Milady Ch.12 Hairstyling

Which statement best describes natural hairstyling?

styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair's natural curl or coil pattern

During a hairstyling consultation, when cosmetologists analyze whether the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, they are considering the hair's ______.

pattern

If a cosmetologist is analyzing the diameter of hair, they must consider ______.

whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine

Which statement best describes co-styling?

Co-styling is the client performing techniques on the hair at home.

What is the cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair in-between the weekly shampoo routine?

co-wash

Which is the most appropriate brush to use when a client desires a beveled blowout look?

styling brush

Which is the most appropriate comb to use when a stylist is creating a hairstyle with finger waves?

cutting comb

Which implement can be used to secure long hair?

duckbill clip

A ______ has slender nylon and natural bristles and a tail for sectioning.

teasing brush

A _______ has alternating short and long teeth that provide lift, volume, and fullness to the hair.

teasing comb

Which styling aid is used for wet sets?

setting foam

What is the purpose of using the styling aid sheen?

to give the hair a luminous appearance

Which sentence best describes a benefit that can be realized from the stylist's choice between a blowdryer with an AC motor or one with a DC motor?

A stylist is less likely to experience hearing damage when using a blowdryer with an AC motor.

The blowdryer attachment that alters the air flow to help keep textural definition is _______.

a diffuser

Which of the following is an advantage of using a blowdryer instead of a hooded dryer?

A blowdryer can add volume as it dries, whereas a hooded dryer cannot.

How should a blowdry service be performed to smooth the hair cuticle?

Direct the hot air from the scalp toward the ends of the hair.

To create tension, a cosmetologist should use a blowdryer with a concentrator attachment and a ______ brush.

styling

A stylist is curling a client's hair for a special event. The client's hair is fine textured and bleached. At what temperature should the thermal iron be set?

250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius)

Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _______.

hard rubber

For which type of thermal iron is it necessary to wear a heat-resistant glove?

clamp-free irons

The correct temperature of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the ______.

texture of the hair

It is important to _____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire length and provide consistent results.

temper

What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb?

hair pressing

A ______ removes about 60 to 75 percent of the curl from the hair.

medium press

How should a stylist performing a soft press thermal pressing service change their procedure to accommodate different hair textures and densities?

Change the size of the hair subsections.

It is never recommended to perform thermal pressing on ______.

bleached hair

During a consultation, a client describes a desired cropped hairstyle with natural curls. The client has highly textured hair. Which method should the stylist use to achieve this style?

the coily method

Which natural textured set involves opening a braid to create a texture-on-texture effect with added volume?

braid-out set

If a client is growing locs and a bulb can be felt at the end of each loc, in which developmental stage of locs is their hair?

sprouting stage

Backcombing, also known as _____, ratting, matting, or French lacing, involves combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.

teasing

Which type of curl is best for one-length hair?

spiral curls

What procedure is the best choice for keeping the hair pliable during a finger-waving service?

Spray the hair with water.

A ______ uses cling wrap as a sealant when heat from a dryer relaxes and smooths the hair.

roller wrap

Which setting technique is done on very short to mid-length chemically relaxed hair?

hair molding

The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.

clockwise, counterclockwise

Which component of a pin curl should be considered if a stylist wants to change the mobility of a hairstyle?

the stem

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called _____.

ribboning

Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design?

cascade curls

______ base pin curls are typically used on the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect.

Rectangular

Before beginning an updo, a stylist should consider ______ to build the shape, design the style, and customize the hairstyle.

sectioning

The _______ is a classic hairstyle with a ponytail as the base that can be ornamented with flowers or kept simple.

chignon

When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _____.

well-balanced and proportioned