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Hairstyling Flashcards

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The professional hairstylist is responsible for educating clients about

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at-home maintenance and styling options for their hair.

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Finger waving was all the rage in the

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1920s and 1930s.

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Pin curls work well on

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all types of hair,

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Rectangular base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a

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smooth, upsweep effect.

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5
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Like hot rollers, Velcro rollers are used only on

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dry hair.

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6
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On curly hair, wet wrapping creates a

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smooth, sleek look.

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7
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What product adds weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair.

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Pomade, also known as wax,

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What is the most widely used hairstyling product.

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Hair spray, also known as finishing spray,

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What do you need to do to a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire length and provide consistent results.

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It is important to temper

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10
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When pressing gray hair, avoid

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excessive heat, which may cause discoloration or breakage.

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A type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is:

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waving lotion

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12
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The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the:

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base

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The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the

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stem

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14
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The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the:

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full-stem curl

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15
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A section of hair molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of a pin curl is a:

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shaping

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16
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Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls are:

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open-center curls

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17
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Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end are:

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closed-center curls

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18
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The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the:

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arc base

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19
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Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the recommended base to use is:

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triangular base

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20
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Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or:

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C-shape base curls

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21
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Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called:

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ribboning

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22
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Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as:

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carved curls

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23
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Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a:

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wave

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24
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Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called:

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skip waves

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25
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Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller but do not have the same amount of tension are:

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barrel curls

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26
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The panel of hair on which a roller is placed is called the:

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base

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27
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To create curls in hair using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller:

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two and a half turns

28
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For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired, rollers should be placed:

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completely off the base

29
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The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called:

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indentation

30
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When securing a roller, one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end:

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inside the roller

31
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Another term used to describe backbrushing is:

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ruffing

32
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Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as:

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teasing

33
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A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is:

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wrapping

34
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The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is:

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blowdry styling

35
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A blowdryer attachment used to accentuate or keep textural definition is a(n):

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diffuser

36
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Brushes that are used to blowdry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired are:

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classic styling brushes

37
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Large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid- to longer-hair length are:

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paddle brushes

38
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Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of:

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boar and nylon

39
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Styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam, is also called:

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mousse

40
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The edges on flat irons that create smooth, straight styles on very curly hair are:

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straight

41
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The edge of a flat iron that is nearest to the stylist is called the:

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inner edge

42
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The edge of a flat iron that is nearest to the stylist is called the:

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inner edge

43
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Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of:

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hard rubber

44
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The correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the:

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texture of the hair

45
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As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than:

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fine hair

46
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Hanging curls that are suitable for medium to long hairstyles are:

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spiral curls

47
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When creating full-base curls, the hair should be held with medium tension at a:

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125-degree angle

48
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Curls that offer a curl option with only slight lift or volume are:

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off-base curls

49
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The process of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb is called:

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hair pressing

50
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The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is the:

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soft press

51
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The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure is:

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wiry/curly

52
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To press hair satisfactorily for a client with a flexible scalp, the stylist must:

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use enough tension

53
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Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either:

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stainless steel or brass

54
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Pressing combs with less space between the teeth produce a:

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smooth press

55
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After heating a pressing comb, the temperature of the comb should be tested using:

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light paper

56
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To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb, immerse the metal portion of the comb in a solution containing:

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baking soda

57
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The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a:

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touch-up

58
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When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is:

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well balanced and proportioned

59
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A true classic hairdo created out of a simple ponytail that can be a simple style or dressed up is a(n):

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chignon

60
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Pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design

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Cascade curls

61
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Traditional updo sometimes called a classic French twist

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Volume-base curls

62
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Curl placed directly on its base to produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl

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No-stem curl

63
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Thermal curls placed very high on their base, providing maximum lift or volume

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Volume-base curls

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Styling product that is lighter and less viscous than firm-hold gels, used for easy styling, defining, and molding

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Texturizer

65
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Nozzle attachment of a blowdryer that directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely

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Concentrator

66
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Also called thermal waving and curling

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Marcel waving

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Styling product that adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition

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Silicone

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