Which statement best describes natural hairstyling?

• styling that uses natural hair growth and curl patterns to design the haircut

• styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair's natural curl or coil pattern

• styling that uses only certified organic ingredients from natural sources

• styling that uses no products and relies on the hair's natural oils

Answer explanation

Natural hairstyling uses no chemicals or dyes and does not alter the hair's natural curl or coil pattern.

During a hairstyling consultation, when cosmetologists analyze whether the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, they are considering the hair's

• pattern

• density

• condition

• porosity

Answer explanation

Pattern identifies whether the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily.

If a cosmetologist is analyzing the diameter of hair, they must consider

• whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine

• whether the hair is oily, dry, hard, soft, rough, or smooth

• whether the hair straight, wavy, curly, or coily

• whether the hair is able to retain a hairstyle

Answer explanation

Diameter identifies whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine.

What is the cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair in-between the weekly shampoo routine?

• co-style

• curl 'n' go

• serum

• co-wash

Answer explanation

Co-wash is a cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair between weekly shampoo routine.

Which is the most appropriate brush to use when a client desires a beveled blowout look?

• round brush

• edging brush

• styling brush

• paddle brush

Answer explanation

A styling brush provides a beveled blowout look, adding smoothness with a bend on the ends of the hair.

Which is the most appropriate comb to use when a stylist is creating a hairstyle with finger waves?

• feather comb

• cutting comb

• styling comb

• tail comb

Answer explanation

A cutting comb is ideal for finger waves.

A _______ has alternating short and long teeth that provide lift, volume, and fullness to the hair.

• teasing comb

• tail comb

• feather comb

• edging comb

Answer explanation

A teasing comb has alternating short and long teeth to create a cushion at the base of the hair and provide lift, volume, and fullness.

Which styling aid is used for wet sets?

• setting foam

• serum

• styling cream

• styling lotion

Answer explanation

Setting foam is a light, whipped version of setting lotion used to perform wet sets.

Which sentence best describes a benefit that can be realized from the stylist's choice between a blowdryer with an AC motor or one with a DC motor?

• A stylist is likely to be able to dry hair more quickly using a blowdryer with a DC motor.

• A stylist is less likely to develop hand health issues when using a blowdryer with an AC motor.

• A stylist will have to purchase a new blowdryer less frequently when using a blowdryer with a DC motor.

• A stylist is less likely to experience hearing damage when using a blowdryer with an AC motor.

Answer explanation

A blowdryer with an AC motor is quieter than a blowdryer with a DC motor.

The blowdryer attachment that alters the air flow to help keep textural definition is:

• a diffuser

• a concentrator nozzle

• a straightening pick

• a straightening comb

Answer explanation

A diffuser is a blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps keep textural definition.