55 questions
Which type of roller placement should you use to create medium volume?
half-base
off-base
on-base
When pressing short, fine hair, you should:
apply more pressure to the hair near the ends
use extra care at the hairline
apply significant pressure to ensure the hair remains straightened
When pressing a client's hair, you should NOT:
apply as much pressure on the hair as possible
dry the hair completely after it is shampooed
use a moderately warm comb to press short hair on the temples
Skip waves are two rows of _____ curls used to create a strong wave pattern with well-defined lines between the waves.
ridge
carved
cascade
The ponytail is NOT the foundation for which hairstyle?
French pleat
bun
knot
The blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow softly and accentuates or keeps the textural definition is the:
temper
diffuser
concentrator
Cascade, or stand-up, pin curls are used to create _____ in the hair design
height
width
depth
When making the rolling movement with a thermal iron, you should use your
wrist
arm
fingers
Open-center curls produce
uniform curls
curls that get larger toward the ends
curls that grow and shrink from end to end
The technique of combing a small section of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion or base is known as:
soft pressing
backcombing
backbrushing
The most commonly shaped base in pin curls is the _____ base
arc
square
triangular
When backcombing, what should you do next after inserting the comb?
Press the comb down
Create a cushion
After heating a pressing comb, you should test it on:
a piece of light paper
your finger or hand
Which type of thermal curls are placed very high on their base to provide maximum lift?
volume-base curls
full-base curls
The _____ is the panel of hair on which a roller is placed
base
stem
circle
The technique of drying and styling the hair in one operation is called:
blowdry styling
diffusing
In a pin curl, the _____ determines the width of the wave and its strength
size of the circle
strength of the stem
A pin curl should always begin at the _____ of a shaping.
open end
closed end
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic parts of a thermal iron?
stem
shell
A _____ brush is a thin nylon styling brush with a tail for sectioning and a narrow row of bristles.
teasing
grooming
Which curl pattern creates a vertical corkscrew effect?
end curls
spiral curl
A _____ is a half-round, rubber-based brush used for smoothing and untangling all hair types.
classic styling brush
grooming brush
vent brush
To prevent discoloration or breakage when pressing gray hair, you should use:
moderate heat and light pressure
moderate heat and heavy pressure
In a horizontal finger wave, waves are positioned:
sideways and parallel around the head
vertically and crisscrossed around the head
The correct temperature used for a thermal iron is primarily determined by the
texture of the hair
type of iron
Which styling product is a whipped product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume?
mousse
volumizer
A _____ is used to lift the hair away from the head.
comb with a pick at one end
comb with widely spaced teeth
When using a flat iron, you should use lower settings for _____ hai
fine
coarse
Finger waving is the process of shaping and directing the hair into a(n) _____ pattern.
s
c
How long should you leave a hot roller on the hair?
10
5
15
Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge form a wave are called
ridge curls
carved curls
Which type of styling product is applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position?
hair spray
silicone
Wet hairstyling tools include all of the following EXCEPT
hot rollers
sectioning clamps
Which type of styling product creates the strongest control for slicked or molded styles
gel
volumizer
Variations in hair texture are determined by feel and _____ of the hair.
diameter
length
The section of a pin curl between the base and the first arc that gives the curl direction and movement is the:
stem
twist
Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called
ribboning
ruffing
Which of the following is a technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining a beautiful shape?
hair wrapping
finger waving
The hair that is wrapped around a roller is the
circle
twist
Pin curls sliced from a shaping without lifting the hair are referred to as
carved curls
skip waves
A(n) _____ is a section of hair molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls
shaping
indentation
The technique of backbrushing is also called:
ruffing
teasing
The three principal parts of a pin curl do NOT include a
twist
stem
Triangular base curls are recommended:
along the front or facial hairline
at the side front hairline
To produce half-base curls, strong curls with moderate lift or volume, you should hold the hair out at a _____ angle
90-degree
125
135
45
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
temper
ribbon
The point where curls of opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area, is called the:
indentation
ribbon
A C-shape curl is formed by how many turns of hair around the roller
one
one and a half
Compared to pin curls, rollers:
give a stronger set
produce a set that does not last as long
Which type of pin curl produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility
no-stem curl
full-stem curl
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.
updo
indentation
A _____ brush has a large, flat base and staggered pin patterns to help keep the hair from snagging
paddle
grooming
When making a hard press, how many times should you apply the thermal pressing comb on each side of the hair
two
one
When performing an updo, you should:
section the hair before you begin
wash the client's hair before you begin
The process of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair using a heated iron or comb is calle
hair pressing
thermal waving