18. Braiding And Braid Extensions Flashcards
Natural hairstyling
Hair care that uses no chemicals or dyes and does not alter the natural curl or coil pattern of the hair
Square face
Framing the face with longer braids
Elongated face
Too long oval and requires a style with more width at the sides
Boar bristle brush
Recommended for stimulating the scalp and removing dirt and lint from locks
Kanekalon
Characteristics that closely mimics human hair
Curly hair
When braided wet it shrinks and recoils as it dries
Visible braid
Three strand braid that is created with an underhand technique
Single braid
Can move in any direction
Extensions
For single braids are integrated into natural hair using the three strand underhand technique
Brother locks
Not
Brotherlocks
Not a basic method of locking
In some African tribes
Different styles of braiding indicated a persons social status
Wide tooth comb
The most important feature is the distance between the teeth
Asia
Imports most human hair used for extensions
Blowdrying
Dries the hair quickly softens the hair in the process and makes it more manageable for combing and section king
Fishtail braid
Best done on shoulder length or longer non layered hair