Wig Theory
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Of the 2 types of wigs (cap wigs or capless wigs) which one is available in several sizes and is most often handmade
What is a Cap wig
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When making alterations (removing width or shortening) to a wig, describe Darts and Tucks
What is a
Dart: Alterations made vertically to remove width
Tuck: Alterations made horizontally to shorten a wig from front hairline to the nape
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What are the materials used in wigs? Name all three.
What is
Human hair
synthetic fiber
animal hair
A flat mat used to hold hair extension fibers during a hair addition service?
What is a Drawing Board
How do you remove bulk from a wig
What is using thinning Shears
What is the 3rd method used in which hair can be attached to a wig cap or base? Hand tied, machine made and ___________________
What is Semi-hand-tied
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What is the term for sizing a wig?
What is Blocking
Type of hairpiece that has long lengths grouped together and designed to quickly clip in and simulate a ponytail. aka: a switch
What is a Pony
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Name at least 3 safety measures you need to take prior to a hair addition service?
What is
Disinfect tools and supplies,
Drape your guest,
wash your hands
check for allergic reactions to any adhesives used in the service
Longer length hairpiece attached to an oblong-shaped base to create special effects
What is a Cascade
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One of the highest grades of human hair used in wigs with the cuticle intact and facing in the same direction is referred to as?
What is Remy hair
Canvas covered wig heads are known as? __________ ____________
What is a Wig blocks
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A hairpiece attachment consisting of many base openings that allows the client’s hair to be used for blending purposes?
What is a Integration
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A tool that holds a wig in place on the client’s head during a wig service?
What is a Chin strap
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Loose hair fiber intended for attachment to the base of the client’s own hair. aka hair extensions
What is Hair additions
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When testing hair over a match flame to determine whether it is Synthetic or human, what 3 things happen to synthetic hair?
What is
Balls up (melts)
burns quickly
has no odor
Typically how often should Human hair wigs be cleaned and how often should synthetic wigs be cleaned?
What is
Human hair wigs: every 2-4 weeks
Synthetic wigs: Not as often as Human hair wigs
A hairpiece designed to be worn on top of the head to cover bald or thinning hair?
What is a toupee
A method that describes attaching hair fiber to the client's hair by using a special adhesive?
What is Bonding
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What type of braid is used as a support structure when performing the track and sew hair addition method
What is a 3 strand on the scalp braid or cornrow
A color system consisting of 70 standardized colors, used by manufacturers to determine hair colors for wigs and hairpieces.
What is a J and L Color Ring
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When stretching or shrinking cap wigs, what size block should you use? And is it ok to pull on the hairline and nape of the wig to stretch it?
What is
The block should be 1 size bigger or smaller than the wigs circumference. No, you should not pull on the wig to stretch it.
Fairly long segment of looped hair, preformed into a specific shape and worn at the crown or at the nape
What is a Chignon
What is the minimum hair length that can be donated?
What is 8-10 inches
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Hair addition method that uses a bonding agent activated by a heating element to affix loose hair fiber to small sections of the client’s own hair?
What is fusion