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SATURDAY N.HAIR CH.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. 

Today, as in the 1960s and the 1970s, braids are still not considered appropriate hairstyles for the workplace and wearers are subject to dismissal.
 

 6. 

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

 7. 

There are very few social opportunities to discuss natural textures.
 

 8. 

A master braider does not need to know the history of the profession in order to practice in the natural hair care and braiding industry.
 

 9. 

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.
 

 10. 

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

 11. 

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

 12. 

Curly hair is biochemically different from straight hair.
 

 13. 

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

 14. 

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.
 

 15. 

In the zen 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.
 

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. 

In ancient Egypt, _____ wore the most detailed and intricate hair designs.
a.
wives of rulers
c.
single women
b.
young girls
d.
young men
 

 5. 

Who the first to patent the hot comb in the United States?
a.
Sara Pope
c.
Sarah Breedlove
b.
Annie Pope-Turnbo Malone
d.
Madame Walker
 

 6. 

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
 

 7. 

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

 8. 

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.
 

 9. 

Johnson Products became the first _______ company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange.
a.
American-owned
c.
European-owned
b.
organic
d.
African American-owned
 

 10. 

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
 

 11. 

The tool used to comb out hair to create an Afro is called a _____.
a.
comb
c.
pick
b.
brush
d.
hot comb
 

 12. 

One significant problem in the 1980s that became a threat to established beauty salons was _____.
a.
lack of braiding regulations
c.
overqualified braiders
b.
overregulation
d.
high taxes
 

 13. 

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

 14. 

Prior to 1930, the major hair straightening technique used thermal heat provided by _____.
a.
curling irons
c.
steamers
b.
flat irons
d.
hot combs or hot rods
 

 15. 

To stimulate product demand, black-owned companies advertised Afro grooming products by sponsoring _____ such as Soul Train which featured African Americans dancers wearing natural hairstyles.
a.
radio shows
c.
magazine ads
b.
television programs
d.
Internet blogs
 

 16. 

Each state differs on regulations governing natural hair care licenses such as applying _____ services or hair cutting.
a.
thermal
c.
scalp treatment
b.
massage
d.
shampooing
 

 17. 

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
 

 18. 

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

 19. 

One recommendation a natural stylist would make to a client with _____ hair is to twist the hair before bedtime.
a.
loosely coiled
c.
tightly coiled
b.
wavy
d.
straightened
 

 20. 

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
 

 21. 

Before offering thermal or hair cutting services, it is best to check with ______, as regulations governing natural hair care licenses differ.
a.
the licensing state
c.
the county
b.
the salon manager
d.
the salon owner
 

 22. 

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
 

 23. 

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

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

One of the first peoples to use beauty methods as part of their culture were the _____.
 

 

 2. 

One subject the professional natural stylist is expected to be an authority about is _____.
 

 

 3. 

In Central and West African art, the hairstyles in the sculptures showed the individuals’ _____ level within their communities.
 

 

 4. 

Traditionally, young Southwestern African women who have been inducted into their community wear a more _____ hairstyle.
 

 

 5. 

In the early 1970s, _____ and human hair fibers were used to increase styling options for braided hair.
 

 

 6. 

In the 1980s, _____ became a preferable styling option as the Afro’s popularity started to decline.
 

 

 7. 

Some of the first full-service natural hair salons were located in _____.
 

 

 8. 

The time it takes for locs to grow to shoulder level is about _____.
 

 

 9. 

Beauty wellness is created by integrating beauty with _____.
 

 

 10. 

A master braider has acquired the principles and skills to perform a minimum of _____ techniques.
 

 

 11. 

By becoming proficient and highly skilled in braiding, one can be called a ______.
 

 

 12. 

Social media such as blogs have helped in creating a _____ not only for those desiring to become professionals, but also for those with hair care issues.
 

 



 
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