Braiding and Braid Extensions

Question 1

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 more height
c. using bangs or sweep braids across the forehead
d. framing the face with longer braids

Answer 1

d. framing the face with longer braids

Question 2

which of the 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

Answer 2

a. it closely mimics human hair

Question 3

which type of braid is a three strand braid that is created with an underhand technique
a. french
b. inverted
c. visible
d. invisible

Answer 3

c. visible

Question 4

which of the following is not a basic method of locking
a. coil comb technique
b. braids or extensions
c. the palm roll
d. brother locks

Answer 4

d. brother locks

Question 5

what is the most important feature on a wide tooth comb
a. the length of the teeth
b. distance between the teeth
c. material from which the comb is made
d. sharpness of the teeth

Answer 5

b. distance between the teeth

Question 6

braiders report that tree braids take about ____ hours
a. three
b. four
c. five
d. six

Answer 6

b four

Question 7

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

Answer 7

a. sprouting

Question 8

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

Answer 8

b. growing stage

Question 9

during the first developmental 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 ed

Answer 9

d . has an open end

Question 10

when performing a braiding service, which essential tool is used for creating shapes and finished looks and for trimming bangs and excess extension material?
a. 2” scissors
b. 3” scissors
c. 5” scissors
d. electric trimmers

Answer 10

c. 5” scissors

Question 11

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

Answer 11

c. it helps remove the manufactured shine

Question 12

the ________ method builds up the braid strand by strand with extension hair fibers
a. feed in
b. over weave
c. draw through
d. button through

Answer 12

a. feed in

Question 13

a finishing comb is usually ________ inches in length and works well on fine or straight hair
a. 3-4
b. 5-6
c. 6-8
d. 8-10

Answer 13

d. 8-10

Question 14

the flat leather pad with very close fine teeth that sandwiches human hair extensions is called a
a. book board
b. drawing board
c. flat iron
d. leather clamp

Answer 14

b. drawing board

Question 15

during analysis of the clients hair and scalp for a braiding service you will pay attention to the hair’s type and texture, __________, scalp abrasions and hair thinning or balding
a. hair length
b. color
c. curl configuration
d. skin type

Answer 15

c. curl configuration

Question 16

another term for wave pattern is
a. coil configuration
b. curl pattern
c. curl configuration
d. coil pattern

Answer 16

a. coil configuration

Question 17

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. spiral rod set
c. comb twists
d. glamour waves

Answer 17

c. comb twists

Question 18

How long do cornrows typically last?
a. 2 to 4 weeks
b. 4 to 6 weeks
c. up to 2 weeks
d. 6 to 8 weeks

Answer 18

b. 4 to 6 weeks

Question 19

When preparing a client’s hair for braiding, what should you do next after shampooing and towel blotting the hair?
a. apply a leave-in conditioner
b. apply a wax, pomade, paste, or lotion to hold the hair in place
c. blowdry the hair
d. begin combing at the ends of the hair

Answer 19

a. apply a leave-in conditioner
After shampooing and towel blotting the client’s hair, you should apply a leave-in conditioner to make combing the hair easier.

Question 20

A disadvantage of lin is that it:
a. comes only in blond tones
b. is very flammable
c. is only available in short lengths
d. is a synthetic fiber

Answer 20

b. is very flammable

Question 21

Which style involves braiding the hair when either wet or dry and then opening the braid to create a crimped texture-on-texture effect with added volume?
a. braid-out set
b. Bantu knot
c. flat-twist
d. Nubian knot

Answer 21

a. braid-out set