their hair and wants to look after other people’s.
Review written by the Aura Capillaire team · Updated on 19 September 2026
We have studied this book for learning to braid, its product details and the competing versions to pick out its strengths and limits.
Where we lean: for a child aged 7 to 12 who wants to learn to braid coily hair, this is a simple, cheerful first book. For a younger child who mostly loves drawing, the Little Nappy colouring book below is a better fit. For more reading ideas, browse our hair books.
The same need, learning to do hair, is met by several books. Here is how this book for learning to braid compares with the three closest titles.
| Book | Type | Age | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| I’m Learning to Braid Hashley Auguste · this book |
Tutorials | 7 to 12 years | Doing hair yourself |
| Little Nappy Colouring Little Nappy |
Colouring | From age 4 | Drawing |
| All the Styles of My Crown Little Nappy |
Picture book | Children | Finding ideas |
| Braids and Twists Hachette Pratique |
24 tutorials | — | Varied braids |
The Little Nappy colouring and drawing book offers 20 afro hairstyles to colour in for girls from age 4. It introduces the styles without teaching the movements. This book for learning to braid takes over when the child wants to move on to real hair.
The picture book All the Styles of My Crown presents many afro hairstyles for children, on coily, curly and wavy hair. It is a book of ideas more than a step-by-step guide. To learn to braid afro hair, our book details every movement.
The book Braids and Twists: 24 Tutorials to Master from Hachette Pratique gathers 24 braiding tutorials. It is aimed more at older readers and does not target coily hair. Our book remains the best suited to a child with afro hair.
Yes, the movements are shown step by step with clear drawings. From age 7, a child can follow the steps alone. An adult is welcome to help with the first attempts.
The book is aimed at children aged 7 to 12. It suits those who want to learn to braid the coily hair of their friends, their dolls or their own.
All the Styles of My Crown is a picture book that shows many hairstyles to give ideas. I’m Learning to Braid explains how to create three basic hairstyles, movement by movement.
Find more reading for looking after hair in our hair books range.
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| Author | Hashley Auguste |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | French |
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The same need, learning to do hair, is met by several books. Here is how this book for learning to braid compares with the three closest titles.
| Book | Type | Age | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| I’m Learning to Braid Hashley Auguste · this book |
Tutorials | 7 to 12 years | Doing hair yourself |
| Little Nappy Colouring Little Nappy |
Colouring | From age 4 | Drawing |
| All the Styles of My Crown Little Nappy |
Picture book | Children | Finding ideas |
| Braids and Twists Hachette Pratique |
24 tutorials | — | Varied braids |
The Little Nappy colouring and drawing book offers 20 afro hairstyles to colour in for girls from age 4. It introduces the styles without teaching the movements. This book for learning to braid takes over when the child wants to move on to real hair.
The picture book All the Styles of My Crown presents many afro hairstyles for children, on coily, curly and wavy hair. It is a book of ideas more than a step-by-step guide. To learn to braid afro hair, our book details every movement.
The book Braids and Twists: 24 Tutorials to Master from Hachette Pratique gathers 24 braiding tutorials. It is aimed more at older readers and does not target coily hair. Our book remains the best suited to a child with afro hair.
Review written by the Aura Capillaire team · Updated on 19 September 2026
We have studied this book for learning to braid, its product details and the competing versions to pick out its strengths and limits.
Where we lean: for a child aged 7 to 12 who wants to learn to braid coily hair, this is a simple, cheerful first book. For a younger child who mostly loves drawing, the Little Nappy colouring book below is a better fit. For more reading ideas, browse our hair books.
Yes, the movements are shown step by step with clear drawings. From age 7, a child can follow the steps alone. An adult is welcome to help with the first attempts.
The book is aimed at children aged 7 to 12. It suits those who want to learn to braid the coily hair of their friends, their dolls or their own.
All the Styles of My Crown is a picture book that shows many hairstyles to give ideas. I’m Learning to Braid explains how to create three basic hairstyles, movement by movement.
Find more reading for looking after hair in our hair books range.
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