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Cosmetology Ch. 17 Hair Styling

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The panel of hair on which the roller is placed.

a)

stem

b)

base

c)

circle

d)

twist

2.

Which of the following is NOT considered a wet hairstyling tool?

a)

hairpins

b)

combs

c)

sectioning clamps

d)

hot rollers

3.

Which of the following is NOT part of a pin curl?

a)

twist

b)

base

c)

circle

d)

stem

4.

The process of shaping and directing the hair into a(n) S pattern.

a)

crimping

b)

zigzag

c)

finger waving

d)

wrap and bump

5.

In __________ finger waving the waves are positioned sideways and parallel around the head.

a)

vertical

b)

diagonal

c)

horizontal

d)

ridge

6.

The section of the pin curl that gives the curl its direction and movement.

a)

stem

b)

base

c)

twist

d)

curl

7.

A pin curl should always begin at the _________ of a shaping.

a)

center

b)

closed end

c)

open end

d)

concave side

8.

The hair that is wrapped around a roller is the:

a)

stem

b)

circle

c)

twist

d)

base

9.

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

a)

indentation

b)

chignon

c)

ribbon

d)

shaping

10.

The size of this part of the pin curl determines the width of the wave and its strength.

a)

the base

b)

the circle

c)

the twist

d)

the stem

11.

This type of pin curl produces a tight, firm, long lasting curl and allows for minimum mobility.

a)

no-stem curl

b)

full-stem curl

c)

half-stem curl

d)

shaped-stem

12.

2 rows of ridge curls used to create a strong wave pattern with well-defined lines between the waves.

a)

skip waves

b)

carved curls

c)

barrel curls

d)

finger waves

13.

Open-center curls produce:

a)

curls that shrink toward the end

b)

curls that are larger at the end

c)

uniform curls

d)

a variety of curls

14.

Pin curls placed immediately behind, or below a ridge that form a wave.

a)

barrel curls

b)

carved curls

c)

ridge curls

d)

cascade curls

15.

The most common shaped base in pin curls.

a)

triangular

b)

arc

c)

rectangular

d)

square

16.

Pin curls sliced from a shaping without lifting the hair are referred to as:

a)

barrel curls

b)

ridge curls

c)

skip waves

d)

carved curls

17.

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

a)

pressing

b)

ruffing

c)

back brushing

d)

ribboning

18.

Cascade, or stand-up, pin curls are used to create _________ in the hair design.

a)

height

b)

width

c)

depth

d)

color variety

19.

The technique of back brushing is also called:

a)

matting

b)

French lacing

c)

teasing

d)

ruffing

20.

A C-shape curl is formed by how many turns of hair around the roller?

a)

two

b)

two and a half

c)

one

d)

one and a half

21.

The technique of combing a small section of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion or base.

a)

backcombing

b)

ruffing

c)

backbrushing

d)

soft pressing

22.

Which type of roller placement should you use to create medium volume?

a)

no-base

b)

half-base

c)

off-base

d)

on-base

23.

The point where curls of opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area.

a)

ribbon

b)

indentation

c)

chignon

d)

shell

24.

A thin nylon styling brush with a tail for sectioning and a narrow row of bristles.

a)

grooming

b)

teasing

c)

vent

d)

round

25.

A technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining a beautiful shape.

a)

ribboning

b)

French pleating

c)

finger waving

d)

hair wrapping

26.

A brush with a large flat base and staggering pin patterns to help keep the hair from snagging.

a)

paddle

b)

vent

c)

round

d)

teasing

27.

The technique of drying and styling the hair in one operation.

a)

hair wrapping

b)

diffusing

c)

roller setting

d)

blowdry styling

28.

This brush is a half round, rubber based brush used for smoothing and untangling all hair types.

a)

classic styling brush

b)

grooming brush

c)

teasing brush

d)

vent brush

29.

This blowdryer attachment causes the air to flow softly and accentuates or keeps the textural definition.

a)

temper

b)

rod

c)

diffuser

d)

concentrator

30.

A whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume.

a)

pomade

b)

liquid gel

c)

mousse

d)

volumizer

31.

The correct temperature used for a thermal iron is primarily determined by the:

a)

type of iron

b)

style desired

c)

length of hair

d)

texture of the hair

32.

When making the rolling movement with a thermal iron, you should use your:

a)

fingers

b)

arm

c)

wrist

d)

entire hand

33.

Which type of styling product creates the strongest control for slicked or molded styles?

a)

silicone

b)

foam

c)

volumizer

d)

gel

34.

Which of the following in NOT one of the basic parts of a thermal iron?

a)

stem

b)

barrel

c)

rod handle

d)

shell

35.

Which type of styling product is applied in the form of a mist to hold a style?

a)

pomade

b)

silicone

c)

volumizer

d)

hair spray

36.

The process in which you heat your new brass pressing comb, until it is extremely hot, coat it in petroleum based product, or pressing oil, and then rinse the oil off after it has cooled.

a)

temper

b)

ribbon

c)

volumize

d)

concentrate

37.

The type of thermal curls that are placed very high on their base to provide maximum lift.

a)

full-base curls

b)

off-base curls

c)

volume-base curls

d)

half-base curls

38.

Variations in hair texture are determined by diameter and __________ of the hair.

a)

natural color

b)

feel

c)

style

d)

length

39.

To produce half-base curls you should hold the hair at a __________ angle.

a)

90 degree

b)

135 degree

c)

125 degree

d)

30 degree

40.

When performing a hard (double) press, you should apply the thermal pressing comb on each side of the hair strand _______ times.

a)

four

b)

three

c)

two

d)

one

41.

The process of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair using a heated iron or comb.

a)

hair pressing

b)

finger waving

c)

ribboning

d)

thermal waving

42.

Which curl pattern creates a vertical corkscrew effect?

a)

root curl

b)

end curls

c)

waves

d)

spiral curl

43.

When pressing short, fine hair, use extra care:

a)

at the hairline

b)

in the crown

c)

at the apex

d)

near the nape

44.

When using a flat iron, you should use lower settings for:

a)

coarse hair

b)

fine hair

c)

curly hair

d)

thick hair

45.

To prevent discoloration or breakage when pressing gray hair, you should use:

a)

heavy heat, moderate pressure

b)

light heat and light pressure

c)

moderate heat and light pressure

d)

moderate heat and heavy pressure

46.

Used to lift the hair away from the head.

a)

A comb with a pick at one end

b)

classic styling brush

c)

comb with widely spaced teeth

d)

comb with closely spaced teeth

47.

How long should you leave a hot roller on the hair?

a)

15 minutes

b)

3 minutes

c)

5 minutes

d)

10 minutes

48.

When backcombing, what should you do next after inserting the comb?

a)

create a cushion

b)

press the comb down

c)

smooth the hair

d)

section the hair

49.

Compared to pin curls, rollers:

a)

give a stronger set

b)

take longer to set

c)

offer fewer creative possibilities

d)

produce a set that does not last as long

50.

Triangular base curls are recommended

a)

at the side front hairline

b)

in the nape

c)

on any part of the head

d)

along the front facial hairline

51.

The ponytail in not the foundation for which hairstyle?

a)

bun

b)

French pleat

c)

knot

d)

chignon

52.

After heating a pressing comb, you should test it on:

a)

the clients hair

b)

your finger

c)

your own hair

d)

a piece of light paper

53.

When pressing a client's hair, you should NOT:

a)

apply as much pressure on the hair as possible

b)

avoid putting too much pressing oil on

c)

use a moderately warm comb, to press short hair on the temples

d)

dry the hair completely after it is shampooed

54.

When performing an updo, you should:

a)

use a fast drying aerosol hairspray

b)

use many pins to keep it secure

c)

wash the clients hair before you begin

d)

section the hair before you begin

55.

A hairstyle with the hair arranged up and off the shoulders and secured with implements such as hairpins, bobby pins, and elastics.

a)

indentation

b)

wave

c)

updo

d)

barrel curl