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a _____ braid is two or three long simple inverted thick cornrows created around the head
halo
Braiders report that tree braids are faster than some other techniques, taking about how long?
4 hours
It is NOT particularly important to pay attention to the _____ of the client's hair during a consultation for a braiding service.
color
What are the two broad classifications of braiding styles?
visible and invisible
When preparing a spiral rod set, the hair must be completely dry or else the style will appear _____
frizzy
A _____ is a flat leather pad with fine teeth used to sandwich human hair extensions so a specific amount of hair can be extracted without loosening and disturbing the rest of the hair during the process of braiding.
drawing board
Cornrows are positioned where?
close to the scalp
Several weeks after creating locks using extensions, the braid will grow away from the scalp. Which method should you use to cultivate the new growth to form a lock?
palm roll
What should you do if your vent brush is missing one of its protective tips?
Discard the brush.
When producing a French braid what section goes OVER the middle section
the side section
A(n) _____ braid is a three-strand braid created with an underhand technique.
visible
How long do cornrows typically last?
4 to 6 weeks
The rope braid is created by twisting how many strands of hair?
two
What clips should you use to separate hair into large sections?
long clips
Where should you place the comb to perform the coil comb technique?
base of the scalp
An excellent manufactured synthetic fiber that is durable, soft, and less inclined to tangle than many other synthetics is:
kanekalon
If a client asks for a box braid, which type of braid are they referring to?
single
To test the _____ of the hair, you should select a small section of hair at the crown, hold it at the root and the tip, and slide the hair down two to three times slowly.
porosity
When preparing a client's hair for braiding, what should you apply after shampooing and towel blotting the hair?
a leave-in conditioner
Which set involves braiding the hair when either wet or dry and then opening the braid to create a crimped texture-on-texture effect with added volume?
braid-out set
Blowdrying textured hair does what to the wave pattern
loosens and elongates
what type of hair is NOT appropriate to braid:
damaged hair
What is the best material to use for hair extensions?
human hair
When the bristles of a square paddle brush encounter too much resistance, they:
collapse
With proper care, a braided hair design can last how long?
3 months