Why is it important to avoid excessive contact with styling product on the scalp?
to prevent scalp dryness and itching
A review of client satisfaction occurs during which of the following service essentials?
Complete
Having the stem and circle of a pincurl positioned below the base can be described as using which of the following pincurl positions?
off base (full stem)
What is recommended to use for testing the temperature of a stove-heated pressing comb or thermal iron?
white paper towel
What is another name for coiled twists?
comb coils
What can be described as a tool that resembles a small oval or square shaped tennis racket with square holes?
twist comb
Which hair styling product helps prevent scorching and breakage when using a pressing iron?
pressing oil
In what direction should a blow dryer's airflow be directed?
down the hairstrand
What controls the groove/shell on a professional curling iron?
shell handle
Which technique is performed on the surface of the hair to retrace and reinforce the established movement of the style?
dry molding
Which of the following terms means to section hair according to the length of the tool and how it will be positioned inside the shape?
scale
A roller set procedure may involve some backbrushing or backcombing for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
to disconnect shapes
When is it recommended to use an approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant?
if tools have come in contact with blood or body fluids
What is the skill called that involves shaping and defining the hair into fluid, dapper waves?
fingerwaving
A Master Sketcher comb is used for:
backcombing
What area of styling encompasses techniques and tools used to create various textured styles using combs, sponges, rakes or fingers?
natural texture styling
Why are shorter lengths considered higher maintenance?
shorter lengths require more-frequent haircuts
Small on-the-scalp braids that offer a great amount of creativity for the professional and individuality for the customer are called:
cornrows
Asking questions to discover client wants and needs occurs during which of the following service essentials?
Consult
Manipulating wet hair into straight or curved lines to create a pattern is called:
molding
Texture changes can accomplish all of the following results EXCEPT:
change the color temporarily
What area of styling includes techniques of drying and/or styling hair by using a hand-held dryer while simultaneously
using your fingers, a variety of brushes, pressing combs and/or thermal irons?
thermal styling
The most commonly used base sizes are 1 diameter (1x), 1 1/2 diameter (1 1/2x) and:
2 diameters (2x)
Which of the following products should be applied following the shampoo to protect the hair and ease detangling?
leave-in conditioner
During the thermal iron procedure what is applied to achieve the intended degree of volume of closeness?
base controls