VOICED : Hair extensions a billion dollar industry

VOICED : Hair extensions a billion dollar industry

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the significance of hair among African-American women, highlighting the popularity of hair extensions. It discusses the ease of maintenance and the economic impact of the hair industry, with African-American women spending significantly on hair styling. The video also delves into the global hair trade, particularly the sourcing of human hair from countries like India, Indonesia, and Brazil, and its economic potential.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most popular hair trend among African-American women in Maryland?

Braiding

Extensions

Straightening

Perming

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do many women prefer hair extensions over their natural hair?

They are cheaper

They are easier to maintain

They are more colorful

They are lighter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which countries is the real human hair for extensions commonly sourced?

USA, Canada, and Mexico

China, Japan, and Korea

India, Indonesia, and Brazil

France, Italy, and Spain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much do African-American women typically spend on hair styling annually?

$3,000

$500

$1,000

$2,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did George discover in India that contributed to his business success?

Mountains of cheap hair

A new hair styling technique

A new type of hair dye

A celebrity endorsement