Test Questions

Question 1

Open-center curls produce:

Answer 1

uniform curls

Question 2

When pressing short, fine hair, you should:

Answer 2

use extra care at the hairline

Question 3

A _____ brush has a large, flat base and staggered pin patterns to help keep the hair from snagging.

Answer 3

paddle

Question 4

A pin curl should always begin at the _____ of a shaping.

Answer 4

open end

Question 5

Which styling product is a whipped product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume?

Answer 5

mousse

Question 6

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called:

Answer 6

ribboning

Question 7

The most commonly shaped base in pin curls is the _____ base.

Answer 7

arc

Question 8

When making a hard press, how many times should you apply the thermal pressing comb on each side of the hair?

Answer 8

2

Question 9

The ponytail is NOT the foundation for which hairstyle?

Answer 9

French pleat

Question 10

Which of the following is a technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining a beautiful shape?

Answer 10

hair wrapping

Question 11

The blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow softly and accentuates or keeps the textural definition is the:

Answer 11

diffuser

Question 12

A(n) _____ is a hairstyle with the hair arranged up and off the shoulders and secured with implements such as hairpins, bobby pins, and elastics.

Answer 12

updo

Question 13

Which type of thermal curls are placed very high on their base to provide maximum lift?

Answer 13

volume-base curls

Question 14

Pin curls sliced from a shaping without lifting the hair are referred to as:

Answer 14

carved curls

Question 15

When pressing a client’s hair, you should NOT:

Answer 15

apply as much pressure on the hair as possible

Question 16

Cascade, or stand-up, pin curls are used to create _____ in the hair design.

Answer 16

height

Question 17

The technique of combing a small section of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion or base is known as:

Answer 17

backcombing

Question 18

Which type of pin curl produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility?

Answer 18

no-stem curl

Question 19

Triangular base curls are recommended:

Answer 19

along the front or facial hairline

Question 20

Finger waving is the process of shaping and directing the hair into a(n) _____ pattern.

Answer 20

S

Question 21

The three principal parts of a pin curl do NOT include a:
stem
circle
base
twist

Answer 21

twist

Question 22

To produce half-base curls, strong curls with moderate lift or volume, you should hold the hair out at a _____ angle.

Answer 22

90-degree

Question 23

The technique of backbrushing is also called:

Answer 23

ruffing

Question 24

Wet hairstyling tools include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 24

hot rollers

Question 25

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

Answer 25

indentation

Question 26

When using a flat iron, you should use lower settings for _____ hair.

Answer 26

fine

Question 27

A(n) _____ is a section of hair molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.

Answer 27

shaping

Question 28

The technique of drying and styling the hair in one operation is called:

Answer 28

blowdry styling

Question 29

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

Answer 29

base

Question 30

In a horizontal finger wave, waves are positioned:

Answer 30

sideways and parallel around the head

Question 31

In a pin curl, the _____ determines the width of the wave and its strength.

Answer 31

size of the circle

Question 32

A _____ brush is a thin nylon styling brush with a tail for sectioning and a narrow row of bristles.

Answer 32

teasing

Question 33

Which type of roller placement should you use to create medium volume?

Answer 33

half-base

Question 34

A _____ is used to lift the hair away from the head.

Answer 34

comb with a pick at one end

Question 35

Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge form a wave are called:

Answer 35

ridge curls

Question 36

Which type of styling product creates the strongest control for slicked or molded styles?

Answer 36

gel

Question 37

When performing an updo, you should:

Answer 37

section the hair before you begin

Question 38

The process of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair using a heated iron or comb is called:

Answer 38

hair pressing

Question 39

When backcombing, what should you do next after inserting the comb?

Answer 39

Press the comb down.

Question 40

Which type of styling product is applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position?

Answer 40

hair spray

Question 41

To prevent discoloration or breakage when pressing gray hair, you should use:

Answer 41

moderate heat and light pressure

Question 42

The hair that is wrapped around a roller is the:

Answer 42

circle

Question 43

The correct temperature used for a thermal iron is primarily determined by the:

Answer 43

texture of the hair

Question 44

A C-shape curl is formed by how many turns of hair around the roller?

Answer 44

1

Question 45

The section of a pin curl between the base and the first arc that gives the curl direction and movement is the:

Answer 45

stem

Question 46

Skip waves are two rows of _____ curls used to create a strong wave pattern with well-defined lines between the waves.

Answer 46

ridge

Question 47

A _____ is a half-round, rubber-based brush used for smoothing and untangling all hair types.

Answer 47

classic styling brush

Question 48

Which curl pattern creates a vertical corkscrew effect?

Answer 48

spiral curl

Question 49

To _____ a new brass pressing comb, you heat the comb until it is extremely hot, coat it in a petroleum based product or pressing oil, and then rinse the oil off after it has cooled down.

Answer 49

temper

Question 50

Variations in hair texture are determined by feel and _____ of the hair.

Answer 50

diameter

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic parts of a thermal iron?

Answer 51

stem

Question 52

How long should you leave a hot roller on the hair?

Answer 52

10 minutes

Question 53

After heating a pressing comb, you should test it on:

Answer 53

a piece of light paper

Question 54

When making the rolling movement with a thermal iron, you should use your:

Answer 54

fingers

Question 55

Compared to pin curls, rollers:

Answer 55

give a stronger set