True/False Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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All hair, no matter what the texture, is biochemically the same.
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2.
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The industry divides hair types into four ethnic groupings: European, Asian,
African, and American.
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3.
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During the 1960s, braiders worked in the privacy of their homes.
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4.
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In the 1980s, the alternate hairstyle to the Afro was straightened hair, as
braids were still unpopular.
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5.
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Today, as in the 1960s and the 1970s, braids are still not considered
appropriate hairstyles for the workplace and wearers are subject to dismissal.
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6.
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Braiding can be traced back to the seventeenth century, when warriors in East
Africa braided and weaved their hair.
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7.
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There are very few social opportunities to discuss natural textures.
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8.
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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.
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9.
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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.
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10.
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The area having the largest impact on the natural hair care industry is social
media.
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11.
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Hair is identified by three ethnic groupings: Asian, African, and
European.
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12.
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Curly hair is biochemically different from straight hair.
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13.
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The Internet makes it possible to conference with other natural stylists without
having to travel.
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14.
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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.
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15.
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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.
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Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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In ancient Egypt, most elaborate hairstyles were worn by _____.
a. | married women | c. | children | b. | single women | d. | pregnant women |
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2.
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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 |
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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 |
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4.
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In ancient Egypt, _____ wore the most detailed and intricate hair
designs.
a. | wives of rulers | c. | single women | b. | young girls | d. | young men |
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5.
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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 |
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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 |
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What is the name of the phase where natural texture is growing in, replacing
relaxed hair?
a. | Shedding | c. | Locking | b. | Transpiring | d. | Transitioning |
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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. |
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9.
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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 |
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10.
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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 |
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11.
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The tool used to comb out hair to create an Afro is called a _____.
a. | comb | c. | pick | b. | brush | d. | hot comb |
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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 |
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13.
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Beauty plus maintaining a healthy mind and body creates ______,
a. | body wellness | c. | cultural aesthetics | b. | well-being | d. | beauty wellness |
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14.
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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 |
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15.
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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 |
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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 |
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17.
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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 |
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In _____, married women wore the most intricate hairstyles.
a. | ancient Rome | c. | Europe | b. | ancient Egypt | d. | medieval times |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Beauty wellness incorporates _____ with a healthy body and mind.
a. | therapy | c. | aromatherapy | b. | beauty | d. | aesthetics |
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Completion Complete each statement.
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One of the first peoples to use beauty methods as part of their culture were
the _____.
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2.
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One subject the professional natural stylist is expected to be an authority
about is _____.
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3.
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In Central and West African art, the hairstyles in the sculptures showed the
individuals’ _____ level within their communities.
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4.
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Traditionally, young Southwestern African women who have been inducted into
their community wear a more _____ hairstyle.
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5.
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In the early 1970s, _____ and human hair fibers were used to increase styling
options for braided hair.
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6.
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In the 1980s, _____ became a preferable styling option as the Afro’s
popularity started to decline.
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7.
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Some of the first full-service natural hair salons were located in _____.
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8.
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The time it takes for locs to grow to shoulder level is about _____.
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9.
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Beauty wellness is created by integrating beauty with _____.
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10.
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A master braider has acquired the principles and skills to perform a minimum of
_____ techniques.
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11.
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By becoming proficient and highly skilled in braiding, one can be called a
______.
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12.
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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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