107 Hair Design Flashcards
A half-off base pincurl is also known as a(n):
Half-stem pincurl
A hard or double press refers to applying the pressing comb:
Twice with more pressure and heat
A pincurl with an open circle has the ability to produce which of the following effects?
Wider wave pattern
A skip wave is a combination of flat pincurls and:
Finger waves
All of the following shapes used in hair design can be distributed clockwise or counterclockwise EXCEPT:
Triangles
All of the following terms describe backcombing EXCEPT:
Molding
Alternating triangle base shapes helps to avoid:
Splits
Always feed the ends of the hair all the way through the curling iron to avoid crimped or:
Fishhook ends
An elongated curvature shape with parallel C-lines, consisting of a closed end and an open end is referred to as a(n):
Oblong
An on-base tool position will result in the strongest base strength and:
maximum volume
Another name for hair pressing is:
Silking
Balance, whether symmetrical or asymmetrical, plays an integral part in the dynamics of a design and must be analyzed from:
All angles
Depending on the hair length, the curl pattern is generally stronger at the ends and weaker toward the base when performing which curling iron technique?
Ends-to-base technique
During hair pressing, fine hair requires which of the following actions?
Apply less heat
Fingerwaves with low ridges are known as:
Shadow waves
Hair breakage may result from which of the following actions?
Pressing hair too often
Hair that is held at a 45° angle above the center of the base and rolled to sit in the upper portion of the base, but not on or above the parting can be described as:
overdirected (volume base)
Hair wrapping is a molding technique that is based on wrapping hair over the:
Head
Immersing in an approved EPA-registered disinfectant after precleaning applies to all of the following items EXCEPT:
Thermal irons
In hair design, the diameter of the tool being used determines the:
base width
In hair design, the term texture character refers to the:
shape of the texture pattern
In order to retain heat, curling iron barrels are made of which of the following materials?
stainless steel
In the diagram, which component of the curl does the number 1 indicate?
Base
In the diagram, which component of the curl does the number 2 indicate?
Stem
Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:
Excessive blow drying
Name the part of the thermal iron indicated by the number 2.
Rod handle
Round brushes may have a core that is made of any of the following EXCEPT:
Leather
The blow dryer attachment that fits on the nozzle and allows control of air flow to a small area is called:
Concentrator
The following illustration exemplifies which type of distribution:
Radial
The heat from an electric curling iron can be tested by:
bringing your hand very near the barrel, without touching it
The off-base (full stem) pincurl produces which of the following results?
Closeness and mobility
The pressing comb is only used on:
Totally dry hair
The type of comb that is used for distribution, molding, scaling and parting the hair is called:
Fine-tooth tail comb
The type of comb that is used to backcomb the hair, separate curls and define texture is called:
Wide-tooth tail comb
To reduce the potential of hair and scalp damage from heat, hold the blow dryer at least:
3” to 5” (7.5 to 12.5 cm) from the hair
What product prepares and protects the hair from heat styling and also conditions and adds shine.
Thermal protectant
What type of hair can be quite resistant to hair pressing?
Coarse, tightly curled
Which of the following shapes is used to move the hair in equal proportions from a center point of origin?
Half-circle
Which styling product creates maximum control and support of the hair especially for wet setting?
Gel
Who was the first person to introduce thermal irons?
Marcel Grateau
