Description:

This self-paced class about African American and Biracial Hair Care was designed to be completed at your own pace.  It includes a recorded webinar, affirmations handout, required and optional YouTube videos, a quiz and a survey.  You will need to pass the quiz with 80% or better to earn a certificate.  Upon completion of this course, you will earn two hours of training credit. 

Instructor(s)

Family Training Specialist

Taryn Meek

Taryn is a Family Training Specialist at FosterAdopt Connect. She has a training, and education background. She has over 5 years of experience within the foster care community. Her and her husband are currently licensed foster parents, and are adoptive parents.

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Instructions
  2. 2

    • Recorded Webinar
  3. 3

    • Hair Care and Cultural Autonomy

    • Affirmations Handout
  4. 4

    • History of Black Women's Hair

    • No. Cannot Touch My Hair

    • Washday Routine

    • Simple Wash Routine for Natural Men (No Extras!) (Short-Medium Length Hair)

    • Natural Hair Types

    • Easy BLOWDRY, STRAIGHTEN & TRIM Routine on NATURAL HAIR!

    • How To SAFELY LAY YOUR EDGES | Baby Hair Tutorial for Type 4 Hair/ Edges
  5. 5

    • Which Detangling Brush is Best (Optional)

    • Trying Top-Rated Detanglers for Natural Hair (Optional)

    • How to Tie Head Wraps (Optional)
  6. 6

    • How to Make Your Own Natural Hair Cream (Optional)

    • Make Perfect Flaxseed Hair Gel (Optional)

    • Homemade Aloe Vera Gel (Optional)

    • The Real Way to do the Rice Water Hair Rinse (Optional)

    • How to do an Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse on Natural Hair (Optional)

    • DIY Homemade Natural Shampoo with African Black Soap

    • I put Sweet Potatoes in my Natural Hair (Optional)
  7. 7

    • Naturally Wavy Hair Routine (Optional)

    • Type 2 Curly Hair Routine & Products (Optional)
  8. 8

    • My Curly Hair Routine (Optional)

    • Kid Friendly Curly Hair Routine (Optional)

    • Curly Hair Tutorial for Little Boys (Optional)

    • Moisturized Mini Twist (Optional)

    • How to Twist Mixed-Race Curly Hair (Optional)
  9. 9

    • Simple, Quick, Everyday Hairstyles for Natural Hair (Optional)

    • A Week in my Natural Hair (Optional)
  10. 10

    • African American and Biracial Hair Care Quiz
  11. 11

    • Survey