Wig Theory
which wig composition is the most expensive?
human hair
Hair my India is wavy and hair from Asia is straight?
True
How often should human hair wigs be cleaned?
every 2-4 weeks
What is the technique where hair addition fibers are woven into the cornrow?
feed in
What product holds a finished wig and hairpiece design in place?
Holding spray
What type of hair is formulated with petroleum products?
synthetic hair
FALSE
Why are dart alterations for a wig made vertically?
What hairpiece is made up of 6" or less in length is attached to a round shaped flat base?
Wiglet
What is used to isolate hair-strands?
protective shield
What type of wig is available in several sizes and most often hand tied?
Cap Wig
When putting on a wig you start at the nape?
FALSE- front hairline
A horizontal alteration made to shorten a wig from the front hairline to the nape is called what?
Tuck
attaches beaded wefts to the natural hair using weft pliers.
When should you wash your hands for a wig service?
before the service
Combinations of hand tied and machine made wigs and hair pieces are called what?
semi-hand-tied
Hair additions are appropriate for adding length, density, texture, and color?
True
Before stretching a cap wig you need to do what?
Moisten the cap by spraying with hot water.
What hair addition method involves applying heat to melt or bond the addition to the natural hair?
thermal fusion
liquid dry shampoos
How man standardized colors are on the J and L color ring?
70
Shears, razors, and thinning shears are used to add bulk to wigs, hairpieces, and additions?
FALSE- remove bulk
Color should not be applied to wigs and hairpieces that are what?
synthetic
What is a hairpiece worn to cover hair loss or thinning on top of the head?
Toupee
What detangles and styles wigs, hairpieces, and additions?
comb