Hair Care/ Protection
How often should you wash your hair?
Once every 1-2 weeks
What famous hairstyle is named after a plant?
Cornrow
What makes natural hair healthy?
Moisturizing it and wrapping it at night
What hair item do you use at night to get waves?
Durag
What was made famous by Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice and is a Go-To Hairstyle for women in the Summer?
Box braids
What is the best material to wrap your hair in at night to prevent breakage and dryness?
Satin/silk scarf bonnet
What hairstyle consists of sewing wefts of extensions onto a client’s braided hair?
Sew-in
What are the three main textures of black hair?
Curly, kinky, and coily
What hairstyle was Bob Marley most famous for?
Dreads/locs
Name a movie that explores black hair.
Good Hair, Barbershop, Nappily Ever After, Beauty Shop and Bad Hair
Name two black-owned hair care products.
Mielle, TGIN, Pattern Beauty, Miche Beauty, Kinky-Curly, Camille Rose Naturals, Miss Jessies, Mixed Chicks, Curl Theory, and Twisted Sista
What are the two ways to ensure that braid extensions don’t fall apart?
Burning the ends and dipping them in hot water
What natural hairstyle is kinky or curly hair styled in a way where it stands out all around the head?
Afro
Name 3 common male hairstyles.
360 waves, locs, flat top, fade, afro, the "Duke", braids, bald, S-curl, cornrows, and pompadour
What are 3 things Madame C.J. Walker was best known for?
Hair grower, hot comb, being a millionaire
What are four things to do to maintain healthy hair?
Vitamins, be careful with heat, cleanse your hair, deep condition, moisturize, wear protective styles, protect hair at night
What are two common causes of missing edges?
Tight hairstyles, wig glue, and heat damage
What are the two processes to avoid to obtain natural hair?
Straightening and relaxing
Who invented the Afro pick?
Samuel H. Bundles Jr.
Who became an icon of Black Power with her large Afro?
Angela Davis
What type of shampoo should be used on natural hair and why? (and ingredient)
Sulfate-free, so you won't dry your hair or take away the natural shine
What makes a “protective style” protective?
The hairstyle protects hair from breakage, helps retain length, and helps retain moisture
What are the best oils to use in natural hair?
Olive oil, caster oil, and argan oil
What year was a barbershop invented?
5000 B.C.
In what year did Garrett A. Morgan create the first chemical relaxer?
1909