Hair Braiding Tutorial for fNIRS
In this tutorial, Kris Cheaye ‘26, a research assistant for the MIND Lab, guides us through the hair braiding process to enhance accessibility in fNIRS studies. The step-by-step instructions are tailored to achieve reliable signals in individuals with curlier hair. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of accessibility in scientific research and the necessity of accommodations.
fNIRS figure from Kwasa, Jasmine et al. “Demographic reporting and phenotypic exclusion in fNIRS.” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37229429/
Curl Pattern Chart from https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/hair/hair-care/curl-types