CHAPTER 18

Historically, the first highly decorative braids were seen among _________ tribes.

• Indian

• African

• Renaissance

• American

Today, braids are acceptable as any other hairstyle in most modern workplaces.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Everyone has thinner, finer hair around the hairline.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Stylists who hold only braiding, natural hairstyling, or locktician licenses can perform such chemical services as coloring and relaxing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The distance between teeth is the most important feature of a wide-tooth comb.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following tools is excellent for design parting, sectioning large segments of hair, and opening and removing braids?

• Diffuser

• Tail comb

• Long clip

• Finishing comb

Textured hair is very fragile both wet and dry.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The fishtail braid is best done on layered hair that is at least shoulder length.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The _______ are two or three long, simple inverted thick cornrows created around the head.

• Visible braids

• Invisible braids

• Rope braids

• Halo braids

The invisible braid is ideal for long hair, but it can be executed on shorter hair with long layers.

• TRUE

• FALSE