Hair Care
How often should curly and coily hair be washed?
Once per week
What is the name of the protein hair is made of?
Keratin
Name protective styles
Braids, Buns, twists!
What type of doctor treats hair, skin and nails?
A Dermatologist!
What is pseudofolliculitis barbae?
The medical term for ingrown hair
How often should you deep condition curly hair?
After every shampoo (1x/week)!
What is the structure on the scalp that produces a hair fiber?
The hair follicle!
Should a hairstyle be removed if it is too tight or hurts your head?
Yes.
What is the medical term for hair loss?
Alopecia
What can be done to minimize the risk of ingrown hairs?
Reduce shaving
If shaving, apply agents like benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid after
Should you detangle curly hair when it is wet or dry?
Wet!
How fast does your hair grow a month in inches?
.5 inch
If you decide to relax your hair, how long should you wait until you get your next relaxer?
2 months
There are so many causes of hair loss. Can you list one?
Stress, hereditary, hormones, tight hair styles, dietary deficiencies, bad hair care techniques, immune disorders!
What is a major risk factor for ingrown hairs?
Shaving
When detangling your hair, should you start from the ends or near the root?
The ends and move up!
What is the name of the oil your scalp produces?
Sebum!
To prevent tangles and knots in natural hair after washing, what should be done to the hair as part of styling as it is drying?
Stretching the Hair! (Blowdrying on cool, air-drying in twists or braids etc.)
What is an itchy, flaky scalp called?
Dandruff/Seborrheic dermatitis!
What is acne kelodalis nuchae?
A form of scarring alopecia that forms boils in the nap of the neck
When shampooing your hair, should most of the shampoo go on the scalp or the hair strands?
The scalp! Limit the amount of shampoo that gets on the hair!
What are the three layers of the hair fiber?
The cuticle, cortex and medulla
How do hair relaxers work?
High pH opens the cuticles and destroys disulfide bonds
What is traction alopecia?
the type of hair loss that occurs when hairstyles are done too tightly, like tight braids for example.
What is a major risk factor for the development of acne keloidalis nuchae
Close haircuts and frequent irritation to the area