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Hairstyling

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

A type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is:
a.
elastic lotion
c.
conditioning lotion
b.
waving lotion
d.
firming lotion
 

 2. 

In the finger wave procedure, pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates:
a.
C-shaping
c.
over-direction of ridge
b.
firm ridges
d.
depth in ridge
 

 3. 

In finger waving, the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are:
a.
horizontal
c.
parallel waves
b.
vertical
d.
ridge curls
 

 4. 

The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the:
a.
stem
c.
circle
b.
base
d.
clip
 

 5. 

The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the:
a.
base
c.
stem
b.
circle
d.
size
 

 6. 

The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the:
a.
half-stem curl
c.
no-stem curl
b.
base curl
d.
full-stem curl
 

 7. 

A section of hair molded in circular movements in preparation for the formation of a pin curl is a:
a.
ribbon
c.
stem
b.
curl
d.
shaping
 

 8. 

Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls are:
a.
open center curls
c.
convex curls
b.
closed center curls
d.
stationary curls
 

 9. 

Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end are:
a.
ridge curls
c.
closed center curls
b.
open center curls
d.
half-stem curls
 

 10. 

Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as:
a.
counterclockwise curls
c.
alternating curls
b.
clockwise curls
d.
ridge curls
 

 11. 

The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the:
a.
arc base
c.
square base
b.
rectangular base
d.
panel base
 

 12. 

Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the recommended base to use is:
a.
triangular base
c.
oblong base
b.
square base
d.
rectangular base
 

 13. 

Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or:
a.
no-stem base curls
c.
C-shaped base curls
b.
square base curls
d.
S-shaped base curls
 

 14. 

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called:
a.
sectioning
c.
bricklayer
b.
sculpting
d.
ribboning
 

 15. 

Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as:
a.
ridge curls
c.
alternating curls
b.
carved curls
d.
skip waves
 

 16. 

Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called:
a.
dual waves
c.
sculptured curls
b.
carved curls
d.
skip waves
 

 17. 

Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a:
a.
space
c.
wave
b.
ribbon
d.
curl
 

 18. 

To avoid an indentation when anchoring pin curls, do not pin across the:
a.
circle
c.
section
b.
stem
d.
gap
 

 19. 

Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller but do not have the same amount of tension are:
a.
straight curls
c.
open curls
b.
rectangular curls
d.
barrel curls
 

 20. 

The panel of hair on which a roller is placed is called the:
a.
section
c.
base
b.
panel
d.
circle
 

 21. 

To create curls in using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller:
a.
one-and-a-half turns
c.
one complete turn
b.
two-and-a-half turns
d.
two complete turns
 

 22. 

For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired, rollers should be placed:
a.
completely off the base
c.
half off base
b.
completely on the base
d.
half on the base
 

 23. 

The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called:
a.
volume
c.
dip
b.
movement
d.
indentation
 

 24. 

When securing a roller, one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end:
a.
invisible
c.
angled at the scalp
b.
inside the roller
d.
twisted
 

 25. 

Another term used to describe back-brushing is:
a.
back-combing
c.
teasing
b.
matting
d.
ruffing
 

 26. 

Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as:
a.
teasing
c.
back-brushing
b.
slicing
d.
smoothing
 

 27. 

A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is:
a.
back-combing
c.
wrapping
b.
interlocking
d.
ruffling
 

 28. 

The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is:
a.
french lacing
c.
wrapping hair
b.
velcro styling
d.
blow-dry styling
 

 29. 

A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a:
a.
concentrator
c.
diffuser
b.
nozzle
d.
element
 

 30. 

Brushes that are used to blow-dry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired are:
a.
classic styling brushes
c.
vent brushes
b.
grooming brushes
d.
round brushes
 

 31. 

Large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are:
a.
vent brushes
c.
classic styling brushes
b.
grooming brushes
d.
paddle brushes
 

 32. 

Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of:
a.
boar and nylon
c.
sable and boar
b.
nylon and cotton
d.
boar and rubber
 

 33. 

The edges on flat irons that create smooth, straight styles on very curly hair are:
a.
round
c.
even
b.
straight
d.
turned
 

 34. 

The edge of a flat iron that is nearest to the stylist is called the:
a.
beveled edge
c.
inner edge
b.
outer edge
d.
flat edge
 

 35. 

Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of:
a.
plastic
c.
soft metal
b.
nylon blends
d.
hard rubber
 

 36. 

The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the:
a.
texture of the hair
c.
type of iron used
b.
length of the hair
d.
size of iron used
 

 37. 

As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than:
a.
fine hair
c.
short hair
b.
long hair
d.
conditioned hair
 

 38. 

Hanging curls that are suitable for medium-to-long hairstyles are:
a.
barrel curls
c.
spiral curls
b.
roll curls
d.
flat curls
 

 39. 

When creating base curls with full volume, the hair should be held with medium tension at a:
a.
45-degree angle
c.
90-degree angle
b.
60-degree angle
d.
125-degree angle
 

 40. 

The process of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb is called:
a.
hair pressing
c.
hair relaxing
b.
hair texturizing
d.
hair treatments
 

 41. 

The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a:
a.
classic press
c.
hard press
b.
soft press
d.
medium press
 

 42. 

The thermal press that removes 100 percent of the curl and is accomplished by applying the comb twice on each side of the hair is:
a.
hard press
c.
medium press
b.
soft press
d.
classic press
 

 43. 

The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is:
a.
hard press
c.
medium press
b.
thermal press
d.
soft press
 

 44. 

The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure is:
a.
fine/soft
c.
wiry/curly
b.
coarse/brittle
d.
medium/straight
 

 45. 

To press hair satisfactorily for a client with a flexible scalp, the stylist must:
a.
not apply cream
c.
not apply pressure
b.
apply enough pressure
d.
apply low heat
 

 46. 

Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either:
a.
brass or iron
c.
stainless steel or brass
b.
brass or regular
d.
stainless steel or tin
 

 47. 

Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a:
a.
coarse press
c.
quick press
b.
smooth press
d.
hard press
 

 48. 

A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n):
a.
open-looking press
c.
soft press
b.
medium press
d.
smooth press
 

 49. 

After heating a pressing comb, the temperature of the comb should be tested using:
a.
light paper
c.
fingers
b.
a hair section
d.
dark paper
 

 50. 

To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb, immerse the comb in a solution containing:
a.
sodium hydroxide
c.
hydrogen peroxide
b.
baking soda
d.
ammonia water
 

 51. 

A hard press is also known as a:
a.
chemical press
c.
soft-comb press
b.
double-comb press
d.
touch-up
 

 52. 

The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a:
a.
soft press
c.
touch-up
b.
chemical press
d.
moderate press
 

 53. 

A true classic hairdo created out of a simple ponytail that can be a simple style or dressed up is a(n):
a.
updo
c.
twist
b.
chignon
d.
blow-dry
 

 54. 

When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is:
a.
simple and shaped
c.
large and creative
b.
well balanced and proportioned
d.
executed and large
 



 
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