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Chapter 1

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

All hair, no matter what the texture, is biochemically the same.
 

 2. 

The industry divides hair types into four ethnic groupings: European, Asian, African, and American.
 

 3. 

During the 1960s, braiders worked in the privacy of their homes.
 

 4. 

In the 1980s, the alternate hairstyle to the Afro was straightened hair, as braids were still unpopular.
 

 5. 

Braiding can be traced back to the seventeenth century, when warriors in East Africa braided and weaved their hair.
 

 6. 

There are very few social opportunities to discuss natural textures.
 

 7. 

In the holistic approach to hair care, the natural stylist is able to provide clients with a therapeutic and healthy balance by integrating the body and the mind.
 

 8. 

The area having the largest impact on the natural hair care industry is social media.
 

 9. 

Hair is identified by three ethnic groupings: Asian, African, and European.
 

 10. 

Curly hair is biochemically different from straight hair.
 

 11. 

The Internet makes it possible to conference with other natural stylists without having to travel.
 

 12. 

In addition to possessing expert skills on hair braiding techniques, a master braider is expected to be knowledgeable on the history of braiding and natural hair care.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

In ancient Egypt, most elaborate hairstyles were worn by _____.
a.
married women
c.
children
b.
single women
d.
pregnant women
 

 2. 

Some natural hair care products take a holistic approach by being:
a.
free from animal testing
c.
sulfate rich
b.
silicone containing
d.
petrochemical based
 

 3. 

The popular beaded braids worn from the 1960s through the 1980s were inspired by _____.
a.
ecology
c.
traditional European styles
b.
traditional African styles
d.
traditional Asian styles
 

 4. 

The first relatively safe lye hair straightener was developed by _____.
a.
Garrett Augustus Morgan
c.
Annie Pope-Turnbo Malone
b.
Madam C. J. Walker
d.
Sarah Spencer
 

 5. 

What is the name of the phase where natural texture is growing in, replacing relaxed hair?
a.
Shedding
c.
Locking
b.
Transpiring
d.
Transitioning
 

 6. 

Which of the following is one reason why people like to wear braided styles?
a.
The style is short-lived.
b.
All the styles available are simple, not intricate.
c.
Health can be restored to the hair shaft.
d.
All styles are made using synthetic hair extensions.
 

 7. 

If a client has tightly coiled hair, what would a natural stylist recommend that the client do with the hair before bedtime?
a.
Braid
c.
Brush
b.
Twist
d.
Braid and twist
 

 8. 

Beauty plus maintaining a healthy mind and body creates ______,
a.
body wellness
c.
cultural aesthetics
b.
well-being
d.
beauty wellness
 

 9. 

A product that can claim it is free from _____ is acceptable for use on natural or textured hair.
a.
herbals
c.
botanicals
b.
animal testing
d.
essential oils
 

 10. 

In _____, married women wore the most intricate hairstyles.
a.
ancient Rome
c.
Europe
b.
ancient Egypt
d.
medieval times
 

 11. 

Which of the following is an example of a product that is acceptable for use on natural or textured hair?
a.
Essential oil-free
c.
Nonherbal
b.
Nonbotanical
d.
Free from animal testing
 

 12. 

In 1786, a law was passed requiring _____ to wear a tignon.
a.
Native Americans and black women
b.
Spanish people of color and black women
c.
Creoles and all women
d.
Creole people of color and black women
 

 13. 

Beauty wellness incorporates _____ with a healthy body and mind.
a.
therapy
c.
aromatherapy
b.
beauty
d.
aesthetics
 



 
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