Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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What is the name of the phase where natural texture is growing in, replacing
relaxed hair?
a. | Shedding | c. | Locking | b. | Transpiring | d. | Transitioning |
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If a client has tightly coiled hair, what would a natural stylist recommend that
the client do with the hair before bedtime?
a. | Braid | c. | Brush | b. | Twist | d. | Braid and twist |
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The tool used to comb out hair to create an Afro is called a _____.
a. | comb | c. | pick | b. | brush | d. | hot comb |
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Beauty plus maintaining a healthy mind and body creates ______,
a. | body wellness | c. | cultural aesthetics | b. | well-being | d. | beauty wellness |
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Prior to 1930, the major hair straightening technique used thermal heat provided
by _____.
a. | curling irons | c. | steamers | b. | flat irons | d. | hot combs or hot
rods |
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Each state differs on regulations governing natural hair care licenses such as
applying _____ services or hair cutting.
a. | thermal | c. | scalp treatment | b. | massage | d. | shampooing |
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A product that can claim it is free from _____ is acceptable for use on natural
or textured hair.
a. | herbals | c. | botanicals | b. | animal testing | d. | essential oils |
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One recommendation a natural stylist would make to a client with _____ hair is
to twist the hair before bedtime.
a. | loosely coiled | c. | tightly coiled | b. | wavy | d. | straightened |
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Before offering thermal or hair cutting services, it is best to check with
______, as regulations governing natural hair care licenses differ.
a. | the licensing state | c. | the county | b. | the salon manager | d. | the salon owner |
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Beauty wellness incorporates _____ with a healthy body and mind.
a. | therapy | c. | aromatherapy | b. | beauty | d. | aesthetics |
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The flu is caused by _____.
a. | spirilla | c. | diphtheria | b. | bacilli | d. | streptococci |
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Disinfectants used for natural hair care _____.
a. | do not need to be EPA approved | c. | must be
nontoxic | b. | can be expensive | d. | have a short shelf life |
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Workplace safety is monitored by _____.
a. | the Occupational Safety and Health Administration | b. | the Department of
Labor | c. | the Environmental Protection Agency | d. | state licensing
boards |
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An important procedure required in every state before any service can be
performed is _____.
a. | hand washing | b. | disinfecting tools | c. | putting on
gloves | d. | reviewing the client’s health disclosure |
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Diseases that spread from one person to another are called _____
diseases.
a. | infectious | b. | communicable or contagious | c. | noncommunicable or
noncontagious | d. | inflammatory |
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A pimple, which is a local infection, indicates the presence of _____.
a. | pathogenic bacteria | c. | probiotics | b. | nonpathogenic bacteria | d. | staph |
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A human can become unsusceptible to a specific pathogen through _____.
a. | sterilization | c. | immunization | b. | disinfection | d. | risk management |
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One principle to practice in order to be successful is to _____.
a. | build your self-esteem | b. | build on your weaknesses | c. | be hard on yourself
over mistakes | d. | keep personal and business intermingled |
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An external stressor that has an effect on health is _____.
a. | poor air quality | c. | poor nutrition | b. | lack of vitamins | d. | lack of sleep |
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Natural stylists are nicknamed _____ due to the close relationship they build
with their clients to achieve healthy hair.
a. | “hair nurses” | c. | “hair
doctors” | b. | “natural guru” | d. | “organic doctors” |
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The client–stylist procedure that initiates contact is a(n) _____.
a. | conditioning treatment that stimulates or refreshes or relaxes | b. | herbal rinse or
protein conditioning for fortification | c. | blowdry using scalp stimulation
brushes | d. | relaxing shampoo along with scalp massage |
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As you gain time management experience, ____ and the front desk will help you
maintain your appointment schedule.
a. | clients | c. | e-mail | b. | alarm clocks | d. | the salon
manager |
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Learning how to monitor the tone of one’s _____ is a part of personality
development.
a. | wardrobe | c. | voice | b. | vocabulary | d. | attitude |
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The desire to make all efforts perfect, or perfectionism, is considered a(n)
____.
a. | good habit | c. | asset | b. | life skill | d. | bad habit |
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A natural stylist’s ____ is essential to building trust within clients by
helping them relax.
a. | personality | c. | professional knowledge | b. | touch | d. | diplomacy |
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One of the stylist’s roles is to provide _____ to the client who is going
through hair recovery or transitioning.
a. | comfort | c. | direction | b. | communication | d. | support |
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27.
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What question would you ask a client who wants to undergo the “big
chop”?
a. | What are your styling abilities? | b. | Are you ready to see yourself with short
hair? | c. | How would you describe your natural hair texture? | d. | What fibers are you
interested in using? |
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To determine _____, separate the hair at the scalp and look at curl/coil
patterns.
a. | follicle strength | c. | natural hair color | b. | scalp condition | d. | hair texture |
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When the hair strand’s _____ becomes damaged by chemicals or extreme heat,
hair becomes fragile.
a. | cuticle | c. | keratin | b. | protein | d. | matrix |
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30.
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Extreme heat from a _____ should not be used on hair that is in
transition.
a. | diffuser blowdryer | c. | curling iron | b. | flat iron | d. | keratin wrap |
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The role of the stylist is to help the client select a style that will _____ the
client’s positive features.
a. | downplay | c. | negate | b. | camouflage | d. | affirm |
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Which of the following should be avoided if your client has a damaged
hairline?
a. | Updos | c. | Parts along the hairline | b. | Fullness around the
face | d. | Curls |
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Which of the following would be part of a style recommended for a client with a
heart-shaped face?
a. | Updo | c. | Wispy or partial bangs | b. | Full bangs | d. | Middle part |
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If your client has _____, recommend a style that will frame the
cheekbones.
a. | narrow cheekbones | c. | a narrow chin | b. | a wide forehead | d. | a wide jawline |
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The _____, which is located within the bulb at the base of the hair follicle,
provides nourishment to the hair.
a. | hair root | c. | hair shaft | b. | dermal papilla | d. | skin papilla |
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Which of the following is a factor in helping the body produce healthy
hair?
a. | Physical fitness | c. | High-quality shampoo | b. | Stress | d. | Lipid-rich diet |
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_____ determines the hair’s texture.
a. | Waviness | c. | Curl configuration | b. | Hair chemistry | d. | Hair growth |
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Living protein cells are found in the hair’s _____.
a. | follicle | c. | root | b. | shaft | d. | cuticle |
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“Baby” hair is a term given to ____ hair, which is short and
fine.
a. | terminal | c. | European | b. | vellus | d. | bellus |
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Hair that shines, is of average density, moves easily, and has moderate volume
has a _____ curl configuration.
a. | wavy | c. | tight coil | b. | soft wave | d. | curly |
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Which of the following contains fatty ingredients and is used to prevent
moisture loss?
a. | Emollients | c. | Humectants | b. | Keratin | d. | Protein |
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Hair’s ability to stretch then return to its original shape without
breaking is called _____.
a. | configuration | c. | elasticity | b. | porosity | d. | texture |
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Hair grows from the hair _____.
a. | shaft | c. | pocket | b. | skin | d. | root |
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Which of the following is a physical property of hair?
a. | Volume | c. | Keratinization | b. | Definition | d. | Humidity |
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A cross-section of _____ hair will show a strand that is almost flat.
a. | straight | c. | coily | b. | wavy | d. | curly |
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Hair with a _____ coil or curl is easier to groom as it tends to break less
during combing.
a. | small | c. | large | b. | medium | d. | very small |
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_____ are setting tools that should not be used on textured hair, as they cause
tension and breakage of individual strands.
a. | Curling irons | c. | Plastic rollers | b. | Flat irons | d. | Sponge rollers |
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_____ is a hair growth stimulator that has been approved by the FDA and is
available without a prescription.
a. | Minoxidil | c. | Tea tree oil | b. | Finasteride | d. | Lavender |
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The itch mite is the cause of _____.
a. | rabies | c. | scabies | b. | alopecia | d. | tinea |
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In _____ alopecia, hair loss is temporary; hair may grow back as long as the
follicle remains active.
a. | diffuse | c. | totalis | b. | androgenetic | d. | universalis |
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Fragilitas crinium is the technical term for _____.
a. | balding | c. | hair loss | b. | brittle hair | d. | broken hair
strands |
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When the fungus ____ grows out of control, it causes dandruff.
a. | papilla | c. | malassezia | b. | keratin | d. | cuticle |
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_____ is used to protect the scalp before applying a relaxer.
a. | Beeswax | c. | Almond oil | b. | Lanolin | d. | Petrolatum |
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Knotted hair, which is brittle and has nodular swellings forming along the hair
shaft, is technically termed _____.
a. | trichorrhexis nodosa | c. | pityriasis | b. | trichoptilosis | d. | monilethrix |
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One way to minimize ringworm is to keep the work area and tools _____.
a. | deodorized | c. | clean | b. | covered | d. | cleaned and
disinfected |
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56.
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The “salt and pepper” coloring of a hair strand is technically known
as _____.
a. | ringed hair | c. | trichorrhexis | b. | alopecia | d. | dandruff |
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How long does it take for a bald spot to develop when hair is pulled too
tightly?
a. | One to three months | c. | One to three years | b. | Several weeks | d. | One to three
weeks |
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One of the stylist’s roles is to provide _____ to the client who is going
through hair recovery or transitioning.
a. | comfort | c. | direction | b. | communication | d. | support |
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Skin is _____ tissue.
a. | dermal | c. | connective | b. | muscle | d. | epithelial |
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_____ can stimulate muscle tissue.
a. | Infrared light | c. | Nonacidic products | b. | Ultraviolet light | d. | Low-pH products |
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During a massage, the usual direction of the pressure on the muscle is from
_____:
a. | from insertion to origin | c. | from origin to
insertion | b. | from insertion to belly | d. | from belly to origin |
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The nervous system has _____ main subdivisions.
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The _____ is part of the central nervous system that originates in the brain and
extends down to the lower extremities.
a. | spine | c. | vertebra | b. | cranium | d. | spinal cord |
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Wastes are eliminated from the body by structures in the _____ system.
a. | excretory | c. | cardiovascular | b. | lymphatic/immune | d. | endocrine |
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The body structure that supplies nourishment to the hair and scalp is the
_____.
a. | pituitary gland | c. | lymph node | b. | salivary gland | d. | bloodstream |
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66.
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The combination of nutrition and pharmaceutical, also known as _____, may be
found in dietary supplements.
a. | nutriceuticals | c. | bioceuticals | b. | nutricosmetics | d. | organic
chemistry |
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The reproductive system produces _____ that affect skin and hair.
a. | lymph | c. | plasma | b. | hormones | d. | toxins |
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Foods such as salmon and tuna, that are high in _____, add luster to hair and
elasticity to the scalp.
a. | omega-3 fatty acids | c. | iron | b. | iodine | d. | calcium |
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_____ is an example of an external stressor.
a. | Indirect sunlight | c. | Hormones | b. | Humidity | d. | Direct sunlight |
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One part of the skull is made up of the _____.
a. | occipital bone | c. | temporal bones | b. | sphenoid bone | d. | facial skeleton |
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The average time it takes to remove a full head of medium-sized braids is
_____.
a. | four to six hours | c. | one to two hours | b. | one hour | d. | 12 hours |
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What is the first ingredient of most shampoos?
a. | water | c. | base detergent | b. | cream | d. | surface active
agent |
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According to the pH scale, a solution that rates less than 6.9 is _____.
a. | acidic | c. | neutral | b. | basic | d. | moisturizing |
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A natural stylist should consider shampoos that contain ____ to use on clients
with textured hair.
a. | lipids | c. | emollients | b. | essential fatty acids | d. | synthetic fatty
acids |
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75.
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Neroli oil, derived from _____, is a natural antibacterial agent and skin
antiseptic.
a. | lemongrass | c. | apricot seeds | b. | lavender | d. | bitter orange
blossoms |
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The recommended interval for shampooing braided hair is _____.
a. | two to three days | c. | three to four weeks | b. | two to three weeks | d. | one to two days |
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If braids are small, they probably will be _____.
a. | the easiest to remove | b. | take less time to remove | c. | covered with scalp
and dirt residue | d. | minimally subject to scalp and dirt residue |
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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. |
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Regular _____ promotes healthy hair growth.
a. | braiding | c. | trimming | b. | acid rinse treatments | d. | stripping of
sebum |
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80.
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_____ 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 |
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A single-strand twist, or _____, is effective on short coily hair.
a. | chubby twist | c. | straw set | b. | comb twist | d. | rod set |
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82.
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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 |
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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 |
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84.
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Most hair oils come in the form of a(n) _____.
a. | liquid | c. | solid | b. | spray | d. | aerosol |
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85.
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Hair that has been permanently altered stays that way until it is _____.
a. | shampooed | c. | conditioned | b. | blowdried | d. | cut off |
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86.
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Flat twist-outs are an example of _____.
a. | locs | c. | texture-on-texture styling | b. | texturizing | d. | braid styling |
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87.
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_____ 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 |
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88.
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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 |
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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 |
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90.
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A _____ is used to blend colors or highlights.
a. | spackle | c. | drawing board | b. | comb | d. | hackle |
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91.
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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. |
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92.
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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. |
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93.
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Transitional textures occur when a strand of hair has _____.
a. | two textures | c. | become stronger | b. | become weaker | d. | a new curl
pattern |
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94.
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Another term for going natural is _____.
a. | neutralizing | c. | demarcation | b. | transitioning | d. | relaxing |
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95.
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Hair that is cut at one length will look _____.
a. | voluminous | c. | heavy | b. | light | d. | full |
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96.
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Curly hair is cut dry, as it can appear _____ when wet.
a. | shorter | c. | thicker | b. | thinner | d. | longer |
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97.
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Clients who choose to wear wigs must use moisturizing products on their natural
hair _____.
a. | every two to three days | c. | weekly | b. | daily | d. | monthly |
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98.
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When it comes to sculpting braids, it is important for the stylist to _____ the
finished product.
a. | photograph | c. | investigate | b. | imagine | d. | visualize |
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99.
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When grooming locs, herbal oils are applied to the scalp and the length of the
loc to _____.
a. | set the cylinder | c. | seal in moisture | b. | moisturize | d. | make detangling
easier |
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100.
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_____ are extension styles that are worn during the transition from relaxed to
natural-textured hair.
a. | Wigs | c. | Locs | b. | Textured styles | d. | Protective
styles |
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