Chapter 19 - Wigs and Hair Additions Flashcards
The fastest way to determine whether a strand of hair is synthetic is to:
a. burn it with a match
b. contact the manufacturer
c. cut it with scissors
d. wet and blowdry it
A. Burn it with a match.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of synthetic hair?
A. Synthetic hair always looks unnatural
B. Synthetic hair is more expensive than human hair
C. Synthetic hair cannot be exposed to extreme heat
D. Synthetic hair is more prone to fading
C. Synthetic hair cannot be exposed to extreme heat.
When performing a haircutting procedure on a wig, the goal generally is to make the wig:
a. fit more snuggle
b. more fashionable
c. more comfortable
d. look realistic
D. Look realistic
When cutting a wig using a free-form method, move from longer to shorter lengths, working:
a. away form the weight
b. toward the weight
c. away from the forehead
d. toward the forehead
B. Toward the weight.
Which method of construction is typically least expensive?
a. hand-tied
b. semi-hand-tied
c. machine-made
d. they are equally expensive
C. Machine-made
When shampooing a wig, it is recommended that you avoid shampoos that have:
a. a sulfur base
b. oil base
c. carbon base
d. nitrogen base
A. A sulfur base.
Synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the _______ colors on the haircolor ring used by wig and hairpiece manufacturers:
a. 50
b. 70
c. 90
d. 110
B. 70
The ________ is a sewing stitch in which the thread is wound around the needle twice.
a. double-lock stitch
b. secure lock stitch
c. overcast stitch
d. loop stitch
A. Double lock stitch.
The _______ involves attaching hair wefts or single strands with an adhesive or glue.
a. track method
b. lockstitch method
c. sewing method
d. bonding method
D. Bonding method.
The fusion method of extensions requires that the bonding material be activated with:
a. a liquid chemical activator
b. a powdered chemical activator
c. water
d. heat
D. Heat
Which of these is NOT an advantage of using a hair addition made of human hair?
A. It has greater durability
B. It has a more realistic appearance
C. It never frizzes or loses its curl in humid weather
D. It has the same styling and maintenance requirements as human hair
C. It never frizzes or loses its curl in humid weather
When using heat on human hair, you should set the styling tool on:
a. low
b. medium
c. high
d. ultra high
A. Low
Traditionally, brushes made with ____ bristles have been regarded as best for use on human hair.
a. metal
b. straw
c. natural boar
d. nylon
C. Natural boar
A hair wrap is secured to the clients own hair with:
a. combs
b. hairpins
c. a bandana
d. fast-drying adhesive
B. Hairpins.
When sewing on an extension using the braid-and -sew attachment method, it is recommended that you do NOT use a ____________ needle.
a. straight
b. custom-designed
c. curved
d. sharp
D. Sharp.
When bonding, it is recommended that you work _____ away from the hairline to keep the wefts from showing.
a. one half inch
b. one inch
c. one and one half inch
d. two inces
B. One inch.
To use a linking method of attachment, the natural hair should be at least how long?
a. 3 inches
b. 4 inches
c. 6 inches
d. 8 inches
B. 4 inches
A _______ is a small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head.
a. toupee
b. integration piece
c. cap wig
d. weft
A. Toupee.
A ______ is a long strip of with a threaded edge.
a. bond
b. block
c. root
d. weft
D. Weft.
An _________ is a hairpiece that has openings in the base, through which the clients own hair is pulled to blend with the air of the hairpiece.
a. semi-hand-tied wig
b. integration hairpiece
c. hair extension
d. capless wig
B. Integration hairpiece.
The head-shaped form on which a wig is secured for fitting, coloring and sometimes styling is know as a:
a. weft
b. brand
c. block
d. cap
C. Block
A ______ is a hair addition secured to the base of the clients natural hair in order add length, volume, texture or color.
a. hair extension
b. toupee
c. cap wig
d. integration piece
A. Hair extension.
A _____ is made by inserting individual strands of hair into mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle.
a. cap wig
b. capless wig
c. hand-tied wig
d. machine-made wig
C. Hand-tied wig.
Hair that has been shed from the head and gathered from a hairbrush is know as:
a. bonded hair
b. carved hair
c. turned hair
d. fallen hair
D. Fallen hair.
A ______ is an artificial covering for the head consisting of a network of interwoven hair.
a. wig
b. weft
c. cap
d. block
A. Wig
A wig, constructed with an elasticized, mesh-fiber base to which the hair is attached is called a:
a. capless wig
b. cap wig
c. remi wig
d. fusion bond
B. Cap wig.
Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base is called:
a. bonded hair
b. carved hair
c. turned hair
d. fallen hair
C. Turned hair.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of wigs made with synthetic hair?
A. They are a great value
B. They always look natural
C. They are often cut according to the latest styles
D. They are available in nearly limitless colors.
B. They always look natural
Indian hair is usually:
a. extremely curly
b. straight
c. tightly coiled
d. wavy
D. Wavy
When styling a wig, it is recommended that you:
a. use the wind test to gauge how realistic it looks
b. plaster the hair down
c. use a brush rather your hands for a natural look
d. try to make it look perfect
A. Use the wind test to gauge how realistic it looks.
Perukes were wigs worn by ancient Egyptians as sun protection.
T or F
True
Bonded wefts are removed by cutting the extension away from the bond.
T or F
False
Today, most wigs are cut and finished on a block, and then cleaned and stored on a drying rack.
T or F
False
Synthetic hair is very realistic, but it is more expensive than human hair.
T or F
False
When cleaning a wig made of human hair, you should also condition it.
T or F
True
Human hair burns slowly, giving off a distinct odor.
T or F
True
Most human hair commonly comes from: A. Europe B. Latin America C. India and Asia D. Canada
C. India and Asia
A small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head is a: A. Toupee B. Cap C. Switch D. Weft
A. Toupee
The wig type recommended for a client with no hair or extremely thin hair is the: A. Capless wig B. Cascade C. Toupee D. Cap wig
D. Cap wig
The least expensive wig option is: A. Hand-tied B. Semi-hand-tied C. Machine made D. Capless wigs
C. Machine made
When testing synthetic hair or fibers by burning, the hair will either ball up, melt or burn: A. Quickly with no odor B. Slowly with no odor C. Quickly with a strong odor D. Slowly with a strong odor
A. Quickly with no odor
The method of attaching extensions to a clients own hair with a bonding material and heat from a special tool is A. Fusion bonding B. Locking C. Sewing D. Switch bonding
A. Fusion bonding
A simple, quick stitch that can be used to secure the entire length of a weft to a track is the: A. Double-lock stitch B. Lock stitch C. Moving stitch D. Overcast stitch
D. Overcast stitch
All synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the hair color ring used by manufacturers, which contains: A. 20 colors B. 50 colors C. 70 colors D. 90 colors
C. 70 colors
The artificial hair covering that completely conceals the clients hair is a: A. Wig B. Hairpiece C. Wigless D. Switch
A. Wig
Hair that is arranged so that the cuticles of all hair strands slope in the same direction is: A. Processed hair B. Fallen hair C. Resistant hair D. Turned hair
D. Turned hair
Hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the clients hair is blended are: A. Blunt B. Tapered C. Integration D. Cascade
C. Integration
To achieve a natural look when cutting a wig, the ends should be: A. Blunt B. Tapered C. Short D. Even
B. Tapered
In the braid-and-sew method of hair extensions, the angle of the track determines: A. How the hair will fall B. The amount of hair C. The size of extension D. The length of extension
A. How the hair will fall
The head-shaped form used to secure a wig for fitting, styling or coloring is: A. Hackle B. Clamp C. Circumference D. Block
D. Block
When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be: A. Low B. High C. Fast D. Strong
A. Low
Hair additions that are secured at the base of the clients natural hair to add length, volume, texture or color are: A. Ponytails B. Switches C. Cascades D. Extensions
D. Extensions
Human or artificial hair that is woven into long strips is called: A. Fallen B. Turned C. Wefts D. Toupees
C. Wefts
Wigs that most closely resemble human hair growth with flexibility at the roots are:
a. hand-knotted
b. semi-hand-tied
c. machine made
d. capless wigs
a. hand-knotted
Top of the line synthetic wigs that simulate protein rich hair are made of:
a. rayon blends
b. flammable polyester
c. yak hair
d. kanekalon
d. kanekalon
When styling a wig without a natural looking hairline or a lace front, you should soften the hairline by:
a. tapering around the ears
b. backcombing around the hairline
c. trimming the hairline with a razor
d. styling the hair when wet
b. backcombing around the hairline
Wigs made by inserting individual strands of hair into mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle.
a. remi hair
b. braid-and-sew method
c. hand-knotted wigs
d. semi-hand-tied wigs
c. hand-knotted wigs
Hair extensions are secured to client’s own hair by sewing braids or a weft onto an on-the-scalp braid or cornrow.
a. remi hair
b. braid-and-sew method
c. hand-knotted wigs
d. semi-hand-tied wigs
b. braid-and-sew method
Wigs constructed with a combination of synthetic hair and hand-tied human hair.
a. remi hair
b. braid-and-sew method
c. hand-knotted wigs
d. semi-hand-tied wigs
d. semi-hand-tied wigs
Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base.
a. remi hair
b. braid-and-sew method
c. hand-knotted wigs
d. semi-hand-tied wigs
a. remi hair
