Chapter 19: wigs and hair additions Flashcards
The fastest way to determine whether a strand of hair is synthetic is what?
Burn it with a match
What is a big disadvantage of synthetic hair?
Synthetic hair can not be exposed to extreme heat
When performing a haircutting procedure on a wig, the goal generally is to make the wig what?
Look realistic
When cutting a wig using a freeform method move from longer to shorter lengths working:
Away from the weight
Toward the weight
Away from the forehead
Toward the forehead
Toward the weight
Which method of construction is typically least expensive?
Hand tied
Semi had tied
Machine made
They are equally expensive
Machine made
When shampooing a wig, it is recommended that you avoid shampoos that have a{n}-
Sulphur base
Oil base
Carbon base
Nitrogen base
Sulfur base
How many hair colors are on the color ring used by wig and hair piece manufacturers that are standardized for synthetic hair colors?
70
What is the name of a sewing stitch in which the thread is wound around the needle twice?
Double lock stitch
What is the name of the method that involves attaching hair wefts or single strands with an adhesive or glue?
Track method
lockstitch method
sewing method
bonding method
Bonding method
The fusion method of extensions requires that the bonding material be activated with:
A liquid chemical activator
A powdered chemical activator
Water
Heat
Heat
Traditionally, brushes made with what kind of bristles have been regarded as the best for use on human hair?
Natural boar
A Hair wrap is secured to the clients own hair with what?
Hairpins
When sewing on an extension using the braid and sew attachment method, it is recommended that you do not use what kind of needle?
Sharp
When bonding, it is recommended that you work how far away from the hairline to keep the wefts from showing?
1 inch
To use a linking method of attachment, the natural hair should be at least how long?
4 inches
