Tools
Best for stimulating the scalp, smoothing dry-textured hair, removing dirt and lint from locs
Boar-Bristle Brush
Where to braids originate from?
Africa
To prevent frizzing, use a ______ and control the hair while blowdrying
2 strand braid twisted around each other
Rope Braid
The three common types of hair extensions:
Tool used to deeply hydrate, moisturizes, and conditions the hair; opens up the cuticle for better penetration
Steamer
What group of people created cornrow braids?
Himba people of Namibia
2 or 3 single braids added to a ponytail or chignon elevate the style by adding visual interest
Single braids
Simple 2-stranded braid in which the hair is picked up from sides and added; crossed over
Fishtail Braid
______ is the gold standard for hair extensions
Human hair
Board of fine upright nails, through which the hair extensions are combed
Hackle
Braid patterns and hairstyles can indicate a person's:
Tribe, age, marital status, wealth, power, and religion
Quick effective way to prepare the hair because it will soften it, making it easier to comb and section
Blowdrying
A three-strand braid that is produces with an overhand pick-up technique; can be on or off scalp
Invisible Braid
Extensions for _________ come in a wide range of sizes and lenghts
Single Braids
Flat leather pad with close, fine teeth that 'sandwich' human hair extensions
Drawing Board
Braiding was and is a:
Social Art
Braiding technique in which the first side section goes over the middle one, then the other side section goes over the middle strand
Overhand Technique
Three-strand braid made by the underhand technique, in which the strands of hair are woven under the center strand
Visible Braids
Extensions can be applied to cornrows or individual braids with the:
Excellent quality synthetic fiber that's highly heat resistant and made specifically for braided styles
Kanekalon
Many tribes colored the hair with red earth and wore elaborate hairstyles and headdresses as a:
Stature Symbol
Also known as plaiting; braiding technique in which the left section goes under the middle strand, then the right section goes under the middle strand
Underhand Technique
2 to 3 long, simple, inverted, thick cornrows created around the head; they are then wrapped and pinned around the head
Halo Braids
A newer way to add hair for a longer look
Tree Braiding