• How Much Do You Know About African-American Hair?

    Take this Real Health quiz and find out.
  • 1) In general, how often should you wash black hair?

  • Answer: Once a week

     

  • 2) You should trim your hair every six weeks to…

  • Answer: Remove split ends

  • 3) Black hair is fragile and prone to breakage…

  • Answer: Even when natural

  • 4) When it comes to cleansing tresses, you should...

  • Answer: Use the best shampoo for your hair type and scalp

  • 5) Braiding your hair will make it grow faster.

  • Answer: False

  • 6) Traction alopecia can be caused by…

  • Answer: All of the above

  • 7) How often should you moisturize black hair?

  • Answer: Every day

  • 8) What are the best moisturizers for black hair?

  • Answer: Penetrating conditioners and lightweight oils

  • 9) Black hair in its natural state is always curly or kinky.

  • Answer: False

  • 10) Regular scalp massages increase blood circulation to hair follicles.

  • Answer: True

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