Ch 17 Flashcards
A professional \_\_\_\_\_ is responsible for educating clients about at-home maintenance and styling options for their hair. a. brand consultant b. salon owner c. hairstylist d. model designer
c. hairstylist
What process shapes and directs the hair into an S pattern through the use of the fingers, combs, and
finger-waving lotion, and was the rage in the 1920s and 1930s?
a. Finger waving
b. Haircutting
c. Pin curls
d. Permanent waves
a. Finger waving
What substance, also known as liquid gel, makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger-waving procedure? a. Elastic lotion b. Finger-waving lotion c. Conditioning lotion d. Firming lotion
b. Finger-waving lotion
_____ curls serve as a basis for patterns, lines, waves, curls, and rolls that are used in a wide range of
hairstyles and can be used on all types of hair, including straight, permanent waved, or naturally curly hair.
a. Finger
b. Pin
c. Open
d. Closed
b. Pin
The _____ is the stationary (non-moving) foundation of the curl, on the area closest to the scalp
a. stem
b. base
c. circle
d. clip
b. base
What section of the pin curl lies between the base and first arc (turn) of the circle that gives the curl its
direction and movement, and determines the amount of mobility or movement in a section of hair?
a. Base
b. Circle
c. Stem
d. Size
c. Stem
What type of curl is placed directly on the base of the curl and produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility? a. Half-stem curl b. Base curl c. No-stem curl d. Full-stem curl
c. No-stem curl
What type of curl is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility?
a. Half-stem curl
b. Base curl
c. No-stem curl
d. Full-stem curl
d. Full-stem curl
A _____ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of
curls.
a. ribbon
b. base
c. stem
d. shaping
d. shaping
What are the pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls?
a. Open-center curls
b. Closed-center curls
c. Convex curls
d. Stationary curls
a. Open-center curls
Which pin curls produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end?
a. Ridge curls
b. Open-center curls
c. Closed-center curls
d. Half-stem curls
c. Closed-center curls
The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.
a. clockwise; counterclockwise
b. square; rectangular
c. open; closed
d. arc base; square
a. clockwise; counterclockwise
_____ base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect.
a. Arc
b. Square
c. Triangular
d. Rectangular
d. Rectangular
What pin curl base is recommended for use along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style? a. Triangular base b. Square base c. Oblong base d. Rectangular base
a. Triangular base
What is the most commonly shaped pin curl base?
a. Arc base
b. Rectangular base
c. Square base
d. Panel base
a. Arc base
Arc base pin curls are also known as half-moon or _____ base curls.
a. no-stem base curls
b. square base curls
c. C-shaped base curls
d. S-shaped base curls
c. C-shaped base curls
Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called _____.
a. sectioning
b. sculpting
c. bricklayer
d. ribboning
d. ribboning
Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as \_\_\_\_\_. a. ridge curls b. carved curls c. alternating curls d. skip waves
b. carved curls
Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a _____.
a. space
b. ribbon
c. wave
d. curl
c. wave
Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called _____.
a. dual waves
b. carved curls
c. sculptured curls
d. skip waves
d. skip waves
Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller, but do not have the same amount of tension, are called \_\_\_\_\_. a. straight curls b. rectangular curls c. open curls d. barrel curls
d. barrel curls
Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design?
a. Carved curls
b. Cascade curls
c. Sculptured curls
d. Barrel curls
b. Cascade curls
What is the panel of hair on which the roller is placed?
a. Section
b. Center
c. Base
d. Circle
c. Base
How is the hair wrapped around the roller to create curls in the hair?
a. With one and a half turns
b. With two and a half turns
c. With one complete turn
d. With two complete turns
b. With two and a half turns
Rollers should be placed _____ in a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired.
a. completely off the base
b. completely on the base
c. half off base
d. half on the base
a. completely off the base
A(n) _____ is the point where curls of opposite direction meet, forming a recessed area.
a. pipe
b. tunnel
c. base
d. indentation
d. indentation
_____ rollers are used only on dry hair because using them on wet hair will snag and pull the hair.
a. Velcro
b. Hot
c. Plastic
d. Small
a. Velcro
Backcombing, also known as _____, ratting, matting, or French lacing, involves combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.
a. teasing
b. slicing
c. backbrushing
d. smoothing
a. teasing
Backbrushing, also known as _____, is used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl
patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.
a. backcombing
b. matting
c. teasing
d. ruffing
d. ruffing
What styling technique is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining its shape?
a. Backcombing
b. Interlocking
c. Wrapping
d. Ruffing
c. Wrapping
What technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation has revolutionized the hairstyling world? a. French lacing b. Velcro styling c. Hair wrapping d. Blowdry styling
d. Blowdry styling
What nozzle attachment of a blowdryer directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely?
a. Diffuser
b. Concentrator
c. Roller brush
d. Comb
b. Concentrator
What blowdryer attachment is used to accentuate or keep textural definition by allowing the air to flow more softly?
a. Concentrator
b. Nozzle
c. Diffuser
d. Leveler
c. Diffuser
Which brushes are used to blowdry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired?
a. Classic styling brushes
b. Grooming brushes
c. Vent brushes
d. Round brushes
a. Classic styling brushes
What are the large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns that are used for mid- to longer-hair length? a. Vent brushes b. Grooming brushes c. Classic styling brushes d. Paddle brushes
d. Paddle brushes
Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of _____.
a. boar and nylon
b. nylon and cotton
c. sable and boar
d. boar and rubber
a. boar and nylon
Styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam, is also called _____.
a. texturizer
b. straightening gel
c. mousse
d. liquid gel
c. mousse
_____, also known as texturizers, are styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm-hold
gels, making them ideal to use for easy styling, defining, and molding.
a. Pomade
b. Silicone
c. Foam
d. Liquid gels
d. Liquid gels
_____, also known as serum, adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition.
a. Pomade
b. Silicone
c. Hair spray
d. Thermal protecting product
b. Silicone
What is the most widely used hairstyling product?
a. Pomade
b. Silicone
c. Hair spray
d. Thermal protector
c. Hair spray
_____ waving and curling, also known as Marcel waving, are methods of waving and curling straight
or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative techniques.
a. Thermal
b. Dry heat
c. Pressed iron
d. Hot roller
a. Thermal
_____ irons with straight edges are used to create smooth, straight, styles – even on very curly hair.
a. Curling
b. Round
c. Flat
d. Electric
c. Flat
The edge of a flat iron that is nearest to the stylist is called the _____.
a. beveled edge
b. outer edge
c. inner edge
d. flat edge
c. inner edge
Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _____.
a. plastic
b. nylon blends
c. soft metal
d. hard rubber
d. hard rubber
The correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the _____.
a. texture of the hair
b. length of the hair
c. type of iron used
d. size of iron used
a. texture of the hair
As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than _____.
a. fine hair
b. long hair
c. short hair
d. conditioned hair
a. fine hair
What type of curls are suitable for one length hair?
a. Barrel curls
b. Roll curls
c. Spiral curls
d. Flat curls
c. Spiral curls
_____ curls provide maximum lift or volume, since the curl is placed very high on its base.
a. Thermal
b. Volume-base
c. Full-base
d. Half-base
b. Volume-base
When creating full-base curls, the hair should be held with medium tension at a _____.
a. 45-degree angle
b. 60-degree angle
c. 90-degree angle
d. 125-degree angle
d. 125-degree angle
Placed completely off their base, _____ curls offer a curl option with only slight lift and volume.
a. full-volume
b. half-base
c. volume-base
d. off-base
d. off-base
What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb?
a. Hair pressing
b. Hair texturizing
c. Hair relaxing
d. Hair treatments
a. Hair pressing
What hair pressing process removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl?
a. Classic press
b. Soft press
c. Hard press
d. Medium press
b. Soft press
What hair type is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure?
a. Fine/soft
b. Coarse/brittle
c. Wiry/curly
d. Medium/straight
c. Wiry/curly
When the client’s scalp is classified as flexible, remember to _____ to press the hair satisfactorily.
a. avoid applying cream
b. use enough tension
c. avoid applying pressure
d. apply low heat
b. use enough tension
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either _____.
a. brass or iron
b. brass or porcelain
c. stainless steel or brass
d. stainless steel or tin
c. stainless steel or brass
Pressing combs with less space between the teeth produce a _____.
a. coarse press
b. smooth press
c. quick press
d. hard press
b. smooth press
It is important to _____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire
length and provide consistent results. a. wash
b. dry
c. temper
d. test
c. temper
After heating, the temperature of the pressing comb should be tested using _____.
a. light paper
b. a hair section
c. fingers
d. cloth
a. light paper
Carbon buildup can be removed from the metal portion of a pressing comb by immersing the metal
portion of the comb in a solution containing _____.
a. sodium hydroxide
b. baking soda
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. ammonia water
b. baking soda
A \_\_\_\_\_ is sometimes necessary when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration, dampness, or other conditions. a. soft press b. chemical press c. touch-up d. moderate press
c. touch-up
_____ and skin rashes are the two general types of injuries that can occur in hair pressing.
a. Cuts
b. Scrapes
c. Bruises
d. Burns
d. Burns
Avoid excessive heat, particularly when pressing _____ hair, to avoid discoloration and breakage.
a. fine
b. curly
c. coarse
d. gray
d. gray
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _____.
a. simple and flat
b. well-balanced and proportioned
c. full and unique
d. round and full
b. well-balanced and proportioned
What true classic hairdo is created out of a simple ponytail that can be simply styled or dressed up?
a. Pleat
b. Chignon
c. Twist
d. Blowdry
b. Chignon
The twist, also referred to as the French _____, is a classic long hairstyle that is popular in the salon
for clients attending formal functions. a. pleat
b. chignon
c. twist
d. blowdry
a. pleat
