Ch1: *History And Career Opportunities

Question 1

Cosmetology

Answer 1

The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair; includes the study of cosmetics and their application.

Question 2

Natural Hair Care

Answer 2

-under the umbrella of cosmetology
-is the study and practice of chemically free hair styling that includes working with textured hair- braiding, extensions, twists, locks, and weaves

Question 3

Natural Hair Stylist

Answer 3

A person who advocates for the proper care of natural hair

Question 4

Tignon

Answer 4

A head scarf worn by Creole women

Question 5

Natural Hairstyles

Answer 5

Chemically free hairstyles that include naturally curly hair and textured styles, like braids, extensions, twists, locks, coils, and weaves

Question 6

Transitioning

Answer 6

(going natural)
Process that involves growing out the hair while going from chemically relaxed to natural. It is a conscious approach to stop relaxing or refrain from using harsh chemicals or extreme heat to reduce or modify the client’s natural virgin hair texture

Question 7

Natural Hair Textures

Answer 7

Virgin hair that is a non-chemical curly hair pattern described as wavy, curly, coils and highly textured hair

Question 8

Braid Technician

Answer 8

Entry level position
Assistant or apprentice in the specialty of braiding
In the process of acquiring technical skills and perfecting various braiding techniques

Question 9

Braid Stylist

Answer 9

One who has been trained and has adequate technical skills for braiding styles
Is knowledgeable in hair loss, scalp disorders, health/cleaning and disinfection, proper hair tension, and interpersonal skills; they understand the holistic relationship between the client and the stylist

Question 10

Braid Designer

Answer 10

Proficient and highly skilled braider
Has more than technical skills and can incorporate skills into advanced techniques, creating and developing new styles.
Is well versed in client/stylist holistic relations and interpersonal communication satisfaction

Question 11

Master Braider

Answer 11

Has technical, artistic, historical, and intellectual knowledge of the industry of braiding and natural hair care.
Proficient in creating designing and teaching various braid styles; can demonstrate principle skills with a minimum of ten to fifteen techniques; is a chief authority in hair loss scalp disorders health cleaning and disinfection proper hair tension and client stylist holistic relations relations and interpersonal communications
Usually had min 10 years of professional experience and several years of teaching or training experience

Question 12

Natural hair care license

Answer 12

State recognized regulations for natural hair care and braiding
Not all states require licensing

Question 13

Holistic approach

Answer 13

Refers to the complete wellness of the entire body

Question 14

Cultural aesthetic

Answer 14

the styles and trends that are specific to a culture

Question 15

What are the origins of natural hair and braiding?

Question 16

What are some advancements made in natural hair care and braiding in the last three centuries?

Question 17

What are some career opportunities for licensed natural hair technicians?

Question 18

Three Ethnic Groupings of Hair

Answer 18

European, Asian, and African

Question 19

All hair regardless of Texture has the same basic parts:

Answer 19

Root, bulb, follicle, hair shaft, cuticle, cortex

Question 20

Where are the first recordings of natural hairstyles?

Answer 20

Ancient Egypt

Question 21

What are some of the things braided hair were used to communicate in Africa?

Answer 21

Place in social hierarchy
Township
Region
Single or married
Pregnant

Question 22

This card means the deck is not finished