Hairstyling apprenticeship written exam 1 prep Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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Hairstyling apprenticeship written
exam 1 prep Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers

Question:The first step in the hairstyling process is always


Ans: Client consult


Question: The process of shapping and directing the hair into an S pattern
through the use of fingers, combes, and finger waving lotion is called


Ans: Finger waving


Question: In creating horizontal finger waves, the waves are placed


Ans: Side ways and parallel around the head


Question: The stationary foundation of a pin curl is the:


Ans: Base


Question: Pin curls that produce tight, firm, long-lasting curls and allow for
minimum mobility are known as:


Ans: no-stem pin curls

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Question: Pin curls formed in a shaping should begin at the:


Ans: Open end


Question: The most commonly shaped pin curl bases are rectangular,
triangular, square, or:


Ans: arc-based


Question: Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair
from the head are referred to as:


Ans: carved curls


Question: The panel of hair on which a roller is placed:


Ans: base


Question: Hair between the scalp and the first turn of a roller is the:


Ans: stem


Question: The point where curls of the opposite direction meet, forming a
recessed area is called the:


Ans: indentation

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Question: To smooth hair that is backcombed , hold the teeth of a comb or
the bristles of a brush at a: Pointing away from you, and lightly move the
comb over the surface of the hair.


Ans: 45 degree angle


Question: Which type of styling product is also known as mousse?


Ans: foam


Question: A benefit of using Is that they offer firmer, longer hold for fine hair
with the least amount of of heaviness.


Ans: Texturizers


Question: Which of these styling aids is applied to damp wavy or curly hair
and then blown dry to create a smooth, straight, look that provides the most
hold in dry outdoor conditions:


Ans: Straightening gel


Question: one way to remove dirt, oils and product residue from a thermal
iron is to use a dampened towel or rag and wipe the barrel of the iron with a
soapy solution containing a few drops of:


Ans: Ammonia


Question: Which of the following is a technique used to temporarily
straighten extremely curly or resistant hair until the hair is shampooed?

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Ans: hair pressing


Question: Applying a thermal pressing comb through the hair twice on each
side to remove curl is a:


Ans: Soft press


Question: A tight scalp can be made more flexible with hair brushing and the
systematic use of:


Ans: Scalp message


Question: When executing an up do stand back and away from your work to
make sure the Is right and use the mirror and look at every angle


Ans: Balance


Question: After heating the iron to the desired temperature, test it on


Ans: A piece of tissue paper


Question: When using rollers, one and a half turns will create:


Ans: A wave


Question: Hot rollers are to be used on:


Ans: dry hair only