Chapter Eleven: Wigs and Hair Additions

Question 1

The hair type most often used to construct human hair wigs:

Answer 1

Asian, Indian and European

Question 2

The type of human hair wig that is generally the most expensive:

Answer 2

European

Question 3

Generally, hair from India is wavy and hair from Asia is:

Answer 3

straight

Question 4

The formulation of synthetic wigs is from what type of product?

Answer 4

petroleum

Question 5

Human hair strands will produce which result when undergoing a match test?

Answer 5

burn slowly

Question 6

Why are human hair wigs more expensive?

Answer 6

supply of human hair is limited

Question 7

Which type of wig is available in several sizes and is most often handmade?

Answer 7

cap wigs

Question 8

NOT a characteristic of a capless wig:

Answer 8

consists of an elasticized mesh-fiber base

Question 9

Wig type that stimulates natural hair growth and creates a natural look?

Answer 9

hand-knotted

Question 10

Type of wig that is difficult to style because the direction of the hair is determined by the position in which the weft is sewn to the cap:

Answer 10

machine made

Question 11

Using a combination of handtied and machine-made processes results in what wig type?

Answer 11

semi-hand tied

Question 12

Two methods used to cover the client’s hair when putting on a wig are a fine net and:

Answer 12

wig cap

Question 13

Term identifying the procedure of sizing a wig:

Answer 13

blocking

Question 14

Dart alterations of a wig are made vertically to:

Answer 14

remove width in the nape area

Question 15

How do you shorten a wig from the front to the nape?

Answer 15

make a horizontal tuck

Question 16

How often should human hair wigs be cleaned if worn frequently?

Answer 16

every 2 to 4 weeks

Question 17

After initial preparations with a toothbrush or cotton ball, hand-tied wigs should be cleaned:

Answer 17

on a block

Question 18

Liquid dry shampoo should be used to clean:

Answer 18

human-hair wigs

Question 19

Coloring procedures used on human-hair wigs or hairpieces can NOT include:

Answer 19

high level (lighter) oxidative colors

Question 20

In addition to chemically treating hair prior to being used for human-hair wigs it is often:

Answer 20

decolorized and bleached

Question 21

What is the purpose of thinning hair near the base of a wig?

Answer 21

decrease bulk

Question 22

Technique recommended for use at the front hairline to produce a more natural-looking result:

Answer 22

backcombing

Question 23

Wig type that has the advantage of a predetermined curl pattern:

Answer 23

synthetic fiber

Question 24

Hair addition made up of hair fibers six inches or less in length attached to a round-shaped, flat base?

Answer 24

wiglet

Question 25

What is a hairpiece with a base that covers the crown, occipital and nape area called?

Answer 25

fall

Question 26

A hairpiece worn by men to cover bald or thinning hair spots, particularly on top of the head is called a:

Answer 26

toupee

Question 27

Type of hairpiece allowing the client’s hair to be pulled through for blending purposes?

Answer 27

integration

Question 28

A hair addition is attached to which portion of the client’s own hair?

Answer 28

base

Question 29

Method describing attaching additional hair fiber to the client’s hair by using a special adhesive:

Answer 29

bonding

Question 30

Which hair addition method uses a bonding agent activated by a heating element to affix loose hair fiber to small sections of the client’s own hair?

Answer 30

fusion