Chapter 18 Braiding

Historically, the first highly decorative braids were seen among_______tribes.

• African
• Egyptain
• English
• French

The teeth on _____ range in width from medium to large, and have long rounded tips to avoid scratching the scalp.

• tail combs
• double-tooth combs
• finishing combs
• wide-tooth combs 

Perform a thorough _____ in order to avoid client misunderstanding and ensure a happy ending to every natural hairstyling service.

• review
• debriefing
• assessment
• consultation 

Blowdrying to prepare the hair for braiding softens textured hair, stretches the hair shaft length, and _____.

• thickens the diameter
• reduces a wave pattern
• shrinks a wave pattern
• elongates a wave pattern

The terms single braids, box braids, or individual braids all refer to _____.

• underhand braids
• extension braids
• inverted braids
• free-hanging braids

fishtailThe _____ braid is a three-strand braid that is created with an underhand, or plaiting, technique.

• fishtail
• inverted
• visible
• box

Most braided styles are appropriate for _____.

• oval face shapes
• diamond face shapes
• square face shapes
• round face shapes

Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, and snarls in short, textured hair and long, straight hair? 

• Square paddle
• Round
• Boar-bristle
• Vent

What method of applying extensions to cornrows or individual braids allows them to look natural, last longer, and not place excessive tension on the hair line?

• Comb method
• Traditional method
• Freehand method
• Feed-in method

The _____ technique involves overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect.

• braiding
• wrapping
• weaving
• twisting