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This tool is essential for detangling afro-textured hair without causing breakage.
What is a wide-tooth comb?
This term describes the natural curl pattern of Afro-textured hair, which can range from wavy to coily and is often classified along a specific scale.
What is the curl pattern classification system (e.g., Type 3, Type 4)?
This protective style typically involves braiding sections of hair close to the scalp.
What are cornrows?
This historic U.S. Vice President, who made history as the first woman, first Black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to hold the office, often wears her hair in natural styles and embraces her diverse heritage.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This popular hair grooming product brand, known for its products specifically designed for textured hair, features a slogan that emphasizes keeping your hair healthy and beautiful.
What is SheaMoisture?
This tool, often used for defining curls, is named after a famous African-American inventor and is designed to create a fluffy look.
What is a pick? (Hair-pick?)
Known for its tight curls and volume, this type of Afro-textured hair is characterized by a dense, springy texture and can often appear to be fuller due to its shrinkage.
What is Type 4 hair?
This double coil hairstyle is achieved by twisting two sections of hair around each other and is often used to create 'corkscrew' curls, providing a bouncy look.
What are two-strand twists?
This musician and producer often sports a variety of hair lengths and styles, but his natural curls are a defining feature of his look.
Who is Bruno Mars?
In 2016, the U.S. state of California passed a law to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles, including Afros, braids, and locs, ending this form of bias in schools and workplaces.
What is the CROWN Act?
This heat tool is used for straightening hair and typically features a ceramic or tourmaline plate for even heat distribution.
What is a flat iron (or straightening iron)?
This term refers to the phenomenon where Afro-textured hair appears significantly shorter when curly due to the nature of its curl pattern.
What is shrinkage?
This technique involves the use of a special tool to curl individual sections of hair, creating defined ringlets or spiral curls, often applied by hairstylists to enhance volume.
What is a perm or curl definition technique?
This iconic singer and civil rights activist was known for her powerful voice and distinctive Afro hairstyle.
Diana Ross
Popularized by icons like Angela Davis in the 1960s, this voluminous style celebrates natural curls and is often achieved by letting the hair dry naturally or using a diffuser.
What is an Afro?
Often made of satin or silk, this protective hair accessory is worn overnight to reduce friction and maintain moisture in afro-textured hair.
What is a satin/silk scarf (or bonnet)?
This hair type features looser curls that form a defined “S” shape and is often more manageable for styling compared to coarser textures.
What is Type 3 hair?
This modern hairstyle can feature a mix of shaved sides and longer natural curls on top, often highlighting the contrast between textured and straight hair.
What is a fade or Taper Cut?
This award-winning actress and producer is noted for her roles in "12 Years a Slave" and "The Shape of Water," often sporting natural hairstyles that reflect her heritage.
Who is Viola Davis?
What does AFROH stand for?
What is All for Respecting our hair?
This specialized comb is primarily used by hairstylists for precise sectioning, teasing hair, and creating intricate hairstyles.
What is a rat tail comb?
This chemical process is often employed to break down the natural curl pattern and create a smoother appearance.
What is hair relaxer treatment?
This style combines braids and loose hair by integrating braided sections at the roots while allowing the hair to flow freely, often seen as both stylish and functional.
What are box braids?
This model and actress is recognized for her stunning curls and was the first Black model to appear on the cover of Vogue in the U.S.
Who is Beverly Johnson?
This cultural movement in the 1960s and 1970s celebrated African heritage, promoting natural hair, and rejecting Eurocentric beauty standards, was known as the _________.
What is the Black Is Beautiful movement?