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Hairstyling

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is important to _____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire length and provide consistent results.

a)

dry

b)

wash

c)

test

d)

temper

2.

_____, also known as texturizers, are styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm-hold gels, making them ideal to use for easy styling, defining, and molding.

a)

Foam

b)

Pomade

c)

Silicone

d)

Liquid gels

3.

As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than _____.

a)

long hair

b)

short hair

c)

fine hair

d)

conditioned hair

4.

The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.

a)

square; rectangular

b)

arc base; square

c)

open; closed

d)

clockwise; counterclockwise

5.

Backcombing, also known as _____, ratting, matting, or French lacing, involves combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.

a)

backbrushing

b)

slicing

c)

smoothing

d)

teasing

6.

What are the pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls?

a)

Closed-center curls

b)

Stationary curls

c)

Open-center curls

d)

Convex curls

7.

What type of curl is placed directly on the base of the curl and produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility?

a)

No-stem curl

b)

Base curl

c)

Half-stem curl

d)

Full-stem curl

8.

What nozzle attachment of a blowdryer directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely?

a)

Comb

b)

Diffuser

c)

Concentrator

d)

Roller brush

9.

A professional _____ is responsible for educating clients about at-home maintenance and styling options for their hair.

a)

salon owner

b)

brand consultant

c)

model designer

d)

hairstylist

10.

_____, also known as serum, adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition.

a)

Thermal protecting product

b)

Hair spray

c)

Silicone

d)

Pomade

11.

Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _____.

a)

soft metal

b)

nylon blends

c)

plastic

d)

hard rubber

12.

What styling technique is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining its shape?

a)

Ruffing

b)

Wrapping

c)

Interlocking

d)

Backcombing

13.

_____ rollers are used only on dry hair because using them on wet hair will snag and pull the hair.

a)

Hot

b)

Small

c)

Velcro

d)

Plastic

14.

What blowdryer attachment is used to accentuate or keep textural definition by allowing the air to flow more softly?

a)

Leveler

b)

Diffuser

c)

Nozzle

d)

Concentrator

15.

The twist, also referred to as the French _____, is a classic long hairstyle that is popular in the salon for clients attending formal functions.

a)

twist

b)

chignon

c)

pleat

d)

blow-dry

16.

What type of curl is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility?

a)

Half-stem curl

b)

No-stem curl

c)

Full-stem curl

d)

Base curl

17.

What are the large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns that are used for mid- to longer-hair length?

a)

Vent brushes

b)

Classic styling brushes

c)

Paddle brushes

d)

Grooming brushes

18.

What true classic hairdo is created out of a simple ponytail that can be simply styled or dressed up?

a)

Blowdry

b)

Pleat

c)

Chignon

d)

Twist

19.

Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either _____.

a)

brass or iron

b)

stainless steel or brass

c)

stainless steel or tin

d)

brass or porcelain

20.

Placed completely off their base, _____ curls offer a curl option with only slight lift and volume.

a)

volume-base

b)

full-volume

c)

off-base

d)

half-base

21.

Pressing combs with less space between the teeth produce a _____.

a)

coarse press

b)

quick press

c)

hard press

d)

smooth press

22.

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called _____.

a)

sculpting

b)

bricklayer

c)

ribboning

d)

sectioning

23.

Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller, but do not have the same amount of tension, are called _____.

a)

open curls

b)

barrel curls

c)

straight curls

d)

rectangular curls

24.

When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _____.

a)

well-balanced and proportioned

b)

simple and flat

c)

full and unique

d)

round and full

25.

_____ irons with straight edges are used to create smooth, straight, styles – even on very curly hair.

a)

Electric

b)

Round

c)

Curling

d)

Flat

26.

What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb?

a)

Hair relaxing

b)

Hair treatments

c)

Hair texturizing

d)

Hair pressing

27.

When creating full-base curls, the hair should be held with medium tension at a _____.

a)

125-degree angle

b)

90-degree angle

c)

60-degree angle

d)

45-degree angle

28.

Arc base pin curls are also known as half-moon or _____ base curls.

a)

C-shaped base curls

b)

S-shaped base curls

c)

square base curls

d)

no-stem base curls

29.

_____ and skin rashes are the two general types of injuries that can occur in hair pressing.

a)

Scrapes

b)

Burns

c)

Cuts

d)

Bruises

30.

The edge of a flat iron that is nearest to the stylist is called the _____.

a)

outer edge

b)

flat edge

c)

inner edge

d)

beveled edge

31.

A _____ is sometimes necessary when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration, dampness, or other conditions.

a)

soft press

b)

chemical press

c)

moderate press

d)

touch-up

32.

Which brushes are used to blowdry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired?

a)

Round brushes

b)

Grooming brushes

c)

Classic styling brushes

d)

Vent brushes

33.

What hair type is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure?

a)

Coarse/brittle

b)

Fine/soft

c)

Wiry/curly

d)

Medium/straight

34.

Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as _____.

a)

skip waves

b)

ridge curls

c)

carved curls

d)

alterning curls

35.

When the client’s scalp is classified as flexible, remember to _____ to press the hair satisfactorily.

a)

apply low heat

b)

use enough tension

c)

avoid applying pressure

d)

avoid applying cream

36.

A _____ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.

a)

ribbon

b)

base

c)

shaping

d)

stem

37.

A _____ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.

a)

Volume-base

b)

Thermal

c)

Half-base

d)

Full-base

38.

What technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation has revolutionized the hairstyling world?

a)

Velcro styling

b)

French lacing

c)

Hair wrapping

d)

Blowdry styling

39.

What type of curls are suitable for one length hair?

a)

Barrel curls

b)

Roll curls

c)

Flat curls

d)

Spiral curls

40.

Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called _____.

a)

Sculptured curls

b)

dual waves

c)

skip waves

d)

carved curls

41.

Rollers should be placed _____ in a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired.

a)

half on the base

b)

completely off the base

c)

completely on the base

d)

half off base

42.

What process shapes and directs the hair into an S pattern through the use of the fingers, combs, and finger-waving lotion, and was the rage in the 1920s and 1930s?

a)

Pin curls

b)

Finger waving

c)

Haircutting

d)

Permanent waves

43.

Which pin curls produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end?

a)

Half-stem curls

b)

Open-center curls

c)

Ridge curls

d)

Closed-center curls

44.

A(n) _____ is the point where curls of opposite direction meet, forming a recessed area.

a)

base

b)

pipe

c)

tunnel

d)

indentation

45.

Styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam, is also called _____.

a)

mousse

b)

liquid gel

c)

texturizer

d)

straightening gel

46.

_____ base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect

a)

Rectangular

b)

Triangular

c)

Square

d)

Arc

47.

_____ waving and curling, also known as Marcel waving, are methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative techniques.

a)

Thermal

b)

Dry heat

c)

Hot roller

d)

Pressed iron

48.

Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design?

a)

Cascade curls

b)

Carved curls

c)

Sculptured curls

d)

Barrel curls

49.

What substance, also known as liquid gel, makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger-waving procedure?

a)

firming lotion

b)

Elastic lotion

c)

Finger-waving lotion

d)

Conditioning lotion

50.

_____ curls serve as a basis for patterns, lines, waves, curls, and rolls that are used in a wide range of hairstyles and can be used on all types of hair, including straight, permanent waved, or naturally curly hair.

a)

Open

b)

Closed

c)

Finger

d)

Pin

51.

How is the hair wrapped around the roller to create curls in the hair?

a)

With two complete turns

b)

With one complete turn

c)

With one and a half turns

d)

With two and a half turns

52.

After heating, the temperature of the pressing comb should be tested using _____.

a)

light paper

b)

cloth

c)

a hair section

d)

fingers

53.

Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of _____.

a)

sable and boar

b)

nylon and cotton

c)

boar and rubber

d)

boar and nylon

54.

Carbon buildup can be removed from the metal portion of a pressing comb by immersing the metal portion of the comb in a solution containing _____.

a)

ammonia water

b)

sodium hydroxide

c)

hydrogen peroxide

d)

baking soda

55.

What is the most widely used hairstyling product?

a)

Thermal protector

b)

Silicone

c)

Hair Spray

d)

Pomade

56.

The correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the _____.

a)

length of the hair

b)

size of iron used

c)

texture of the hair

d)

type of iron used

57.

Avoid excessive heat, particularly when pressing _____ hair, to avoid discoloration and breakage.

a)

coarse

b)

curly

c)

gray

d)

fine

58.

The _____ is the stationary (non-moving) foundation of the curl, on the area closest to the scalp

a)

base

b)

circle

c)

stem

d)

clip

59.

Backbrushing, also known as _____, is used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.

a)

teasing

b)

ruffing

c)

matting

d)

backcombing

60.

What pin curl base is recommended for use along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style?

a)

Oblong base

b)

Square base

c)

Rectangular base

d)

Triangular base

61.

What is the panel of hair on which the roller is placed?

a)

Base

b)

Section

c)

Center

d)

Circle

62.

What section of the pin curl lies between the base and first arc (turn) of the circle that gives the curl its direction and movement, and determines the amount of mobility or movement in a section of hair?

a)

Stem

b)

Circle

c)

Size

d)

Base

63.

What is the most commonly shaped pin curl base?

a)

Square base

b)

Arc base

c)

Rectangular base

d)

Panel base

64.

Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a _____.

a)

wave

b)

ribbon

c)

curl

d)

space

65.

What hair pressing process removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl?

a)

Classic press

b)

Hard press

c)

Soft press

d)

Medium press