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SATURDAY N.HAIR CH.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. 

The focus of present-day natural hair care clients is to create or define the _____ of their hair texture.
a.
manageability
c.
highlights
b.
curl
d.
smoothness
 

 3. 

Regular _____ promotes healthy hair growth.
a.
braiding
c.
trimming
b.
acid rinse treatments
d.
stripping of sebum
 

 4. 

_____ 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
 

 5. 

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

 6. 

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

 7. 

Those who specialize in locking techniques are called _____.
a.
natural stylists
c.
locticians
b.
braiders
d.
aestheticians
 

 8. 

A _____ is used to dry hair without using direct heat and without disturbing the finished style.
a.
blowdryer
c.
vent brush
b.
towel
d.
diffuser
 

 9. 

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
 

 10. 

Which of the following is a result of blowdrying textured hair with a pick nozzle?
a.
Hair becomes softer.
c.
The hair shaft shrinks.
b.
Hair becomes frizzy.
d.
The curl becomes tighter.
 

 11. 

Once _____, the client is ready for braiding.
a.
payment has been received
b.
the scalp and hair have been thoroughly cleaned
c.
the hair is wet and pliable
d.
the scalp has been rinsed with a mild antiseptic
 

 12. 

The scalp produces a natural oil called _____.
a.
sebaceous
c.
sebum
b.
lipid
d.
adipose
 

 13. 

Lanolin should be avoided when braiding, as it _____.
a.
makes the strands too slippery and unmanageable
b.
is too expensive
c.
is too messy
d.
attracts dirt and dust
 

 14. 

During _____, product is distributed throughout wet hair evenly, creating more definition to the natural curl pattern.
a.
diffusing
c.
thermal heating
b.
blowdrying
d.
finger combing
 

 15. 

Unchecked split ends eventually form _____ and cannot be combed out.
a.
knot balls
c.
locks
b.
Bantu knots
d.
Nubian knots
 

 16. 

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

 17. 

Most hair oils come in the form of a(n) _____.
a.
liquid
c.
solid
b.
spray
d.
aerosol
 

 18. 

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

 19. 

Due to the spiral shape of textured hair, it is difficult for sebum to travel along the _____.
a.
follicle
c.
cuticle
b.
root
d.
shaft
 

 20. 

A good rule to remember when using thermal irons is that _____ hair cannot stand as much heat as normal hair.
a.
fragile
c.
coarse
b.
thick
d.
oily
 

 21. 

Hair that has been permanently altered stays that way until it is _____.
a.
shampooed
c.
conditioned
b.
blowdried
d.
cut off
 

 22. 

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
 

 23. 

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

 24. 

The _____ of textured hair is different from other hair types, which is why it can appear to look drier.
a.
moisture content
c.
curls
b.
cellular structure
d.
sebaceous glands
 

 25. 

Tight braids can result in _____.
a.
a long-lasting style
b.
longer intervals between scalp treatments
c.
the client not needing extensions
d.
baldness
 

 26. 

Which of the following is a neo-natural goal?
a.
To accomplish and retain shorter hair
b.
To accomplish and retain longer hair
c.
To maintain manageability through organic chemicals
d.
To repair damage with relaxers
 

 27. 

Flat twist-outs are an example of _____.
a.
locs
c.
texture-on-texture styling
b.
texturizing
d.
braid styling
 

 28. 

The _____ set method is the preferred method for tightly coiled textured hair, as this hair type can easily tangle.
a.
three-strand braid
c.
two-strand twist
b.
two-strand braid
d.
finger comb
 

 29. 

_____ 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
 

 30. 

A style not recommended for clients with fine or thin or short hair is the _____.
a.
chubby twist
c.
comb twist
b.
big chop
d.
flat braid
 

 31. 

Clients transitioning from chemically treated to natural hair tend to prefer the _____ style.
a.
finger-comb
c.
flexi-rod set
b.
straw-set
d.
sponge-rod set
 

 32. 

_____ are versatile, as they may be used to set the hair or as a style.
a.
Locs
c.
Bantu knots
b.
Twist-outs
d.
Finger combs
 

 33. 

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
 

 34. 

A tool that is good to use on fine or straight hair and while cutting hair is the _____.
a.
wide-tooth comb
c.
diffuser
b.
pick
d.
finishing comb
 

 35. 

Which of the following can be used once the hair has been softened by a blowdryer?
a.
Cutting comb
c.
Finishing comb
b.
Wide-tooth comb
d.
Tail comb
 

 36. 

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

 37. 

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.
 

 38. 

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.
 

 39. 

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.
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

A braid design can be adjusted in ____ according to the client’s hair texture and condition in order to work around a problem area such as a bald spot..
 

 

 2. 

The _____ edge of the flat iron is the one nearest to the stylist.
 

 

 3. 

If your client’s hair shows signs of chemical damage, recommend a series of _____.
 

 

 4. 

Blowdrying _____ the hair shaft length.
 

 

 5. 

Textured hair, when ______, has more elasticity.
 

 

 6. 

To avoid breakage, a natural stylist must be able to identify _____ for safe grooming applications.
 

 

 7. 

A successful loctician knows which _____ rinses to use to strengthen and embellish hair.
 

 

 8. 

If the scalp has few _____, hair can become fragile, as the scalp is producing less oil.
 

 

 9. 

If you would like to dry a client’s hair without disturbing the style, you would use a(n) _____.
 

 

 10. 

Trimming should be done at least _____, which is four times a year.
 

 



 
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