Integration Hairpiece
Hairpiece wig with an opening in the base through which the client's own hair is pulled to blend with the hair
Block
Head-shaped form usually made of canvas-covered cork or styrofoam, to which the wig is secured for fitting, cleaning, coloring, and styling
Wig
Artificial covering for the head consisting of a network of interwoven hair
Turned Hair
Wig hair in which the root end of every hair strand is sewn into the base so that the cuticles of all hair strands slope in the same direction
Toupee
Small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head
Bonding
Method of attaching hair extensions in which hair wefts or single strands are attached with an adhesive or a glue gun
Cap Wig
Wigs consisting of elasticized mesh-fiber bases to which the hair is attached (this wig type is recommended for a client with no hair or extremely thin hair)
Capless Wigs
Machine-made wigs in which rows of wefts are sewn to elastic strips in a circular pattern to fit the head shape
Fallen Hair
Hair that has been shed from the head or gathered from a hairbrush, as opposed to hair that has been cut
wefts
Strips of human or artificial hair woven by hand or machine onto a thread
Fusion
Method of attaching extensions in which extension hair is bonded to the client's own hair with a bonding material that is activated by heat from a special tool
Hair Extensions
Hair additions that are secured to the base of the of the client's natural hair in order to add length, volume, texture, or color
Hairpiece
Small wig used used to cover an area of the head as an additional piece
Machine-Made Wigs
Wigs made by machine by feeding wefts through a sewing machine, and then sewing them together to form the base and shape of the wigs
Semi-Hand Tied Wigs
Wigs constructed with a combination of synthetic hair and hand-tied human hair
Track-And-Sew Method
Attachment method in which hair extensions are secured at the base of the client's own hair by sewing
Human Hair
Does human hair burn slowly and give off a distinctive odor? True or False?
Kanekalon
Top of the line synthetic wigs that stimulate protein rich hair are made of Kanekalon
Strand Test
Prior to a full color application to a wig or hairpiece, it is recommended to perform a strand test
70 Colors
All Synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the hair color ring used by manufacturers, which contains 70 colors.
To clean a wig
Follow the manufacturers instructions and directions and select a shampoo that is gentle.
When should you backcomb around the hairline?
When styling a wig without a natural looking hairline or a lace front because this will soften the hairline and the look
Heat on human hair wigs
When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be LOW!
Cutting a wig
To achieve a natural look when cutting a wig, the ends should be TAPERED.
What is the least expensive wig option? $$
Machine Made
Which wig type most closely resembles actual human hair growth?
Hand Knotted - because it offers flexibility at the roots
Capless Wigs vs. Cap Wigs
Capless wigs are more popular than cap wigs as they are considered to be ready to wear and also LESS EXPENSIVE
Where does most human hair that is used commercially come from?
India and Asia
In the braid and sew method, what does the angle of the track determine?
How the hair will fall
Sewing Needle
The needle that is used to sew extensions onto a track should be straight or curved
The Overcast Stitch
A simple, quick stitch that can be used to secure the entire length of a weft to a track is the overcast stitch
Remi Hair
Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base
Asian, Indian and European
Which of the following hair types are most often used to contrast human hair wigs?
European
The type of human hair wig that is generally the most expensive is:
straight
Generally hair from India is wavy and hair from Asian is:
petroleum
The formulation of synthetic wigs is from what type of product?
burn slowly
Human hair strands will produce which of the following results when undergoing a match test?
supply of human hair is limited
Why are human hair wigs more expensive?
cap wig
Which type of wig is avalible in several sizes and is most often handmade?
consists of an elasticzied mesh fiber base
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a capeless wig?
hand knotted
Which of the following wig types stimulates natural hair growth and created a natural look?
machine made
Which type of wig is difficult to style because the direction of the hair is determined by the position in which the weft is sewn to the cap?
semi hand tied
Using a combination of hand tied and machine made processes results in which of the following wig types?
wig cap
Two methods used to cover the clients hair when putting on a wig are a fine net and which of the following?
blocking
Which of the following terms identifies the procedure of sizing a wig?
remove width in the nape area
Dart alterations of a wig are made vertically to:
make a horizontal tuck
How do you shorten a wig from the front to the nape?
every 2 to 4 weeks
How often should human hair wigs be cleaned if worn frequently
on a block
After intial preparation with a toothbrush or cotton ball, hand tied wigs should be cleaned:
human hair wigs
Liquid dry shampoo should be used to clean :
high level (lighter) oxidative colors
Coloring procedures used on human hair wigs or hairpieces can include all of the following EXCEPT:
decolorized and bleached
In addition to chemically treating hair prior to being used for human hair wigs it is often:
decrease bulk
What is the purpose of thinning hair near the base of the wig?
backcombing
Which of the following techniques would be recommended for use at the front hairline to produce a more natural looking result ?
wiglet
Which hair addition is made up of hair fibers six inches or less in length attached to a round shaped, flat base?
synthetic fiber
Which of the following wig types has the advantage of a predetermind curl pattern?
fall
What is a hairpiece with a base that covers the crown, occipital and nape area called?
toupee
A hairpiece worn by men to cover bald or thinning hair spots, particulary on top of the head is called a:
integration
Which type of hairpeice allows the clients hair to be pulled through for blending purposes?
base
A hair addition is attached to which portion of the clients own hair?
bonding
Which of the following methods describes attaching additional hair fiber to the clients hair by using a special adhesive?
fusion
Which hair addition method uses a bonding agent activated by a heating element to affix loose hair fiber to small sections of the clients own hair?
boar bristle brush
What brush is recommended for scalp stilulation and removal of dirt and lint from locks?
shrinks
Whencurly hair is braided wet, it _________ as it dries.
visible
A ________ braid is created using a three-strand underhand briad technique where strands are women under the center strand.
in any direction
Single braids can move:
three-strand underhand technique
Extensions for single braids are integrated into natural hair using the:
the material from which the comb is made
What is the most important feature of the wide-toothed comb?
Asia
Most human hair used for hair extensions is imported from which part of the world?
long, non-layered hair
The fishtail briad is best done on:
sprouting stage
During which developemental phase of locks can a bulb be felt at the end of each lock?
growing stage
During which developmental phase of locks does the hair begin to regain length?
rope braid
What braid is created with two strands that are twisted around each other?
locks
What separate network of curly, textured hair that has been intertwined and meshed together?
diffuser
A ____________ is used to dry hair without disturbing the finished look and without dehydrating the hair.
twisting
The practice of overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect is known as:
five-inch scissors
When performing a braiding service, it is recommended that you use ______________ to create shapes and finished looks, and to trim bangs and excess extension material.
cornrows
The term ___________ refers to narrow rows of invisible braids that lie close to the scalp and are created with a three-strand, on-the-scalp braiding technique.
double-toothed comb
What is a tool that separates the hair as it combs, and is recommended for detangling we curly hair?
hackle
A board of fine, upright nails through which human hair extensions are combed; they are used for detangling or blending colors and highlights is a:
drawing board
Flat leather pads with very close, fine teeth that sandwich human hair extensions is a:
feed-in
The __________ method involves applying extensions to cornrows by building the braid up strand by strand.