Chapter 2: Cutting and Styling Naturally Curly Hair 1 CE Hour
By: Lisa Lavarion Course overview This course is a unique opportunity for beauty professionals. It equips them with practical and readily applicable haircutting and styling techniques for natural hair. These techniques are not just theoretical but are designed to be easily integrated into professional practices, giving beauty Learning outcomes Given the course materials, the learner will be able to: Explain the structure of naturally curly hair. Identify the various types of naturally curly hair. Describe naturally curly hair trends.
professionals the confidence to cater to the ever-growing and diverse demand for natural hairstyling. By taking this class, you are enhancing your knowledge and skills related to naturally curly hair, advancing your career, and meeting the industry’s evolving demands. Define the design factors used in cutting and styling naturally curly hair. List and explain naturally curly short and long hairstyles for men and women. Discuss tips for styling naturally curly hair.
INTRODUCTION
industry as the demand for natural hairstyling continues to evolve. This course is designed to equip beauty professionals with practical and readily applicable haircutting and styling techniques for natural hair, including popular styles performed by master stylists and cosmetologists. These techniques are designed to be easily integrated into your professional practices, giving you the confidence to cater to the ever-growing and diverse demand for natural hairstyling. By taking this class, you are enhancing your knowledge and skills related to naturally curly hair and advancing your career. The skills you learn in this course will make you a valuable asset in the beauty industry, opening new opportunities and helping you meet the industry’s evolving demands. This class begins with a review of hair structure, focusing on the structure of naturally curly hair. Then a brief history of naturally curly hair is introduced, including how the trend has evolved. The following section describes the unique structure of naturally curly hair compared to straight hair. Next, types of naturally curly hair are listed and described. The remaining sections consist of the following topics: The design elements for cutting and styling naturally curly hair, short and extended curly hairstyles, cutting techniques, and safety precautions for naturally curly hair.
One of the most significant trends of the 21st century is the celebration of naturally curly hair. Wearing naturally curly hair is more than just a style; it is an influential and deeply respected cultural expression. Like other forms of diversity and uniqueness, this form of fashion allows individuals to express their lifestyle differences and pride in their community and culture. For many, wearing naturally curly hair directly represents heritage and personal identity. For those who share this perspective, the skill of cutting and styling naturally curly hair has become highly sought after in the beauty industry, further underscoring the importance and value of this cultural expression. This course equips professional stylists with valuable technical skills and deepens their understanding and appreciation of this cultural phenomenon, which fosters a deeper connection with their clients. Cosmetologists and stylists, the backbone of the beauty industry, understand that the foundation of a good hairstyle is the haircut. Hairstyling is not just about arranging the hair; it is about bringing out the unique personality and character of the individual. Cutting and styling naturally curly hair is a high-demand skill that requires specific knowledge and attention to detail. This course is designed to provide extensive information about the different types of naturally curly hair and the skills needed to cut and create naturally curly hairstyles professionally. Mastering these skills will enhance your professional growth and value in the beauty
THE STRUCTURE OF NATURALLY CURLY HAIR
fibrous protein, called keratin , is distracted and keratinized (hardened). When the keratinized protein emerges from the skin, the visible shaft is completely hardened. Its nuclei are dead, and the hair shaft has become a nonliving fiber of keratinized protein. Many theories exist to explain the cause of naturally curly hair. Genetic factors play a defining role in determining hair texture (Medline Plus, 2022). Genetic factors determine the thickness of hair strands and whether the texture is straight, wavy, or curly. Varying genetic syndromes caused by different genes are significant in hair structure, including specialized cells called desmosomes that bond hair cells together. Varying genetic buildups, desmosomes, and keratin proteins create various types of hair and naturally curly hair.
The shape of a hair strand is referred to as a wave pattern, which can be described as extremely straight, straight, curly, wavy, or extremely curly. Although many theories exist about the cause of naturally curly hair, the most definite answer is that the wave pattern of an individual’s hair results from their genetics. Different genetics tend to create varying wave patterns. For instance, Native Americans and Asians are genetically inclined to have extremely straight hair. Straight and wavy hair is more common among Caucasians, and African Americans tend to have extremely curly hair. Still, any race can have genetics that establish varying wave patterns from extremely straight to extremely curly. The production of all hair begins within the hair root, specifically within the derma papilla at the bottom of the hair follicle. Nutrients from the skin, such as blood and lymph, are dispersed into the derma papilla, where
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