The Hair Process through the Eyes of Technology

When doing various tasks, we often think of the finished outcome without thinking of the steps used to achieve the end result.  Before the use of the Internet, learning occurred from books and classroom teaching.  However, in the 21^st century, we learn how to perform various tasks from visual aids (i.e. YouTube) and/or support guides (i.e. manuals) that are available on the Internet.  YouTube, viewed as a communication medium, has transformed learning into a social event.   Think about it for a second…as spectators, we access YouTube to find content on an assortment of topics.  However, the funny thing is that you never really think about the “learning” that is taking place.  Instead, it is viewed as entertainment that provides unlimited access for continuous use.  Through repetitive use, learning is taking shape.

In my first YouTube video, I demonstrated the shampoo & conditioning process used on my hair with a specific product (i.e. Alba Botanica).  The focus of the video is not on my hair type or length, but the effect the product had on my hair.  

The second video goes further by illustrating the combination of my styling technique (i.e. Heat styling) with a customized product mixture (i.e. Lanolin mixture) to obtain my desired finished style.  In the table below, I have listed each technology used along with an explanation of the action it performed on my hair. 

Share your technologies and the actions they provide for you.  What are you learning about those technologies and actions you encounter?

Technologies used	Action on my Hair
1.       Shampoo	Cleansed hair while providing softness.
2.       Conditioner	Allowed for easy detangling and manageability.
3.       Water	·         Removed shampoo & conditioner. ·         Aided in restoring moisture.
4.       Wide Tooth Comb	Separated and detangled hair into sections.
5.       Hair Claps	Held sections of hair in place which reduced re-tangling of hair with other sections.
6.       100% Cotton Towel	Absorbed excess water from hair after the shampooing & conditioning
7.       Hand Dryer	Stretched the state of hair from curly to straight.
8.       Lanolin Mix ( Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Glycerin, Liquid Lanolin)	·         Protected hair from heat damage while blow drying. ·         Added moisture. ·         Added shine. ·         Reduced frizziness.
9.       Flatiron	Used to add slight curly to hair before applying rollers.
10.   Rollers	Applied nightly to define curls.