Cosmetology Exam Review - Chapter 14

Vocabulary flashcards for reviewing chapter 14 in Cosmetology.

Synthetic Hair

When burned, it will either ball up, melt, or burn quickly with no odor.

Human Hair Disadvantage

Its reaction to humidity.

Top-of-the-line synthetic wigs

Made of Kanekalon.

Source of Most Human Hair

India and Asia.

Turned Hair

Hair arranged with cuticles sloping in the same direction.

Wig

Artificial hair covering that completely conceals the client's hair.

Cap Wig

Wig type recommended for a client with no hair or extremely thin hair.

Capless Wigs

Popular because they are ready-to-wear and less expensive.

Wefts

Human or artificial hair woven into long strips.

Hand-knotted Wigs

Resemble actual human hair growth with flexibility at the roots.

Angle of Track

In braid-and-sew method, it determines how the hair will fall.

Curved and Sharp Needle

Type of needle used to sew extensions onto a track.

Overcast Stitch

Simple stitch to secure the entire length of a weft to a track.

Bonding

Technique of attaching hair wefts/strands with adhesive or glue.

Fusion Bonding

Attaching extensions with bonding material and heat.

Machine Made Wigs

The least expensive wig option.

Block

Head-shaped form used to secure a wig for fitting, styling, or coloring.

Tapered Ends

To achieve a natural look when cutting a wig, the ends should be

Low Heat

When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be low.

Backcombing

When styling a wig without a natural-looking hairline or a lace front, you should soften the hairline by

Gentle Shampoo

To clean a wig, follow the manufacturer's directions and select a shampoo that is

70 Colors

All synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the hair color ring used by manufacturers, which contains

Strand Test

Prior to a full-color application to a wig or hairpiece, it is recommended to perform a(n)

Integration Hairpieces

Hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the client's hair is blended.

Toupee

A small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head.

Extensions

Hair additions that are secured at the base of the client's natural hair to add length, volume, texture, or color.