Ch 19 Extensions Flashcards
With exposure to light, a human hair wig will:
experience color fading
The most expensive wigs, hairpieces, and extensions are made from:
virgin, European, human hair
The two regions that provide most of the commercially available human hair are:
India and Asia
Which type of hair lends itself to adding fantasy colors?
yak
Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base is called _____ hair.
turned
Hair shed from the head or gathered from a brush is called:
fallen hair
A(n) _____ is an artificial covering for the head that completely covers the client’s hair.
wig
A small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head is called a(n):
hairpiece
A _____ is a wig constructed with an elasticized, mesh-fiber base to which the hair is attached.
cap wig
Machine-made wigs are referred to as:
capless wigs
A(n) _____ is a long strip of human or artificial hair woven by hand or machine onto a thread.
weft
A _____ wig is made by inserting individual strands of hair into mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle.
hand-tied
The least-expensive wig option is a:
machine-made wig
A _____ is a head-shaped form used for fitting, styling, or coloring a wig.
block
To shorten a wig from front to nape and remove bulk, you should create a:
horizontal tuck or fold across the back
When cutting a wig, remember that the more solid the shape, the more ________ the hair will look.
unnatural
The best way to gauge how realistic a wig looks is to use the _____ test.
wind
Which method is recommended for drying a wig after cleaning?
drying rack