Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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The popular beaded braids worn from the 1960s through the 1980s were inspired by
_____.
a. | ecology | c. | traditional European styles | b. | traditional African
styles | d. | traditional Asian
styles |
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Which of the following is one reason why people like to wear braided
styles?
a. | The style is short-lived. | b. | All the styles available are simple, not
intricate. | c. | Health can be restored to the hair shaft. | d. | All styles are made
using synthetic hair extensions. |
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Johnson Products became the first _______ company to be listed on the American
Stock Exchange.
a. | American-owned | c. | European-owned | b. | organic | d. | African
American-owned |
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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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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. | radio shows | c. | magazine ads | b. | television programs | d. | Internet blogs |
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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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The flu is caused by _____.
a. | spirilla | c. | diphtheria | b. | bacilli | d. | streptococci |
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Which of the following is an autoclave testing method?
a. | Germ test | c. | Steam test | b. | Bacteria test | d. | Spore test |
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A state board of natural hair styling is an example of a _____ agency.
a. | testing | c. | policing | b. | labor | d. | regulatory |
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Items that are _____ can only be used once.
a. | nonporous | c. | multiuse | b. | single use | d. | porous |
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AIDS, which is a disease that attacks the body’s immune system, is caused
by _____.
a. | HIV | c. | fungus | b. | bacteria | d. | protozoa |
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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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Bacteria that grow in clusters and form pus are called _____.
a. | staphylococci | c. | pathogenic | b. | streptococci | d. | diplococci |
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_____ is a staph infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
a. | HPV | c. | SDS | b. | Influenza | d. | MRSA |
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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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Which of the following could be interpreted as a sign of aggressiveness?
a. | Speaking softly | c. | Active listening | b. | Criticism | d. | Blaming coworkers for
mistakes |
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Which of the following is a habit that can negatively affect your
productivity?
a. | Separating personal from professional life | b. | Procrastination | c. | Visualizing success | d. | Finding
balance |
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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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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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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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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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The best form of promotion for a successful business is _____.
a. | business cards | c. | brochures | b. | website ads | d. | personal
referrals |
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Effective _____ skills build trust, clarity, and lasting relationships.
a. | professional communication | c. | technical | b. | artistic | d. | writing |
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A style with partial bangs that frame the face may be considered with a client
who has a(n) _____ -shaped face.
a. | round | c. | diamond | b. | heart | d. | oval |
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If your client has a(n)_____-shaped face and wants braids, the braids must not
be long.
a. | oval | c. | oblong | b. | square | d. | diamond |
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By looking at your client while he or she is talking to you, you are
demonstrating that you are _____.
a. | sincere | c. | honest | b. | dedicated | d. | an active
listener |
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A person who is constantly buying hair products is known as a _____.
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_____ is where paper towels are used to quickly dry curly hair.
a. | Plopping | c. | Dusting | b. | Mopping | d. | Twisting out |
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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. | hair analysis | c. | client form review | b. | scalp analysis | d. | show and tell |
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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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Which of the following is a fact related to the telogen phase of hair
growth?
a. | This phase lasts up to seven years. | b. | The hair begins to lose
moisture. | c. | This phase lasts one to two weeks. | d. | The bulb is completely separated from the
shaft. |
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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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The innermost core of the hair shaft is called the _____.
a. | cortex | c. | keratin | b. | humectant | d. | medulla |
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_____ determines the hair’s texture.
a. | Waviness | c. | Curl configuration | b. | Hair chemistry | d. | Hair growth |
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Fine hair absorbs moisture easily, as it tends to be _____.
a. | porous | c. | dense | b. | thick | d. | resistant |
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Which of the following is one of the five main elements found in a fiber of
hair?
a. | Carbon | c. | Chromium | b. | Cobalt | d. | Chlorine |
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A round follicle sometimes seen in Asian hair often makes hair _____.
a. | fine | c. | wavy | b. | tightly coiled | d. | extremely
straight |
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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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Which of the following is a physical property of hair?
a. | Volume | c. | Keratinization | b. | Definition | d. | Humidity |
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Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the _____.
a. | scalp | c. | muscles | b. | skin | d. | nails |
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During the _____ phase, 50–100 hairs are shed during the day.
a. | catagen | c. | telogen | b. | anagen | d. | androgen |
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The itch mite is the cause of _____.
a. | rabies | c. | scabies | b. | alopecia | d. | tinea |
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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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The technical term for _____ is monilethrix.
a. | braids | c. | hair conditioning | b. | scalp treatment | d. | beaded hair |
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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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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. | rosemary mint oil | c. | soybean oil | b. | lanolin | d. | peanut oil |
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A diet acutely deficient in protein may contribute to _____.
a. | dandruff | c. | ringworm | b. | alopecia | d. | scabies |
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One condition that should not be treated in a salon or school is _____.
a. | head lice | c. | dandruff | b. | alopecia | d. | cradle cap |
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The recommended interval between relaxer touch-ups is _____.
a. | six to eight weeks | c. | two to five months | b. | one to two weeks | d. | six to eight
days |
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In miniaturization, which is a condition of the _____, terminal hair is replaced
by vellus hair.
a. | scalp | c. | sebaceous gland | b. | hair follicle | d. | hair root |
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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. |
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A group of body organs acting together creates _____.
a. | a body system | c. | a biosphere | b. | an ecosystem | d. | an integumentary
system |
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How many bones make up the face?
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The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is called _____.
a. | dermis | c. | cranium | b. | epicranius | d. | scalp |
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The _____ system protects the body from disease by destroying disease-causing
microorganisms.
a. | cardiovascular | c. | nervous | b. | lymphatic/immune | d. | respiratory |
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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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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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_____ are considered a “superfood” because they are a powerful
antioxidant and are filled with flavonoids.
a. | Saltwater fish | c. | Legumes | b. | Acai berries | d. | Proteins |
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An important step while cleansing the scalp is to ____ thoroughly.
a. | shampoo | c. | massage | b. | detangle the hair | d. | moisturize |
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Chemically treated hair that is transitioning to natural will have straight hair
____.
a. | closest to the scalp | c. | furthest from the scalp | b. | in patches around
the scalp | d. | only on the back
of the scalp |
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The part of braid removal that can cause the most damage to the hair is
_____.
a. | detangling | c. | removing extensions | b. | comb-out | d. | shampooing |
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According to FDA regulations, hair product labels must list the most prominent
ingredient _____.
a. | last | c. | first | b. | on the front | d. | after the product
name |
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A product that has a high pH will ____ but will also strip the hair of natural
oils.
a. | cleanse and condition | c. | not strip moisture from the hair | b. | kill
bacteria | d. | work the best on
textured hair |
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High-foaming shampoos contain _____ detergents.
a. | amphoteric | c. | anionic | b. | cationic | d. | monionic |
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_____ is the universal solvent.
a. | Acetone | c. | Acid | b. | Protein | d. | Water |
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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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A natural oil with essential fatty acids is _____.
a. | paraffin | c. | glycerin | b. | beeswax | d. | mineral oil |
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_____ hair has a tendency to be brittle due to the limited amount of sebum along
the hair follicle.
a. | Wavy | c. | Straight | b. | Curly | d. | Slightly wavy |
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Once braids have been removed, the next step is _____.
a. | to cut off the brittle ends | c. | to moisturize the
scalp | b. | shampoo service | d. | the comb-out |
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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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Coconut sulfated monoglyceride is an example of _____ found in commercial
shampoos.
a. | an anionic | c. | a cationic | b. | a botanical | d. | a monionic |
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The conditioning agent found in monionic shampoos is sorbitol ester, which acts
as a(n) _____.
a. | humectant | c. | polymer | b. | lipid | d. | emulsifier |
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75.
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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 |
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Those who specialize in locking techniques are called _____.
a. | natural stylists | c. | locticians | b. | braiders | d. | aestheticians |
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77.
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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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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 |
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The scalp produces a natural oil called _____.
a. | sebaceous | c. | sebum | b. | lipid | d. | adipose |
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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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Unchecked split ends eventually form _____ and cannot be combed out.
a. | knot balls | c. | locks | b. | Bantu knots | d. | Nubian knots |
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The _____ was a popular natural style of the 1960s and 1970s.
a. | loc | c. | curl | b. | Afro | d. | Nubian knot |
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One disadvantage of _____ oils is they are not absorbed into the scalp, thus
creating a residue.
a. | botanical | c. | synthetic | b. | organic | d. | natural |
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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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85.
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When blowdrying chemically treated hair, be careful not to use _____.
a. | extreme heat | c. | a preconditioner | b. | a diffuser | d. | a vent brush |
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86.
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Tight braids can result in _____.
a. | a long-lasting style | b. | longer intervals between scalp
treatments | c. | the client not needing extensions | d. | baldness |
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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 |
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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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_____ 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 |
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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 |
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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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How long should a client expect to undergo long transitioning?
a. | One to two months | c. | Six months to a year | b. | Three to four months | d. | One to two
years |
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A style in which the hair is braided and then opened to create a crimped texture
is called a(n) _____.
a. | braid-out | c. | cornrow | b. | dreadlocks | d. | spiral-rod set |
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A double-twist style technique on textured hair creates a _____.
a. | Nubian knot | c. | loc | b. | twist curl | d. | spiral curl |
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95.
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The style that is the result of the big chop is _____.
a. | the teeny weeny Afro | c. | the box braid | b. | the goddess weave | d. | Nubian coils |
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When creating the Afro weave, a _____ holding textured hair is sewn onto a
cornrow base.
a. | waft | c. | weft | b. | dreft | d. | wedge |
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97.
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Leave-in conditioners used for preparing hair for wigs are _____ and contain
natural butters.
a. | cream-based | c. | organic | b. | petroleum-based | d. | sulfur-free |
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98.
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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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99.
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Natural hair _____ depends on coil configuration and density.
a. | texture | c. | shrinkage | b. | buoyancy | d. | volume |
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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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