The University of Natural Hair

[Samory07]

Gosh, I wish there really a university for Natural hair. I'd be first in line with my tuition payment in hand

 

[Crackers Phinn]

The Physiology of coily hair
The Chemistry of coily hair

If there was actual science dedicated to dealing with coily hair as opposed to mixing roots in a bathtub and hoping for the best that 90% of the common natural hair problems would be solved.

If science can give men 6 hour erections, it sure as hell should be able to create a moisturizer or leave in that prevents single strand knots.

 

[UrbainChic]

Moisture 101

Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Hair-Scalp Complex

Detangling

Definition without Crunch: A Dichotomy

 

[Firstborn2]

Beginners: Proper way to apply heat with out damage

Advance: Getting Salon results

How to control excessive shedding for beginners

 

[Ltown]

How to transition to natural
Products for your hair type

 

[KweenBeeDiva]

How to use heat so that it won't damage my hair.

 

[mscocoface]

Gosh, I wish there really a university for Natural hair. I'd be first in line with my tuition payment in hand

I wouldn't mind teaching one or two of the courses while ya playing.

 

[Foufie]

After the BC Assessment and Evaluation;
What is your hair type and what your most basic needs? This class will help you build your very first regimine and teach how to choose products.

Then I will start picking up some of these wonderful classes you ladies have created.

 

[ryanshope]

Graduation Cap=Silk Scarf

 

[Maracujá]

Graduation Cap=Silk Scarf

great idea!

 

[southerncitygirl]

The complexities of curls, kinks and coils
Its All Good hair: How to make your hair reach its fullest potential at any texture or density
How to do Twists, twistouts, braidouts 101
Embracing your shrinkage
Natural products and ingredients 101
Protective styling 101
Shattering the myths and sterotypes of Afro-textured hair
Self defense 101: How to keep white folks hands out of your hair and ways to handle their stupid questions or comments!

 

[mscocoface]

Graduation Cap=Silk Scarf

If I am a suma or a cuma can I get satin pillow cases?

 

[ladybuddafly]

The Myth of Good Hair - And a MYTH it is!

Escaping the Shackles of a Eurocentric Society -YES! YES! YES!

Heatless Styling Possibilities

Transitioning Options (BCing isn't the only way)

Long Term Protective Styles

Understanding Product Ingredients 101

Loved all your class ideas Chica.

 

[ladybuddafly]

If science can give men 6 hour erections, it sure as hell should be able to create a moisturizer or leave in that prevents single strand knots.

HILARIOUS!!!!!! And I agree completely. The problem, however, is those benefiting from that tiny pill are the ones who created it. We need some modern day Madame CJ Walker's in the lab mixing and experimenting on our behalf.

 

[ActionActress]

Graduation Cap=Silk Scarf

LOLOLOLOLOL at silk scarf!

And I love your quote in the siggy.

 

[ActionActress]

Ancient African Hair History 101 and 102: 101:Going back to the first cornrows on cave/rock drawings in the Sahara prior to Egypt.
Then moving on to Egyptian hair practices, then Babylonian and on up to Timbuctu and so forth.
102: How the ancient hairstyles are replicated in modern African/African American cultures.

 

[CarolinaGal]

Karate: Develop and use ninja like prowess to detect, avoid, and avert violators trying to sneak their wayward hands into your lovely mane.

 

[MonPetite]

Getting It Down on Paper PSY 345 Seminar Only

Learning how to track your progress and express the feelings prompted by transitioning, being and staying natural in a healthy, productive manner on paper. We will explore proper grammar, various formatting techniques for paper and electronic medium as well as several introspection and relaxation techniques.

 

[Lucia]

For Afro-diaspora around the world and Afr Amr

Semester 1
Introduction: You and your real hair-A natural discovery, no weaves, no wigs, no chemicals

Shampoos and conditioners 101-ingredients, what they do and how they work, sulaftes and non-sulfates.

Co-washes-what are they and are they right for you, part time, some time or no time.

Moisture 101-basic principles of moisturizing learning ingredients and what they do to and for your hair

Proteins 101-basic principles of using protein and how to identify protein over-usage

Introduction to Oils-a review of carrier and thicker oils, their properties for pre-shampooing treatments, hot oil treatments, moisturizing and or sealing.

Protective Styles 101-basic protective styles done in 5 minutes for APL and shorter

Wash and go's-what you need to know to make it work for you.

Political Correctness 101-How to keep you head up and dodge sabotagers.

Self-Trimming 101- what dusting, S&D's are and how to do a basic self trimm

SHS 101-How to stay away for scissors happy stylists, how to identify stylists who are scissor happy.

Cuts 101-how to get the cut you actually asked for by having the right techniques to get your point across.

Product Junkie Weekly Support Group open to all students-help identify yourself or friends with this problems and how to help them cut down, streamline and adapt with less products that do more.

Self Styling 101- how to use heat, heat protectants, and styling products.

Nutrition, Vitamins, and Growth Aides 101-basics of nutrition and vitamins for hair and body, growth aides and how they work, debunk bogus products who don't do what they claim.

Deep conditioning 101-what conditioners and/or ingredients to use, how to use them.

Semester 2
Protective Styling Advanced-from APL to WSL and beyond, focus on more intricate styling options for naturals.

Styling Products-identify ingredients, how to use the right ingredients for your hair, covering gels, mousses, hairsprays, sheens pomades, hair grease and more...

Political Natural Hair Correctness 201- when to educate and when to react, how to react without ending up in jail for assault and battery.

Moisture 201-advanced principles of moisturizing using knowledge of ingredients and what they do to and for your hair to find you best moisturizers and how to retain length.

Proteins 201-advanced principles of using protein, the difference between light and heavy portein treatments and when they should be used. How to correct protein over-usage.

Self-Trimming and Self Styling 201- more dusting, S&D' techniques, self styling and how to avoid high priced salons and treatments and do them at home. Keeping your length as it grows.

Cuts 201-how to get the cut you actually asked for by having the right techniques to get your point across. Including how to avoid the pitfalls of stylists trying to cut off your progress and avoiding high priced salons.

Semester 3
Advanced Deep conditioning-making your own concoctions.

Advanced Oils and Into to Natural oils-in depth study of how carrier and thicker oils work on the hair shaft, their molecular properties for pre-shampooing treatments, hot oil treatments, moisturizing and or sealing

Relaxer Happy Stylists how to identify those stylists who don't want to deal with natural hair before getting in the chair.

Nutrition, Vitamins, and Growth Aides 201-advanced series of nutrition and vitamins for hair and body, growth aides and how they work, debunk bogus products who don't do what they claim.

Forgot Detangling 101 and advanced Detangling
Heat Tools a seminar-Steam heat tools vs regular heat tools their pros and cons
intro to roller-sets and advance rollersetting

Graduation Thesis: how to get what you want from any stylist, prove this theory in your 10 page term paper, include graphs, illustrations, points of fact and fiction.
Or a topic of your choice approved by Hair Guru Faculty.

 

[Cisselette]

-Natural hair myths 101

- Hair acceptance 101: It's not always about what's on your head but rather in it

-The art of protective styling 403 (advanced course)

- Being natural : various definitions 101

 

[mzteaze]

Capstone Class: Diagnosing textural changes and how to overcome those issues

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

Beyond the BC: Transitioning 101

 

[Evolving78]

this sums it up right here!

The Myth of Good Hair

Escaping the Shackles of a Eurocentric Society

Heatless Styling Possibilities

Transitioning Options (BCing isn't the only way)

Long Term Protective Styles

Understanding Product Ingredients 101