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It is important to _____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire length and provide consistent results.
dry
wash
test
temper
_____, also known as texturizers, are styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm-hold gels, making them ideal to use for easy styling, defining, and molding.
Foam
Pomade
Silicone
Liquid gels
As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than _____.
long hair
short hair
fine hair
conditioned hair
The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.
square; rectangular
arc base; square
open; closed
clockwise; counterclockwise
Backcombing, also known as _____, ratting, matting, or French lacing, 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.
backbrushing
slicing
smoothing
teasing
What are the pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls?
Closed-center curls
Stationary curls
Open-center curls
Convex curls
What type of curl is placed directly on the base of the curl and produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility?
No-stem curl
Base curl
Half-stem curl
Full-stem curl
What nozzle attachment of a blowdryer directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely?
Comb
Diffuser
Concentrator
Roller brush
A professional _____ is responsible for educating clients about at-home maintenance and styling options for their hair.
salon owner
brand consultant
model designer
hairstylist
_____, also known as serum, adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition.
Thermal protecting product
Hair spray
Silicone
Pomade
Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _____.
soft metal
nylon blends
plastic
hard rubber
What styling technique is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining its shape?
Ruffing
Wrapping
Interlocking
Backcombing
_____ rollers are used only on dry hair because using them on wet hair will snag and pull the hair.
Hot
Small
Velcro
Plastic
What blowdryer attachment is used to accentuate or keep textural definition by allowing the air to flow more softly?
Leveler
Diffuser
Nozzle
Concentrator
The twist, also referred to as the French _____, is a classic long hairstyle that is popular in the salon for clients attending formal functions.
twist
chignon
pleat
blow-dry
What type of curl is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility?
Half-stem curl
No-stem curl
Full-stem curl
Base curl
What are the large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns that are used for mid- to longer-hair length?
Vent brushes
Classic styling brushes
Paddle brushes
Grooming brushes
What true classic hairdo is created out of a simple ponytail that can be simply styled or dressed up?
Blowdry
Pleat
Chignon
Twist
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either _____.
brass or iron
stainless steel or brass
stainless steel or tin
brass or porcelain
Placed completely off their base, _____ curls offer a curl option with only slight lift and volume.
volume-base
full-volume
off-base
half-base
Pressing combs with less space between the teeth produce a _____.
coarse press
quick press
hard press
smooth press
Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called _____.
sculpting
bricklayer
ribboning
sectioning
Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller, but do not have the same amount of tension, are called _____.
open curls
barrel curls
straight curls
rectangular curls
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _____.
well-balanced and proportioned
simple and flat
full and unique
round and full
_____ irons with straight edges are used to create smooth, straight, styles – even on very curly hair.
Electric
Round
Curling
Flat
What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb?
Hair relaxing
Hair treatments
Hair texturizing
Hair pressing
When creating full-base curls, the hair should be held with medium tension at a _____.
125-degree angle
90-degree angle
60-degree angle
45-degree angle
Arc base pin curls are also known as half-moon or _____ base curls.
C-shaped base curls
S-shaped base curls
square base curls
no-stem base curls
_____ and skin rashes are the two general types of injuries that can occur in hair pressing.
Scrapes
Burns
Cuts
Bruises
The edge of a flat iron that is nearest to the stylist is called the _____.
outer edge
flat edge
inner edge
beveled edge
A _____ is sometimes necessary when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration, dampness, or other conditions.
soft press
chemical press
moderate press
touch-up
Which brushes are used to blowdry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired?
Round brushes
Grooming brushes
Classic styling brushes
Vent brushes
What hair type is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure?
Coarse/brittle
Fine/soft
Wiry/curly
Medium/straight
Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as _____.
skip waves
ridge curls
carved curls
alterning curls
When the client’s scalp is classified as flexible, remember to _____ to press the hair satisfactorily.
apply low heat
use enough tension
avoid applying pressure
avoid applying cream
A _____ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.
ribbon
base
shaping
stem
A _____ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.
Volume-base
Thermal
Half-base
Full-base
What technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation has revolutionized the hairstyling world?
Velcro styling
French lacing
Hair wrapping
Blowdry styling
What type of curls are suitable for one length hair?
Barrel curls
Roll curls
Flat curls
Spiral curls
Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called _____.
Sculptured curls
dual waves
skip waves
carved curls
Rollers should be placed _____ in a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired.
half on the base
completely off the base
completely on the base
half off base
What process shapes and directs the hair into an S pattern through the use of the fingers, combs, and finger-waving lotion, and was the rage in the 1920s and 1930s?
Pin curls
Finger waving
Haircutting
Permanent waves
Which pin curls produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end?
Half-stem curls
Open-center curls
Ridge curls
Closed-center curls
A(n) _____ is the point where curls of opposite direction meet, forming a recessed area.
base
pipe
tunnel
indentation
Styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam, is also called _____.
mousse
liquid gel
texturizer
straightening gel
_____ base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect
Rectangular
Triangular
Square
Arc
_____ waving and curling, also known as Marcel waving, are methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative techniques.
Thermal
Dry heat
Hot roller
Pressed iron
Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design?
Cascade curls
Carved curls
Sculptured curls
Barrel curls
What substance, also known as liquid gel, makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger-waving procedure?
firming lotion
Elastic lotion
Finger-waving lotion
Conditioning lotion
_____ curls serve as a basis for patterns, lines, waves, curls, and rolls that are used in a wide range of hairstyles and can be used on all types of hair, including straight, permanent waved, or naturally curly hair.
Open
Closed
Finger
Pin
How is the hair wrapped around the roller to create curls in the hair?
With two complete turns
With one complete turn
With one and a half turns
With two and a half turns
After heating, the temperature of the pressing comb should be tested using _____.
light paper
cloth
a hair section
fingers
Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of _____.
sable and boar
nylon and cotton
boar and rubber
boar and nylon
Carbon buildup can be removed from the metal portion of a pressing comb by immersing the metal portion of the comb in a solution containing _____.
ammonia water
sodium hydroxide
hydrogen peroxide
baking soda
What is the most widely used hairstyling product?
Thermal protector
Silicone
Hair Spray
Pomade
The correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the _____.
length of the hair
size of iron used
texture of the hair
type of iron used
Avoid excessive heat, particularly when pressing _____ hair, to avoid discoloration and breakage.
coarse
curly
gray
fine
The _____ is the stationary (non-moving) foundation of the curl, on the area closest to the scalp
base
circle
stem
clip
Backbrushing, also known as _____, is used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.
teasing
ruffing
matting
backcombing
What pin curl base is recommended for use along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style?
Oblong base
Square base
Rectangular base
Triangular base
What is the panel of hair on which the roller is placed?
Base
Section
Center
Circle
What section of the pin curl lies between the base and first arc (turn) of the circle that gives the curl its direction and movement, and determines the amount of mobility or movement in a section of hair?
Stem
Circle
Size
Base
What is the most commonly shaped pin curl base?
Square base
Arc base
Rectangular base
Panel base
Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a _____.
wave
ribbon
curl
space
What hair pressing process removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl?
Classic press
Hard press
Soft press
Medium press
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