Cosmetology Chapter 13: Braiding and Braid Extensions

Review practice questions covering consultation, contraindications, tools, fiber types, techniques, and styling procedures for braiding and braid extensions.

Where did the popular form of natural hairstyling known as braiding originate?

Africa

Which important considerations should be taken into account during a client hair consultation for braiding services?

Scalp condition, hair texture, and curl configuration

Which condition is a definite contraindication for braiding services?

Abnormal hair loss

What part of the hair can become stressed if an incorrect braiding technique is used?

Follicle

Which is the best and most versatile type of brush or comb to use for detangling all types of hair prior to braiding?

Vent brush

What is a hackle?

A board of nails used for combing and detangling human hair extensions.

Among remy hair, silk, Kanekalon, and angora, which material is NOT used in hair extensions?

Silk

While sectioning hair prior to creating braids or locs, in what direction should the hair be combed?

From the ends to the scalp

When should a steamer be used on a client's hair?

When the stylist wants to hydrate, moisturize, and condition a client's hair.

What is one problem a stylist might encounter while braiding wet hair?

The hair might undergo shrinkage while drying, putting additional tension on the scalp.

If a braiding style requires manipulating wet hair, what can the stylist do to prevent breakage when the hair dries?

Apply a foam or curl cream to the hair while styling to allow for shrinkage.

Which braiding styles are created using only two strands of hair?

Rope braids and fishtail braids

Which technique can the stylist use to add extensions to single braids?

Underhand technique

When would a stylist use a keratin glue hot tool while styling a single braid with extensions?

To finish the ends of single braids with hair extensions in a professional manner

What is the name of the method used to apply extensions to cornrows?

Feed-in method

What is the maximum amount of time layered cornrows can be left on the head without causing knotting, locking, or thinning hair?

$$2\text{ weeks}$$

Which face shape is best suited for all types of braided styles?

Oval

Which face shape benefits from a braided style that adds height?

Round

What is one way a stylist can add more hair to a braiding style for a longer look?

Tree braiding

During analysis of a client's hair and scalp for braiding, what should the stylist pay attention to in addition to hair type, texture, scalp abrasions, and thinning or balding?

Curl configuration

What is a characteristic feature of Kanekalon?

It is heat-resistant.

What is the most important feature of the wide-tooth comb?

The distance between the teeth

Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, and snarls in short, textured hair and long, straight hair?

Square paddle brush

Which type of braid is a three-strand braid created using an underhand technique?

Visible braid

Which braid is an exception to being created with three strands and an overhand technique?

Rope braids

For which client hair type would you recommend a fishtail braid?

A client with nonlayered hair

Which step is NOT part of the procedure when creating halo braids?

Place the long braid on top of the inverted braid.

Which tool is important for creating cornrows?

Tail comb

With proper care, how long can most braided styles last?

$$2\text{ to }3\text{ months}$$

When creating braids for a client, when would you typically use $5\text{-inch}$ shears?

When the client is getting braids with hair extensions