Tools
Which tool is best for stimulating the scalp?
Boar bristle brush
This braid type is known as inverted braids or French braids
Invisible braids
What is the gold standard for hair extensions material
Human hair
What is the best way to avoid miscommunication with clients and ensure a positive outcome?
Detailed and thorough consultation
Which of the following is a helpful tip that you should follow before, during, or after braiding a client’s hair?
After shampooing the hair, towel blot the hair without tension or rubbing.
This tool excellent for opening and removing braids, design parting, and sectioning large hair segments?
Tail comb
What braid is created with two strands that are twisted around each other
Rope braid
What is a board of fine standing nails through which human hair extensions are combed called?
Hackle
There are three specific considerations for a braiding consultation.
hair type, texture, and curl configuration.
This is the quickest and most effective way to prepare the hair for a braiding service as it will soften the hair, making it easier to comb and section
Blowdrying
This tool should be used to gently remove tangles in dry and curly hair, wet and wavy hair, and human hair extensions.
Vent brush
These are narrow rows of visible braids are created with a three-strand, on-the-scalp braiding technique
Cornrows
Which of the following is an excellent quality synthetic fiber that is highly heat resistant and made specifically for braided styles?
Kanekalon
During a braiding consultation, stylists should always check for this condition that is categorized by abnormal or excessive hair loss
Alopecia
What is a true statement about braiding salons?
They perform natural hairstyling
What is used to deeply hydrate, moisturize, and condition the hair with water vapor
Steamer
These are free-hanging braids, with or without extensions, created using either an underhand or an overhand technique.
Single braids
This style is created with prefabricated synthetic hair that is added on to individual braids or cornrows.
Faux locs
Avoid offering services to a client whose hair is what?
Damaged
What is used to completely dry and finish braided styles?
Hooded dryer
These are used for separating hair into large sections
Long clips
What is a simple two-strand braid in which hair is picked up from the sides and added to the strands as they are crossed over each other?
Fishtail braids
This braided style features cornrows with hair added in, and the final look mostly shows the added hair, not the clients natural hair.
Tree braids
BONUS: What was the first state to outlaw discrimination based on natural hair and hairstyles associated with race, such as braids, twists, and locs.
New York
Consistent and even partings are essential for this braided hairstyle
Cornrows