Black Hair Facts
Hairstyling basics
Black Hairstyles
Black Hair Protection
100

The tightest curl pattern

What is 4C?

100

 This tool is used to straighten or curl your hair using heat.

What is a flat iron?

100

A type of hairstyle is like box braids without the knots.

What is knotless box braids?

100

Traditionally Black women and girls wear this to protect their hair while sleeping.

What is bonnet?

200

These are the three main textures of black hair.

What is curly, coily, kinky?

200

This liquid or spray helps keep your hairstyle in place all day.

What is hairspray?

200

A hairstyle where the hair naturally or intentionally mats and forms individual strands; can vary in size, length, and texture.

What are locs?

200

The process helps retain moisture, add protein, and/or strengthen our hair after washing it.

What is deep conditioning?

300

Your hair floats when put in water because you have this porosity level

What is low porosity?

300

 This person cuts, styles, and colors hair professionally.

What is a hairstylist?

300

A hairstyle that is achieved through brushing, pomade, and a durag to create a ripple-like pattern.

What are waves?

300

These natural hair oils promote hair growth, moisturize the scalp, and strengthen Black hair. (name at least 1)

What are coconut oil, tea tree oil, castor oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, olive oil, and jojoba oil?

400

Afro hair can shrink up to __%.

What is 75%?

400

 This part of the hair is the visible strand that grows from your head.

What is a hair shaft?


400

This hairstyle requires twisting natural hair into little bundles.

What are Bantu knots?

400

These are Black-owned and are advertised to help people with curly and coily hair (name at least 2)

What is Mielle Organics, Camille Rose, Miss Jessie's, Mixed Chicks, TGIN, Pattern Beauty, Miche Beauty, Kinky-Curly, Curl Theory, and Twisted Sista?

1000

This type of shampoo should be used on natural hair. 

What is sulfate-free or clarifying shampoo?

1000

 Using this styling tool without protection can cause dryness and breakage.

What is a flat iron (or curling iron)?

1000

This 1960s and ’70s hairstyle was not just about fashion—it was also a political statement of pride and resistance.

What is the afro?

1000

Makes a "protective style" protective.

What is ensuring the hairstyle protects hair from breakage, helps retain length, and helps retain moisture?

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