Hair Braiding

Throughout history, braiding styles have been used to distinguish one's tribe and _______.

• marital status
• fertility
• social status
• material wealth

Natural hairstyling, which uses no chemical or dyes, does not alter the natural curl or_______ of the hair.

• coil
• spiral
• lateral
• vertical

When referring to braiding and other natural hairstyling, the term texture refers to the diameter of the hair, the wave pattern of the hair, and the ______ of the hair.

• length
• color
• elasticity
• feel

A coil is a very tight curl pattern that is spiral in formation and, when lengthened or stretched, resembles a series of __________.

• canes
• waves
• loops
• knots

Hair is referred to as natural or virgin if it has had no previous ________ services.

• reconditioning
• chemical
• cutting
• braiding

A natural hairbrush, also known as a _______ is best for stimulating the scalp as well as removing dirt and lint from locks.

• boar bristle brush
• nylon bristle brush
• yak hair brush
• polyester bristle brush

What blow dryer attachment dries the hair without disturbing the finished look and without removing moisture?

• diffuser
• hood dryer
• pick nozzle
• scatter comb

A boar made of fine, upright nails through which human hair extensions are combed is called _____.

• hackle
• drawing board
• scatter comb
• leather pad

A manufactured synthetic fiber of excellent quality that has texture similar to curly or coiled hair is called ______.

• kanekalon
• polyester
• linen
• wool

Which material is a beautiful wool fiber imported from Africa that has a matte finish and comes only in black and brown?

• yarn
• linen
• kanekalon
• lin