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
