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ch 17 Flashcards

1
Q

When pressing short, fine hair, you should:

A

use extra care at the hairline

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2
Q

Variations in hair texture are determined by feel and _____ of the hair.

A

diameter

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3
Q

A _____ brush is a thin nylon styling brush with a tail for sectioning and a narrow row of bristles.

A

teasing

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4
Q

Pin curls sliced from a shaping without lifting the hair are referred to as:

A

carved curls

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5
Q

​Triangular base curls are recommended:

A

​along the front or facial hairline

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6
Q

​Compared to pin curls, rollers:

A

​give a stronger set

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7
Q

​When pressing a client’s hair, you should NOT:

A

​apply as much pressure on the hair as possible

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8
Q

Which of the following is a technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining a beautiful shape?

A

hair wrapping

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9
Q

Which type of roller placement should you use to create medium volume?

A

half-base

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10
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic parts of a thermal iron?

A

stem

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11
Q

The ponytail is NOT the foundation for which hairstyle?

A

​French pleat

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12
Q

The hair that is wrapped around a roller is the:

A

circle

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13
Q

Skip waves are two rows of _____ curls used to create a strong wave pattern with well-defined lines between the waves.

A

ridge

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14
Q

How long should you leave a hot roller on the hair?​

A

​10 minutes

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15
Q

When making the rolling movement with a thermal iron, you should use your:

A

fingers

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16
Q

Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge form a wave are called:

A

ridge curls

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17
Q

After heating a pressing comb, you should test it on:​

A

​a piece of light paper

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18
Q

Which curl pattern creates a vertical corkscrew effect?

A

spiral curl

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19
Q

Open-center curls produce:

A

uniform curls

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20
Q

In a pin curl, the _____ determines the width of the wave and its strength.

A

size of the circle

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21
Q

To produce half-base curls, strong curls with moderate lift or volume, you should hold the hair out at a _____ angle.

A

90 degree`

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22
Q

A pin curl should always begin at the _____ of a shaping.

A

open end

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23
Q

Which type of pin curl produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility?

A

no-stem curl

24
Q

Which styling product is a whipped product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume?

A

mousse

25
Q

When making a hard press, how many times should you apply the thermal pressing comb on each side of the hair?

A

two

26
Q

When using a flat iron, you should use lower settings for _____ hair.

A

fine

27
Q

A _____ is used to lift the hair away from the head.

A

​comb with a pick at one end

28
Q

The three principal parts of a pin curl do NOT include a:

A

twist

29
Q

Wet hairstyling tools include all of the following EXCEPT:

A

hot rollers

30
Q

A _____ is a half-round, rubber-based brush used for smoothing and untangling all hair types.

A

classic styling brush

31
Q

Cascade, or stand-up, pin curls are used to create _____ in the hair design.

A

height

32
Q

The point where curls of opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area, is called the:

A

indentation

33
Q

The process of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair using a heated iron or comb is called:

A

hair pressing

34
Q

In a horizontal finger wave, waves are positioned:

A

sideways and parallel around the head

35
Q

Which type of styling product creates the strongest control for slicked or molded styles?

A

gel

36
Q

To prevent discoloration or breakage when pressing gray hair, you should use:

A

moderate heat and light pressure

37
Q

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called:

A

ribboning

38
Q

The technique of drying and styling the hair in one operation is called:

A

blowdry styling

39
Q

Finger waving is the process of shaping and directing the hair into a(n) _____ pattern.

A

S

40
Q

To _____ a new brass pressing comb, you heat the comb until it is extremely hot, coat it in a petroleum based product or pressing oil, and then rinse the oil off after it has cooled down.

A

temper

41
Q

The section of a pin curl between the base and the first arc that gives the curl direction and movement is the:

A

stem

42
Q

The technique of combing a small section of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion or base is known as:

A

backcombing

43
Q

​A(n) _____ is a hairstyle with the hair arranged up and off the shoulders and secured with implements such as hairpins, bobby pins, and elastics.

A

updo

44
Q

A(n) _____ is a section of hair molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.

A

shaping

45
Q

Which type of styling product is applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position?

A

hair spray

46
Q

The _____ is the panel of hair on which a roller is placed.

A

base

47
Q

​When performing an updo, you should:

A

​section the hair before you begin

48
Q

A _____ brush has a large, flat base and staggered pin patterns to help keep the hair from snagging.

A

paddle

49
Q

The blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow softly and accentuates or keeps the textural definition is the:

A

diffuser

50
Q

The technique of backbrushing is also called:

A

ruffing

51
Q

​When backcombing, what should you do next after inserting the comb?

A

​Press the comb down.

52
Q

A C-shape curl is formed by how many turns of hair around the roller?

A

one

53
Q

Which type of thermal curls are placed very high on their base to provide maximum lift?

A

volume-base curls

54
Q

The correct temperature used for a thermal iron is primarily determined by the:

A

texture of the hair

55
Q

The most commonly shaped base in pin curls is the _____ base.

A

arc

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