Ch. 13 Braiding & Braid Extensions

Question 1

Cornrows

Answer 1

also known as canerows; narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp; created with a three-strand, on-the-scalp braiding technique

Question 2

Drawing Board

Answer 2

flat leather pad with very close, fine teeth that sandwich human hair extensions

Question 3

Faux Locs

Answer 3

locs created with prefabricated synthetic hair that is added on to individual braids or cornrows; available in various colors and styles

Question 4

Fishtail Braid

Answer 4

simple two-strand braid in which hair is picked up from the sides and added to the strands as they are crossed over each other

Question 5

Hackle

Answer 5

board of fine upright nails through which human hair extensions are combed; used for detangling or blending colors and highlights

Question 6

Halo Braids

Answer 6

two or three long, simple, inverted, thick cornrows created around the head then wrapped and pinned to make a halo effect

Question 7

Invisible Braid

Answer 7

also known as inverted braid or French braid; overhand pick-up technique. It can be done on or off the scalp and with or without extensions. This style is ideal for long hair, but it can also be executed successfully on shorter hair with long layers

Question 8

Kanekalon

Answer 8

synthetic fiber used to make hair extensions; highly heat resistant and made specifically for braided styles

Question 9

Loc Extensions

Answer 9

type of hair extension that creates a natural-looking loc style with additional human hair or synthetic hair fibers

Question 10

Overhand Technique

Answer 10

braiding technique in which the first side section goes over the middle one, then the other side section goes over the middle strand

Question 11

Rope Braid

Answer 11

braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other

Question 12

Single Braids

Answer 12

also known as plaits or visible braids, are free-hanging braids, with or without extensions, that can be executed using either an underhand or an overhand technique

Question 13

Steamer

Answer 13

tool used to deeply hydrate, moisturize, and condition hair with water vapor

Question 14

Underhand Technique

Answer 14

also known as plaiting; braiding technique in which the left section goes under the middle strand, then the right section goes under the middle strand

Question 15

Visible Braids

Answer 15

also known as plaits or single braids, are free-hanging braids, with or without extensions, that can be executed using either an underhand or an overhand technique