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Natural Hair Final C

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

 1. 

When grooming locs, herbal oils are applied to the scalp and the length of the loc to _____.
a.
make detangling easier
c.
moisturize
b.
set the cylinder
d.
seal in moisture
 

 2. 

One recommendation a natural stylist would make to a client with _____ hair is to twist the hair before bedtime.
a.
straightened
c.
wavy
b.
tightly coiled
d.
loosely coiled
 

 3. 

Who the first to patent the hot comb in the United States?
a.
Annie Pope-Turnbo Malone
c.
Madame Walker
b.
Sara Pope
d.
Sarah Breedlove
 

 4. 

The first relatively safe lye hair straightener was developed by _____.
a.
Garrett Augustus Morgan
c.
Sarah Spencer
b.
Annie Pope-Turnbo Malone
d.
Madam C. J. Walker
 

 5. 

Which of the following may cause oily hair?
a.
Underactive sebaceous glands
c.
Overactive sebaceous glands
b.
An underactive thyroid
d.
An overactive pituitary gland
 

 6. 

An internal cause of dandruff may be _____.
a.
activity of bacteria or fungi
c.
infrequent shampooing
b.
topical medical ointments
d.
poor circulation
 

 7. 

The science of an organism’s structure is called _____.
a.
anatomy
c.
biology
b.
physiology
d.
kinetics
 

 8. 

_____ is the universal solvent.
a.
Acid
c.
Water
b.
Acetone
d.
Protein
 

 9. 

Striated muscles are also known as _____ muscles, which are moved voluntarily.
a.
skeletal
c.
nonstriated
b.
cardiac
d.
smooth
 

 10. 

A natural stylist may offer _____ services to the client who does not have a history of chemically treated hair.
a.
restoration
c.
preventative
b.
holistic
d.
basic shampoo and conditioning
 

 11. 

The recommended interval between relaxer touch-ups is _____.
a.
two to five months
c.
one to two weeks
b.
six to eight weeks
d.
six to eight days
 

 12. 

Which of the following is a factor in helping the body produce healthy hair?
a.
Stress
c.
Physical fitness
b.
Lipid-rich diet
d.
High-quality shampoo
 

 13. 

Which of the following are not found in eyelashes?
a.
Arrector pili muscles
c.
Pigments
b.
Follicles
d.
Skin
 

 14. 

_____ 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
 

 15. 

The client–stylist procedure that initiates contact is a(n) _____.
a.
herbal rinse or protein conditioning for fortification
b.
blowdry using scalp stimulation brushes
c.
relaxing shampoo along with scalp massage
d.
conditioning treatment that stimulates or refreshes or relaxes
 

 16. 

Disinfectants used for natural hair care _____.
a.
do not need to be EPA approved
c.
must be nontoxic
b.
have a short shelf life
d.
can be expensive
 

 17. 

As a natural stylist, you cannot legally apply _____ services, but you need to understand how they affect textured hair.
a.
thermal
c.
shampooing
b.
holistic
d.
chemical
 

 18. 

The _____ system protects the body from disease by destroying disease-causing microorganisms.
a.
cardiovascular
c.
respiratory
b.
lymphatic/immune
d.
nervous
 

 19. 

A diet acutely deficient in protein may contribute to _____.
a.
dandruff
c.
scabies
b.
alopecia
d.
ringworm
 

 20. 

Beauty wellness incorporates _____ with a healthy body and mind.
a.
therapy
c.
aromatherapy
b.
beauty
d.
aesthetics
 

 21. 

Johnson Products became the first _______ company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange.
a.
European-owned
c.
organic
b.
American-owned
d.
African American-owned
 

 22. 

According to FDA regulations, hair product labels must list the most prominent ingredient _____.
a.
after the product name
c.
first
b.
last
d.
on the front
 

 23. 

Characteristics of _____ include reduced hair size along with a slow decrease in hair density.
a.
alopecia totalis
c.
androgenetic alopecia
b.
alopecia universalis
d.
postpartum alopecia
 

 24. 

Bacteria that grow in clusters and form pus are called _____.
a.
pathogenic
c.
diplococci
b.
streptococci
d.
staphylococci
 

 25. 

During the _____ portion of the consultation, the natural stylist will learn the client’s ideal image and style preferences by looking through magazines or any other form of media available.
a.
scalp analysis
c.
show and tell
b.
client form review
d.
hair analysis
 

 26. 

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

 27. 

Hair’s ability to stretch then return to its original shape without breaking is called _____.
a.
configuration
c.
porosity
b.
texture
d.
elasticity
 

 28. 

To stimulate product demand, black-owned companies advertised Afro grooming products by sponsoring _____ such as Soul Train which featured African Americans dancers wearing natural hairstyles.
a.
Internet blogs
c.
magazine ads
b.
television programs
d.
radio shows
 

 29. 

If braids are small, they probably will be _____.
a.
minimally subject to scalp and dirt residue
b.
the easiest to remove
c.
covered with scalp and dirt residue
d.
take less time to remove
 

 30. 

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

 31. 

How long should a client expect to undergo long transitioning?
a.
One to two months
c.
Three to four months
b.
Six months to a year
d.
One to two years
 

 32. 

Fat, technically known as ______, is a connective tissue.
a.
lymph
c.
cellulite
b.
lipid
d.
adipose tissue
 

 33. 

Gray hair acquired from aging is called _____ canities.
a.
congenital
c.
acquired
b.
hirsuties
d.
hereditary
 

 34. 

Hearing what the client is saying and then repeating it back is called _____.
a.
reflective listening
c.
echoing
b.
effective communication
d.
active listening
 

 35. 

Baby shampoos often contain ____, which do not irritate eyes or skin.
a.
antiseptics
c.
ampholytes
b.
moisturizers
d.
glycerins
 

 36. 

Honey in shampoo acts as a(n) _____ to seal in moisture.
a.
body builder
c.
emollient
b.
volumizer
d.
humectant
 

 37. 

A style in which the hair is braided and then opened to create a crimped texture is called a(n) _____.
a.
cornrow
c.
spiral-rod set
b.
braid-out
d.
dreadlocks
 

 38. 

Bacteria are microorganisms that have the characteristics of _____.
a.
both vegetables and animals
c.
vegetables
b.
animals
d.
germs
 

 39. 

Which of the following is a habit that can negatively affect your productivity?
a.
Visualizing success
b.
Procrastination
c.
Finding balance
d.
Separating personal from professional life
 

 40. 

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 weeks
b.
Several weeks
d.
One to three years
 

 41. 

The _____ is part of the central nervous system that originates in the brain and extends down to the lower extremities.
a.
cranium
c.
spine
b.
vertebra
d.
spinal cord
 

 42. 

Interacting with clients allows the natural stylist to learn about the client’s _____.
a.
work environment
b.
family gossip
c.
imperfections, self-doubts, and concerns
d.
willingness to try drastic hairstyles
 

 43. 

During the _____ phase, 50–100 hairs are shed during the day.
a.
catagen
c.
telogen
b.
anagen
d.
androgen
 

 44. 

Fresh lake water is purified through the processes of _____.
a.
filtration and titration
c.
sedimentation and filtration
b.
deionization and sedimentation
d.
sedimentation and distillation
 

 45. 

Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the _____.
a.
scalp
c.
muscles
b.
skin
d.
nails
 

 46. 

_____ is a staph infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
a.
HPV
c.
MRSA
b.
Influenza
d.
SDS
 

 47. 

To prevent _____, refrain from touching your eyes, mouth, face, hair, or arms while providing a salon service.
a.
cross-infection
c.
miscommunication
b.
disruption
d.
contamination
 

 48. 

The potential client should be _____ before the consultation begins.
a.
seated in front of a mirror
b.
wrapped in a salon cape
c.
offered a refreshment or magazine
d.
seated at a table
 

 49. 

Water-binding agents used in moisturizing products are called _____.
a.
emollients
c.
humectants
b.
keratins
d.
sebum
 

 50. 

Which of the following is a fact related to the telogen phase of hair growth?
a.
The bulb is completely separated from the shaft.
b.
This phase lasts one to two weeks.
c.
The hair begins to lose moisture.
d.
This phase lasts up to seven years.
 

 51. 

Which of the following is an autoclave testing method?
a.
Steam test
c.
Bacteria test
b.
Spore test
d.
Germ test
 

 52. 

A product that can claim it is free from _____ is acceptable for use on natural or textured hair.
a.
animal testing
c.
botanicals
b.
essential oils
d.
herbals
 

 53. 

The nervous system has _____ main subdivisions.
a.
three
c.
four
b.
five
d.
two
 

 54. 

Learning how to monitor the tone of one’s _____ is a part of personality development.
a.
attitude
c.
vocabulary
b.
voice
d.
wardrobe
 

 55. 

Small, hollow cheekbones are a trait of a(n) _____-shaped face.
a.
oblong
c.
oval
b.
round
d.
pear
 

 56. 

Natural hair _____ depends on coil configuration and density.
a.
volume
c.
shrinkage
b.
buoyancy
d.
texture
 

 57. 

“Baby” hair is a term given to ____ hair, which is short and fine.
a.
European
c.
terminal
b.
vellus
d.
bellus
 

 58. 

Which of the following is one of several guidelines that applies to braiding?
a.
Grab as much hair as possible, even if is fine or broken, to keep the extension taut.
b.
When finished with the braiding portion, always pull the braids back away from the face.
c.
Encourage clients to use rubber bands when putting their hair into a ponytail.
d.
Don’t make the braid too tight when applying an extension to the hairline.
 

 59. 

Natural stylists are nicknamed _____ due to the close relationship they build with their clients to achieve healthy hair.
a.
“organic doctors”
c.
“hair nurses”
b.
“natural guru”
d.
“hair doctors”
 

 60. 

_____ products should not be used on braids becauses they block moisture from entering the hair.
a.
Clear gel
c.
Petroleum-based
b.
Cream-based
d.
Wax-based
 

 61. 

_____ disinfectants have a very high pH and are a form of formaldehyde.
a.
Tuberculocidal
c.
Phenolic
b.
Treponemapallida
d.
Hospital
 

 62. 

Aloe vera contains antibiotic compounds known as ______.
a.
minerals
c.
polysaccharides
b.
vitamins
d.
amino acids
 

 63. 

Polio, smallpox, warts, and mumps are a few of the diseases caused by _____.
a.
viruses
c.
spores
b.
nonpathogenic bacteria
d.
pathogenic bacteria
 

 64. 

The body structure that supplies nourishment to the hair and scalp is the _____.
a.
lymph node
c.
pituitary gland
b.
bloodstream
d.
salivary gland
 

 65. 

A written safety checklist should _____.
a.
be updated yearly
b.
include state regulations
c.
address client safety only
d.
include hazardous material exposure procedures
 

 66. 

Germicides that are safe to apply on skin, hair, and scalps are called _____.
a.
decontaminants
c.
antiseptics
b.
disinfectants
d.
sterilizers
 

 67. 

Leave-in conditioners used for preparing hair for wigs are _____ and contain natural butters.
a.
organic
c.
cream-based
b.
petroleum-based
d.
sulfur-free
 

 68. 

Transitional textures occur when a strand of hair has _____.
a.
two textures
c.
a new curl pattern
b.
become stronger
d.
become weaker
 

 69. 

The structure that is a collection of similar cells performing a particular function is a(n) _____.
a.
tissue
c.
organelle
b.
organ
d.
body system
 

 70. 

One way to add dimension to layered cuts is to _____.
a.
use spiral rod sets
c.
enhance the natural spiral curl
b.
use extensions
d.
create yarn braids
 

 71. 

Single, box, or individual braids are basic _____ braids.
a.
comb twist
c.
free-hanging
b.
loc
d.
coil twist
 

 72. 

A physician who specializes in hair, skin, and nail disorders and diseases is a(n) _____.
a.
dermatologist
c.
oncologist
b.
neurologist
d.
aesthetician
 

 73. 

_____ 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
 

 74. 

Hair cannot be repaired by special shampoo, as the hair shaft:
a.
is composed of dead protein cells.
b.
will eventually regenerate over time.
c.
is not affected by hair products.
d.
is composed of dead sebum.
 

 75. 

Raised skin tissue areas formed after papules dry and harden are called _____; these are formed instead of a scab after receiving a razor cut.
a.
pustules
c.
papillas
b.
keloids
d.
keratins
 

 76. 

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
 

 77. 

Time-management experts agree that each individual has a(n) _____.
a.
set of priorities
c.
sense of timing
b.
inner organizer
d.
outer organizer
 

 78. 

A person who is constantly buying hair products is known as a _____.
a.
PJ
c.
SLS
b.
L.O.I.S.
d.
CBL
 

 79. 

Posture is maintained by the use of _____ muscles.
a.
cardiac
c.
nonstriated
b.
involuntary
d.
striated
 

 80. 

A group of body organs acting together creates _____.
a.
a biosphere
c.
an integumentary system
b.
an ecosystem
d.
a body system
 

 81. 

Beauty plus maintaining a healthy mind and body creates ______,
a.
cultural aesthetics
c.
well-being
b.
beauty wellness
d.
body wellness
 

 82. 

A pre-shampoo treatment containing _____ should be used on clients with seborrhea, as it is a toxin to the fungus that causes this condition.
a.
peanut oil
c.
lanolin
b.
rosemary mint oil
d.
soybean oil
 

 83. 

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

 84. 

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

 85. 

_____ 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.
Two-strand flat twist
d.
Three-strand braid
 

 86. 

A natural stylist’s ____ is essential to building trust within clients by helping them relax.
a.
personality
c.
diplomacy
b.
professional knowledge
d.
touch
 

 87. 

Extreme heat from a _____ should not be used on hair that is in transition.
a.
curling iron
c.
flat iron
b.
keratin wrap
d.
diffuser blowdryer
 

 88. 

A human can become unsusceptible to a specific pathogen through _____.
a.
risk management
c.
sterilization
b.
disinfection
d.
immunization
 

 89. 

AIDS, which is a disease that attacks the body’s immune system, is caused by _____.
a.
protozoa
c.
bacteria
b.
HIV
d.
fungus
 

 90. 

There are three general divisions of hair types: Asian, _____, and African.
a.
Native American
c.
American
b.
European
d.
English
 

 91. 

When a client chooses a hairstyle, the natural stylist will make sure it complements the client’s _____ structure.
a.
body
c.
facial
b.
hair
d.
clothing
 

 92. 

A professional will practice _____ by not disclosing personal information about clients to others.
a.
disclosure
c.
communication
b.
self-worth
d.
discretion
 

 93. 

Decontamination method 2 requires the use of a(n) _____ in the sterilization step.
a.
sanitizer
c.
steamer
b.
disinfectant
d.
autoclave
 

 94. 

_____, which are harmless, can help stimulate the immune system.
a.
Microorganisms
c.
Nonpathogenic bacteria
b.
Pathogenic bacteria
d.
Germs
 

 95. 

The _____ of a hair strand determines the degree of coarseness in tightly coiled hair.
a.
strength
c.
width
b.
length
d.
diameter
 

 96. 

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

 97. 

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

 98. 

A cross-section of _____ hair will show a strand that is almost flat.
a.
coily
c.
wavy
b.
straight
d.
curly
 

 99. 

Which of the following could be interpreted as a sign of aggressiveness?
a.
Active listening
c.
Criticism
b.
Blaming coworkers for mistakes
d.
Speaking softly
 

 100. 

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



 
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