Ch 18 Flashcards by Maria Thompson

Historically, the first highly decorative braids were seen among _____ tribes.

a. African
b. Egyptian
c. English
d. French

a. African

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As early as 3000 BC, \_\_\_\_\_ women wore braids or plaits decorated with shells, sequins, and glass or
gold beads.
a.  African 
b.  Egyptian 
c.  English 
d.  French

b. Egyptian

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Hairstyling that does not alter the natural curl or coil patterns of hair is known as _____.

a. trend hairstyling
b. natural hairstyling
c. fashion hairstyling
d. thermal hairstyling

b. natural hairstyling

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With proper care, a braided hair design can last up to _____ months.

a. three
b. six
c. nine
d. ten

a. three

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Perform a thorough \_\_\_\_\_ in order to avoid client misunderstanding and ensure a happy ending to
every natural hairstyling service. 
a.  assessment 
b.  consultation 
c.  review 
d.  debriefing

b. consultation

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During the consultation, the stylist must pay special attention to the client’s hair _____.

a. style
b. length
c. texture
d. color

c. texture

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In terms of braiding and other natural hairstyling, the diameter of hair refers to whether the hair is
\_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  medium, fine, or smooth 
b.  smooth, dry, or wiry 
c.  coarse, medium, or fine 
d.  straight, wavy, or fine

c. coarse, medium, or fine

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With regard to the wave pattern or configuration, textured hair is defined as hair with a(n) _____.

a. very soft curl pattern
b. smooth wave pattern
c. oily curl pattern
d. tight curl pattern

d. tight curl pattern

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Within the natural hairstyling/braiding world, hair is referred to as natural or virgin if it has never had
any \_\_\_\_\_ treatments. 
a.  texturing 
b.  coloring 
c.  chemical 
d.  styling

c. chemical

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The _____ technique involves overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect.

a. twisting
b. weaving
c. wrapping
d. braiding

a. twisting

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Which technique involves sewing a weft of faux or natural hair onto a cornrow braid, and then
wrapping and locking to create African locks or dreadlocks?
a. Twisting
b. Weaving
c. Wrapping
d. Braiding

b. Weaving

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What brushes are best for stimulating the scalp as well as for removing dirt and lint from locks?

a. Square paddle brushes
b. Boar-bristle brushes
c. Nylon-bristle brushes
d. Combination bristle brushes

b. Boar-bristle brushes

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Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, and snarls in short, textured hair and long,
straight hair? 
a.  Boar-bristle 
b.  Square paddle 
c.  Vent
d.  Round

b. Square paddle

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Square paddle brushes are _____ because they have a cushion of air in the head that makes the bristles
collapse when they encounter too much resistance.
a. soft bristle
b. hard rubber
c. natural bristle
d. pneumatic

d. pneumatic

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What type of brush has a single or double row of widely spaced pins with protective tips to prevent
tearing and breaking the hair, which can be used to gently remove tangles on wet and wavy or dry and curly hair, as well as human hair extensions?
a. Square
b. Double-tooth
c. Vent
d. Tail

c. Vent

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The teeth on \_\_\_\_\_ range in width from medium to large, and have long rounded tips to avoid
scratching the scalp. 
a.  wide-tooth combs 
b.  double-tooth combs 
c.  tail combs 
d.  finishing combs

a. wide-tooth combs

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What type of comb is excellent for design parting, sectioning large segments of hair, and opening and
removing braids? 
a.  Wide-tooth comb 
b.  Double-tooth comb 
c.  Tail comb 
d.  Finishing comb

c. Tail comb

Which tool is useful for lifting and separating textured hair?

a. Tail comb
b. Pick with rounded teeth
c. Cutting comb
d. Double-toothed comb

b. Pick with rounded teeth

What blow-dryer attachment loosens the curl pattern in textured hair for braiding styles, and dries,
stretches, and softens textured hair? 
a.  Diffuser 
b.  Concentrator 
c.  Comb nozzle 
d.  Butterfly clip

c. Comb nozzle

Extension fibers, hackles, and drawing boards are examples of the implements and materials needed
for hair \_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  extensions 
b.  cutting 
c.  styling 
d.  shampooing

a. extensions

Extension fibers come in a variety of types: Kanekalon®, nylon, rayon, human hair, yarn, lin, and
\_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  horse 
b.  lamb 
c.  yak 
d.  doll

c. yak

A board of fine, upright nails that is used to comb or detangle human hair extensions or to blend colors
is called a(n) \_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  drawing board 
b.  hackle 
c.  leather board 
d.  extension

b. hackle

Which manufactured synthetic fiber is used for hair extensions that is durable, soft, and less inclined to
tangle than many other synthetics? 
a.  Kanekalon® 
b.  Yarn 
c.  Synthetic 
d.  Rayon

a. Kanekalon®

_____ is extension material that may cut or break the hair and melt with the application of excessive

heat.
a. Kanekalon®
b. Yarn
c. Nylon
d. Cotton

c. Nylon

A light, soft extension material that does not reflect light and gives the braid a matte finish is _____. a. nylon b. yarn c. rayon d. cotton

b. yarn

``` An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used in hair extensions is _____. a. lin b. yak c. rayon d. linen ```

a. lin

``` What strong extension material comes from the domestic ox found in the mountains of Tibet and central Asia? a. Lin b. Wool c. Yarn d. Yak ```

d. Yak

_____ is best braided slightly damp or very lightly coated with wax or pomade to make it more pliable. a. Curly, textured hair b. Fragile, dry hair c. Straight, resistant hair d. Short, dry hair

c. Straight, resistant hair

``` Blowdrying to prepare the hair for braiding softens textured hair, stretches the hair shaft length, and _____. a. elongates a wave pattern b. reduces a wave pattern c. shrinks a wave pattern d. thickens the diameter ```

a. elongates a wave pattern

The _____ braid is a three-strand braid that is created with an underhand, or plaiting, technique. a. fishtail b. box c. inverted d. visible

d. visible

The invisible braid, also known as the _____ braid, is a three-strand braid that is produced with an overhand technique, or overlapping the strands of hair. a. box b. fishtail c. inverted d. visible

c. inverted

A _____ braid is created with two strands that are twisted around each other. a. box b. fishtail c. rope d. visible

c. rope

``` What is a simple two-strand braid in which the hair is picked up from the sides and added to strands as they are crossed over each other? a. Inverted b. Extension c. Fishtail d. Invisible ```

c. Fishtail

The terms single braids, box braids, or individual braids all refer to _____. a. underhand braids b. inverted braids c. extension braids d. free-hanging braids

d. free-hanging braids

_____, also known as canerows, are narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp and are created with a three-strand, on-the-scalp braiding technique. a. Invisible braids b. Cornrows c. Box braids d. Fishtail braids

b. Cornrows

What method of applying extensions to cornrows or individual braids allows them to look natural, last longer, and not place excessive tension on the hair line? a. Feed-in method b. Traditional method c. Freehand method d. Comb method

a. Feed-in method

The traditional cornrow is flat, natural, and contoured to the _____. a. hairline b. nape c. forehead d. scalp

d. scalp

Most braided styles are appropriate for _____. a. round face shapes b. square face shapes c. diamond face shapes d. oval face shapes

d. oval face shapes

_____ braiding is a newer way to add hair for a longer look by braiding or cornrow braiding along with hair extensions, so that the finished look shows mostly faux hair. a. Twist b. Tree c. Lock d. Cornrow

b. Tree

``` A _____ set is a two-part set that can be done on natural hair, transitional hair, twists, extensions, weaves, wigs, and locks. a. twist b. braid c. lock d. coil ```

a. twist

``` Which term refers to separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together? a. Braids b. Twists c. Locks d. Cornrows ```

c. Locks

The method of locking where portions of hair are placed between the palms of both hands and rolled in a clockwise or counterclockwise directions is called _____. a. comb method b. prelock c. palm roll d. intertwine

c. palm roll