Braiding and Braid Extensions

The art of braiding, which is an important tradition in my cultures, originated in:

• Africa
• Norway
• India
• Native America 

In traditional cultures, braiding patterns often signified: 

• number of siblings 
• literacy 
• social and martial status 
• manual dexterity 

Natural hair styling works with the hair's 

• color
• length
• braids
• curl or coil pattern 

In the context of braiding, hair texture involves three qualities; wave, pattern, feel, and:

• diameter
• length
• symmetry
• chemical history 

When styling with braids for a round facial type, it is useful to include:

• symmetry
• up-do braiding 
• fullness at the sides
• dreadlocks 

The right tools are essential for braiding, including:

• large rollers 
• a curling iron
• clippers
• a tail comb 

The material kanekalon is used for:

• hair treatments
• synthetic hair extenstions
• hackles
• drawing boards 

Extensions for single braids are integrated into natural hair using the: 

• two-strand overhand technique
• three-strand underhand technique 
• individual braid technique
• medium to large techniques 

Most human hair used for hair extensions is imported from which part of the world?

• South America
• Asia
• Eastern Europe
• South Africa 

The fishtail braid is best done on:

• long, layered hair
• short, layered hair
• long, non-layered hair
• short, non-layered hair