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Milady Exam Review: Cosmetology > CHAPTER 18: BRAIDING & BRAID EXTENSIONS > Flashcards

CHAPTER 18: BRAIDING & BRAID EXTENSIONS Flashcards

1
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Hair care that uses no chemical or dyes and does not alter the natural curl or coil pattern of the hair, is known as ______________.

a. chemical-free hairstyling
b. synthetic hairstyling
c. natural hairstyling
d. curl-free hair care

A

c. natural hairstyling

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Which of the following braid style or length is recommended for a client with a square face?

a. a style with more width at the side
b. a style with height
c. using bangs or sweep braids across the forehead
d. framing the face with longer braids

A

d. framing the face with longer braids

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3
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The _________ face is a too-long oval and requires a style with more width at the sides,

a. pear-shaped
b. elongated
c. oval
d. heart-shaped

A

b. elongated

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4
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Which brush is recommended for stimulating the scalp and removing dirt and lint from locks?

a. vent brush
b. boar-bristle brush
c. nylon-bristle brush
d. square paddle brush

A

b. boar-bristle brush

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5
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Which of the following is a characteristic of kanekalon?

a. it closely mimics human hair
b. it is not very durable
c. it is not heat-resistant
d. it is prone to tangling

A

a. it closely mimics human hair

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6
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When curly hair is braided wet, it ________ as it dries.

a. stretches significantly
b. remains unchanged
c. expands slightly
d. shrinks and recoils

A

d. shrinks and recoils

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7
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Which type of braid is a three-strand braid that is created with an underhand technique?

a. french
b. inverted
c. visible
d. invisible

A

c. visible

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8
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Single braids can move ___________.

a. in any direction
b. from side to side
c. up and down
d. diagonally

A

a. in any direction

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9
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Extensions for single braids are integrated into natural hair using the ____________.

a. two-strand overhead technique
b. three-strand underhand technique
c. individual braid technique
d. medium to large technique

A

b. three-strand underhand technique

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10
Q

Which of the following is not a basic method of locking?

a. the coil comb technique
b. braids or extensions
c. the palm roll
d. brotherlocks

A

d. brotherlocks

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11
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In some African tribes, different styles of braiding indicated ____________.

a. a person’s social status
b. the family to which a person belonged
c. whether the person has children
d. whether the person was married

A

a. a person’s social status

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12
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What is the most important feature of the wide-tooth comb?

a. the length of the teeth
b. the distance between the teeth
c. the material from which the comb is made
d. the sharpness of the teeth

A

b. the distance between the teeth

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13
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Most human hair used for hair extensions is imported from which part of the world?

a. South America
b. Asia
c. Eastern Europe
d. South Africa

A

b. Asia

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14
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Blowdying dries the hair quickly, softens the hair in the process, and makes ________________.

a. the wave pattern tighter
b. the hair-shaft shorter
c. it more manageable for combing and sectioning
d. pick up and manipulations slightly more difficult

A

c. it more manageable for combing and sectioning

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15
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The fishtail braid is best done on _______________.

a. shoulder length, layered hair
b. short, layered hair
c. shoulder length or longer, non-layered hair
d. short, non-layered hair

A

c. shoulder length or longer, non-layered hair

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16
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Braiders report that tree braids take about ____________ hours.

a. three
b. four
c. five
d. six

A

b. four

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17
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During which developmental phase of locks can a bulb be felt at the end of each lock?

a. sprouting stage
b. growing stage
c. pre-lock stage
d. maturation

A

a. sprouting stage

18
Q

During which developmental phase of locks does the hair begins to regain length?

a. sprouting stage
b. growing stage
c. pre-lock stage
d. maturation stage

A

b. growing stage

19
Q

During the first developmental phase of locks, the hair coil _________________.

a. is rough in texture
b. has a matte texture
c. is straight and dull
d. has an open end

A

d. has an open end

20
Q

Which of the following is a braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other?

a. fishtail braid
b. invisible braid
c. rope braid
d. single braid

A

c. rope braid

21
Q

Which of the following are separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together?

a. french braids
b. locks
c. cornrows
d. canerows

A

b. locks

22
Q

A __________ is used to dry hair without disturbing the enhanced curl pattern and without dehydrating the hair.

a. hood dryer
b. pick nozzle
c. concentrator
d. diffuser

A

d. diffuser

23
Q

The practice of overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect is known as ____________.

a. twisting
b. weaving
c. plaiting
d. inverting

A

a. twisting

24
Q

When performing a braiding service, which essential tool is used for creating shapes and finished looks, and for trimming bangs and excess extension material?

a. two-inch scissors
b. three-inch scissors
c. five-inch scissors
d. electric trimmers

A

c. five-inch scissors

25
Q

The term ___________ refers to narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp and are created with a three-strand, on the scalp braiding technique.

a. cornrows
b. locks
c. twists
d. dreadlocks

A

a. cornrows

26
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Which of the following is a tool that separates the hair as it combs, making it an excellent detangling comb for wet curly hair?

a. finishing comb
b. double-tooth-comb
c. tail comb
d. cutting comb

A

b. double-tooth-comb

27
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Which of these is a tool used for cutting small sections, and should only be used after the hair has been blown dry?

a. finishing comb
b. double-toothes-comb
c. tail comb
d. cutting comb

A

d. cutting comb

28
Q

A ___________ is useful for lifting and separating textured hair.

a. wide-toothed comb
b. square paddle comb
c. pick with rounded teeth
d. vent brush

A

c. pick with rounded teeth

29
Q

Which of the following is a free-hanging braid, with or without an extension, that can be executed using either an underhand or an overhand technique?

a. inverted braid
b. single braid
c. plait braid
d. fishtail braid

A

b. single braid

30
Q

Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, and snarls in short, textured hair and long, straight hair?

a. square paddle brush
b. boar-bristle brush
c. vent brush
d. natural hairbrush

A

a. square paddle brush

31
Q

What is the benefit of mixing yak hair with human hair?

a. it makes the hair easier to color
b. it eliminates the need to shampoo the hair
c. it helps to remove the manufactured shine
d. it makes the hair easier to style

A

c. it helps to remove the manufactured shine

32
Q

Which of the following braid is not created with three strands and an overhand technique?

a. french braid
b. invisible braid
c. inverted braid
d. rope braid

A

d. rope braid

33
Q

The _______ method builds up the braid strand by strand with extension hair fibers.

a. feed-in
b. over-weave
c. draw-down
d. button-through

A

a. feed-in

34
Q

A finishing comb is usually __________ in length and works well on fine or straight hair.

a. 3-4 inches
b. 5-6 inches
c. 6-8 inches
d. 8-10 inches

A

d. 8-10 inches

35
Q

The flat leather pad with very close, fine teeth that sandwiches human hair extensions is called a ___________.

a. book board
b. drawing board
c. flat iron
d. leather clamp

A

b. drawing board

36
Q

During analysis of the client’s hair and scalp for braiding service, you will pay particular attention to the hair’s type and texture, ____________, scalp abrasions, and hair thinning or balding.

a. hair length
b. hair color
c. curl configuration
d. skin type

A

c. curl configuration

37
Q

Another term for wave pattern is __________.

a. coil configuration
b. curl pattern
c. curl configuration
d. coil pattern

A

a. coil configuration

38
Q

The traditional _________ is flat, natural, and contoured to the scalp.

a. invisible braid
b. cornrow
c. visible braid
d. dreadlock

A

b. cornrow

39
Q

When the hair is double-strand twisted or coil twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot, it is called a ___________.

a. braid-out set
b. glamour waves
c. flat-twist
d. bantu knot

A

d. bantu knot

40
Q

When small sections of natural hair are gelled and spiraled with the fingers or a comb to create individual formations of tight, cylindrical coils, it is known as __________.

a. coil-out
b. a spiral rod set
c. comb twists
d. glamour waves

A

c. comb twists

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