Ch 18

Question 1

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

Answer 1

b. Egyptian

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

a. three

Question 3

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

Answer 3

b. consultation

Question 4

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

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

Answer 4

a. twisting

Question 5

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

Answer 5

b. Square paddle

Question 6

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

Answer 6

c. Vent

Question 7

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

Answer 7

a. wide-tooth combs

Question 8

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

Answer 8

c. Tail comb

Question 9

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

Answer 9

c. Comb nozzle

Question 10

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

Answer 10

a. Kanekalon®

Question 11

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

Answer 11

b. yarn

Question 12

_____ 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

Answer 12

c. Straight, resistant hair

Question 13

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

Answer 13

a. elongates a wave pattern

Question 14

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

Answer 14

c. inverted

Question 15

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

Answer 15

d. free-hanging braids

Question 16

_____, 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

Answer 16

b. Cornrows

Question 17

_____ 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

Answer 17

b. Tree