How to Care for African American HairPresented By: Rhoda JordanOctober 10, 2013
Pre Quiz1)How often should you wash African American Hair?A) DailyB) Once a weekC) Once every two weeksD) None of the above
2)What Makes the texture of African American Hair Unique?A) The way the hair grows out the scalpThe cortex that makes up the hair fibersC) A&BD) None of the AboveB)
3)When Moisturizing the Hair, what is the bestproduct to use?A) Shea butterWaterC) There is no best product all hair is differentD) A & CB)
History of African American Hair Sense of self and identity Complex styles textures and adornment Was a point of pride and individuality Stature Marital status Rank Wealth in community Grieving or morning
West African Hair Styles
West African Hair Styles
How and when did perceptions of blackhair change? Slavery Hair was cut to strip a sense of identity People weren't able to care for their hair properly Hair became shameful as it became synonymous with theword “nappy” Ideas of Good vs. Bad Hair
GOOD VS. BAD HAIR Perceptions of hair influenced my slavery and perpetuated by mediaGood hair is typically long and straightBad hair, difficult to handle, kinky, short, nappyBegs the question what race is associated with good and badhair?All hair is good just needs to be maintained differently
What Makes African American HairUnique? Texture (grows in a tight coiled helix shape) Hair has less shafts so it looks and feels dense The way the large bundles of keratin are arranged withineach hair shaft The position of the hair bulb in the hair follicle - in Africanhair the bulb may lie to the side of the follicle, and so the hairshaft grows out of the follicle at an acute angle
How African American Hair Grows
How Do I Care for My Childs Hair?I have so many questions! What is the difference between natural hair and relaxed hair? How do I know if my child's hair is damaged? Is a Relaxer a good choice for my child? What styles are best? What hair tools do I use? How often do I wash it? How do I moisturize it and how often? What products should I use? How do I build my child self esteem and love their hair?
Natural Hair V. Processed HairNatural HairProcessed Hair Has not been altered by Has been altered by hairhair relaxer Has not been altered byhair colorrelaxer Has been altered by haircolor Can be more dry
How to tell if your Childs Hair isdamaged and what you should do! Look at the scalp Look for breakage Look for Shedding Seek a licensed professional At home condition and don’t strain the hair.
What is a Relaxer and Why should youproceed with Caution? Sodium hydroxide chemical is used to loosen hair strands inthe cortex to make the hair straight temporarily Same sodium hydroxide is found in drain cleaners which welldemonstrates the strength of this chemical.
Why are Relaxers so damaging to hair? Will give a desired look but strips the hair even if applied properly by a licensed hair professionalCan cause sores if left in too longCan cause hair to breakCan cause hair to fall outKeep age in mind
Relaxer Burn
Relaxer Burn
Extreme Relaxer Burn and ScalpDamage
What Hair Styles are Better for myChild? Natural hair combed in sections with hair bows French Braids/Corn Rows/ Micro Braids Locs Low cut/fade Afro
Pony Tails
French Braids/Corn Rows For Girls French Braids Micro
French Braids/Corn Rows For Boys
Micro Braids For Girls
Locs for Boys or GirlsFresh TwistNeed to be Re-twisted
Styles for BoysAfroLow fade
What Hair Tools do I use?If looking to get it Braided, Locked or Cut Take child to a professionalhairstyles or barber todetermine if hair is healthyfor style Have Fun! Take a hair braidingclass with your child Classes offered throughMilwaukee RecreationIf doing your Childs hair at home Brush with tight bristles fornatural hair because the hairis more dense Either a Brush with large orsmall bristles for relaxed hair Wide tooth comb when hairis natural because hair ismore dense When hair is relaxed a smalltooth or wide tooth combcan be used because easier togo through hair
Brush TypesTight BristlesLoose Bristles
Comb TypesWide ToothSmall Tooth
Washing Shampooing & Conditioning African American Hair should be washed every two weekswith a shampoo and conditioner Washing daily can damage hair and increase dryness
Shampooing Use a gentle shampoo that minimizes dryness Choose as shampoo that is PH Balanced
Conditioning Conditioner is applied to the hair to restore some of thenatural oils and proteins removed by the chemical.
How do I moisturized the hair? Grease the scalp Part hair into four sections, make smaller parts and rubgrease directly on the scalp where parted Do this every two weeks after wash, shampoo andconditioned
What are good products to use? Shea butter provides moisture to dry and damagedhair from the roots to the tips leaving it healthy andshiny rich in vitamins A and E, shea butter soothesdryness, repairs breakage, and mends split ends. Shea butter absorbs quickly and completely into thescalp without clogging pores, leaving a greasyresidue, or causing a buildup of oil or dandruff. Shea butter helps heal a variety of scalp problems,including dry scalp, psoriasis, eczema, anddermatitis. Shea butter protects hair from weatherdamage caused by wind, humidity, and extremedryness, and repairs such damage.
Shampoo and ConditionerWhat do you recommend?Where do I get it? Carols Daughter Local Beauty Supply Store Pantene Walgreens Cantu As I Am Request it! Order off line
How do I help my child love their hair? Maintain it Advocate for your child Take a class, show them that you care Take them to hair professionals that represent them Buy books that build self esteem Have representations of your child in your home
Sample Books I love My Hair by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley Its All Good Hair: The Guide to Styling andGrooming Black Children's Hair by MicheleCollison
QUESTIONS AND POST TEST
What Makes African American Hair Unique? Texture (grows in a tight coiled helix shape) Hair has less shafts so it looks and feels dense The way the large bundles of keratin are arranged within each hair shaft The position of the hair bulb in the hair follicle - in African hair the
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