Tools
special caps made to be used during sleep time in order to protect hair. A good one will be made of, or at least be lined with, satin or silk.
What is a Bonnet?
Most basic moisturizer for hair.
What is Water?
A style of braids in which the hair is braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand, upward motion to make a continuous, raised row.
What are Cornrows?
Black People CANNOT get lice.
FALSE - African American people can still get head lice. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that African American people get head lice much less frequently than other people. The reason for this may be that most head lice in the United States have claws that more easily grip onto uncoiled hair.
Used to section hair and hold hair in place or specific hairstyles. Usually in the form of an elastic band.
What is a Hair tie (ponytail holder, scrunchie, etc..)?
A hair care product, typically in the form of a viscous liquid or in a bar shape, that is used for cleaning hair.
What is Shampoo
A hair style created by combing out the natural growth of afro-textured hair, or specifically styled with chemical curling products by individuals with naturally curly or straight hair.
What is an Afro?
Natural Hair Doesn't Need To Be Washed Often
FALSE - In reality, washing your hair frequently helps keep it moisturized and prevents buildup from products that you've used over time. Regular washing also makes styling your hair easier.
A tool that is used to dry, stretch, and semi-straighten hair. Used after the washing process
What us a Blow Dryer?
Used as a finishing touch to specific styles. Applied to the hairline. A “swooping” motion is used physically when working with this product.
What is Edge Control (gel)?
A hairstyle made of rope-like strands of hair. This is done by not combing the hair and allowing the hair to mat naturally or by twisting it manually. Over time the hair will form tight braids or ringlets.
What are Locs (dreads, dreadlocks)?
Having a wet head and going outside does NOT induce sickness.
TRUE - Wet hair will have no effect on your ability to come into contact with a virus. However, if you went outside with wet hair, no jacket, and no shoes you could catch hypothermia, which would be much worse than a cold, and can even be fatal. Where did this myth come from? Nobody knows for sure.
An object that is used to hydrate the hair with water or any concoction made within its vessel. Can be seen used outside the context of haircare.
What is a Spray Bottle
A product intended to improve the condition of hair. Various types of this product may be included in hair products. These often purport to aid with hair growth, dryness, or damage.
Hair oil
An artificial covering of hair for all or most of the head, of either synthetic or natural hair, worn to be stylish, to protect natural hair underneath, or more attractive
What is a wig?
Oils Moisturize Natural Hair
FALSE -
oils do not moisturize natural hair. Instead, they seal and lock moisture into your hair so it can do its work.
The primary moisturizer for your hair should be a combination of 70% water and 30% other products. In other words, water is the main hair moisturizer that you need.
A tool that is used to make parts/sections in the hair.
What is a comb?
This product is used more usually on wash days as a form of adding more moisture to hair and to rejuvenate curls.
Something that is used common but is in its own category
What is Deep Conditioner?
a hairstyle for curly hair in which the curls are brushed and/or combed and flattened out, creating a ripple-like pattern.
What are waves?
All Chemicals are Bad For Your Hair
FALSE - Everything is made up of chemicals and some are beneficial for overall health as well as for hair care. There are harmful chemicals out there, especially for your natural hair. Some ingredients that are harmful to natural hair include: