Milady CIMA Ch.13 Braiding and Braid Extensions

Identify a true statement about a hooded dryer.

• It is best for stimulating the scalp before a hair service begins.

• It is used to completely dry and finish braided styles.

• It is highly ineffective in dry finishing locked and textured or braided styles.

• It deeply hydrates, moisturizes, and conditions the hair with water vapor.

Answer explanation

A hooded dryer completely dries and finishes braided styles.

________ is the gold standard for hair extensions.

• Synthetic hair

• Human hair

• Yarn

• Angora

Answer explanation

Human hair is the gold standard for hair extensions.

Which of the following is a board of fine standing nails through which human hair extensions are combed?

• a drawing board

• a curette

• a hackle

• a nipper

Answer explanation

A hackle is a board of fine standing nails through which human hair extensions are combed.

When a hairstylist cornrow braids a client's hair along with hair extensions, but the completed look mostly shows faux hair, the type of braids created are called __________.

• tree braids

• halo braids

• rope braids

• fishtail braids

Answer explanation

Tree braiding is a new way to add hair for a longer look. The client's hair is braided or cornrow braided along with hair extensions, but the finished look shows mostly faux hair.

__________ are created with prefabricated synthetic hair that is added on to individual braids or cornrows.

• Faux locs

• Bantu knots

• Rope braids

• Nubian knots

Answer explanation

Faux locs are created with prefabricated synthetic hair that is added on to individual braids or cornrows.

Starting from the far left, the first braiding tool shown is a Double-Toothed Comb (Detangling Comb).

What is the SECOND braiding tool that is shown?

• Wide-Toothed Comb

• Boar-Bristle Brush

• Square Paddle Brush

• Tail Comb

• Vent Brush

What is the THIRD braiding tool that is shown?

• Wide-Toothed Comb

• Boar-Bristle Brush

• Square Paddle Brush

• Tail Comb

• Vent Brush

What is the FOURTH braiding tool that is shown?

• Wide-Toothed Comb

• Boar-Bristle Brush

• Square Paddle Brush

• Tail Comb

• Vent Brush

What is the FIFTH braiding tool that is shown?

• Wide-Toothed Comb

• Boar-Bristle Brush

• Square Paddle Brush

• Tail Comb

• Vent Brush

What is the SIXTH and FINAL braiding tool that is shown?

• Wide-Toothed Comb

• Boar-Bristle Brush

• Square Paddle Brush

• Tail Comb

• Vent Brush