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Milady's Black Cosmetology

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction                                                1
A History of Black Styling                                  1
                       Chapter  I
Brushing and Combing                                        7
Learning Objectives                                         7
Introduction                                                7
Special Considerations in Brushing and combing              7
Brushing                                                    7
When to Brush                                               7
When Not to Brush                                           8
Types of Brushes                                            8
Combing                                                     9
Detangling                                                  9
Sectioning                                                 11
Questions for Review                                       11

                       Chapter  2
Shampooing                                                 13
Learning Objectives                                        13
Introduction                                               13
Shampooing Considerations                                  13
Shampoo Selection                                          14
Physically Relaxed Hair                                    14
Soft Curled Hair                                           14
Natural Hair                                               14
The Shampoo Service                                        15
Questions for Review                                       16

                       Chapter 3 
Conditioning                                               17
Learning Objectives                                        17
Introduction                                               17
Conditioners                                               17
Types of Conditioners                                      19
Moisturizers                                               20
Conditioning for a Service                                 21
Conditioning for Chemically Processed Hair                 21
Conditioning Before and After a Cut and Style              21
Conditioning Hair for Blow-Drying or Thermal Styling       22
Conditioning for Maintenance                               22
Scalp Manipulations                                        22
Retailing Products for Maintenance                         26
Questions for Review                                       26

                       Chapter  4
Braiding                                                   27
Learning Objectives                                        27
Introduction                                               27  
Plait Braiding                                             27
French Braiding                                            29
Corn rowing                                                31
Forty-Strand Braid                                         32
Braiding Tips                                              36
Questions for Review                                       36

                       Chapter  5
Hair Shaping                                               37
Learning Objectives                                        37
Introduction                                               37
Shaping Considerations                                     37
Sectioning                                                 38
Four-Section Parting                                       38
Five-Section Parting                                       38
Implements in Black Hair Shaping                           38
Haircutting Techniques                                     41
Cuffing Chemically or Physically Relaxed Hair              41
Cutting Virgin (or Natural) Hair                           43
Layered Looks for Black Hair                               44
Relaxed and Layered                                        44
Natural and Layered                                        46
Questions for Review                                       48
                       Chapter 6
Hairstyling                                                49
Learning Objectives                                        49
Introduction                                               49
Roller Sets                                                49
Upsweep                                                    49
Pageboy                                                    51
Long and Curly Look                                        52
Short and Layered                                          53
Comb-Out                                                   54
Hair Extensions                                            54
Styling and After-Care of Extensions                       58
Questions for Review                                       58

                       Chapter 7
Chemical Hair Relaxing                                     59
Learning Objectives                                        59 
Introduction                                               59
Chemical Hair Relaxing Products                            59
Basic Relaxing Steps                                       60
Hair Analysis                                              61
Porosity                                                   61
Texture                                                    62
Elasticity                                                 62
Hair Density                                               63
Scalp Examination                                          63
Relaxer Test                                               63
Relaxing Process with Sodium Hydroxide                     64
Rinsing Out Relaxer                                        67
Shampooing/Neutralizing and Conditioning                   67
Shampooing/Neutralizing                                    67
Conditioners and Conditioner Fillers                       68
Sodium Hydroxide Retouch                                   69
Relaxing Process with Ammonium Thioglycolate               70
Thio Retouch                                               70
Other Relaxers                                             71
Safety Precautions                                         71
Questions for Review                                       72

                       Chapter  8
Soft Curl Permanent Waving                                 73
Learning Objectives                                        73
Introduction                                               73
Safety Tips                                                73
Client Record Cards                                        74
Soft Curl Permanent Wave Application                       74
Aftercare of Soft Curl Permanent Waved Hair                81
Questions for Review                                       81

                       Chapter 9
Thermal Styling                                            83
Learning Objectives                                        83
Introduction                                               83
Blow-Dry Styling                                           83
Straightening and Curling with the Slow-Dryer              84
Other Effects Achieved with Blow-Dry Styling               87
Safety Precautions for Blow-Drying                         87
Styling Chemically Relaxed Hair with a Curling Iron        87
Using the Curling Iron                                     88
Using the Curling Iron on Short and Medium-Length Hair     91
Curl Types                                                 91
Volume-Base Curls                                          91
Full-Base Curls                                            91
Half-Base Curls                                            92
Off-Base Curls                                             92
Thermal Flat Curls                                         92
Reminders and Hints for Thermal Waving and Curling         93
Hair Pressing                                              93
Pressing Combs                                             93
Heating the Pressing Comb                                  94
Pressing Oil or Cream                                      94
Pressing Safety Precautions                                96
Questions for Review                                       96

                       Chapter  10
Black Skin and its Care                                    97
Learning Objectives                                        97
Introduction                                               97
The Skin                                                   97
Histology of the Skin                                      97
Structures in the Skin                                     98
The lntegumentary System                                   99
Special Properties of Black Skin                          100
Color                                                     100
Elasticity and Sebaceous Glands                           100
Other Special Differences                                 101
Skin Types                                                101
Caring for Black Skin                                     102
Facials                                                   102
Skin Conditions Affecting
 Black Skin                                               105
Melasma                                                   105
Vitiligo                                                  105
Pseudofolliculitis                                        106
Ashiness                                                  106
Keloids  
Questions for Review                                      106
                       Chapter 11
Hair Structure                                            107
Learning Objectives                                       107
Introduction                                              107
Hair Structure                                            107
Cuticle                                                   108
Cuticle Characteristics                                   108
Cortex                                                    109
Cortex Structure                                          110
Color Pigment                                             111
Natural Curl Formation                                    112
Shape of the Hair                                         112
Shape of the Follicle                                     114
Cyclical Theory                                           114
Medulla                                                   115
Chemical Services                                         115
Permanent Waves                                           115
Wrapping with Control                                     115
Processing Factors                                        116
Special Considerations                                    117
Hair Coloring                                             118
Temporary Color                                           118
Semi-Permanent Colors                                     118
Permanent Tints                                           119
Special Considerations                                    121
Aftercare                                                 121
Relaxers                                                  121
Thio Relaxers                                             121
Sodium Hydroxide Relaxers                                 122
Action of Sodium Hydroxide Relaxers                       122
Chemical Hair Straightening-Sodium Hydroxide              123
Special Considerations                                    124
Protective Bases                                          124
Aftercare                                                 125
Questions for Review                                      126

                       Chapter 12
Hair Coloring                                             127
Learning Objectives                                       127
Introduction                                              127
The Coloring Service                                      127
Classifications of Hair Coloring                          128
Temporary Hair Coloring                                   128
Semi-Permanent Hair Coloring                              129
Permanent Hair Coloring                                   130
Test for Metallic Salts and Coating Dyes                  131
Special Considerations for Coloring Black Hair            131
The Cuticle                                               131
The Cortex                                                132
Aniline Derivative Tints                                  132
Allergy to Aniline Derivative                             132
Patch Test                                                132
Examining Scalp and Hair                                  133
Consultation                                              134
Basic Rules of Color Selection                            135
Strand Test to Confirm Color Selection                    135
Following a Working Plan in Tinting                       136
Special Techniques for Coloring Black Hair                137
Alternative Techniques                                    137
Lightening Techniques for Black Hair                      137
Finishing Touches in the Coloring Procedure for Black     137
Temporary Colors                                          137
Methods of Application                                    138
Alternate Methods                                         139
Semi-Permanent Color                                      139
Advantages of Semi-Permanent Color                        139
Types of Semi-Permanent Tints                             139
Preliminary Steps                                         140
Permanent Hair Color                                      141
Single-Process Tints                                      142
Single-Process Tint Lightening Procedure for Virgin Hair  142
Preliminary Steps                                         143
Tinting to a Darker Shade                                 145
Single-Process Tint Retouch                               145
Preliminary Steps                                         145
Highlighting Shampoo Colors                               146
Pre-Lightening or Pre-Softening                           146
Tips and Safety Precautions for Coloring Black Hair       147
General Safety Precautions for Coloring and Lightening    147
Questions for Review                                      148

                       Chapter 13
Hair Lightening and Other Color Techniques                149
Learning Objectives                                       149
Action of Lighteners                                      149
Introduction                                              150
Effects of Lighteners                                     150
Problems in Hair Lightening                               151
Types of Lighteners                                       151
Hydrogen Peroxide                                         152
Lightening Virgin Hair                                    153
Lightener Retouch                                         154
Retouch Procedure                                         154
Lightening Safety Precautions                             155
Spot Lightening                                           156
Special Problems in Hair Coloring                         156
Damaged Hair                                              157
Fillers                                                   158
Tint Removal                                              158
Removing Coating Dyes                                     160
Tint Back to Natural Color                                160
Definition Pertaining to Hair Coloring                    161
Questions for Review                                      162

                       Chapter 14
Makeup                                                    163
Learning Objectives                                       163
Introduction                                              163
Color Theory                                              164
Color Vocabulary                                          165
Achromatic                                                165
Colors of Black Skin                                      165
Basic Shades                                              166
Makeup for Black Skin                                     166
Foundation                                                167
Blush or Rouge                                            169
Eye shadow                                                169
Mascara                                                   171
Eyeliner                                                  171
Eyebrow Color                                             172
Lip Color                                                 174
Questions for Review                                      176
Index                                                     178 

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