hair types and texture
what is a hair follicle ?
THE small dots located in the hair shaft that prompts your hair to grow out of them
What is a sugar scrub and what it is it used for?
An exfoliant used to help remove dead skin cells
How long should you be washing your hands for
You should be washing your hands for at least 20 seconds
What is hair porosity?
The measurement of hair ability to absorb and hold moisture.
Name 2 ingredients found in the sugar scrub that we made in class
sugar , coconut oil , fragrance etc
True or False : Can you shower in any temperature of water ?
False: No you should not be showering in any type of water it should only be lukewarm water due to hot water stripping away the skins natural barrier thus drying out the skin more then cleaning it.
DAILY DOUBLE:Name the types of hair and what each of them mean ! HINT: describe what they look like !
Type 1: Straight Type 2: Wavy Type 3: Curly Type 4: Coily
DAILY DOUBLE: True False ? Can you put a sugar scrub to your face why or why not ?
It depends. If a sugar scrub has granulated sugar in it then you cannot due to the harshness of granulated sugar. You can also not put fragrance on your face. If the sugar scrub has no fragrance and its different type of sugar then its fine.
How long should you be taking a shower for
5-10 minutes due to trying to keep the natural skin barrier intact with moisture
What is density ?
The number of hair strands per inch of your scalp.
What is the importance of preservatives in the sugar scrub
To keep the product from turning into mold. Being that the product is around water it can get into the product and cause it to go bad.
When do you brush your teeth and how long should you be doing this for ?
Twice a day , one in the morning and one at night and at least for 2 minutes
What can effect hair porosity ?
Age, bleach/dye , product buildup , medications etc
What is the routine used to wash your face ?
Cleanser , moisturizer , toner and sunscreen
What is African net sponge ?
A traditional bathing/exfoliating net