Chapter 11- Wigs- Online Flashcards
Which of the following hair types are most often used to construct human-hair wigs?
Asian, European, and Indian
The type of human-hair wig that is generally the most expensive is:
European
Human hair strands will produce which of the following results when undergoing a match test?
burn slowly
Which of the following results will NOT be produced when a synthetic wig fiber is held over a flame?
slow burning
Which type of wig is available in several sizes and is most often handmade?
cap wig
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a capless wig?
consists of an elasticized mesh-fiber base
Which of the following wig types simulates natural hair growth and creates a natural look?
hand-knotted
When performing a hair addition service, work with the client’s natural growth pattern, since going against it could cause discomfort and:
damage to the hair
When fitting a client with a wig, measure the circumference of the head, running the tape measure just:
above the ears
Canvas-covered wig forms are known as:
wig blocks
Dart alterations of a wig are made vertically to:
remove width in the nape area
Synthetic wigs are not as porous as human-hair wigs, therefore they should be cleansed once every:
6-12 weeks
How often should human-hair wigs be cleaned if worn frequently?
every 2 to 4 weeks
Coloring procedures used on human-hair wigs or hairpieces can include all of the following EXCEPT:
high level (lighter) oxidative colors
What is the purpose of thinning hair near the base of a wig?
decrease bulk
Which of the following techniques would be recommended for use at the front hairline to produce a more natural-looking result?
backcombing
A fairly long, bulky segment of looped hair, usually sewn to a wire base or tied into a strong cord is known as a:
chignon
A long weft of one to three swatches of hair, mounted on a loop base, worn primarily as a braid or ponytail is known as a:
switch
What is a hairpiece with a base that covers the crown, occipital and nape area called?
fall
A hairpiece worn by men to cover bald or thinning hair spots, particularly on top of the head is called a:
toupee
Which type of hairpiece allows the client’s hair to be used for blending purposes?
integration
A hair addition is attached to which portion of the client’s own hair?
base
Which of the following methods describes attaching hair fiber to the client’s hair by using a special adhesive?
bonding
What is the hair addition method that uses a bonding agent activated by a heating element to affix loose hair fiber to small sections of the client’s own hair?
fusion
All of the colors used for wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the seventy colors on the:
J and L ring
