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Wigs and Hair Additions (Cosmetology)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

In eighteenth- century England, men wore wigs, or _____________ to indicate that they were in the army or navy, or engaged in the practice of law.

a)

toupes

b)

perukes

c)

hair garb

d)

wig powder

2.

When testing human hair by burning, the hair will burn ____________

a)

slowly and with distinctive odor

b)

quickly and with distinctive odor

c)

quickly and with no odor

d)

slowly and with no odor

3.

When testing synthetic hair by burning, it will either ball up, melt, or will continue to burn ____________

a)

slowly and with strong odor

b)

rapidly and with strong odor

c)

very quickly and with slight odor

d)

slowly and with slight odor

4.

One disadvantage of a human-hair wig is that it reacts to ____________

a)

Humidity

b)

Styling

c)

cutting

d)

conditioning

5.

Synthetic wigs are generally considered to be ________

a)

Sensitive to climate

b)

Susceptible to harsh brushing

c)

limited in color availability

d)

a great value

6.

Kanekalon is a top of the line____________, which stimulates protein -rich hair with a natural, lustrous look and feel, and is particularly strong and durable.

a)

synthetic fiber

b)

blended polyester

c)

expensive fiber

d)

Flammable polyester

7.

Shampooing a synthetic wig in _____________ will not change the style, nor will exposure to extreme humidity.

a)

boiling water

b)

alkaline shampoo

c)

a soap cap

d)

cold water

8.

The most expensive wigs, hairpieces, and extensions are those made of

a)

kanekalon

b)

human hair

c)

animal hair

d)

Polyester

9.

___________ hair, or Remi hair, is hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base so that the cuticles of all hair strands move in the same downward direction.

a)

Sloped

b)

Redirected

c)

Turned

d)

Reversed

10.

What type of wig is constructed with an elasticized, mesh fiber base to which the hair is attached?

a)

Capless wigs

b)

Cap wigs

c)

Popular wigs

d)

Manufactured wigs

11.

When taking measurements for the fitting of a wig, it is necessary to __________

a)

check with the clients physician

b)

follow the manufacturer’s instructions

c)

shampoo the hair

d)

condition the hair

12.

When working with wigs, you will discover that the _________ cutting method is more controlled and technical.

a)

wet

b)

dry

c)

conditioned

d)

staggered

13.

It is important to remember that when styling a human-hair wig always set the styling tool on ________

a)

extra high

b)

high

c)

medium

d)

low

14.

When shampooing a wig, us a(n) _______

a)

alkaline shampoo

b)

medicated shampoo

c)

gentle shampoo

d)

dry shampoo

15.

All synthetic hair colors used for wigs and hair pieces are standardized according to the _______________ colors on the hair color ring used by the wig and hair piece manufacturers

a)

20

b)

35

c)

55

d)

70

16.

If you are going to custom-color a human hair wig, use hair that has been _______________

a)

tinted with metallic dye

b)

decolorized through the lifting process

c)

previously cut

d)

treated with a filler

17.

When coloring wigs or hair pieces, always __________

a)

position the wig on the client

b)

use a contradictory color

c)

follow a metallic dye

d)

check if the cuticle is in tack

18.

What type of hair piece is worn by both men and women and may be applied semi-permanently with adhesive that sticks to the scalp.

a)

Cascades

b)

Braids

c)

Falls

d)

Toupes

19.

There are two ways to attach toupees: temporary (Tape or clips) or _____________ (tracks, adhesive or sewing)

a)

weaving

b)

permanent

c)

daily

d)

semi-permanent

20.

What additions to the hair can add length, volume, texture or color and can be worn for longer periods of time?

a)

Wigs

b)

Cascades

c)

Hair extensions

d)

Braids