Natural Hair basics
The term for hair falling out naturally as part of its growth cycle?
Shedding
What is type 1 hair?
something generally use to help remove dirt and buildup from your hair and scalp?
What is Shampoo/Cleanser?
This hairstyle involves weaving three sections of hair together
What is a braid?
This accessory has been used in many African and African diasporic cultures to decorate and style hair
What are beads?
Hair is primarily made up of what protein?
What is keratin?
This hair type is primarily associated with coily hair
What is type 4 hair?
excessive heat styling causing damage to natural hair
Heat Damage
This hairstyle is created by twisting two sections of hair around each other
This entrepreneur became famous for creating a successful line of hair-care products specifically marketed to Black women in the early 1900s.
Who is Madam C. J. Walker?
the outermost layer of the hair strand is called
The Cuticle
Hair appears shorter when its curls/coils contract, especially when dry.
What is shrinkage?
A more intensive conditioning treatment that is usually left on the hair for a period of time before rinsing
What is deep conditioning?
This hairstyle involves separating hair into small sections and braiding them close to the scalp
What is cornrows ?
This traditional braiding style has ancient roots in Africa and has been used for centuries to express cultural identity, community, and status
What are cornrows?
The amount of hair / How your hair absorbs moisture
This hair has loose waves rather than defined curls. What type might it fall under
What is type 2 hair?
True or False: More product always means more moisture
False
this braiding technique is where additional hair is gradually added as the braid is created, creating a more natural-looking beginning
What is a feed in braid?
This French queen became famous for extremely elaborate and tall hairstyles during the 18th century
Who is Marie Antoninette?
This layer of the hair contains most of the hair's keratin and contributes greatly to its strength
What is the cortex?
This pattern has very tight coils that may form a zig-zag or less-defined pattern
What is 4b/4c hair?
A style actively shields or tucks away the hair/ends
What is a protective style ?
This hair style requires it to be shorter in the front and sides while leaving the hair longer in the back
What is a mullet?
This hairstyle became associated with the flapper style of the 1920s
What is the Bob?