Harriet's Daughter by NourbeSe Philip
A Teacher's Guide

Harriet's Hair and Beauty Aesthetics

 

• Assignment: Pick a region of the world and explore the beauty rituals and aesthetics of that culture. What is considered beautiful? What health and beauty practices are observed? Model a few of these practices for your classmates.
• SEAWEED: Japan has easy access to seaweed. Seaweed is rich in iodine, zinc, and other healthy minerals that can help achieve healthier hair. Japanese women consume heavy amounts of seaweed, and even apply seaweed paste directly onto their hair for faster stronger results
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHqnthXpDGw
• SHEA BUTTER: Shea Butter from West Africa is derived from the nut of the African shea tree and is used as skin cream
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uo3Dq_gS1U
• CAMELLIA OIL: from Middle East is derived from the seeds of the tea plant Camellia Oleifera
  http://blog.basharacare.com/middle-eastern-beauty/#.Uhq9ZxYkNZA