Hair Care Tips
When tying your hair back, how can you reduce breakage?
Keep pony-tail loose
Give and example of a hair product company.
Open answer (e.g., Shea Moisture, Mielle, Cantu, Head & Shoulders...)
What are hair picks used for?
Fluffing, lifting, and adding volume to curly, coily, and textured hair
What are the four main curl patterns and their corresponding numbers?
Type 1: Straight, Type 2: Wavy, Type 3: Curly, Type 4: Coily
What hair item is often used to help set and maintain waves?
Durag
What material protects the hair at night?
Silk an/or satin
What products can hold curls?
Leave-in conditioners and curling creams
This small, often handheld tool for laid edges and flawless baby hairs.
Edge Brush
What four conditions of the scalp should you analyze?
Its oiliness, dryness, flakiness, and sensitivity
What hairstyle was Bob Marley most famous for?
Dreads/locs
What material should you use to dry your hair?
T-shirt, microfiber cloth, satin, or soft cotton material
This product is used to protect hair from frizzing and damage; often used when sleeping.
Bonnet
What tool is recommended to use on thick or curly/coily hair when wet?
Wide-toothed comb and/or hair detangler brush
Why do you need to learn your hair type?
Each characteristic influences what products and tools you should use
Name 3 common male hairstyles.
360 waves, locs, flat top, fade, afro, the "Duke", braids, bald, S-curl, cornrows, and pompadour
From the ends to the roots on wet hair
Why do you ned to choose products based off of your hair type?
Some ingredients weigh down the hair or cause build-up quickly
What are the benefits of a hair diffuser?
It disperses airflow evenly, which reduces frizz and enhances natural curls or waves
What are the 3 phrases of hair follicle cycle
Anagen, Catagen, Telogen
The Mullet
What aspect of daily life promotes hair health?
Your diet (vitamins and nutrients)
Give an example of a harmful ingredient to avoid.
Open answer (e.g., sulfates, alcohols, parabens, etc.)
This heated tool is a go-to for sleek, straight styles, and it's a must-have when silk press season comes around.
Flat iorn?
How do you test hair porosity? Explain what the results mean.
Place a strand of clean, dry hair in a glass of water; 1) if it sinks, the hair has high porosity & absorbs water easily, 2) if it floats in the middle, it has medium porosity & moderate absorption, 3) if it floats on the surface, it has low porosity & does not readily absorb
What hair-growing event happens every November to raise awareness of men's health issues?
Movember or No-Shave November