Hair Porosity
The "kinkiest" hair type on the hair chart and, despite many misconceptions, is actually quite fragile
What is 4c
Hair that does not easily let moisture in or out
What is Low Porosity?
The only night-time routine named after a fruit! Involves gathering your curls at the top of your head to prevent frizz and friction while sleeping
What is a pineapple?
During this step, you should focus on your scalp to get rid of dirt and product buildup, thus encouraging healthy hair growth
What is Shampoo
The acronym TWA is used to describe this stage of the natural hair journey
What is Teeny Weeny Afro?
This texture of hair is classified as a "2" on the hair chart
What is Wavy?
Requires the least amount of maintenance
What is Medium/Normal Porosity?
Using a bonnet, scarf or pillow lined with this material will help your hair retain moisture and help you maintain your hairstyle
What is Satin?
During this step, you should focus on the oldest part of your hair to increase elasticity, retain moisture, and promote the overall health of the hair
What is (deep)/conditioning?
This celebrity Naturalista broke barriers with her album "A Seat at the Table" which celebrated Black culture and including a song called "Don't Touch My Hair"
Who is Solange Knowles?
You should examine this section of hair to most accurately assess your hair type
What is, Closest to your roots? (About two inches)
Hair that is most prone to frizz
What is High Porosity?
An alternative to the "pineapple," this night-time routine helps to maintain your style while preventing shrinkage
What is "Banding"
This step MUST be done before any type of styling takes place! Point, Blank, PERIOD!!!
What is moisturizing?
These two actresses recently launched natural hair care product lines
Who is Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross?
This hair type typically has a visible curl pattern with or without products
What is type 3 hair?
Hair that has been colored/bleached, relaxed, or had extensive heat applied is likely to result in this porosity level
What is High Porosity?
Why might a sew-in weave not be the best styling choice?
What is, excessive tension, breakage from needle & thread, and excessive heat to maintain "leave out"
Define the difference between the LCO and LOC methods, and its' benefits
What is: Liquid, Cream, Oil vs. Liquid, Oil, Cream.
The difference is the order in which you apply the cream and oil. The benefit is helping your hair retain as much moisture and nutrients as possible.
What is the 1960's?
If a person accidentally changes their hair from a curly/kinky texture to a type 1, this is what they can do to "fix" it.
What is cut it off?
It is best to use one of these oils on High Porosity hair
What is any penetrating oil? (Avocado, Castor, Coconut, Extra Virgin Olive oils)
The difference between a protective style and a low manipulation style (and give an example of each)
Protective: A style in which your ends are protected and shielded away from outside elements, thus helping to retain length
Low Manipulation: A style that can be achieved with no direct heat, thus making it a healthier style choice
Name one benefit and one drawback of using hair gel. What will remedy the drawback?
Gel helps set the hairstyle, but can also be extremely drying to the hair. This can be remedied by moisturizing the hair thoroughly before gel is applied.
Some start their natural journey by doing the Big Chop, while others choose to transition. Explain the pros and cons of both.
Big Chop Pro: You are able to get rid of all damaged/processed hair and start with a "clean slate"
Big Chop Con: Getting used to rocking short hair, in some cases, not being able to get braids/cornrows
Transitioning Pro: Being able to hold on to your length, wearing protective styles to help hide "dead" hair while protecting new growth
Transitioning Con: Having curly roots and straight ends; not being able to wear low manipulation styles without the help of a Flexi rod/roller to curl the ends