Natural Haircare and Braiding Ch 9

Each strand of textured hair has several potential breakage points.

• true
• false

The detangling process begins at the top of the head.

• true
• false

Thermal pressing is a popular straightening technique, as it will not easily wash out.

• true

• false

A single-strand twist, or _____, is effective on short coily hair.

• chubby twist
• comb twist
• straw set
• rod set

A _____is used to dry hair without using direct heat and without disturbing the finished style.

• blow-dryer
• towel
• vent brush
• diffuser

Once _____, the client is ready for braiding.

• payment has been received
• the scalp and hair have been thoroughly cleaned
• the hair is wet and pliable<br />
• the scalp has been rinsed with a mild antiseptic<br />

The scalp produces a natural oil called _____.

• sebaceous

• lipid

• sebum

• adipose

Lanolin should be avoided when braiding, as it _____.

• makes the hair strands too slippery and unmanageable
• is too expensive
• is too messy
• attracts dirt and dust

Most hair oils come in the form of a(n) _____ .

• liquid
• spray
• solid
• aerosol

A good rule to remember when using thermal irons is that _____ hair cannot stand as much heat as normal hair.

• fragile
• thick
• coarse
• oily