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100

Why is it important to avoid excessive contact with styling product on the scalp?

to prevent scalp dryness and itching

100

A review of client satisfaction occurs during which of the following service essentials?

Complete

100

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)

100

What is recommended to use for testing the temperature of a stove-heated pressing comb or thermal iron?

white paper towel

100

What is another name for coiled twists?

comb coils

200

What can be described as a tool that resembles a small oval or square shaped tennis racket with square holes?

twist comb

200

Which hair styling product helps prevent scorching and breakage when using a pressing iron?

pressing oil

200

In what direction should a blow dryer's airflow be directed?

down the hairstrand

200

What controls the groove/shell on a professional curling iron?

shell handle

200

Which technique is performed on the surface of the hair to retrace and reinforce the established movement of the style?

dry molding

300

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

300

A roller set procedure may involve some backbrushing or backcombing for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

to disconnect shapes

300

When is it recommended to use an approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant?

if tools have come in contact with blood or body fluids

300

What is the skill called that involves shaping and defining the hair into fluid, dapper waves?

fingerwaving

300

A Master Sketcher comb is used for:

backcombing

400

What area of styling encompasses techniques and tools used to create various textured styles using combs, sponges, rakes or fingers?

natural texture styling

400

Why are shorter lengths considered higher maintenance?

shorter lengths require more-frequent haircuts

400

Small on-the-scalp braids that offer a great amount of creativity for the professional and individuality for the customer are called:

cornrows

400

Asking questions to discover client wants and needs occurs during which of the following service essentials?

Consult

400

Manipulating wet hair into straight or curved lines to create a pattern is called:

molding

500

Texture changes can accomplish all of the following results EXCEPT:

change the color temporarily

500

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

500

The most commonly used base sizes are 1 diameter (1x), 1 1/2 diameter (1 1/2x) and:

2 diameters (2x)

500

Which of the following products should be applied following the shampoo to protect the hair and ease detangling?

leave-in conditioner

500

During the thermal iron procedure what is applied to achieve the intended degree of volume of closeness?

base controls