Wigs Flashcards
Perukes were wigs worn by men in eighteenth-century England to indicate that they were in
the army or navy, or engaged in the practice of law
Human hair burns slowly, giving off a
distinctive odor.
Synthetic hair is a great value: it’s very realistic, and is less expensive
than human hair
Today, most wigs are cut and finished while on the client, and then cleaned and stored on a
drying rack.
When cleaning a wig made of human hair, you should also
condition it.
Bonded wefts are removed by dissolving the adhesive bond with
oil or bond remover.
When testing synthetic hair or fibers by burning, the hair will either ball up, melt, or burn:
quickly with no odor
A disadvantage of human hair is the hair’s reaction to:
humidity
Top-of-the line synthetic wigs that simulate protein-rich hair are made of:
Kanekalon
Most human hair used commercially comes from:
India and Asia
Hair that is arranged so that the cuticles of all hair strands slope in the same direction is:
turned hair
The artificial hair covering that completely conceals the client’s hair is a:
wig
The wig type recommended for a client with no hair or extremely thin hair is the:
cap wig
Capless wigs are more popular than cap wigs as they are considered ready-to-wear and:
less expensive
Human or artificial hair that is woven into long strips is called:
wefts
Wigs that most closely resemble actual human hair growth with flexibility at the roots are:
hand-knotted
The least expensive wig option is:
machine made
The head-shaped form used to secure a wig for fitting, styling, or coloring is a:
block
To achieve a natural look when cutting a wig, the ends should be:
tapered
When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be:
low
When styling a wig without a natural-looking hairline or a lace front, you should soften the hairline by:
backcombing around the hairline
To clean a wig, follow the manufacturer’s directions and select a shampoo that is:
gentle
All synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the hair color ring used by manufacturers, which contains:
70 colors
Prior to a full-color application to a wig or hairpiece, it is recommended to perform a(n):
strand test
