Ch. 19 - Wigs & Hair Additions Flashcards

1
Q

The fastest way to determine whether a strand of hair is synthetic is to ______________.

A

burn it with a match

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2
Q

Which of the following is a disadvantage of synthetic hair?

A

Synthetic hair cannot be exposed to extreme heat

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3
Q

When cutting a wig, the general goal is to make the hair ______________.

A

look more realistic

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4
Q

When cutting a wig, using free-form cutting, always work ______________.

A

toward the weight

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5
Q

Which method of wig construction is the least expensive?

A

Machine made

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6
Q

When shampooing a wig, it is recommended that you avoid shampoos that have ______________ base

A

a sulfur

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7
Q

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,

A

70

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8
Q

The ______________ is a sewing stitch in which the thread is wound around the needle twice.

A

double-lock stitch

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9
Q

The ______________ involves attaching hair wefts or single strands with an adhesive.

A

bonding method

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10
Q

The fusion bonding method of attaching hair extensions requires that the bonding material be activated by ______________.

A

heat

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11
Q

Which of the following is an advantage of using a hair addition made of human hair?

A

It has a more realistic appearance

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12
Q

When using heat on human hair, always set the styling tool on ______________.

A

low

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13
Q

Traditionally, brushes made with ______________ bristles have been regarded as best for use on human hair.

A

natural boar

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14
Q

A hair wrap is secured to the client’s own hair with ______________.

A

hairpins

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15
Q

When sewing on an extension using the braid and sew attachment method, it is recommended that you avoid using a ______________ needle.

A

sharp

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16
Q

When bonding, it is recommended that you work ______________ away from the hairline to keep the wefts from showing.

A

one-inch

17
Q

To use a linking method of attachment, the natural hair should be at least how long?

A

5 inches

18
Q

A small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head is ______________.

A

a toupee

19
Q

A ______________ is a long strip of hair with a threaded edge.

A

weft

20
Q

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 ______________.

A

an integration hairpiece

21
Q

The head-shaped form on which a wig is secured for fitting, coloring, and sometimes styling is known as a ______________.

A

block

22
Q

A hair addition secured to the base of the client’s natural hair in order to add length, volume, texture, or color is ______________.

A

a hair extension

23
Q

A ______________ is made by inserting individual strands of hair into mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle.

A

Hand-tied wig

24
Q

Hair that has been shed from the head and gathered from a hairbrush is known as ______________.

A

fallen hair

25
Q

A ______________ is an artificial covering for the head consisting of a network of interwoven hair.

A

wig

26
Q

A wig constructed with an elasticized, mesh-fiber base to which the hair is attached is called a ______________.

A

cap wig

27
Q

Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base is called ______________.

A

turned hair

28
Q

Wigs, hairpieces, and extensions made of modacrylic are particularly ______________.

A

strong and durable

29
Q

Indian hair is usually ______________.

A

wavy

30
Q

Average size wigs fit heads from ______________.

A

21.5 to 22.5 inches

31
Q

The simple, quick stitch that can be used to secure the entire length of a weft to a track is the ______________.

A

overcast stitch

32
Q

Which type of hair extension covers the entire top and back of the head and allows the client to have longer, fuller curls?

A

Cascading curls

33
Q

If the hair in a human hair wig is porous, what is the best choice of hair color?

A

Semi-permanent

34
Q

Which type of hair is an excellent base for adding color?

A

Yak hair

35
Q

When styling a wig, what is the best test to gauge how realistic the wig looks?

A

The wind test