Black Hair Facts
The tightest curl pattern
What is 4C?
This tool is used to straighten or curl your hair using heat.
What is a flat iron?
A type of hairstyle is like box braids without the knots.
What is knotless box braids?
Traditionally Black women and girls wear this to protect their hair while sleeping.
What is bonnet?
These are the three main textures of black hair.
What is curly, coily, kinky?
This liquid or spray helps keep your hairstyle in place all day.
What is hairspray?
A hairstyle where the hair naturally or intentionally mats and forms individual strands; can vary in size, length, and texture.
What are locs?
The process helps retain moisture, add protein, and/or strengthen our hair after washing it.
What is deep conditioning?
Your hair floats when put in water because you have this porosity level
What is low porosity?
This person cuts, styles, and colors hair professionally.
What is a hairstylist?
A hairstyle that is achieved through brushing, pomade, and a durag to create a ripple-like pattern.
What are waves?
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?
Afro hair can shrink up to __%.
What is 75%?
This part of the hair is the visible strand that grows from your head.
What is a hair shaft?
This hairstyle requires twisting natural hair into little bundles.
What are Bantu knots?
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?
This type of shampoo should be used on natural hair.
What is sulfate-free or clarifying shampoo?
Using this styling tool without protection can cause dryness and breakage.
What is a flat iron (or curling iron)?
This 1960s and ’70s hairstyle was not just about fashion—it was also a political statement of pride and resistance.
What is the afro?
Makes a "protective style" protective.
What is ensuring the hairstyle protects hair from breakage, helps retain length, and helps retain moisture?