Ch 17

Question 1

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

Answer 1

c. Stem

Question 2

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

Answer 2

c. No-stem curl

Question 3

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

Answer 3

d. Full-stem curl

Question 4

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

Answer 4

d. shaping

Question 5

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

Answer 5

a. Open-center curls

Question 6

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

Answer 6

a. clockwise; counterclockwise

Question 7

_____ base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect.

a. Arc
b. Square
c. Triangular
d. Rectangular

Answer 7

d. Rectangular

Question 8

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

Answer 8

a. Triangular base

Question 9

What is the most commonly shaped pin curl base?

a. Arc base
b. Rectangular base
c. Square base
d. Panel base

Answer 9

a. Arc base

Question 10

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

a. sectioning
b. sculpting
c. bricklayer
d. ribboning

Answer 10

d. ribboning

Question 11

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

Answer 11

d. skip waves

Question 12

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

Answer 12

b. Cascade curls

Question 13

What is the panel of hair on which the roller is placed?

a. Section
b. Center
c. Base
d. Circle

Answer 13

c. Base

Question 14

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

Answer 14

b. With two and a half turns

Question 15

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

Answer 15

a. completely off the base

Question 16

A(n) _____ is the point where curls of opposite direction meet, forming a recessed area.

a. pipe
b. tunnel
c. base
d. indentation

Answer 16

d. indentation

Question 17

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

Answer 17

d. ruffing

Question 18

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

Answer 18

a. Classic styling brushes

Question 19

_____, 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

Answer 19

d. Liquid gels

Question 20

What type of curls are suitable for one length hair?

a. Barrel curls
b. Roll curls
c. Spiral curls
d. Flat curls

Answer 20

c. Spiral curls

Question 21

_____ 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

Answer 21

b. Volume-base

Question 22

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

Answer 22

d. 125-degree angle

Question 23

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

Answer 23

c. Wiry/curly

Question 24

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

Answer 24

c. stainless steel or brass

Question 25

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

Answer 25

b. baking soda

Question 26

Avoid excessive heat, particularly when pressing _____ hair, to avoid discoloration and breakage.

a. fine
b. curly
c. coarse
d. gray

Answer 26

d. gray