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Braiding / Wigs and Hair additions

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 6hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is natural hairstyling?

a)

Styling that requires us to style using nature

b)

Styling that uses chemicals or dyes

c)

Styling that does not use chemicals or dyes, or alter curl

d)

Styling that changes the coil of the hair

2.

When analyzing the condition of a client's hair and scalp during a consultation you should pay particular attention to the hairs

a)

Texture

b)

Color

c)

Oiliness

3.

List some tools used in braiding.

4 lines
4.

Should we braid hair wet or braid it when dry?

a)

Wet

b)

Dry

c)

It depends on the texture

5.

An invisible braid is made using what technique?

a)

Underhand

b)

Overhand

6.

A visible braid is using what technique?

a)

Overhand

b)

Underhand

7.

All of the following are reasons to study braiding and braid extensions EXCEPT:

a)

Braiding salons are common among major metropolises across the US but can also be done at traditional salons

b)

Federal and state employment laws with regard to natural hairstyles in the workplace are becoming stricter

c)

Services for braiding and braid extensions can be performed without harsh chemicals or altering naturally curly hair

d)

Offering these services enhances stylists' creativity and enables clients to express and project their self-image

8.

Consultations for braiding services require three specific considerations. All of the following are considerations EXCEPT:

a)

Identifying hair color

b)

analyzing scalp condition

c)

noting hair thinning

d)

determining curl configuration

9.

Alopecia is a term used to describe _______.

a)

asymmetrical facial shape

b)

atypical hair shrinkage

c)

artificial animal fibers

d)

abnormal hair loss

10.

To stimulate the scalp, smooth dry textured hair, and remove lint and dirt from locs, use a __________.

a)

square paddle brush

b)

vent brush

c)

boar-bristle brush

d)

detangling brush

11.

Which comb type should be used to separate wet curly hair?

a)

tail comb

b)

cutting comb

c)

finishing comb

d)

double-tooth comb

12.

What is the name for a board containing fine, upright nails that stylists use to comb human hair extensions and blend colors and highlights?

a)

drawing board

b)

diffuser

c)

Kanekalon

d)

hackle

13.

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?

a)

Kanekalon

b)

alpaca fiber

c)

human hair

d)

animal hair

14.

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?

a)

hackle

b)

hooded dryer

c)

steamer

d)

diffuser

15.

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?

a)

soft nylon brush

b)

vent brush

c)

pick with rounded teeth

d)

tail comb

16.

Which procedure helps prepare textured hair for braiding?

a)

Apply curl cream to wet hair in order to prevent hair from shrinking or breaking

b)

Blowdry wet hair with a large paddle brush, and work from the ends toward the scalp

c)

Use a soft nylon brush hat contains boar bristles, and blowdry the hair from the scalp downward

d)

Apply a liberal coating of pomade or texturizing spray to keep the hair from becoming frizzy

17.

Which of the following describes a fishtail braid?

a)

two-strand braid in which the strands are twisted around each other

b)

single free-hanging braid that uses an under hand or overhand technique

c)

two-strand braid that adds hair from the sides as the strands cross each other

d)

double-strand twisted or coil-twisted hair that is wrapped around itself

18.

When a client asks for plaits, what kind of braids do they want?

a)

halo braids

b)

rope braids

c)

invisible braids

d)

single braids

19.

What is the process for creating spiral curls on the ends of single braids that use extensions made with synthetic fibers?

a)

singe the ends with a keratin glue hot tool

b)

Wrap the ends with a curling rod and dip them in hot water

c)

add a bead to the end and heat with a ceramic flat iron

d)

cut the ends while moving up the shaft and soak in cold water

20.

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?

a)

3 weeks

b)

5 weeks

c)

8 weeks

d)

10 weeks

21.

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?

a)

invisible braids that include extensions, styled with a side ponytail, without bangs

b)

box braids that include extensions, styled as a high chignon, with bangs

c)

fishtail braids that include extensions, styled as a low chignon, with bangs

d)

cornrows that include extensions, styled to frame the face, without bangs

22.

Which braids are created by using an inverted braid around the entire head?

a)

plaits

b)

box braids

c)

halo braids

d)

cornrows

23.

What technique is used to integrate extensions for single braids?

a)

two-strand overhand

b)

three-strand on-the-scalp

c)

double-strand twisted

d)

three-strand underhand

24.

Which style uses extensions and shows mostly faux hair when finished?

a)

tree braids

b)

visible braids

c)

individual braids

d)

halo braids

25.

Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, and snarls in short, textured hair and long, straight hair?

a)

boar-bristle

b)

square paddle

c)

vent

d)

round

26.

Which blowdryer attachment loosens the curl pattern in textured hair for braiding styles, and dries, stretches, and softens textured hair?

a)

diffuser

b)

concentrator

c)

comb nozzle

d)

butterfly clip

27.

Which manufactured synthetic fiber is used for hair extensions and is durable, soft, and less inclined to tangle that many other synthetics?

a)

Kanekalon

b)

yarn

c)

synthetic

d)

rayon

28.

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?

a)

inverted

b)

extension

c)

fishtail

d)

invisible

29.

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.

a)

box

b)

fishtail

c)

inverted

d)

visible

30.

_________, 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.

a)

invisible braids

b)

cornrows

c)

box braids

d)

fishtail braids

31.

Which of the following is not true about loc extensions?

a)

They can be done with additional human hair or synthetic fibers

b)

They can be prefabricated and sewn onto individual braids

c)

They can only be created with an extension braid wrapped in Afro-textured hair

d)

They can be attached using the crochet locking method

32.

Hair care that uses no chemicals or dyes and does not alter the natural curl or coil pattern of the hair, is known as _____________.

a)

chemical-free hairstyling

b)

synthetic hairstyling

c)

natural hairstyling

d)

curl-free hair care

33.

Which of the following braid style or length is recommended for a client with a square face?

a)

A style with more width at the sides

b)

A style with height

c)

Using bangs or sweep braids across the forehead

d)

Framing the face with longer braids

34.

The _____________ face is a too-long oval and requires a style with more width at the sides.

a)

pear-shaped

b)

elongated

c)

oval

d)

heart-shaped

35.

Which brush is recommended for stimulating the scalp and removing dirt and lint from locks?

a)

Vent brush

b)

Boar-bristle brush

c)

Nylon-bristle brush

d)

Square paddle brush

36.

Which of following is a characteristic of Kanekalon?

a)

It closely mimics human hair

b)

It is not very durable

c)

It is not heat-resistant

d)

It is prone to tangling

37.

When curly hair is braided wet, it ______________ as it dries.

a)

stretches significantly

b)

remains unchanged

c)

expands slightly

d)

shrinks and recoils

38.

Which type of braid is a three-strand braid that is created with an underhand technique?

a)

French

b)

Inverted

c)

Visible

d)

Invisible

39.

Single braids can move ___________.

a)

in any direction

b)

from side to side

c)

up and down

d)

diagonally

40.

Extensions for single braids are integrated into natural hair using the _____________.

a)

two-strand overhand technique

b)

three-strand underhand technique

c)

individual braid technique

d)

medium to large techniques

41.

Which of the following is not a basic method of locking?

a)

The coil comb technique

b)

Braids or extensions

c)

The palm roll

d)

Brotherlocks

42.

In some African tribes, different styles of braiding indicated ______________.

a)

a person's social status

b)

the family to which a person belonged

c)

whether the person had children

d)

whether the person was married

43.

What is the most important feature of the wide-toothed comb?

a)

The length of the teeth

b)

The distance between the teeth

c)

The material from which the comb is made

d)

The sharpness of the teeth

44.

Most human hair used for hair extensions is imported from which part of the world?

a)

South America

b)

Asia

c)

Eastern Europe

d)

South Africa

45.

Blowdrying dries the hair quickly, softens the hair in the process, and makes ______________.

a)

the wave pattern tighter

b)

the hair-shaft shorter

c)

it more manageable for combing and sectioning

d)

pickup and manipulation slightly more difficult

46.

The fishtail braid is best done on _____________.

a)

shoulder length, layered hair

b)

short,layered hair

c)

shoulder length or longer, non-layered hair

d)

short, non-layered hair

47.

Braiders report that tree braids take about ________ hours.

a)

three

b)

four

c)

five

d)

six

48.

During which developmental phase of locks can a bulb be felt at the end of each lock?

a)

Sprouting stage

b)

Growing stage

c)

Pre-lock stage

d)

Maturation stage

49.

During which developmental phase of locks does the hair begin to regain length?

a)

Sprouting stage

b)

Growing stage

c)

Pre-lock stage

d)

Maturation stage

50.

During the first development phase of locks, the hair coil _________________.

a)

is rough in texture

b)

has a matte texture

c)

is straight and dull

d)

has an open end

51.

Which of the following is a braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other?

a)

Fishtail Braid

b)

Invisible Braid

c)

Rope Braid

d)

Single Braid

52.

Which of the following are separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together?

a)

French braids

b)

Locks

c)

Cornrows

d)

Canerows

53.

A ___________ is used to dry hair without disturbing the enhanced curl pattern and without dehydrating the hair.

a)

hood dryer

b)

pick nozzle

c)

concentrator

d)

diffuser

54.

The practice of overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect is known as ____________.

a)

twisting

b)

weaving

c)

plaiting

d)

inverting

55.

When performing a braiding service, which essential tool I used for creating shapes and finished looks, and for trimming bangs and excess extension material?

a)

two-inch scissors

b)

three-inch scissors

c)

five-inch scissors

d)

electric trimmers

56.

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.

a)

cornrows

b)

locks

c)

twists

d)

dreadlocks

57.

Which of the following is a tool that separates the hair as it combs, making it an excellent detangling comb for wet curly hair?

a)

Finishing comb

b)

Double-tooth comb

c)

Tail comb

d)

Cutting comb

58.

Which of these is a tool used for cutting small sections, and should only be used after the hair has been blown dry?

a)

Finishing comb

b)

Double-toothed comb

c)

Tail comb

d)

Cutting comb

59.

A ____________ is useful for lifting and separating textured hair.

a)

wide-toothed comb

b)

square paddle brush

c)

pick with rounded teeth

d)

vent brush

60.

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?

a)

Inverted braid

b)

Single braid

c)

Plait braid

d)

Fishtail braid

61.

Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, nd snarls In short, textured hair and long, straight hair?

a)

Square paddle brush

b)

Boar-bristle brush

c)

Vent brush

d)

Natural hairbrush

62.

What is the benefit of mixing yak hair with human hair?

a)

it makes the hair easier to color

b)

it eliminates the need to shampoo the hair

c)

it helps to remove the manufactured shine

d)

it makes the hair easier to style

63.

Which of the following braids is not created with three strands and an overhand technique?

a)

French braid

b)

Invisible braid

c)

Inverted braid

d)

Rope braid

64.

The ____________ method builds up the braid strand by strand with extension hair fibers.

a)

feed-in

b)

over-weave

c)

draw-down

d)

button-through

65.

A finishing comb is usually _____________ in length and works well on fine or straight hair.

a)

3 to 4 inches

b)

5 to 6 inches

c)

6 to 8 inches

d)

8 to 10 inches

66.

The flat leather pad with very close, fine teeth that sandwiches human hair extensions is called ____________.

a)

book board

b)

drawing board

c)

flat iron

d)

leather clamp

67.

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.

a)

hair length

b)

hair color

c)

curl configuration

d)

skin type

68.

Another term for wave pattern is ________________.

a)

coil configuration

b)

curl pattern

c)

curl configuration

d)

coil pattern

69.

The traditional _______________ is flat, natural, and contoured to the scalp.

a)

invisible braid

b)

cornrow

c)

visible braid

d)

dreadlock

70.

When the hair is double-strand twisted or coil twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot, it is called a _______________.

a)

braid-out set

b)

glamour wave

c)

flat-twist

d)

Bantu knot

71.

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 ____________.

a)

coil-out

b)

a spiral rod set

c)

comb twists

d)

glamour waves

72.

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.

a)

toupees

b)

perukes

c)

hair grab

d)

wig powder

73.

When burning human hair, it burns:

a)

slowly and with strong odor

b)

rapidly and with strong odor

c)

quickly and with no odor

d)

slowly and with no odor

74.

When burning synthetic hair, it will either ball up, melt, or burn:

a)

slowly and with strong odor

b)

rapidly and with strong odor

c)

quickly and with no odor

d)

slowly and with no odor

75.

Wigs that are hand-knotted into fine mesh foundation are called:

a)

capless wigs

b)

cap wigs

c)

popular wigs

d)

manufactured wigs

76.

Synthetic wigs are generally considered to be:

a)

susceptible to climate

b)

susceptible to harsh brushing

c)

limited in color availability

d)

a good value

77.

Kanekalon is considered to be a:

a)

synthetic fiber

b)

blended polyester

c)

expensive fiber

d)

flammable polyester

78.

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

79.

Hairpieces that may be applied semi-permanently with adhesive that sticks to the scalp are:

a)

cascades

b)

braids

c)

falls

d)

toupees

80.

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

81.

when shampooing a wig, use_________

a)

an alkaline shampoo

b)

a medicated shampoo

c)

a gentle shampoo

d)

a dry shampoo

82.

when coloring wigs on hairpieces, always_______

a)

position the wig on the client

b)

use a contradictory

c)

follow a metallic dye

d)

cover the head form with plastic

83.

One disadvantage of a human-hair wig is its reaction to:

a)

humidity

b)

styling

c)

cutting

d)

conditioning

84.

The most expensive wigs are those made of:

a)

kanekalon

b)

human hair

c)

animal hair

d)

polyester

85.

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________

a)

sloped

b)

redirected

c)

turned

d)

reversed

86.

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

87.

For wigs,_________cutting is more controlled and technical.

a)

wet

b)

dry

c)

conditioned

d)

staggered

88.

When styling a human-hair wig, always set the styling tool on_____.

a)

extra high

b)

high

c)

medium

d)

low

89.

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.

a)

20

b)

35

c)

55

d)

70

90.

If you are going to custom-color a human-hair wig, the hair should have been_______.

a)

tinted with metallic

b)

decolonized or bleached

c)

previously cut

d)

treated with a filler

91.

There are two ways to attach toupees, including tape and clips or:

a)

weaving

b)

tracks

c)

adhesive

d)

a,b & c