Wigs

Question 1

Perukes were wigs worn by men in eighteenth-century England to indicate that they were in

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the army or navy, or engaged in the practice of law

Question 2

Human hair burns slowly, giving off a

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distinctive odor.

Question 3

Synthetic hair is a great value: it’s very realistic, and is less expensive

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than human hair

Question 4

Today, most wigs are cut and finished while on the client, and then cleaned and stored on a

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drying rack.

Question 5

When cleaning a wig made of human hair, you should also

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condition it.

Question 6

Bonded wefts are removed by dissolving the adhesive bond with

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oil or bond remover.

Question 7

When testing synthetic hair or fibers by burning, the hair will either ball up, melt, or burn:

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quickly with no odor

Question 8

A disadvantage of human hair is the hair’s reaction to:

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humidity

Question 9

Top-of-the line synthetic wigs that simulate protein-rich hair are made of:

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Kanekalon

Question 10

Most human hair used commercially comes from:

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India and Asia

Question 11

Hair that is arranged so that the cuticles of all hair strands slope in the same direction is:

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turned hair

Question 12

The artificial hair covering that completely conceals the client’s hair is a:

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wig

Question 13

The wig type recommended for a client with no hair or extremely thin hair is the:

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cap wig

Question 14

Capless wigs are more popular than cap wigs as they are considered ready-to-wear and:

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less expensive

Question 15

Human or artificial hair that is woven into long strips is called:

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wefts

Question 16

Wigs that most closely resemble actual human hair growth with flexibility at the roots are:

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hand-knotted

Question 17

The least expensive wig option is:

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machine made

Question 18

The head-shaped form used to secure a wig for fitting, styling, or coloring is a:

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block

Question 19

To achieve a natural look when cutting a wig, the ends should be:

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tapered

Question 20

When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be:

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low

Question 21

When styling a wig without a natural-looking hairline or a lace front, you should soften the hairline by:

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backcombing around the hairline

Question 22

To clean a wig, follow the manufacturer’s directions and select a shampoo that is:

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gentle

Question 23

All synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the hair color ring used by manufacturers, which contains:

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70 colors

Question 24

Prior to a full-color application to a wig or hairpiece, it is recommended to perform a(n):

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strand test

Question 25

Hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the client’s hair is blended are:

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integration

Question 26

A small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head is a:

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toupee

Question 27

Hair additions that are secured at the base of the client’s natural hair to add length, volume, texture, or color are:

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extensions

Question 28

In the braid-and-sew method of hair extensions, the angle of the track determines:

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how the hair will fall

Question 29

The needle that is used to sew extensions onto a track should be:

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straight or curved

Question 30

A simple, quick stitch that can be used to secure the entire length of a weft to a track is the:

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overcast stitch

Question 31

The technique that involves attaching hair wefts or single strands with adhesive or glue is:

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bonding

Question 32

The method of attaching extensions to a client’s own hair with a bonding material and heat from a special tool is:

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fusion bonding

Question 33

Wigs constructed with a combination of synthetic hair and hand-tied human hair

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Semi-hand-tied wigs

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Wigs made by feeding wefts through a sewing machine, then stitching them together to form the base and shape of the wig

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Machine-made wigs

Question 35

Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base

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Remi hair

Question 36

Wigs made by inserting individual strands of hair into mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle

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Hand-knotted wigs

Question 37

Small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head

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Hairpiece

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Hair extensions are secured to client’s own hair by sewing braids or a weft onto an on-the-scalp braid or cornrow

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Braid-and-sew method