Chapter 17

Question 1

A professional _____ is responsible for educating clients about at-home maintenance and styling options for their hair.

Answer 1

Hairstylist

Question 2

What process shapes and directs the hair into an S pattern through the use of the fingers, combs, and finger-waving lotion, and was the rage in the 1920s and 1930s?

Answer 2

Finger Wave

Question 3

What substance, also known as liquid gel, makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger-waving procedure?

Answer 3

Finger Waving Lotion

Question 4

_____ curls serve as a basis for patterns, lines, waves, curls, and rolls that are used in a wide range of hairstyles and can be used on all types of hair, including straight, permanent waved, or naturally curly hair.

Answer 4

Pin

Question 5

The _____ is the stationary (non-moving) foundation of the curl, on the area closest to the scalp

Answer 5

Base

Question 6

What section of the pin curl lies between the base and first arc (turn) of the circle that gives the curl its direction and movement, and determines the amount of mobility or movement in a section of hair?

Answer 6

Stem

Question 7

What type of curl is placed directly on the base of the curl and produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility?

Answer 7

No Stem Curl

Question 8

What type of curl is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility?

Answer 8

Full Stem Curl

Question 9

A _____ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.

Answer 9

Shaping

Question 10

What are the pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls?

Answer 10

Open Center Curls

Question 11

Which pin curls produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end?

Answer 11

Closed Center Curl

Question 12

The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.

Answer 12

Clockwise and Counterclockwise

Question 13

_____ base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect.

Answer 13

Rectangular

Question 14

What pin curl base is recommended for use along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style?

Answer 14

Triangular Base

Question 15

What is the most commonly shaped pin curl base?

Answer 15

Arc Base

Question 16

Arc base pin curls are also known as half-moon or _____ base curls.

Answer 16

C Shaped Base Curls

Question 17

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called _____.

Answer 17

Ribboning

Question 18

Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as _____.

Answer 18

Carved Curls

Question 19

Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a _____.

Answer 19

Wave

Question 20

Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called _____.

Answer 20

Skip Waves

Question 21

Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller, but do not have the same amount of tension, are called _____.

Answer 21

Barrel Curls

Question 22

Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design?

Answer 22

Cascade Curls

Question 23

What is the panel of hair on which the roller is placed?

Answer 23

Base

Question 24

How is the hair wrapped around the roller to create curls in the hair?

Answer 24

With Two and A Half Turn

Question 25

Rollers should be placed _____ in a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired.

Answer 25

Completely Off Base

Question 26

A(n) _____ is the point where curls of opposite direction meet, forming a recessed area.

Answer 26

Indentation

Question 27

_____ rollers are used only on dry hair because using them on wet hair will snag and pull the hair.

Answer 27

Velcro

Question 28

Backcombing, also known as _____, ratting, matting, or French lacing, involves combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.

Answer 28

Ateasing

Question 29

Backbrushing, also known as _____, is used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.

Answer 29

Ruffing

Question 30

What styling technique is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining its shape?

Answer 30

Wrapping

Question 31

What technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation has revolutionized the hairstyling world?

Answer 31

Blow Dry Styling

Question 32

What nozzle attachment of a blowdryer directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely?

Answer 32

Concentrator

Question 33

What blowdryer attachment is used to accentuate or keep textural definition by allowing the air to flow more softly?

Answer 33

Diffuser

Question 34

Which brushes are used to blowdry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired?

Answer 34

Classic Styling Brushes

Question 35

What are the large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns that are used for mid- to longer-hair length?

Answer 35

Paddle Brushes

Question 36

Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of _____.

Answer 36

Boar and Nylon

Question 37

Styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam, is also called _____.

Answer 37

Mousse

Question 38

_____, also known as texturizers, are styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm-hold gels, making them ideal to use for easy styling, defining, and molding.

Answer 38

Liquid Gels

Question 39

_____, also known as serum, adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition

Answer 39

Silicone

Question 40

What is the most widely used hairstyling product?

Answer 40

Hair Spray

Question 41

_____ waving and curling, also known as Marcel waving, are methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative techniques.

Answer 41

Thermal

Question 42

_____ irons with straight edges are used to create smooth, straight, styles – even on very curly hair.

Answer 42

Flat

Question 43

The edge of a flat iron that is nearest to the stylist is called the _____.

Answer 43

Inner Edge

Question 44

Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _____.

Answer 44

Hard Rubber

Question 45

The correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the _____.

Answer 45

Texture of the Hair

Question 46

As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than _____.

Answer 46

Fine Hair

Question 47

What type of curls are suitable for one length hair?

Answer 47

Spiral Curls

Question 48

_____ curls provide maximum lift or volume, since the curl is placed very high on its base

Answer 48

Volume Base

Question 49

When creating full-base curls, the hair should be held with medium tension at a _____.

Answer 49

125 Degree Angle

Question 50

Placed completely off their base, _____ curls offer a curl option with only slight lift and volume.

Answer 50

Off Base

Question 51

What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb?

Answer 51

Hair Pressing

Question 52

What hair pressing process removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl?

Answer 52

Soft Press

Question 53

What hair type is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure?

Answer 53

Wiry/Curly

Question 54

When the client’s scalp is classified as flexible, remember to _____ to press the hair satisfactorily.

Answer 54

Use Enough a tension

Question 55

Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either _____.

Answer 55

Stainless Steel or Brass

Question 56

Pressing combs with less space between the teeth produce a _____.

Answer 56

Smooth Press

Question 57

It is important to _____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire length and provide consistent results.

Answer 57

Temper

Question 58

After heating, the temperature of the pressing comb should be tested using _____.

Answer 58

Light Paper

Question 59

Carbon buildup can be removed from the metal portion of a pressing comb by immersing the metal portion of the comb in a solution containing _____.

Answer 59

Baking Soda

Question 60

A _____ is sometimes necessary when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration, dampness, or other conditions.

Answer 60

Touch Up

Question 61

_____ and skin rashes are the two general types of injuries that can occur in hair pressing

Answer 61

Burns

Question 62

Avoid excessive heat, particularly when pressing _____ hair, to avoid discoloration and breakage.

Answer 62

Gray

Question 63

When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _____.

Answer 63

Well Balanced and Proportioned

Question 64

What true classic hairdo is created out of a simple ponytail that can be simply styled or dressed up?

Answer 64

Chignon

Question 65

The twist, also referred to as the French _____, is a classic long hairstyle that is popular in the salon for clients attending formal functions.

Answer 65

Pleat