HAIRSTYLING ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
off base curls - CORRECT ANSWERS thermal curls placed completely off their base; have
only slight lift or volume
on base - CORRECT ANSWERS position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum
volume: also called full base
open center curls - CORRECT ANSWERS pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and
uniform curls
pomade or wax - CORRECT ANSWERS styling products that add considerable weight to the
hair by causing strands to join together, showing seperation in the hair
ribboning - CORRECT ANSWERS technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the
back of the comb to create tension; An important technique to used when making pin curls
ridge curls - CORRECT ANSWERS pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to
form a wave
rod - CORRECT ANSWERS round soled prong of the thermal iron
shaping - CORRECT ANSWERS sections of hair that is molded in a circular movement in
preparation for the formation of curls;
shell - CORRECT ANSWERS the clamp that presses the hair against the barrel or rod of a
thermal iron
, silicone - CORRECT ANSWERS styling product ingredient that adds gloss and sheen to the
hair while creating textural definition
skip waves - CORRECT ANSWERS two rows of ridge curls, usually on the side of the head;
creates a strong wave pattern
soft press - CORRECT ANSWERS technique of pressing the hair to remove 50 to 60 percent
of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair
spiral curl - CORRECT ANSWERS method of curling the hair by winding a strand around the
rod
pin curl stem - CORRECT ANSWERS section of the pin curl between the base and first arc
(turn) of the circle that gives the circle its direction and movement;
straightening gel - CORRECT ANSWERS styling product applied to damp hair that is wavy,
curly, or extremely curly, and then blown dry; relaxes the hair for a smooth, straight look
thermal irons - CORRECT ANSWERS an implement comprised of a rod handle, barrel or
rod, and shell that is made of quality steel used to dry hair using heat
thermal waving and curling - CORRECT ANSWERS methods of waving and curling straight
or pressed hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques on dry hair
updo - CORRECT ANSWERS hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders
CORRECT ANSWERS
off base curls - CORRECT ANSWERS thermal curls placed completely off their base; have
only slight lift or volume
on base - CORRECT ANSWERS position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum
volume: also called full base
open center curls - CORRECT ANSWERS pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and
uniform curls
pomade or wax - CORRECT ANSWERS styling products that add considerable weight to the
hair by causing strands to join together, showing seperation in the hair
ribboning - CORRECT ANSWERS technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the
back of the comb to create tension; An important technique to used when making pin curls
ridge curls - CORRECT ANSWERS pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to
form a wave
rod - CORRECT ANSWERS round soled prong of the thermal iron
shaping - CORRECT ANSWERS sections of hair that is molded in a circular movement in
preparation for the formation of curls;
shell - CORRECT ANSWERS the clamp that presses the hair against the barrel or rod of a
thermal iron
, silicone - CORRECT ANSWERS styling product ingredient that adds gloss and sheen to the
hair while creating textural definition
skip waves - CORRECT ANSWERS two rows of ridge curls, usually on the side of the head;
creates a strong wave pattern
soft press - CORRECT ANSWERS technique of pressing the hair to remove 50 to 60 percent
of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair
spiral curl - CORRECT ANSWERS method of curling the hair by winding a strand around the
rod
pin curl stem - CORRECT ANSWERS section of the pin curl between the base and first arc
(turn) of the circle that gives the circle its direction and movement;
straightening gel - CORRECT ANSWERS styling product applied to damp hair that is wavy,
curly, or extremely curly, and then blown dry; relaxes the hair for a smooth, straight look
thermal irons - CORRECT ANSWERS an implement comprised of a rod handle, barrel or
rod, and shell that is made of quality steel used to dry hair using heat
thermal waving and curling - CORRECT ANSWERS methods of waving and curling straight
or pressed hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques on dry hair
updo - CORRECT ANSWERS hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders
