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Chapter 9

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 
Kinky hair is resilient and tough when dry.
 

 2. 
Each strand of textured hair has several potential breakage points.
 

 3. 
The detangling process begins at the top of the head.
 

 4. 
Before using combs on a client, test them for smoothness by rubbing them on the back of your hand.
 

 5. 
Thermal pressing is a popular straightening technique, as it will not easily wash out.
 

 6. 
During the initial stages of the natural hair care movement, basic grooming services such as trimming were not provided.
 

 7. 
Neo-naturals only want healthy hair and do not seek services that accentuate the curly texture of their hair.
 

 8. 
Clients should be encouraged to dust their hair if they cannot come into the salon for regular trimming.
 

 9. 
Short, coily hair can be set effectively with the comb twist, which is a double-strand twist method.
 

 10. 
The professional who specializes in cultivating locs is called a loctician.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Which of the following is considered a new approach to natural hair care?
a.
Textures are enhanced, not altered.
b.
Most textures are workable without chemicals.
c.
Never offer heat services.
d.
Very tight coils still require chemical alteration.
 

 2. 
_____ is one technique a natural stylist would use to define texture when setting a client’s hair.
a.
Comb through
c.
Three-strand twists
b.
No-twist styling
d.
Bantu knots
 

 3. 
To encourage healthy hair growth, natural stylists recommend that clients do not _____ their own hair.
a.
cut
c.
braid
b.
twist
d.
shampoo
 

 4. 
A single-strand twist, or _____, is effective on short coily hair.
a.
chubby twist
c.
straw set
b.
comb twist
d.
rod set
 

 5. 
During the detangling process, spray each section of hair with a solution that is four parts water to one part _____.
a.
citric acid
c.
tweens
b.
glycerin
d.
cream rinse or oil
 

 6. 
The _____ was a popular natural style of the 1960s and 1970s.
a.
loc
c.
curl
b.
Afro
d.
Nubian knot
 

 7. 
One disadvantage of _____ oils is they are not absorbed into the scalp, thus creating a residue.
a.
botanical
c.
synthetic
b.
organic
d.
natural
 

 8. 
One method of checking the temperature of a flat iron is to test using _____.
a.
a dark piece of tissue paper
b.
a human hair extension
c.
a white cloth
d.
droplets of water to measure the sizzle
 

 9. 
When blowdrying chemically treated hair, be careful not to use _____.
a.
extreme heat
c.
a preconditioner
b.
a diffuser
d.
a vent brush
 

 10. 
_____ is a technique that works best on clients who have naturally thick hair that is at least five inches long.
a.
Three-strand flat twist
c.
Finger combing
b.
Three-strand braid
d.
Two-strand flat twist
 

 11. 
It is much easier to cut off ____, as it can take weeks to comb them out.
a.
Nubian knots
c.
locs
b.
twists
d.
braids
 

 12. 
A _____ is used to blend colors or highlights.
a.
spackle
c.
drawing board
b.
comb
d.
hackle
 

 13. 
During detangling, how can you tell that very coiled hair has been separated and stretched?
a.
There is noticeable springiness in uncombed sections.
b.
The hair strand is straight.
c.
The strand is shorter.
d.
There is noticeable springiness in combed sections.
 

 14. 
Which of the following is one reason why a blowdrying service may be provided for textured hair?
a.
It sets the style.
b.
It helps to tighten the wave pattern.
c.
It’s more cost effective compared to a steamer.
d.
It makes the hair manageable for easy combing.
 

 15. 
Which of the following would be a note made by the stylist during the scalp and hair analysis?
a.
The condition of the hair is tight.
c.
The condition of the scalp is brittle.
b.
Hair texture is medium.
d.
The scalp feels silky.
 



 
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