Chapter 13 braiding

All of the following are reasons to study braiding, and braid extensions, except

• Braiding salons are common among major metropolises across the United States, but can also be done at traditional salons

• Federal and state employment laws with regard to natural hairstylist in the workplace are becoming stricter

• Services for braiding and braid extensions can be performed without harsh chemicals or altering naturally curly hair

• Offering the services enhances stylist, creativity, and enables clients to express and project self image

Consultations for braiding services require three specific considerations. All of the following are considerations except.

• Identifying hair color

• Analyzing scalp condition

• Noting hair thinning

• Determining curl configuration

Alopecia is a term used to describe

• Asymmetrical facial shape

• Atypical hair shrink

• Artificial animal fibers

• Abnormal hair loss

To stimulate the scalp, smooth dry textured hair, and remove lint and dirt from locs use a

• Square paddle brush

• Vent brush

• Boar-bristle brush

• Detangling brush

Which comb type should be used to separate wet, curly hair

• Tail comb

• Cutting comb

• Finishing comb

• Double Tooth comb

What is the name for a board containing fine upright nails that stylist use to comb human hair extensions and blend colors and highlights?

• Drawing board

• Diffuser

• Kanekalon

• Hackle

A budget conscious client who is getting extensions wants a long, lasting natural look the stylist determines it would be best to use standalone extensions considering this information. What would the stylist recommend?

• Kanekalon

• Alpaca fiber

• Human hair

• Animal hair

Which tool opens the hair shafts cuticle layer so that protein conditioners and botanical oils can penetrate the cortex layer to hydrate, moisturize and condition the hair while drying

• Hackle

• Hooded dryer

• Steamer

• Diffuser

Which tool is used to remove tangles and hair that is wet and wavy or dry and curly as well as in human hair extensions

• Soft nylon brush

• Vent brush

• Pick with rounded teeth

• Tail comb

Which procedure helps prepare textured hair for braiding

• Apply curl cream to wet hair in order to prevent hair from shrinking or breaking

• Blow dry, wet hair with a large paddle brush and work from the end towards the scalp

• Use a nylon brush that contains bristles and blow dry the hair from scalp downward

• Liberal coating of pomade or texture spray to keep the hair from becoming frizzy