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Hairstyling Flashcards

1
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The process of combing wet hair into the desired position is referred to as molding or _____________.

A

shaping

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2
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What movement is created when two oblong shapings alternate?

A

S-shaped

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3
Q

The diameter of the tool or pincurl will determine the ___________.

A

size of the circle

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4
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What is the area between partings within a shape on which a roller is placed?

A

curl base

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5
Q

The hair between the scalp and the first turn of hair around the roller, thermal iron, or round brush is called the ___________.

A

stem

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6
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What part of the curl is positioned around the roller, thermal iron or round brush?

A

circle

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7
Q

The combination of the size of the base and the position of the curl in relation to the base is called ______________.

A

base control

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8
Q

The base control used within a hairstyle affects the amount of closeness in the hairstyle or the amount of lift, which is also called __________.

A

volume

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9
Q

The base control that results in the most volume and the strongest base strength is called _______________.

A

on base (full base)

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10
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Holding the hair 90 degrees from the center of the base and rolling it to sit on the bottom parting results in ______________ control.

A

half base

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11
Q

What is the base control used when the tool being used sits below the bottom parting of the base?

A

off base

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12
Q

Which base is used when the tool sits in the lower portion of the base, but not on or below the parting?

A

underdirected

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13
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Hair that is held at 45 degrees above the center of the base and rolled to sit in the upper portion of the base is called ___________________.

A

overdirected

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14
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Using one or two cushion brushes and brushing it all the way to the scalp to integrate bases when finishing the hair is called _____________.

A

relaxing

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15
Q

What technique uses a comb to push back the shorter lengths of hair toward the base to create a cushion and add volume to the hairstyle?

A

backcombing

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16
Q

A comb with closely set teeth that creates a smooth surface as it is being used is called ____________________.

A

an all purpose styling comb

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17
Q

A tool that is effective for smoothing wavy or curly textures and adding directional emphasis when air forming is called _____________________.

A

7- or 9-row air forming brush

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18
Q

Which hairstyling product adds shine and weight to the hair?

A

pomade

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19
Q

Styling lotion supports volume and movement, and is of _____________ consistency.

A

liquid

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20
Q

Safety guidelines require that the intake of a blow dryer be ________________________.

A

free from debris

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21
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Use of a hand held dryer with fingers, brushes, pressing combs and/or a curling iron is called ___________________.

A

thermal styling

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22
Q

Before brushing or combing hair that has been curled with an iron, be sure the hair is _____________________.

A

completely cool

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23
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Rain or humidity may cause thermally styled hair to ____________________.

A

return to its original shape

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24
Q

To test the temperature of a stove heated iron, use ___________________.

A

light colored paper

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25
Q

The process of drying the hair and then styling it to create a new form is called air forming or __________________.

A

blow drying

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26
Q

Which thermal styling tool is used to air form wet hair while using brushes, combs and fingers to create a temporary direction and texture change?

A

blow dryer

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27
Q

The blow dryer attachment that focuses the air flow to a smaller area is the ________________.

A

concentrator

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28
Q

Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by _____________________ blow drying.

A

excessive

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29
Q

What direction should the blow dryer’s air flow point?

A

down the hair strand from the scalp to the ends

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30
Q

To reduce the potential of heat damage to the hair and scalp, hold the blow dryer at least ______________ from the hair.

A

3” to 5”

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31
Q

Using a smaller diameter brush when hairstyling creates ________________________.

A

a curlier style

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32
Q

The technique of combing airflow that dries the hair with heat that is retained in the barrel of a hot brush or comb is referred to as ________________________.

A

air waving

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33
Q

If a client requests a temporary hair straightening service, you should use the ______________ method of straightening.

A

hair pressing

34
Q

Hair pressing results will last _____________________.

A

until the next shampoo

35
Q

Hair that has been __________________ cannot be reconditioned.

A

burned

36
Q

How can the temperature of a pressing comb be tested?

A

on a light colored paper

37
Q

Pressing combs are constructed of ____________________.

A

stainless steel or brass

38
Q

______________ of the client’s hair will determine the temperature used for pressing.

A

Texture

39
Q

During hair pressing, fine hair requires ______________ heat.

A

less

40
Q

A hard press refers to applying the pressing comb ______________.

A

twice, with more heat

41
Q

Who was the first to introduce thermal irons?

A

Marcel Grateau

42
Q

The curling iron clamp that holds the hair against the barrel is known as the ____________________.

A

groove or shell

43
Q

To maintain a consistent temperature during use, the electric curling iron contains a heating element controlled by a ____________________.

A

thermostat

44
Q

Curling iron barrels, in order to retain heat, are usually made of ____________________.

A

stainless steel

45
Q

The temperature of the iron is determined by ______________________.

A

the client’s hair condition and texture

46
Q

Manipulation of a thermal iron when styling involves ____________________.

A

rolling the iron, a quick clicking movement to feed the hair, and opening and closing of the clamp

47
Q

When using a thermal iron on tinted, white, or very fine hair, do not use the ______________ setting.

A

highest

48
Q

The technique used to create a curved under of flipped up effect by adding curl texture at the ends only is called _____________________.

A

ends technique

49
Q

When performing the spiral technique, position the curling iron _______________________.

A

vertically at the base

50
Q

The hair type that generally requires lower temperatures and less contact time when using and electric iron is ______________________________.

A

chemically treated hair

51
Q

Hair breakage may result from ________________ the hair too often.

A

pressing

52
Q

Thermal iron procedures are only performed on hair that has been __________.

A

dried

53
Q

The comb used to protect the scalp when performing curling iron techniques should be made of ________________________.

A

hard rubber or non-flammable material

54
Q

Why should having the ends of the hair protrude over the iron be avoided?

A

fishhook ends could be created

55
Q

Double processed hair requires additional care, low temperature settings, and _______________ styling products.

A

thermal protectant

56
Q

How is the majority of hair straightening accomplished during a pressing service?

A

pressing the spine of the comb against the hair

57
Q

What is created by two complete oblong shapes that are joined and connected by a ridge?

A

fingerwave

58
Q

The hollow or the fingerwave may be described as the ____________ area.

A

recessed

59
Q

Overdirection of the wave in fingerwaving may be caused by using which improper technique?

A

pinching or pushing the ridge

60
Q

A section of hair that forms a pincurl is commonly described as which three parts?

A

base, stem and circle

61
Q

The area of the strand at the scalp between partings within a shape is called the ___________.

A

base

62
Q

Where is the stem of the pincurl located? What does the stem determine?

A

between the base and the first turn; direction of the curl

63
Q

What determines the width and strength of a wave?

A

size of the circle

64
Q

What result is achieved by using a pincurl with a closed circle?

A

smaller and stronger waves, for a fluffy effect

65
Q

A pincurl with an open circle produces what effect?

A

wider wave pattern with uniform curls

66
Q

Which type of pincurl would be used to obtain closeness within a hairstyle?

A

flat pincurls

67
Q

Cascade pincurls are volume pincurls used to create __________________.

A

fullness and height

68
Q

What is the name given to large, stand-up pincurls that are able to achieve a similar effect to hair wound around a roller, but with less volume?

A

barrel

69
Q

What type of pincurl is used to achieve a blend or transition from areas of volume to areas of closeness?

A

semi-stand up

70
Q

The shape of the base within pincurls is used to ______________.

A

avoid splits in the finished hairstyle

71
Q

The base shapes of pincurls most often used are ______________________.

A

triangular, square, rectangular, and crescent (arc)

72
Q

Pincurls created from a curved shaping are called curvature or ___________________.

A

carved curls

73
Q

Which type of base control is used to produce lift or strong curl effect?

A

on base (no stem)

74
Q

The base control used when an equal degree of direction and volume are required is ___________________.

A

half off base (half stem)

75
Q

Which base control is identified as having the stem and circle positioned below the base and pick-up line?

A

off base (full stem)

76
Q

The off base (full stem) pincurl produces __________ volume.

A

less

77
Q

An oblong shaping followed by a row of pincurls is called a _____________________.

A

ridge curl

78
Q

Which technique produces a strong wave pattern?

A

skip wave

79
Q

Cone shaped rollers fit into a curvature shape and allow the creation of a ____________ curvature shape.

A

stronger

80
Q

Backbrushing is also called ____________________________.

A

ratting, matting, or French lacing

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