Styling 101
True or False Petroleum and Mineral oil is good for natural hair?
False - Petroleum and Mineral Oil clog the pores on your scalp and coat the strand making hair prone to damage and breakage.
What is the big chop?
Cutting out all the relaxed hair.
What style can you do with your hair at night to prevent breakage and matting at night?
Twisting and Braiding
What is the best way to dry your hair after washing?
With a T-shirt or air dry.
Why should you oil rubberbands before you do the banding method?
To prevent it from breaking your hair and makes it easier to remove.
FALSE - the only way you mend hair spilt ends is by cutting them off!
What does it mean to Co-Wash?
Using conditioner in place of shampoo to cleanse the hair.
True or False; You should rinse your hair with hot water when finished washing.
You should rinse with cold water to lock moisture in the cuticle.
Myth or fact? Black hair is the weakest hair.
One of the major characteristics that distinguish black hair from other races is our tight curl pattern and scientific research has shown that this tighter curl pattern actually makes our hair drier and weaker. The tighter the curl pattern, the dryer and weaker the hair would be.
Should you sleep with pins or clips in your hair?
Do not go to sleep with pins or clips in your hair. The metal can cut into and break your hair shaft, and can also harm your scalp.
What is Pineappling?
Pulling hair into one or several pony puffs
How often should you trim your ends?
4-8,8-12 weeks (some people may need trims more often than others)
On average, how much hair growth does one experience in a month?
A quarter to half of an inch.
True or False; You can mend hair split ends with certain products.
False. The only way you can mend split ends is by cutting them.
Fabric hair ties or no?
Uncovered elastic bands can break your hair. They can also pull hair out when you remove them.
What is Shrinkage?
A term used to describe the reduction of the visual length of hair.
What is the LOC method?
Liquid, Oil, Creme
True or False; Your diet, lifestyle and environment can affect you hair growth.
True
What does LCOG stand for?
Liquid, Creme, Oil and Gel.
Is oil a sealant or a moisturizer?
Oil is used as a sealant to seal moisture from water or leave-in conditioner into your hair.
What is considered natural hairs best friend?
Water
What are the different types of hair textures?
Type 4 - Kinky Coily
Type 3 - Curly Kinky
Type 2 - Wavy Curly
Type 1 - Straight
How should you protect your hair for bedtime?
Silk/ Satin Bonnet or pillowcase.
What is the safest temperature to use on natural hair when flat ironing?
365 degrees F.
What is the difference between Essential Oils and Fragrance oils?
Essential oils are from pure plant extracts and fragrance oil are synthetically made chemical scent compounds.