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WorksheetsHairstyling Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
A professional _____ is responsible for educating clients about at-home maintenance and styling options for their hair.
brand cosultant
salon owner
hairstylist
model designer
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?
Finger waving
Haircutting
Pin curls
Permanent waves
What substance, also known as liquid gel, makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger-waving procedure?
Elastic lotion
Finger-waving lotion
Conditioning lotion
Firming lotion
_____ 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.
Finger
Pin
Open
Closed
The _____ is the stationary (non-moving) foundation of the curl, on the area closest to the scalp
stem
base
circle
clip
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?
base
circle
stem
size
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?
Half-stem curl
Base curl
No-stem curl
Full-stem curl
What type of curl is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility?
Half-stem curl
Base curl
No-stem curl
Full-stem curl
A _____ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.
ribbon
base
stem
shaping
What are the pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls?
Open-center curls
Closed-center curls
Convex curls
Stationary curls
Which pin curls produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end?
Ridge curls
Open-center curls
Closed-center curls
Half-stem curls
The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.
clockwise; counterclockwise
square; rectangular
open; closed
arc base; square
_____ base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect.
arc
square
triangle
rectangle
What pin curl base is recommended for use along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style?
Oblong base
Triangular base
Square base
Rectangular base
What is the most commonly shaped pin curl base?
arc base
rectangular base
square base
panel base
Arc base pin curls are also known as half-moon or _____ base curls.
C-shaped base curls
no-stem base curls
square base curls
S-shaped base curls
Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called _____.
sectioning
sculpting
bricklayer
ribboning
Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as _____.
ridge curls
carved curls
alternating curls
skip waves
Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a _____.
space
ribbon
wave
Curl
Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called _____.
dual waves
carved curls
sculptured curls
skip waves
Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller, but do not have the same amount of tension, are called _____.
straight curls
rectangular curls
open curls
barrel curls
Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design?
Carved curls
Cascade curls
Sculptured curls
Barrel curls
What is the panel of hair on which the roller is placed?
Section
Center
Base
Circle
How is the hair wrapped around the roller to create curls in the hair?
With one and a half turns
With two and a half turns
With one complete turn
With two complete turns
Rollers should be placed _____ in a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired.
completely off the base
completely on the base
half off base
half on the base
A(n) _____ is the point where curls of opposite direction meet, forming a recessed area.
pipe
tunnel
base
indentation
_____ rollers are used only on dry hair because using them on wet hair will snag and pull the hair.
Velcro
Hot
Plastic
Small
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.
teasing
slicing
backbrushing
smoothing
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.
backcombing
matting
teasing
ruffing
What styling technique is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining its shape?
Backcombing
Interlocking
Wrapping
Ruffing
What technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation has revolutionized the hairstyling world?
French lacing
Velcro styling
Hair wrapping
Blowdry styling
What nozzle attachment of a blowdryer directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely?
Diffuser
Concentrator
Roller brush
Comb
What blowdryer attachment is used to accentuate or keep textural definition by allowing the air to flow more softly?
Concentrator
Nozzle
Diffuser
Leveler
Which brushes are used to blowdry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired?
Classic styling brushes
Grooming brushes
Vent brushes
Round brushes
What are the large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns that are used for mid- to longer-hair length?
Vent brushes
Grooming brushes
Classic styling brushes
Paddle brushes
Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of _____.
boar and nylon
nylon and cotton
sable and boar
boar and rubber
Styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam, is also called _____.
texturizer
straightening gel
mousse
liquid gel
_____, 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.
Pomade
Silicone
Foam
Liquid gels
_____, also known as serum, adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition.
Pomade
Silicone
Hair spray
Thermal protectant
What is the most widely used hairstyling product?
Pomade
Silicone
Hair spray
Thermal protectant
_____ 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.
Thermal
Dry heat
Pressed iron
Hot roller
_____ irons with straight edges are used to create smooth, straight, styles – even on very curly hair.
Curling
Round
Flat
Electric
The edge of a flat iron that is nearest to the stylist is called the _____.
beveled edge
outer edge
inner edge
flat edge
Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _____.
plastic
nylon blends
soft metal
hard rubber
The correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the _____.
texture of the hair
length of the hair
type of iron used
size of iron used
As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than _____.
fine hair
long hair
short hair
conditioned hair
What type of curls are suitable for one length hair?
Barrel curls
Roll curls
Spiral curls
Flat curls
_____ curls provide maximum lift or volume, since the curl is placed very high on its base.
Thermal
Volume-base
Full-base
Half-base
When creating full-base curls, the hair should be held with medium tension at a _____.
45-degree angle
60-degree angle
90-degree angle
125-degree angle
Placed completely off their base, _____ curls offer a curl option with only slight lift and volume.
full-volume
half-base
volume-base
off-base
What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb?
Hair pressing
Hair texturizing
Hair relaxing
Hair treatments
What hair pressing process removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl?
Classic press
Soft press
Hard press
Medium press
What hair type is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure?
Fine/soft
Coarse/brittle
Wiry/curly
Medium/straight
When the client’s scalp is classified as flexible, remember to _____ to press the hair satisfactorily.
avoid applying cream
use enough tension
avoid applying pressure
apply low heat
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either _____.
brass or iron
brass or porcelain
stainless steel or brass
stainless steel or tin
Pressing combs with less space between the teeth produce a _____.
coarse press
smooth press
quick press
hard press
It is important to _____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire length and provide consistent results.
wash
dry
temper
test
After heating, the temperature of the pressing comb should be tested using _____.
light paper
a hair section
fingers
cloth
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 _____.
sodium hydroxide
baking soda
hydrogen peroxide
ammonia water
A _____ is sometimes necessary when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration, dampness, or other conditions.
soft press
chemical press
touch-up
moderate press
_____ and skin rashes are the two general types of injuries that can occur in hair pressing.
cuts
scrapes
bruises
burns
Avoid excessive heat, particularly when pressing _____ hair, to avoid discoloration and breakage.
fine
curly
course
gray
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _____.
simple and flat
well-balanced and proportioned
full and unique
round and full
What true classic hairdo is created out of a simple ponytail that can be simply styled or dressed up?
Pleat
Chignon
Twist
Blowdry
The twist, also referred to as the French _____, is a classic long hairstyle that is popular in the salon for clients attending formal functions.
Pleat
Chignon
Twist
Blowdry
