WHY STUDY
HAIRSTYLING?
HAIRSTYLING?
Why should cosmetologists study and have a detailed understanding of hairstyling?
Because hairstyling is a crucial, foundational skill
Why are vent brushes used to create more natural styles?
Because they do not force the hair into a particular shape
Which styling product is a quick drying liquid that is applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position?
HAIR SPRAY
What is the blow-dryer attachment that directs the air stream to a hair section more intensely?
CONCENTRATOR NOZZLE
Which implement is made of quality steel that is used to curl, wave, smooth, or straighten dry hair?
THERMAL IRON
Which tool smooths or straightens hair on a temporary basis?
PRESSING COMB
What is natural hairstyling?
Styling that does not use chemicals nor modify the natural hair texture
How is the coily method created?
By using the palm rolling and finger coil techniques.
What pincurl placement is placed completely off the base and allows for the greatest mobility?
FULL STEM CURL
What is the styling consideration for an updo, that can be the difference between a flattering style and one that is not?
BALANCE
What teasing technique is used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out?
BACKBRUSHING
What gives the strongest curl and hold of any hair set?
Wrapping a wet roller set with tension
What tool is used for finishing a style and creating different looks?
FEATHER COMB
Which styling aid is a light and airy whipped product that adds a reasonable amount of body and volume to the hair.
Foam
What is the benefit of blow-dryers with AC motors?
AC motors have multiple air velocity and heat settings.
Which part of a thermal iron, is the clasp or clamp that presses the hair against the rod of a thermal iron?
Shell
Which of the 3 techniques of hair pressing removes about 50 to 60 percent of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair?
Soft Press
As a cosmetologist, which of the following should you most likely do during a natural hairstyling consultation?
Perform a detailed hair and scalp analysis.
How is the curly method created?
By using the raking and scrunching techniques.
What is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls?
SHAPING
What is the foundation of every updo?
PONYTAIL
What term refers to the process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of fingers, combs, and waving lotion?
FINGERWAVING
Clips and clamps are part of a broad category of implements that are sometimes known as what?
Sundries
Which of the following is a styling product that gives a soft luster and shine to the hair while developing textural definition?
Serum
Which guideline should you follow when working with blow-dryers to avoid scalp burns?
Always direct the hot air away from the client’s scalp.
What is the most common type of iron used by consumers?
Spring Iron
Why is it considered advantageous to prepare the hair for a pressing treatment by applying a pressing oil or cream?
Because these products help protect the hair from burning or scorching.
Once you learn about your client’s home care regimen during a consultation, what type of instructional technique for preserving natural hairstyles can you give them?
CO-STYLING TECHNIQUES
Which type of natural textured set-n-style is where the hair is double-strand twisted or coil twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot and then secured with bobby pins or elastic bands?
BANTU KNOTS
What is a pin curl technique that involves forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension?
RIBBONING
What is the styling consideration for an updo, that can be the difference between a flattering style and one that is not?
BALANCE
What setting technique is done on very short to mid-length chemically relaxed hair that prepares the hair for a thermal service?
HAIR MOLDING
What hairstyling tool is commonly used to secure long hair?
Duckbill clips
What is an oily, greasy, or waxy styling aid that gives the hair a shiny and slick appearance, or a matte finish, and keeps the hair in place with either a light or strong hold?
Pomade
Which tool dries hair without disturbing the enhanced curl pattern and completes the look without dehydrating the hair and is also used to create volume for curl ‘n’ go styles?
DIFFUSER
Which irons allow users to manually control the clamp’s pressure?
MARCEL IRONS
What 2 things determine the temperature adjustment of the pressing comb?
The texture and condition of the client’s hair.
What is the technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation from beginning to end?
BLOW-DRY STYLING
Which natural style has separate networks of coily, textured hair that are intertwined and meshed together?
LOCS
Which type of pin curls are especially effective in adding volume to the hair, has large center openings and are fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base?
BARREL CURLS
What popular wet-set technique is used to make chemically relaxed hair smooth and straight while retaining a beautiful shape?
HAIR WRAPPING
Which guideline should you follow to prevent scorching the hair while using a thermal iron?
Test the iron’s temperature by clamping it around a white cotton towel or tissue for five seconds before placing it on the hair.
What professional tools have plates that are coated with highly polished materials, such as titanium, tourmaline, or ceramic, to ensure a smooth, snag-free glide?
FLAT IRONS