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CHAPTER 17: HAIRSTYLING Flashcards

1
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The first step in the hairstyling process is always the ______________.

a. cool water shampoo
b. draping procedure
c. client consultation
d. conditioning treatment

A

c. client consultation

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The process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of the fingers, combs, and finger waving lotion is called _____________.

a. hairstyling
b. finger waving
c. ridge curls
d. roller setting

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b. finger waving

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3
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In creating horizontal finger waves, the waves are placed _________________.

a. up and down the head
b. on the heavy side of the head
c. down and parallel
d. sideways and parallel around the head

A

d. sideways and parallel around the head

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The stationary foundation of a pin curl is the _____________.

a. base
b. curl
c. section
d. stem

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a. base

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5
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Pin curls that produce tight, firm, long-lasting curls and allow for minimum mobility are known as ____________.

a. off-base pin curls
b. half-stem pin curls
c. on-base pin curls
d. no-stem pin curls

A

d. no-stem pin curls

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6
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Pin curls formed in a shaping should begin at the _____________.

a. open end
b. closed side
c. odd side
d. shaping side

A

a. open end

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7
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The most commonly shaped pin curl bases are rectangular, triangular, square, or _________________.

a. s- shaped
b. arc shaped
c. no-base
d. circular

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b. arc shaped

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8
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Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as _____________.

a. stem curls
b. design curls
c. carved curls
d. ridge curls

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c. carved curls

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9
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The panel of hair on which a roller is placed is the _____________.

a. stem
b. section
c. base
d. subsection

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c. base

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Hair between the scalp and the first turn of the roller is the ________________.

a. curl
b. base
c. arc
d. stem

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d. stem

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The point where curls of opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area is called the _______________.

a. indentation
b. convex
c. divot
d. wave

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a. indentation

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12
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To smooth hair that is backcombed, hold the teeth of a comb or the bristles of a brush at a ___________ pointing away from you, and lightly move the comb over the surface of the hair.

a. 15 degree angle
b. 45 degree angle
c. 90 degree angle
d. 0 degree angle

A

b. 45 degree angle

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13
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Which type of styling product is also known as mousse?

a. texturizer
b. holding spray
c. styling gel
d. foam

A

d. foam

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A benefit of using _________ is that they offer firmer, longer hold for fine hair with the least anount of heaviness.

a. heavy gels with weight
b. finishing sprays
c. texturizers
d. pomades

A

c. texturizers

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15
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Which of these styling aids is applied to damp hair ( ranging from wavy to extremely curly) and then blown dry to create a smooth, straight look that provides the most hold in dry outdoor conditions?

a. foam
b. straightening gel
c. spray gel
d. mousse

A

b. straightening gel

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16
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One way to remove dirt, oils, and product residue from a thermal iron is to use a dampened towel or rag and wipe down the barrel of the iron with soapy solution containing a few drops of ________________.

a. styling gel
b. peroxide
c. ammonia
d. bleach

A

c. ammonia

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17
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Which of the following is a technique used to temporarily straighten extremely curly or resistant hair until the hair is shampooed?

a. hair pressing
b. blowdrying
c. thermal curling
d. deep cleansing

A

a. hair pressing

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18
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Applying a thermal pressing comb twice on each side of the hair to remove curl is a _____________.

a. hard press
b. soft press
c. thermal press
d. medium press

A

a. hard press

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19
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A tight scalp can be made more flexible with hair brushing and the systematic use of ________________.

a. conditioning masks
b. scalp massage
c. conditioning shampoos
d. roller sets

A

b. scalp massage

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20
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When executing an updo, stand back and away from your work to make sure the _________ is right, and use the mirror and look at every angle.

a. height
b. balance
c. volume
d. effect

A

b. balance

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21
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After heating the iron to the desired temperature, test it on _____________.

a. the client’s hair
b. your own hair
c. a piece of tissue
d. your finger

A

c. a piece of tissue

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22
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When using rollers, one and a half turns will create______________.

a. a wave
b. curls
c. an indentation
d. a c-shape curl

A

a. a wave

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23
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Hot rollers are to be used only on ____________.

a. wet hair
b. damp hair
c. dry hair
d. curly hair

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c. dry hair

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The French Pleat is an elegant, sleek look that can be worn for any occasion, but clients are most likely to request it for ______________.

a. a relaxing summer style
b. a warming winter style
c. casual activities
d. a formal function

A

d. a formal function

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25
Q

How long do Velcro rollers need to stay in the hair?

a. 5-10 minutes
b. 10-15 minutes
c. 15-20 minutes
d. 20-30 minutes

A

a. 5-10 minutes

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26
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Hair wrapping can be done ____________.

a. only on wet hair
b. only on dry hair
c. only on damp hair
d. on wet or dry hair

A

d. on wet or dry hair

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27
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Thermal waving and curling is also known as ______________.

a. thio waving
b. straight waving
c. marcel waving
d. shell waving

A

c. marcel waving

28
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Nonelectrical thermal irons are favored by many stylists who cater to clients with _________ hair.

a. straight
b. wavy
c. curly
d. excessively curly

A

d. excessively curly

29
Q

What is the best way to practice manipulative techniques with thermal irons?

a. rolling the cold iron in your hand, first forward and then backward
b. rolling the cold iron in your hand, first backward and then forward
c. rolling the warmed iron in your hand, first forward and then backward
d. rolling the warmed iron in your hand, first backward and then forward

A

a. rolling the cold iron in your hand, first forward and then backward

30
Q

A modern thermal iron and ______ are all you need to give your clients curls.

a. a nylon brush
b. a clipper
c. a hard rubber comb
d. a wide tooth comb

A

c. a hard rubber comb

31
Q

End curls can be used to give a finished appearance to ____________.

a. the cortex
b. hair ends
c. hair root
d. the style balance

A

b. hair ends

32
Q

Full-base curls sit in the center of their base and provide __________ with full volume.

a. a weak curl
b. a strong curl
c. little movement
d. a medium curl

A

b. a strong curl

33
Q

Who can diagnose scalp skin disease?

a. a dermatologist
b. a cosmetologist
c. a podiatrist
d. a pulmonologist

A

a. a dermatologist

34
Q

Coarse hair requires _________ to press then medium or fine hair.

a. more heat and pressure
b. less heat and pressure
c. little pressure
d. less tension

A

a. more heat and pressure

35
Q

When tempering a new pressing comb, you should ___________.

a. heat the comb until it is extremely hot
b. coat the comb in olive oil
c. cool the comb in a freezer
d. rinse the comb under cold running water to remove the oil

A

a. heat the comb until it is extremely hot

36
Q

Which of the following is usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect?

a. barrel curls
b. rectangular base pin curls
c. cascade curls
d. square base pin curls

A

b. rectangular base pin curls

37
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Which type of curl is usually recommended along the front or facial hairline to prevent breaks or splits in the finished hairstyle?

a. ridge curls
b. cascade curls
c. triangular base pin curls
d. rectangular base curls

A

c. triangular base pin curls

38
Q

Which type of curl is suitable for curly hairstyles without much volume and lift, can be used on any part of the head, and will comb out with lasting results?

a. ridge curls
b. barrel curls
c. rectangular base curls
d. square base pin curls

A

d. square base pin curls

39
Q

Where are skip waves usually found?

a. the side of the head
b. the back of the head
c. the top of the head
d. the forehead

A

a. the side of the head

40
Q

Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave are called ____________.

a. triangular base curls
b. cascade curls
c. barrel curls
d. ridge curls

A

d. ridge curls

41
Q

Which type of curls are also known as stand-up curls?

a. rectangular base curls
b. cascade curls
c. ridge curls
d. triangular base pin curls

A

b. cascade curls

42
Q

Which type of curls have large center openings and are fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base?

a. cascade curls
b. ridge curls
c. barrel curls
d. square base pin curls

A

c. barrel curls

43
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Which roller position is recommended for full volume?

a. on base
b. off base
c. half base
d. dual base

A

a. on base

44
Q

Which roller position is recommended for the least volume?

a. on base
b. off base
c. half base
d. dual base

A

b. off base

45
Q

Which of these is used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out?

a. sidecombing
b. sidebrushing
c. backcombing
d. backbrushing

A

d. backbrusing

46
Q

Which of these involves combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base?

a. sidecombing
b. sidebrushing
c. backcombing
d. backbrushing

A

c. backcombing

47
Q

A __________ is a half-round, rubber-based brush.

a. vent brush
b. grooming brush
c. classic styling brush
d. teasing brush

A

c. classic styling brush

48
Q

A _________ is generally an oval brush with a mixture of boar and nylon bristles.

a. vent brush
b. grooming brush
c. classic styling brush
d. teasing brush

A

b. grooming brush

49
Q

A __________ is a thin, nylon styling brush that has a tail for sectioning, along with a narrow row of bristles.

a. vent brush
b. grooming brush
c. classic styling brush
d. teasing brush

A

d. teasing brush

50
Q

A _________ is a brush used to speed up the blowdrying process.

a. vent brush
b. grooming brush
c. classic styling brush
d. teasing brush

A

a. vent brush

51
Q

Sleek bobs with finger waves and pin curls were popular during the ______________.

a. 1920s and 1930s
b. 1940s and 1950s
c. 1960s and 1970s
d. 1980s and 1990s

A

a. 1920s and 1930s

52
Q

Arc based pin curls are also known as _______________.

a. S-curls
b. V-curls
c. half moon curls
d. full moon curls

A

c. half moon curls

53
Q

Which part of the roller curl is known as the circle?

a. the base
b. the curl
c. the stem
d. the paddle

A

b. the curl

54
Q

How many times do you turn the roller to create a C-shape curl?

a. one
b. one and a half
c. two
d. two and a half

A

a. one

55
Q

Velcro rollers can be used ____________.

a. only on wet hair
b. only on dry hair
c. only on damp hair
d. on wet, dry, or damp hair

A

b. only on dry hair

56
Q

A section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls is called a _________.

a. half moon
b. molding
c. circle
d. shaping

A

d. shaping

57
Q

When you use a comb with teeth spaced closely together, it _______________.

a. removed definition from the surface
b. lifts hair away from the surface
c. removes definition from the curl
d. creates a rough surface

A

c. removed definition from the curl

58
Q

Which type of styling product is also known as wax?

a. pomade
b. silicone
c. finishing spray
d. volumizer

A

a. pomade

59
Q

In thermal curling, the hair is held at a 70-degree angle for _________________.

a. half-base curls
b. off-base curls
c. full-base curls
d. volume-base curls

A

b. off-base curls

60
Q

With a stove-heated pressing comb, remove the carbon by rubbing the outside surface and between the teeth with fine sandpaper or ____________.

a. a scouring pad
b. a microfiber cloth
c. wet sponge
d. a fine steel-wool pad

A

d. a fine steel-wool pad

61
Q

What is recommended to help repair and moisturize the hair and scalp that has been pressed?

a. frequent shampooing
b. using perfumed pressing oil
c. a conditioning treatment mask
d. adding pomade after pressing

A

c. a conditioning treatment mask

62
Q

What is a special consideration when pressing coarse hair?

a. apply enough pressure so that hair remains straightened
b. avoid using a hot pressing comb
c. apply 4 percent gentian violet jelly to the hair strands
d. apply one moderate pressure for a brief amount of time.

A

a. apply enough pressure so that hair remains straightened

63
Q

The foundation technique used for the classic bun or the chignon is the ____________.

a. fishtail braid
b. ponytail
c. pleat
d. twist

A

b. ponytail

64
Q

The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is called ____________.

a. shaping
b. blowdry styling
c. unistyling
d. hair wrapping

A

b. blowdry styling

65
Q

The blowdryer’s nozzle attachment, or __________, is a directional feature that creates a concentrated stream of air.

a. volumizer
b. stem
c. diffuser
d. concentrator

A

d. concentrator

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