Black Hair Facts
The tightest curl pattern
What is 4C?
A former Black woman in haircare who is credited as being the first female self-made millionaire in U.S. history.
Who is Madame C.J. Walker?
A type of hairstyle is like box braids without the knots.
What is knotless box braids?
Traditionally Black women and girls wear this to protect their hair while sleeping.
What is bonnet?
These are the three main textures of black hair.
What is curly, coily, kinky?
Slaves used this hairstyle to help themselves escape and was used as a symbol of resistance.
What are cornrows?
A hairstyle where the hair naturally or intentionally mats and forms individual strands; can vary in size, length, and texture.
What are locs?
The process helps retain moisture, add protein, and/or strengthen our hair after washing it.
What is deep conditioning?
Your hair floats when put in water because you have this porosity level
What is low porosity?
These rules were enforced on African Americans regarding their hair (name at least two)
What is shaving, covering their hair, no protective styles, or straightening?
A hairstyle that is achieved through brushing, pomade, and a durag to create a ripple-like pattern.
What are waves?
These natural hair oils promote hair growth, moisturize the scalp, and strengthen Black hair. (name at least 3)
What are coconut oil, tea tree oil, castor oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, olive oil, and jojoba oil?
Afro hair can shrink up to __%.
What is 75%?
She became an icon of Black Power with her large Afro.
Who is Angela Davis?
This hairstyle requires twisting natural hair into little bundles.
What are Bantu knots?
These are Black-owned and are advertised to help people with curly and coily hair (name at least 2)
What is Mielle Organics, Camille Rose, Miss Jessie's, Mixed Chicks, TGIN, Pattern Beauty, Miche Beauty, Kinky-Curly, Curl Theory, and Twisted Sista?
This type of shampoo should be used on natural hair.
What is sulfate-free or clarifying shampoo?
She was born in 1869 and is credited with launching the black hair care industry at the turn of the 20th century. She created an entire line of hair and beauty products for black women and also created employment and education opportunities for Black women.
Who is Annie Turnbo Malone?
This hairstyle became popular in the 1980s and is characterized by soft, glossy, and defined curls. The style is achieved by applying a chemical treatment to the hair to loosen the natural curl pattern.
What are Jheri curls?
Makes a "protective style" protective.
What is ensuring the hairstyle protects hair from breakage, helps retain length, and helps retain moisture?