Cosmetology: Chapter 18: Braiding & Braid Extensions
This flashcard set highlights essential concepts in natural hairstyling, focusing on hair texture characteristics and face shape styling recommendations. It’s designed to help stylists tailor their techniques to individual client needs for flattering, texture-aware results.
In natural-hairstyling services, texture refers to all BUT which of the following qualities?
A. The diameter of hair
B. The feel of hair
C. The length of hair
D. The wave pattern
C. Length of the hair.
Key Terms
In natural-hairstyling services, texture refers to all BUT which of the following qualities?
A. The diameter of hair
B. The feel of hair
C. The length of hair
D. The wave pattern
C. Length of the hair.
Which of the following is recommended for a client with a square face?
A. A style with more width at the sides
B. A style with height
C. Using bangs or sweep braids across the forehead
D. Framing the face with longer braids
D. Framing the face with longer braids
The _______ face is a too long oval and requires a style with more width at the sides.
a. pear-shaped
b. elongated
c. oval
d. heart-shaped
b. elongated
Which brush is recommended for scalp stimulation and removal of dirt and lint from locks?
a. vent brush
b. boar-bristle brush
c. nylon-bristle brush
d. square paddle brush
b. boar-bristle brush
Which of the following is a characteristic of Kanekalon?
A. It closely mimics human hair
B. It is not very durable
C. It is not heat resistant
D. It is prone to tangling
A. It closely mimics human hair.
When curly hair is braided wet, it ______ as it dries.
a. falls apart
b. remains unchanged
c. expands
d. shrinks
d. shrinks
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
In natural-hairstyling services, texture refers to all BUT which of the following qualities? A. The diameter of hair | C. Length of the hair. |
Which of the following is recommended for a client with a square face? A. A style with more width at the sides | D. Framing the face with longer braids |
The _______ face is a too long oval and requires a style with more width at the sides. a. pear-shaped | b. elongated |
Which brush is recommended for scalp stimulation and removal of dirt and lint from locks? a. vent brush | b. boar-bristle brush |
Which of the following is a characteristic of Kanekalon? A. It closely mimics human hair | A. It closely mimics human hair. |
When curly hair is braided wet, it ______ as it dries. a. falls apart | d. shrinks |
A(n) _______ braid is created using a three-strand underhand technique where strands are woven under the center strand. a. french | c. visible |
Single braids can move: a. in any direction | a. in any direction |
Extensions for single braids are integrated into natural hair using the: a. two-stranded overhand technique | b. three-stranded underhand technique |
Which of the following is NOT a basic method of locking? A. The comb technique | D. The block roll |
In some African tribes, different styles of braiding indicated: a. a person’s social status | a. a person’s social status |
What is the most important feature of the wide-toothed comb? a. the length of the teeth | a. the length of the teeth |
Most human hair used for hair extensions is imported from which part of the world? a. South America | b. Asia |
Blow-drying does not: a. . soften the hair | b. Asia |
The fishtail braid is best done on: a. long, layered hair | c. long, non-layered hair |
How long does a tree braiding service take? a. . 1 hour | b. 4 hours |
During which developmental phase of locks | a. sprouting stage |
During which developmental phase of locks does the hair begin to regain strength? | Growing stage |
During the first developmental phase of locks, the hair coil: a. is rough in texture | d. has an open end |
Which of these is a braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other? a. fishtail braid | c. rope braid |
Which of these are separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together? a. french braids | b. locks |
A _______ is used to dry hair without disturbing the finished look and without dehydrating the hair. a. hood dryer | d. diffuser |
The practice of overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect is known as: a. twisting | a. twisting |
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. a. 2” scissors | c. 5” scissors |
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. a. cornrows | a. cornrows |
Which tool is used for cutting small sections, and should only be used after the hair is softened and elongated with a blow dryer? a. finishing comb | d. cutting comb |
A is recommended for lifting and separating textured hair. a. wide-toothed comb | c. pick with rounded teeth |
A(n) is a free hanging braid with or without an extension that can be executed by using either an underhand or overhand technique. a. inverted braid | b. single braid |
Which type of brush is recommended for releasing tangles, knots and snarls in short, textured hair and long straight hair? a. square paddle brush | a. square paddle brush |
What is the benefit of mixing yak hair with human hair? a. It makes the hair easier to color | c. It helps to remove the manufactured shine |
Which of these terms does NOT refer to a three-strand braid produced with an overhand technique? A. French braid B. Invisible braid C. Inverted braid D. Rope braid | D. Rope braid |
The _ method involves applying extensions to cornrows by building the braid up strand by strand. a. feed-in | a. feed-in |
The finishing comb is usually in length. a. 3-4" | c. 6 to 8" |
The flat leather pad with very close, fine teeth used to sandwich human hair extensions is called a: a. book board | b. drawing board |
Within the natural hairstyling/braiding world, hair is referred to as natural or virgin if it has never had any chemical treatments. | True |
The traditional cornrow is flat, natural and contoured to the scalp. | True |
Hair braiding originated in Africa. | T or F | True |
With proper care, a braided design can last up to 6 months. | T or F | False |
In lock braiding, the clients hair is braided along with an extension, but the finished look shows mostly faux hair. | False |
Brushes that are used for stimulating the scalp as well as removing dirt and lint from locks are: A. Square paddle brushes B. Boar-bristle brushes C. Nylon-bristle brushes D. Combination bristle brushes | B. Boar-bristle brushes |
The three-stranded braid produced by overlapping the strands of hair on top of each other is the : A. Box braid B fishtail C. Inverted D. Visible | C. Inverted |
As early as 3000 BC, Egyptian women wore braids or plaits decorated with which of the following: A. Shells B. Gold beads C. Sequins D. All of the above | D. All of the above |
Step 5 in creating basic cornrows is: A. Determine the correct size and direction of the cornrow base B. Massage oil throughout the scalp and hair C. Divide the panel into three even strands D. Braid to the end | C. Divide the panel into three even strands |
To avoid scratching the scalp, the teeth on wide-toothed combs should have: A. Long rounded tips B. Long flat tips C. Missing teeth D. Long pointed tips | A. Long rounded tips |
Extension material that may cut or break the hair and melt with the application of excessive heat is: A. Kanekalon B. Yarn C. Nylon D. Cotton | C. Nylon |
An excellent comb for design parting and opening and removing braids is a: A. Finishing comb B. Wide-toothed comb C. Pressing comb D. Tail comb | D. Tail comb |
Which tool is useful for lifting and separating textured hair? A. Tail comb B. Pick with rounded teeth C. Cutting comb D. Double -toothed comb | B. Pick with rounded teeth |
A strong extension material that comes from the domestic ox found in the mountains of Tibet and Central Asia is: A. Lin B. Wool C. Yarn D. Yak | D. Yak |
The method of cornrows that look natural, last longer, and will not place excessive tension on the hairline is the: A. Feed-in method B. Traditional method C. Freehand method D. Comb method | A. Feed-in method |
The terms single braids, box braids or individual braids all refer to: A. Underhand braids B. Inverted braids C. Extension braids D. Free-hanging braids | D. Free-hanging braids |
The name for separate networks of curly, textures hair that have been intertwined and meshed together is: A. Braiding B. Twisting C. Locks D. Cornrows | C. Locks |
The blow dryer attachment that stretches and softens texturized hair and loosens the curl pattern is a: A. Concentrater B. Butterfly clip C. Pick nozzle D. Diffuser | C. Pick nozzle |
Hairstyling that does not alter the natural curl or coil patterns of hair is known as: A. Trend hairstyling B. Natural hairstyling C. Fashion hairstyling D. Thermal hairstyling | B. Natural hairstyling |
The method of locking where portions of hair are placed between the palms of both hands and rolled in a clockwise or counterclockwise directions is: A. Comb method B. Prelock C. Palm roll D. Intertwine | C. Palm roll |
A light, soft extension material that does not reflect light and gives the braid a matte finish is: A. Nylon B. Yarn C. Rayon D. Cotton | B. Yarn |
Narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp are: A. Invisible B. Cornrows C. Box D. Fishtail | B. Cornrows |
In terms of braiding and other natural hairstyling, the diameter of the hair refers to whether the hair is: A. Medium, fine or smooth B. Smooth, dry or wiry C. Coarse, medium or fine D. Straight, wavy or fine | C. Coarse, medium or fine |
Hair that is best braided slightly damp or very lightly coated with a wax or pomade to make it more pliable is: A. Curly, textured hair B. Fragile, dry hair C. Straight resistant hair D. Short dry hair | C. Straight resistant hair |
With regard to the wave pattern or configuration, textured hair is defined as hair with a(n): A. Very soft curl pattern B. Smooth wave pattern C. Oily curl pattern D. Tight curl pattern | D. Tight curl pattern |
Which of the following is NOT an implement or material needed for extensions? A. Hackle B. Extension fibers C. Drawing board D. Hood dryer | D. Hood dryer |
Three-strand braid that is created with an underhand technique A. Visible braid B. Weaving C. Rope braid D. Twisting | A. Visible braid |
Created with two strands that are twisted around each other A. Visible braid B. Weaving C. Rope braid D. Twisting | C. Rope braid |
Interweaving a weft or faux hair with natural hair A. Visible braid B. Weaving C. Rope braid D. Twisting | B. Weaving |
Overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect A. Visible braid B. Weaving C. Rope braid D. Twisting | D. Twisting |