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WorksheetsBraiding / Wigs and Hair additions
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Worksheet time: 6hrs 51mins
What is natural hairstyling?
Styling that requires us to style using nature
Styling that uses chemicals or dyes
Styling that does not use chemicals or dyes, or alter curl
Styling that changes the coil of the hair
When analyzing the condition of a client's hair and scalp during a consultation you should pay particular attention to the hairs
Texture
Color
Oiliness
List some tools used in braiding.
Should we braid hair wet or braid it when dry?
Wet
Dry
It depends on the texture
An invisible braid is made using what technique?
Underhand
Overhand
A visible braid is using what technique?
Overhand
Underhand
All of the following are reasons to study braiding and braid extensions EXCEPT:
Braiding salons are common among major metropolises across the US but can also be done at traditional salons
Federal and state employment laws with regard to natural hairstyles in the workplace are becoming stricter
Services for braiding and braid extensions can be performed without harsh chemicals or altering naturally curly hair
Offering these services enhances stylists' creativity and enables clients to express and project their self-image
Consultations for braiding services require three specific considerations. All of the following are considerations EXCEPT:
Identifying hair color
analyzing scalp condition
noting hair thinning
determining curl configuration
Alopecia is a term used to describe _______.
asymmetrical facial shape
atypical hair shrinkage
artificial animal fibers
abnormal hair loss
To stimulate the scalp, smooth dry textured hair, and remove lint and dirt from locs, use a __________.
square paddle brush
vent brush
boar-bristle brush
detangling brush
Which comb type should be used to separate wet curly hair?
tail comb
cutting comb
finishing comb
double-tooth comb
What is the name for a board containing fine, upright nails that stylists use to comb human hair extensions and blend colors and highlights?
drawing board
diffuser
Kanekalon
hackle
A budget-conscious client who is getting extensions wants a long-lasting natural look. The stylist determines it would be best to use standalone extensions. Considering this information, what would the stylist recommend?
Kanekalon
alpaca fiber
human hair
animal hair
Which tool opens the hair shaft's cuticle layer so that protein conditioners and botanical oils can penetrate the cortex layer to hydrate, moisturize, and condition the hair while drying?
hackle
hooded dryer
steamer
diffuser
Which tool is used to remove tangles in hair that is wet and wavy or dry and curly, as well as in human hair extensions?
soft nylon brush
vent brush
pick with rounded teeth
tail comb
Which procedure helps prepare textured hair for braiding?
Apply curl cream to wet hair in order to prevent hair from shrinking or breaking
Blowdry wet hair with a large paddle brush, and work from the ends toward the scalp
Use a soft nylon brush hat contains boar bristles, and blowdry the hair from the scalp downward
Apply a liberal coating of pomade or texturizing spray to keep the hair from becoming frizzy
Which of the following describes a fishtail braid?
two-strand braid in which the strands are twisted around each other
single free-hanging braid that uses an under hand or overhand technique
two-strand braid that adds hair from the sides as the strands cross each other
double-strand twisted or coil-twisted hair that is wrapped around itself
When a client asks for plaits, what kind of braids do they want?
halo braids
rope braids
invisible braids
single braids
What is the process for creating spiral curls on the ends of single braids that use extensions made with synthetic fibers?
singe the ends with a keratin glue hot tool
Wrap the ends with a curling rod and dip them in hot water
add a bead to the end and heat with a ceramic flat iron
cut the ends while moving up the shaft and soak in cold water
What is the maximum length of time layered cornrows an be worn before they must be completely removed to prevent knotting, locking, or thinning hair?
3 weeks
5 weeks
8 weeks
10 weeks
A client who has fine, shorter, layered hair and a heart-shaped face is attending a special event. The client wants a sophisticated braided style that makes the hair look longer and fuller. What should the stylist recommend?
invisible braids that include extensions, styled with a side ponytail, without bangs
box braids that include extensions, styled as a high chignon, with bangs
fishtail braids that include extensions, styled as a low chignon, with bangs
cornrows that include extensions, styled to frame the face, without bangs
Which braids are created by using an inverted braid around the entire head?
plaits
box braids
halo braids
cornrows
What technique is used to integrate extensions for single braids?
two-strand overhand
three-strand on-the-scalp
double-strand twisted
three-strand underhand
Which style uses extensions and shows mostly faux hair when finished?
tree braids
visible braids
individual braids
halo braids
Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, and snarls in short, textured hair and long, straight hair?
boar-bristle
square paddle
vent
round
Which blowdryer attachment loosens the curl pattern in textured hair for braiding styles, and dries, stretches, and softens textured hair?
diffuser
concentrator
comb nozzle
butterfly clip
Which manufactured synthetic fiber is used for hair extensions and is durable, soft, and less inclined to tangle that many other synthetics?
Kanekalon
yarn
synthetic
rayon
What is a simple two-strand braid in which the hair is picked up from the sides and added to strands as they are crossed over each other?
inverted
extension
fishtail
invisible
The invisible braid, also known as the ________braid, is a three-strand braid that is produced with an overhand technique or overlapping the strands of hair.
box
fishtail
inverted
visible
_________, also known as canerows, are narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp and are created with a three-strand, on-the-scalp braiding technique.
invisible braids
cornrows
box braids
fishtail braids
Which of the following is not true about loc extensions?
They can be done with additional human hair or synthetic fibers
They can be prefabricated and sewn onto individual braids
They can only be created with an extension braid wrapped in Afro-textured hair
They can be attached using the crochet locking method
Hair care that uses no chemicals or dyes and does not alter the natural curl or coil pattern of the hair, is known as _____________.
chemical-free hairstyling
synthetic hairstyling
natural hairstyling
curl-free hair care
Which of the following braid style or length is recommended for a client with a square face?
A style with more width at the sides
A style with height
Using bangs or sweep braids across the forehead
Framing the face with longer braids
The _____________ face is a too-long oval and requires a style with more width at the sides.
pear-shaped
elongated
oval
heart-shaped
Which brush is recommended for stimulating the scalp and removing dirt and lint from locks?
Vent brush
Boar-bristle brush
Nylon-bristle brush
Square paddle brush
Which of following is a characteristic of Kanekalon?
It closely mimics human hair
It is not very durable
It is not heat-resistant
It is prone to tangling
When curly hair is braided wet, it ______________ as it dries.
stretches significantly
remains unchanged
expands slightly
shrinks and recoils
Which type of braid is a three-strand braid that is created with an underhand technique?
French
Inverted
Visible
Invisible
Single braids can move ___________.
in any direction
from side to side
up and down
diagonally
Extensions for single braids are integrated into natural hair using the _____________.
two-strand overhand technique
three-strand underhand technique
individual braid technique
medium to large techniques
Which of the following is not a basic method of locking?
The coil comb technique
Braids or extensions
The palm roll
Brotherlocks
In some African tribes, different styles of braiding indicated ______________.
a person's social status
the family to which a person belonged
whether the person had children
whether the person was married
What is the most important feature of the wide-toothed comb?
The length of the teeth
The distance between the teeth
The material from which the comb is made
The sharpness of the teeth
Most human hair used for hair extensions is imported from which part of the world?
South America
Asia
Eastern Europe
South Africa
Blowdrying dries the hair quickly, softens the hair in the process, and makes ______________.
the wave pattern tighter
the hair-shaft shorter
it more manageable for combing and sectioning
pickup and manipulation slightly more difficult
The fishtail braid is best done on _____________.
shoulder length, layered hair
short,layered hair
shoulder length or longer, non-layered hair
short, non-layered hair
Braiders report that tree braids take about ________ hours.
three
four
five
six
During which developmental phase of locks can a bulb be felt at the end of each lock?
Sprouting stage
Growing stage
Pre-lock stage
Maturation stage
During which developmental phase of locks does the hair begin to regain length?
Sprouting stage
Growing stage
Pre-lock stage
Maturation stage
During the first development phase of locks, the hair coil _________________.
is rough in texture
has a matte texture
is straight and dull
has an open end
Which of the following is a braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other?
Fishtail Braid
Invisible Braid
Rope Braid
Single Braid
Which of the following are separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together?
French braids
Locks
Cornrows
Canerows
A ___________ is used to dry hair without disturbing the enhanced curl pattern and without dehydrating the hair.
hood dryer
pick nozzle
concentrator
diffuser
The practice of overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect is known as ____________.
twisting
weaving
plaiting
inverting
When performing a braiding service, which essential tool I used for creating shapes and finished looks, and for trimming bangs and excess extension material?
two-inch scissors
three-inch scissors
five-inch scissors
electric trimmers
The term ____________ refers to narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp and are created with a three-stand, on-the-scalp braiding technique.
cornrows
locks
twists
dreadlocks
Which of the following is a tool that separates the hair as it combs, making it an excellent detangling comb for wet curly hair?
Finishing comb
Double-tooth comb
Tail comb
Cutting comb
Which of these is a tool used for cutting small sections, and should only be used after the hair has been blown dry?
Finishing comb
Double-toothed comb
Tail comb
Cutting comb
A ____________ is useful for lifting and separating textured hair.
wide-toothed comb
square paddle brush
pick with rounded teeth
vent brush
Which of the following is a free-hanging braid, with or without an extension, that can be executed using either an underhand or an overhand technique?
Inverted braid
Single braid
Plait braid
Fishtail braid
Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, nd snarls In short, textured hair and long, straight hair?
Square paddle brush
Boar-bristle brush
Vent brush
Natural hairbrush
What is the benefit of mixing yak hair with human hair?
it makes the hair easier to color
it eliminates the need to shampoo the hair
it helps to remove the manufactured shine
it makes the hair easier to style
Which of the following braids is not created with three strands and an overhand technique?
French braid
Invisible braid
Inverted braid
Rope braid
The ____________ method builds up the braid strand by strand with extension hair fibers.
feed-in
over-weave
draw-down
button-through
A finishing comb is usually _____________ in length and works well on fine or straight hair.
3 to 4 inches
5 to 6 inches
6 to 8 inches
8 to 10 inches
The flat leather pad with very close, fine teeth that sandwiches human hair extensions is called ____________.
book board
drawing board
flat iron
leather clamp
During analysis of the client's hair and scalp for a braiding service, you will pay particular attention to the hair's type and texture, _____________, scalp abrasions, and hair thinning or balding.
hair length
hair color
curl configuration
skin type
Another term for wave pattern is ________________.
coil configuration
curl pattern
curl configuration
coil pattern
The traditional _______________ is flat, natural, and contoured to the scalp.
invisible braid
cornrow
visible braid
dreadlock
When the hair is double-strand twisted or coil twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot, it is called a _______________.
braid-out set
glamour wave
flat-twist
Bantu knot
When small sections of natural hair are gelled and spiraled with the fingers or a comb to create individual formations of tight, cylindrical coils, it is known as ____________.
coil-out
a spiral rod set
comb twists
glamour waves
In eighteenth-century, England, men wore wigs, called_ ________,to indicate that they were in the army or navy, or engaged in the practice of law.
toupees
perukes
hair grab
wig powder
When burning human hair, it burns:
slowly and with strong odor
rapidly and with strong odor
quickly and with no odor
slowly and with no odor
When burning synthetic hair, it will either ball up, melt, or burn:
slowly and with strong odor
rapidly and with strong odor
quickly and with no odor
slowly and with no odor
Wigs that are hand-knotted into fine mesh foundation are called:
capless wigs
cap wigs
popular wigs
manufactured wigs
Synthetic wigs are generally considered to be:
susceptible to climate
susceptible to harsh brushing
limited in color availability
a good value
Kanekalon is considered to be a:
synthetic fiber
blended polyester
expensive fiber
flammable polyester
Hair additions that can add length,volume,texture, or color and are worn for longer periods of time are:
wigs
cascades
hair extensions
braids
Hairpieces that may be applied semi-permanently with adhesive that sticks to the scalp are:
cascades
braids
falls
toupees
When taking measurements for the fitting of a wig, it is necessary to:
check with the client's physician
follow the manufacturer's instructions
shampoo the hair
condition the hair
when shampooing a wig, use_________
an alkaline shampoo
a medicated shampoo
a gentle shampoo
a dry shampoo
when coloring wigs on hairpieces, always_______
position the wig on the client
use a contradictory
follow a metallic dye
cover the head form with plastic
One disadvantage of a human-hair wig is its reaction to:
humidity
styling
cutting
conditioning
The most expensive wigs are those made of:
kanekalon
human hair
animal hair
polyester
When the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base so that cuticles of all hair strands move in the same downward direction, it is called________
sloped
redirected
turned
reversed
Shampooing a synthetic wig in__________will not change the style, nor will exposure to extreme humidity.
boiling water
alkaline shampoo
a soap cap
cold water
For wigs,_________cutting is more controlled and technical.
wet
dry
conditioned
staggered
When styling a human-hair wig, always set the styling tool on_____.
extra high
high
medium
low
All synthetic hair color used for wigs and hairpieces are standard according to the_____colors on the haircolor ring used used by the wig and hairpiece manufacturers.
20
35
55
70
If you are going to custom-color a human-hair wig, the hair should have been_______.
tinted with metallic
decolonized or bleached
previously cut
treated with a filler
There are two ways to attach toupees, including tape and clips or:
weaving
tracks
adhesive
a,b & c
