Black Inventors
An African American entrepreneur recorded as the first Black female self-made millionaire in America thanks to her homemade line of hair care products for Black women.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
Cutting all relaxed or damaged hair and starting your natural hair journey.
What is a Big Chop?
These products are not only popular for being created by a Black woman, but for their very popular collections such as their Rosemary Mint and Pomegranate & Honey .
What is Mielle Organics founded by Monique Rodriguez?
The four wave patterns (aka hair types)
What is straight, wavy, curly, coiled?
*these are the professional terms used when mentioning hair types, but the commonly known hair type chart ranging from 1a-4c is good is abide by*
The President of Naturally Me.
Who is Betania Kassahun?
Hairstylist who is the stylist of Oprah Winfrey and created the well known hair typing system that ranges from 1A-4C.
Who is Andre Walker?
Wearing your hair in a high ponytail at night to preserve curls?
What is pineappleing?
These products were created to give our hair the support it needs to be it's true self. They can be found on the company's website, Amazon, in Target, Sephora, and Ulta Beauty. The creator is known for being a star of Sitcom, Girlfriends, and the daughter of a famous American singer and actress.
What is PATTERN founded by Tracee Ellis Ross?
The FLOAT test is used to determine your hairs ..
What is porosity?
*hair porosity refers to how much moisture your hair can absorb. low porosity is when the hair is resistant (hair floats), medium porosity is when the hair is normal (hair sinks to middle), high porosity is when the hair is overly porous (hair sinks to bottom)*
The year Naturally Me was founded.
What is 2023?
At just 13 years old, a Black female inventor patented a new and improved hairbrush specifically designed for Black women's hair. It was carefully constructed of firm and synthetic bristles that lasted longer and evenly spaced for easy cleaning.
Who is Lyda Newman?
This abbreviation TWA stands for ..
What is teeny weeny afro?
Professional and textured hair care products pioneered by a Black man which has been around since 1990. This product line has 6 collections: Almond & Avocado, Agave & Lavender, Scalp & Skin Care, Wigs & Extensions, Coconut & Monoi, and African Chebe. These items can be bought at your local Walmart, Malls, and more.
What is Design Essentials founded by Cornell McBride?
The style that became the symbol of self-empowerment, pride, and resistance in the 1960s.
What is an Afro?
These two members of exec does hair for a living.
This Black woman developed the sew-in hair weaving technique and made a giant leap for the hair industry. She researched techniques to firmly secure wigs without heat and harsh chemicals and invented a groundbreaking idea of combining commercial hair and natural hair that would yield longer. The technique involved braiding cornrows on her clients, affixing commercial hair to a net, which was sewn onto the cornrow base. She patented her method in 1951.
Who is Christina Jenkins ?
Cleansing technique that uses a cleansing conditioner instead of a shampoo.
What is a Co-wash?
These products were first created by a black woman to soothe her children's eczema and severe dry hair. It took three years for the brand to take off and grow support. One of their famous products is the Algae Renew Deep Conditioner that prevents strands from breaking, shedding, and thinning.
What is Camille Rose founded by Janell Stephens?
The three phases of hair growth
Anagen: growth phase
Catagen: transitional phase (hair follicles shrink)
Telegen: resting/shedding phase (hair doesn't grow but stays attached to follicle)
Membership Applications are live until 10/_ /23 and dues for this year are $20.
What is October 25th?
In 1928, the Permanent Waving Machine was created and patented which consisted of multiple rods connected to a drying hood by electrical cords. Her vision began by envisioning wrapping hair around rod-like apparatuses for hands-free curls in just one sitting. Women would sit under the dryer hood to set their styles for hair that lasted for days.
Who is Marjorie Joyner ?
In the natural hair journey, it's common for those attempting to grow their hair to measure how long the hair is from the scalp to the ends.
What is a length check?
This product was created by an award-winning actress to redefine how we care for our scalp and hair. Her line of products was created for textured hair with her top selling product being her Master Cleanse.
What is TPH founded by Taraji P. Henson?
During Slavery, this hairstyle was used as a way to escape.
What is cornrows?
If you didn't know .. slaves would style their cornrows in different patterns as a means of communicating in code written messages.
Number of Collegiate Curls sectors in South Carolina.
What is 6?