Hairstyling Assessment

Each of the following is a way professional hairstyling can enhance a beauty career EXCEPT:

• A professional cosmetologist should be able to work with and style every hair type.
• Hairstyling is a foundational skill for delivering a client’s desired outcome.
• Proficient hairstyling skills make a true hairdresser.
• Knowing basic hairstyling techniques will allow you to become a certified wedding specialist.

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

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

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

Which statement best describes co-styling?

• Co-styling is the process of the client and the stylist creating a new hair design together.
• Co-styling is the client assisting the stylist, such as by holding hair during a treatment.
• Co-styling is the client performing techniques on the hair at home.
• Co-styling is a team of cosmetologists working together to deliver the client’s desired result.

During a consultation a client informs the stylist of a desire to transition to natural hairstyling. Select the most appropriate question the stylist should ask to determine a look suited to the client’s desire.

• Are the hair care products you use certified organic?
• What is your weekly hair care maintenance routine?
• Do you have extra time to care for your hair?
• What is your typical weekly time spent outdoors exposing your hair to sunlight?

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

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

• round brush
• edging brush
• styling brush
• paddle brush

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

Which implement can be used to secure long hair?

• single-prong clip
• double-prong clip
• duckbill clip
• croc clamp