Ch. 19 - Wigs & Hair Additions Flashcards
The fastest way to determine whether a strand of hair is synthetic is to ______________.
burn it with a match
Which of the following is a disadvantage of synthetic hair?
Synthetic hair cannot be exposed to extreme heat
When cutting a wig, the general goal is to make the hair ______________.
look more realistic
When cutting a wig, using free-form cutting, always work ______________.
toward the weight
Which method of wig construction is the least expensive?
Machine made
When shampooing a wig, it is recommended that you avoid shampoos that have ______________ base
a sulfur
Synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the ______________ colors on the hair color ring used by wig and hairpiece manufacturers,
70
The ______________ is a sewing stitch in which the thread is wound around the needle twice.
double-lock stitch
The ______________ involves attaching hair wefts or single strands with an adhesive.
bonding method
The fusion bonding method of attaching hair extensions requires that the bonding material be activated by ______________.
heat
Which of the following is an advantage of using a hair addition made of human hair?
It has a more realistic appearance
When using heat on human hair, always set the styling tool on ______________.
low
Traditionally, brushes made with ______________ bristles have been regarded as best for use on human hair.
natural boar
A hair wrap is secured to the client’s own hair with ______________.
hairpins
When sewing on an extension using the braid and sew attachment method, it is recommended that you avoid using a ______________ needle.
sharp
When bonding, it is recommended that you work ______________ away from the hairline to keep the wefts from showing.
one-inch
To use a linking method of attachment, the natural hair should be at least how long?
5 inches
A small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head is ______________.
a toupee
A ______________ is a long strip of hair with a threaded edge.
weft
A hairpiece that has openings in the base, through which the client’s own hair is pulled to blend with the hair of the hairpiece, is ______________.
an integration hairpiece
The head-shaped form on which a wig is secured for fitting, coloring, and sometimes styling is known as a ______________.
block
A hair addition secured to the base of the client’s natural hair in order to add length, volume, texture, or color is ______________.
a hair extension
A ______________ is made by inserting individual strands of hair into mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle.
Hand-tied wig
Hair that has been shed from the head and gathered from a hairbrush is known as ______________.
fallen hair
A ______________ is an artificial covering for the head consisting of a network of interwoven hair.
wig
A wig constructed with an elasticized, mesh-fiber base to which the hair is attached is called a ______________.
cap wig
Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base is called ______________.
turned hair
Wigs, hairpieces, and extensions made of modacrylic are particularly ______________.
strong and durable
Indian hair is usually ______________.
wavy
Average size wigs fit heads from ______________.
21.5 to 22.5 inches
The simple, quick stitch that can be used to secure the entire length of a weft to a track is the ______________.
overcast stitch
Which type of hair extension covers the entire top and back of the head and allows the client to have longer, fuller curls?
Cascading curls
If the hair in a human hair wig is porous, what is the best choice of hair color?
Semi-permanent
Which type of hair is an excellent base for adding color?
Yak hair
When styling a wig, what is the best test to gauge how realistic the wig looks?
The wind test
