NATURAL
How would you describe natural hairstyling?
styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair’s natural curl or coil pattern
During a hairstyling consultation, when cosmetologists analyze whether the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, they are considering the hair’s ______
pattern
If a cosmetologist is analyzing the diameter of hair, they must consider ______.
whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine
How would you describe co-styling?
Co-styling is the client performing techniques on the hair at home.
What is the cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair in-between the weekly shampoo routine?
co-wash
What is the most appropriate brush to use when a client desires a beveled blowout look?
styling brush
What is the most appropriate comb to use when a stylist is creating a hairstyle with finger waves?
cutting comb
Which implement can be used to secure long hair?
duckbill clip
A ______ has slender nylon and natural bristles and a tail for sectioning.
teasing brush
A _______ has alternating short and long teeth that provide lift, volume, and fullness to the hair
teasing comb
A stylist is helping a local school design hairstyles for a children’s theater performance. One actor’s style needs a hard-hold styling aid, but since it is for a child, it needs to wash out easily. Which type of product should the stylist recommend?
water-based pomade
Which styling aid is used for wet sets?
setting foam
What is the purpose of using the styling aid sheen?
to give the hair a luminous appearance
The blowdryer attachment that alters the air flow to help keep textural definition is _______.
a diffuser
How should a blowdry service be performed to smooth the hair cuticle?
Direct the hot air from the scalp toward the ends of the hair.
To create tension, a cosmetologist should use a blowdryer with a concentrator attachment and a ______ brush.
styling
A stylist is curling a client’s hair for a special event. The client’s hair is fine textured and bleached. At what temperature should the thermal iron be set?
250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius)
Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _______.
hard rubber
For which type of thermal iron is it necessary to wear a heat-resistant glove?
clamp-free irons
The correct temperature of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the ______.
texture of the hair
A stylist is performing a service for a client who wants clearly defined wavy, saw tooth patterns in the hair. What should the stylist do to achieve this result?
Apply a styling spray on the hair, and allow it to dry before using a crimping iron.
How is a spring iron different from a Marcel iron?
A spring controls the clamp pressure on a spring iron, and the stylist manually controls the clamp pressure on a Marcel iron.
Which technique can help ensure successful smoothing of hair with a flat iron?
Move the iron down the hair shaft with a comb in front of the iron.
It is important to _____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire length and provide consistent results.
temper
What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb?
hair pressing
A ______ removes about 60 to 75 percent of the curl from the hair.
medium press
How should a stylist performing a soft press thermal pressing service change their procedure to accommodate different hair textures and densities?
Change the size of the hair subsections.
It is never recommended to perform thermal pressing on ______.
bleached hair
During a consultation, a client describes a desired cropped hairstyle with natural curls. The client has highly textured hair. Which method should the stylist use to achieve this style?
the coily method
Which natural textured set involves opening a braid to create a texture-on-texture effect with added volume?
braid-out set
If a client is growing locs and a bulb can be felt at the end of each loc, in which developmental stage of locs is their hair?
sprouting stage
Backcombing, also known as _____, ratting, matting, or French lacing, involves combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.
teasing
Which type of curl is best for one-length hair?
spiral curls
How does a volume wrap differ from a roller wrap?
A volume wrap uses rollers on part of the hair with the remaining hair wrapped around the head, whereas a roller wrap uses rollers on all the hair followed by a wrap after the rollers are removed.
What procedure is the best choice for keeping the hair pliable during a finger-waving service?
Spray the hair with water.
A ______ uses cling wrap as a sealant when heat from a dryer relaxes and smooths the hair.
roller wrap
Which setting technique is done on very short to mid-length chemically relaxed hair?
hair molding
How is the appropriate amount of hold created for a strong roller set?
Apply styling gel or lotion before rolling the hair.
The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.
clockwise, counterclockwise
Which component of a pin curl should be considered if a stylist wants to change the mobility of a hairstyle?
the stem
Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called _____.
ribboning
Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design?
cascade curls
______ base pin curls are typically used on the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect.
Rectangular
Before beginning an updo, a stylist should consider ______ to build the shape, design the style, and customize the hairstyle.
sectioning
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _____.
well-balanced and proportioned