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wigs and hair additions

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The fastest way to determine whether a strand of hair is synthetic is to ___________.

a)

burn it with a match

b)

contact the manufacturer

c)

cut it with scissors

d)

wet and blow dry it

2.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of synthetic hair?

a)

synthetic hair always looks unnatural.

b)

synthetic hair is more expensive than human hair.

c)

synthetic hair cannot be exposed to extreme heat

d)

synthetic hair is more prone to fading.

3.

When cutting a wig, the general goal is to make the hair ___________.

a)

fit more snugly

b)

more fashionable

c)

more comfortable

d)

look more realistic

4.

Which method of wig construction is the least expensive?

a)

Hand-tied

b)

Semi-hand-tied

c)

Machine-made

d)

Artificially sewn

5.

Synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the ____________ colors on the hair color ring used by wig and hairpiece manufacturers.

a)

50

b)

70

c)

90

d)

110

6.

The ___________ is a sewing stitch in which the thread is wound around the needle twice.

a)

double-lock stitch

b)

secure lock stitch

c)

overcast stitch

d)

loop stitch

7.

The ______________ involves attaching hair wefts or single strands with an adhesive.

a)

track method

b)

lockstitch method

c)

sewing method

d)

bonding method

8.

The fusion-bonding method of attaching hair extensions requires that the bonding material can be activated by ______________.

a)

a liquid activator

b)

a catalyst

c)

water

d)

heat

9.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a hair addition made of human hair?

a)

It has less durability

b)

it has a more realistic appearance

c)

it never frizzes or loses it's curl in humid weather

d)

The color will not fade or oxidize

10.

Traditionally, brushes made with ___________ bristles have been regarded as best for use on human hair.

a)

metal

b)

straw

c)

natural boar

d)

nylon

11.

A hair wrap is secured to the client's own hair with _________________.

a)

combs

b)

hairpins

c)

a bandana

d)

fast-drying adhesive

12.

When sewing on an extension using the braid-and-sew attachment method, it is recommended that you avoid using a ______________ needle.

a)

straight

b)

custom-designed

c)

curved

d)

sharp

13.

When bonding, it is recommended that you work ________________ away from the hairline to keep the wefts from showing.

a)

one half inch

b)

one inch

c)

one and a half inches

d)

two inches

14.

To use a linking method of attachment, the natural hair should be at least how long?

a)

3 inches

b)

5 inches

c)

6 inches

d)

8 inches

15.

A small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head is ___________________.

a)

a toupee

b)

an integration hairpiece

c)

a cap wig

d)

partial weft

16.

A ___________ is a long strip of hair with a threaded edge.

a)

bond

b)

block

c)

root

d)

weft

17.

The head-shaped form on which a wig is secured for fitting, coloring, and sometimes styling is known as a _____________.

a)

mount

b)

brand

c)

block

d)

cap

18.

A hair addition secured to the base of the client's natural hair in order to add length, volume, texture, or color is ________________.

a)

a hair extension

b)

a toupee

c)

a cap wig

d)

an integration hairpiece

19.

A wig constructed with an elasticized, mesh-fiber base to which the hair is attached is called a ____________________.

a)

capless wig

b)

cap wig

c)

remi wig

d)

fusion wig

20.

A _____________________ is an artificial covering for the head consisting of a network of interwoven hair.

a)

wig

b)

weft

c)

cap

d)

block

21.

Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base is called ______________________.

a)

bonded hair

b)

carved hair

c)

turned hair

d)

fallen hair

22.

Wigs, hairpieces, and extensions made of modacrylic are particularly _____________________.

a)

unrealistic in appearance

b)

strong and durable

c)

weak but flexible

d)

susceptible to sun damage

23.

Indian hair is usually ___________________.

a)

extremely curly

b)

straight

c)

tightly coiled

d)

wavy

24.

Average sized wigs fit heads from _______________________.

a)

21.5-22.5 inches

b)

22.5-24 inches

c)

19 -21.5 inches

d)

23.5-24.5 inches

25.

In eighteenth-century England, men wore wigs called

a)

toupees

b)

perukes

c)

hair garb

d)

wig powder

26.

When burning human hair, it burns

a)

slowly and with strong odor

b)

quickly and with strong odor

c)

quickly and with no odor

d)

slowly and with no odor

27.

When burning synthetic hair

a)

slowly and with strong odor

b)

rapidly and with strong odor

c)

quickly and with no odor

d)

slowly and with no odor

28.

Wigs that are hand-knotting into a fine mesh foundation are called

a)

capless wigs

b)

cap wigs

c)

popular wigs

d)

manufactured wigs

29.

Hair additions that can add length, volume, texture, or color and are worn for longer periods of time are

a)

wigs

b)

cascades

c)

hair extensions

d)

braids

30.

Hair pieces that may be applied semi-permanently with adhesive that sticks to the scalp are

a)

cascades

b)

braids

c)

falls

d)

toupees

31.

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

a)

check with the client's physician

b)

follow the manufacturer's instructions

c)

shampoo the hair

d)

condition the hair

32.

When shampooing a wig use

a)

an alkaline shampoo

b)

a medicated shampoo

c)

a gentle shampoo

d)

a dry shampoo

33.

One disadvantage of a human-hair wig is its reation to

a)

humidity

b)

styling

c)

cuttin

d)

conditioning

34.

The most expensive wigs are those made of

a)

kanekalon

b)

human hair

c)

animal hair

d)

polyester

35.

When the root end of ever single strand is sewn into the vase so that the cuticles of all hair strand move in the same downward direction

a)

sloped

b)

redirected

c)

turned

d)

reversed

36.

All synthetic hair colors used for wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the ______ colors on the hair color ring.

a)

20

b)

35

c)

55

d)

70

37.
Indian hair is naturally:
a)
straight 
b)
Coiled 
c)
Wavy 
d)
Curly 
38.
Cuticle-intact hair is more expensive because the hair is: 
a)
rooted hair 
b)
Turned hair 
c)
Synthetic hair 
d)
Fallen hair 
39.
The hair addition that consists of rows of wefts sewn to elastic strips in a circular pattern is a:
a)
sewn Extension 
b)
Cap wig 
c)
Capless wig 
d)
Toupee
40.

What is traction alopecia?

a)

Hair loss from too much tension

b)

An autoimmune problem

41.

Why is it important to maintain even tension when applying hair extensions?

a)

To avoid traction alopecia, and discomfort to the client

b)

So you can apply more hair extensions

c)

So you can apply less extensions

42.

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

43.

If you are going to custom-color a human-hair wig the hair should have been

a)

tinted with metallic dye

b)

decolonized or bleached

c)

previously cut

d)

treated with a filler

44.

Wigs, hairpieces, and extensions made of modacrylic are particularly______________.

a)

unrealistic in appearance

b)

strong and durable

c)

weak, but flexible

d)

susceptible to sun damage

45.

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

46.

When the root end of ever single strand is sewn into the vase so that the cuticles of all hair strand move in the same downward direction

a)

sloped

b)

redirected

c)

turned

d)

reversed

47.

All synthetic hair colors used for wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the ______ colors on the hair color ring.

a)

20

b)

35

c)

55

d)

70