Braiding and Braid Extensions

In natural-hairstyling services, texture refers to all BUT which of the following qualities?

• Diameter of the hair

• Feel of the hair

• Length of the hair

• Wave pattern

When curly hair is braided wet, it ___________ as it dries.

• Falls apart

• Remains unchanged

• Expands

• Shrinks

This braid is created with two strands that are twisted around each other:

• Fishtail braid

• Invisible braid

• Rope braid

• Single braid

Which of these terms does NOT refer to a three-strand braid produced with an overhand technique?

• French braid

• Invisible braid

• Inverted braid

• Rope braid

A(n) ___________ braid is created using a three-strand underhand braid technique where strands are woven under the center strand.

• French

• Inverted

• Visible

• Invisible

Hair care that uses no chemicals or dyes and does not alter the natural curl or coil pattern of the hair, is known as

• chemical-free styling

• synthetic hairstyling

• natural hair styling

• curl-free hair care

Which brush is recommended for stimulating the scalp and removing dirt and lint from locks?

• vent brush

• boar-bristle brush

• Nylon bristle brush

• square paddle brush

All of these braids are created using an underhand braiding technique EXCEPT

• cornrows

• plaits

• visible braid

• inverted braid/French braid

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

• South America

• Asia

• Eastern Europe

• South Africa

Blowdrying dries the hair quickly, softens the hair in the process, and makes ______________.

• the wave pattern tighter

• the hair-shaft shorter

• more manageable for combing and sectioning

• pick-up and manipulation slightly more difficult