Pictures

It is desirable to have a collection of pictures cut from a variety of magazines. Good sources are: Ebony, Essence, Cosmopolitan, and National Geographic. The collection should include:

• Different Hair Styles - i.e.: afro, braids, dreadlocks, pony tails, curls, bangs.
• Different Hair Colors - i.e.: brown, blonde, red, black, gray.
• Different Hair Textures -i.e.: tightly curled, wavy, straight.

Hair Products

Most of these hair products can be found in the ethnic section of your local pharmacy or beauty supply store.

• Hair oil or pomade- used to moisturize the scalp
• Hair curlers- either plastic or sponge-barreled
• Afro comb- a wide, pick-like comb
• Straightening comb- used for heat pressing hair
• Shampoo- used to wash hair
• Synthetic hair- a long package of hair used for braiding
• Beads- plastic or wooden ornaments strung on braids
• Rubber bands- used to keep beads and/or braids in place
• Bobby pins- used to keep hair or curlers in place
• Head tie or Handkerchief- used to protect hair while sleeping

Mirrors

Use small, handheld, mirrors that are safe for small children.

Dolls

Use ethnic dolls with a variety of hair textures.