Ch 19

Question 1

In \_\_\_\_\_, perukes were worn by men to indicate that they were in the army or navy or engaged in the
practice of law. 
a.  eighteenth-century England 
b.  ancient Rome 
c.  ancient Egypt 
d.  seventeenth-century England

Answer 1

a. eighteenth-century England

Question 2

The market for products and services related to _____ has expanded to every consumer group, from
baby boomers with fine and thinning hair, to young trendsetters, to celebrities.
a. haircuts
b. hair color
c. braided hair
d. faux hair

Answer 2

d. faux hair

Question 3

When testing synthetic hair or fibers by burning, the hair will either ball up and melt, or burn _____.

a. quickly with slight or no odor
b. slowly with slight or no odor
c. quickly with a strong odor
d. slowly with a strong odor

Answer 3

a. quickly with slight or no odor

Question 4

What is a small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head, or a hair attachment of some sort?

a. Wig
b. Hairpiece
c. Wiglet
d. Switch

Answer 4

b. Hairpiece

Question 5

What is the wig type recommended for a client with no hair or extremely thin hair?

a. capless wig
b. cascade
c. toupee
d. cap wig

Answer 5

d. cap wig

Question 6

What type of hairpiece has a natural, realistic look, are wonderful for styling, and most closely
resemble actual human hair growth with flexibility at the roots?
a. Hand-knotted
b. Semi-hand-tied
c. Machine-made
d. Capless

Answer 6

a. Hand-knotted

Question 7

What type of hairpiece is constructed with a combination of synthetic hair and hand-tied human hair?

a. Hand-knotted wig
b. Semi-hand-tied wig
c. Machine-made wig
d. Hair extension

Answer 7

b. Semi-hand-tied wig

Question 8

Today, most wigs are cut and finished on _____, and then cleaned and stored on a drying rack.

a. a block
b. the client
c. a form
d. a mannequin

Answer 8

b. the client

Question 9

When styling a wig without a natural-looking hairline or a lace front, you should soften the hairline by
\_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  tapering around the ears 
b.  backcombing around the hairline 
c.  trimming the hairline with a razor 
d.  styling the hair when wet

Answer 9

b. backcombing around the hairline

Question 10

The needle that is used to sew extensions onto a track should be a blunt, custom-designed needle,
either \_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  long and thin 
b.  curved and sharp 
c.  straight or curved 
d.  short and flat

Answer 10

c. straight or curved