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What are faux locs?
This style is often created with Marley or Kanekalon hair and involves wrapping extensions around your own hair.
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Who is Brandy?
This singer and actress who starred in Cinderella and Moesha is known for popularizing Box Braids and Micro braids in the 1990s.
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Who is Brandy?
This singer’s long blonde braids in the 1990s became iconic, influencing a generation.
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What Shea Butter
This natural oil, popular in Black hair care, comes from nuts harvested in West Africa.
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What are cornrows
Worn by Queen Nefertiti and other royals, these intricate styles symbolized status in Ancient Egypt.
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Who is Tracee Ellis Ross?
This singer and actress is known for her iconic curls and has a line of hair products called "Pattern."
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What is "Essence"?
This iconic magazine often features natural hairstyles on its cover, celebrating Black beauty and culture. They also host a huge festival that was feature in the movie "Girls Trip."
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What is Hairitage?
This brand created by famous youtuber Mindy McKnight emphasizes affordable, effective products for textured hair, featuring a line that includes color care shampoo and heat protectants.
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What is six to eight weeks?
This is the recommended maximum duration to keep a protective style to avoid damage.
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Who is Nicki Minaj?
his rapper from Queens made colorful wigs and bold hair part of her signature image.
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What is "Good Hair?"
This 2009 documentary film by Chris Rock explores the culture of Black hair.
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What is Silk Press?
This method uses heat to stretch curls without chemicals.
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What is the LOC method?
Moisturizing with this three-step method—liquid, oil, and cream—is a popular routine to lock in hydration for natural hair.
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Who is Zendaya?
This actress stunned the world when she wore Fulani braids on the red carpet at the 2018 Met Gala.
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What is "Self Made"?
This popular series on Netflix follows the story of Madam CJ Walker and her experiences starting a business, hair, identity and, culture?
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What is Shea Moisture?
Known for its "Curl Enhancing Smoothie," this brand focuses on hydrating and defining curls.
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What is a hi-top fade?
This hairstyle became a cultural movement in the 1990s, made famous by artists like MC Hammer and Kid ’n Play.
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Who is Lupita Nyong'o
This actress won an Oscar for her role in "12 years a slave" and "Black Panther" is known for her natural hairstyles on the red carpet.
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Who is Aaliyah?
This R&B singer famously wore floor-length braids in the early 2000s.
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What is Jamaican Black Castor Oil?
This natural oil, often used for scalp massages, comes from castor beans and is known for promoting growth.
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