Test Questions Flashcards
To shorten a wig from front to nape and remove bulk, you should create a:
horizontal tuck or fold across the back
A _____ wig is made by inserting individual strands of hair into mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle.
hand-tied
The wet wig cutting method:
is more controlled than the abstract method
Machine-made wigs are referred to as:
capless wigs
For the bonding method of attaching hair extensions, natural hair should be how long?
4 inches
Capless wigs:
allow the scalp to breathe
A(n) _____ is a long strip of human or artificial hair woven by hand or machine onto a thread.
weft
The most expensive wigs, hairpieces, and extensions are made from:
virgin, European, human hair
A(n) _____ is a small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head.
toupee
Which of the following is NOT one of the measurements you should take when measuring a client’s head for a wig?
nape to crown
Some fusion-bonding procedures require wrapping the hair and extension with a:
keratin-based strip
A drawback to the linking method of hair extension attachment is that:
the metal links can oxidize
A small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head is called a(n):
hairpiece
The creation of a custom-made wig begins with:
taking the client’s measurements
A(n) _____ has openings in the base through which the client’s own hair can be blended.
integration hairpiece
Hair shed from the head or gathered from a brush is called:
fallen hair
To use a linking method of hair extension attachment, natural hair should be at least how long?
5 inches
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the bonding technique for attaching hair extensions?
completely nonallergenic
What is the fastest way to tell if a strand of hair is synthetic or real human hair?
Burn it with a match.
The best way to gauge how realistic a wig looks is to use the _____ test.
wind
The stitch used in extensions where thread is wound twice around the needle is a(n):
double-lock stitch
Which type of hair lends itself to adding fantasy colors?
yak
A(n) _____ is an artificial covering for the head that completely covers the client’s hair.
wig
Which method is recommended for drying a wig after cleaning?
drying rack
The most common natural color level of commercially available human hair is 1, or:
black
A _____ is a head-shaped form used for fitting, styling, or coloring a wig.
block
The two regions that provide most of the commercially available human hair are:
India, Asia
A(n) _____ is a hair addition secured to the base of the client’s natural hair to add length, volume, texture, or color.
extension
If a client’s head measures 22 inches, which size wig should you select?
Average wigs fit heads from 21.5 inches to 22.5 inches.
Bonded wefts of hair are removed by:
dissolving the bond with oil
When using free-form cutting, horizontal sections:
build heavier weight
When using the braid-and-sew method, position the braids or tracks:
vertically, horizontally, or diagonally
When cutting a wig, remember that the more solid the shape, the more ________ the hair will look.
unnatural
With exposure to light, a human hair wig will:
experience color fading
Traditionally, _____ have been regarded as best for use on human hair wigs.
brushes made with natural boar bristles
The least-expensive wig option is a:
machine-made wig
Attaching hair wefts or single strands of hair with an adhesive is called:
bonding
Asian hair is usually:
straight and available in lengths of 12 to 28 inches
A _____ is a wig constructed with an elasticized, mesh-fiber base to which the hair is attached.
cap wig
Which of the following is NOT a semi-permanent way to attach a toupee?
clips
In the fusion method, hair is bonded to the client’s with bonding material activated by:
heat
Synthetic hair wigs:
cannot be styled with a curling iron
When coloring a human hair wig, you should conduct color checks every:
5 to 10 minutes
Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base is called _____ hair.
turned
If you use free-form cutting, you should always:
work toward the weight
