CHAPTER 19: WIGS & 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 blow dry 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 cutting a wig, the general goal is to make the hair __________.
a. fit more snugly
b. more fashionable
c. more comfortable
d. look more realistic
d. look more realistic
When cutting a wig using free-form cutting, always work ______________.
a. away from the weight
b. toward the weight
c. away from the forehead
d. toward the forehead
b. toward the weight
Which method of wig construction is the least expensive?
a. hand-tied
b. semi-hand-tied
c. machine-made
d. artificially sewn
c. machine-made
When shampooing a wig, it is recommended that you avoid shampoos that have ______ base.
a. a sulfur
b. an oil
c. a carbon
d. a nitrogen
a. a sulfur
Synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the ________ colors on the hair coloring 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.
a. track method
b. lockstitch method
c. sewing method
d. bonding method
d. bonding method
The fusion-bonding method of attaching hair extensions require that the bonding material be activated by ________.
a. a liquid activator
b. a catalyst
c. water
d. heat
d. heat
Which of the following is an advantage of using a hair addition made of human hair?
a. it has less durability
b. it has a more realistic appearance
c. it never frizzes or loses its curl in humid weather
d. the color will not fade or oxidize
b. it has more realistic appearance
When using heat on human hair, always 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 client’s 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 avoid using 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 inches
b. one inch
To use a linking method of attachment, the natural hair should be at least how long?
a. 3 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 6 inches
d. 8 inches
b. 5 inches
A small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head is ___________.
a. a toupee
b. an integration hairpiece
c. a cap wig
d. partial weft
a. a toupee
A ___________ is a long strip of hair with a threaded edge.
a. bond
b. block
c. root
d. weft
d. weft
A hairpiece that has openings in the base, through which the client’s own hair is pulled to blend with the hair of the hairpiece, is _____________.
a. a semi-hand-tied wig
b. an integration hairpiece
c. a hair extension
d. a capless wig
b. an integration hairpiece
The head-shaped form on which a wig is secured for fitting, coloring, and sometimes styling is known as a ___________.
a. mount
b. brand
c. block
d. cap
c. block
A hair addition secured to the base of the client’s natural hair in order to add length, volume, texture, or color is _______.
a. a hair extension
b. a toupee
c. a cap wig
d. an integration hairpiece
a. 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 known 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 wig
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
Wigs, hairpieces, and extensions made of modacrylic are particularly _____________.
a. unrealistic in appearance
b. strong and durable
c. weak, but flexible
d. susceptible to sun damage
b. strong and durable
Indian hair is usually _____________.
a. extremely curly
b. straight
c. tightly coiled
d. wavy
d. wavy
Average sized wigs fit heads from ________________.
a. 21.5 to 22.5 inches
b. 22.5 to 24 inches
c. 19 to 21.5 inches
d. 23.5 to 24.5 inchs
a. 21.5 to 22.5 inches
The simple, quick stich that can be used to secure the entire length of a weft to a track is the _________.
a. double-lock stitch
b. blunt stitch
c. lock stitch
d. overcast stitch
d. overcast stitch
Which type of hair extension covers the entire top and back of the head and allows the client to have longer, fuller curls?
a. an integration piece
b. cascading curls
c. a capless wig
d. a wrap around ponytail
b. cascading curls
If the hair in a human hair wig is porous, what is the best choice of hair color?
a. permanent
b. temporary
c. semi permanent
d. hair mascara
c. semi permanent
Which type of hair is an excellent base for adding color?
a. yak hair
b. indian hair
c. remi hair
d. chinese hair
a. yak hair
When styling a wig, what is the best test to gauge how realistic the wig looks?
a. the wind test
b. the strength test
c. the flexibility test
d. the moisture test
a. the wind test
