Which of the following hairstyling products adds shine and weight to the hair?
a. gel
b. pomade
c. styling lotion
d. aerosol hairspray

What affects the amount of volume, lift, fullness or mass achieved in a hair design?
a. on base
b. indentation
c. base control
d. roller control

Curling iron barrels, in order to retain heat, are usually made of which of the following materials?
a. copper
b. bronze
c. heavy plastic
d. stainless steel

One oblong followed by a row of pincurls is called a:
a. ridge curl
b. skip wave
c. barrel wave
d. transitional wave

All of the following are true about using a thermal iron on tinted, white or very fine hair EXCEPT:
a. lower iron temperature is used
b. highest iron temperature is used
c. hot iron is closed lightly on a damp towel before curling
d. iron is tested on hair prior to service to preven scorching

Where is the stem of the pincurl located that demonstrates the direction of the curl?
a. closest to the scalp
b. between the barrel and base
c. between the base and the first turn
d. between partings within a shape

The tool that allows the greatest air flow to the hair while directing it into the lines of the design is called a(n):
a. long hair pins
b. cushion brush
c. fine-tooth comb
d. air forming brush

What type of pincurl is used to create fullness and height?
a. flat
b. volume
c. indentation
d. semi-stand-up

The section of curl between the scalp and the first turn of the roller is called:
a. form
b. stem
c. base
d. circle

What part of a curl is positioned around the roller?
a. stem
b. base
c. form
d. circle

Safety guidelines require the air intake of a blow dryer to be:
a. closed
b. free from debris
c. clogged with debris
d. covered with a towel

What is the area between partings within a shape on which a roller is placed?
a. base
b. form
c. stem
d. circle of a curl

Which of the following base shapes is used within an oblong?
a. circle
b. triangle
c. rhomboid
d. trapezoid

If the client wants volume, where should the brush be positioned when air forming with a round brush?
a. on top of hair
b. on top of the ends
c. underneath the hair
d. curled out from ends and up

The area of the strand at the scalp between partings is called the:
a. arc
b. form
c. base
d. circle

The type of comb that is used for backcombing and smoothing the surface of the hair is called a:
a. molding comb
b. master sketcher
c. fine-tooth tail comb
d. wide-tooth tail comb

The hollow of the fingerwave may be described by which of the following terms?
a. ridge
b. ledge
c. recess
d. overdirection

Which of the following results would be achieved by using a pincurl with a closed center?
a. wider wave
b. uniform effect
c. weak wave pattern
d. smaller and stronger wave, for a fluffy effect

The process of drying the hair and then styling it to create a new form is called air forming or:
a. pressing
b. blow drying
c. spiral technique
d. ends-to-base technique

Before brushing or combing hair that has been curled with an iron, ensure that the hair is:
a. warm
b. moistened
c. shampooed
d. completely cool

The process of designing wet hair into the desired position is referred to as molding or:
a. parting
b. curving
c. shaping
d. distribution

Two alternating oblongs connected by a ridge in which one oblong is molded and one oblong is set is called a(n):
a. arc curl
b. ridge curl
c. skip wave
d. volume wave

What is created by two complete oblong shapes that are joined and connected by a ridge?
a. a pincurl
b. a flat wave
c. a flat pincurl
d. a fingerwave

Which type of set allows you to position rollers diagonally and set from multiple points of origin?
a. oblong
b. half oval
c. half circle
d. expanded circle

What is the name given to large stand-up pincurls that are able to achieve a similar effect to hair wound around a roller, but resulting in less volume?
a. flat
b. circle
c. indentation
d. straight volume

Manipulation of a thermal iron when styling involves all of the following procedures EXCEPT:
a. rolling the iron
b. quick clicking movement
c. maintaining a closed clamp
d. opening and closing the clamp

Which base control has the stem and circle positioned below the base?
a. overdirected
b. on base
c. off base
d. half-off base

A pincurl with an open circle has the ability to produce which of the following effects?
a. fluffy effect
b. smaller wave
c. stronger wave
d. wider wave pattern with uniform curls

The base control that results in the most volume and strongest base strength is called:
a. on base
b. off base
c. undirected
d. half-off base

Which type of pincurl creates closeness within a hairstyle?
a. flat pincurls
b. volume pincurls
c. stand-up pincurls
d. indentation pincurls

The base control used when an equal degree of predetermined direction and volume are required is:
a. undirected
b. on base (no stem)
c. off base (full stem)
d. half-off base (half stem)

How can the temperature of a pressing comb be tested?
a. wave it in the air and the quickly touch it
b. hold it close to the nose to smell if it is too hot.
c. quickly grasp the comb in the palm of the hand
d. place it against a paper towel and look for a change of color

Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:
a. minimal tension
b. minimal air forming
c. excessive air forming
d. excessive towel blotting

The blow dryer attachment that focuses the air flow to a small area is called the:
a. nozzle
b. handle
c. diffuser
d. concentrator

Which base control positions the tool completely off the bottom parting?
a. on base
b. off base
c. undirected
d. half-off base

Which of the following base shapes is used within a half-circle?
a. circle
b. triangle
c. rhomboid
d. trapezius

The technique in which the fingers are used to manipulate and design the hair while using a blow dryer is called:
a. air forming
b. finger styling
c. hair pressing
d. pres and curl

Hair breakage may result from which of the following actions?
a. pressing hair too often
b. less pressure on the hair
c. short contact time on the hair
d. lower pressing comb temperature

What technique is used to create a curved-under or flipped-up effect at the ends only?
a. roll technique
b. curl technique
c. ends technique
d. undulating technique

The base shapes of pincurls most often used are triangular, square, rectangle and:
a. crescent
b. stand-up
c. straight
d. indentation

Which type of base control is used to produce lift or strong curl effect?
a. underdirected
b. on base (no stem)
c. off base (full tem)
d. half-off base (half stem)

Which of the following will help determine the temperature used when pressing hair?
a. color
b. length
c. density
d. texture

A hard press refers to applying the pressing comb:
a. with less pressure
b. once on each side
c. lightly on the surface
d. twice with more pressure and heat

Cascade pincurls are volume pincurls used to create which of the following results:
a. fullness and height
b. a smooth flat space
c. hollow space and flare
d. a wider wave pattern with uniform curls

What determines the width and strength of a wave?
a. size of the base
b. size of the circle
c. length of the stem
d. shape of the base

the art of dressing and arranging hair to create temporary changes in the form and texture is known as:
a. color
b. sculpture
c. distribution
d. hair design

Which of the following is true about the use of a smaller brush when designing short hair?
a. achieves indentation
b. achieves a curlier design
c. creates smoother results
d. creates a very loose curl

How is the majority of hair straightening accomplished during a pressing service?
a. taking wide partings
b. applying excess pressing oil
c. using the center teeth of the pressing comb
d. pressing the spine of the comb against the hair

Various shaped bases within pincurls are used to:
a. avoid excess curls
b. add volume to hairstyle
c. avoid splits in the finished hairstyle
d. increase closeness within hairstlye

Overdirection of the ridge in fingerwaving may be caused by which of the following improper techniques?
a. using a fine-tooth comb
b. using a wide-tooth comb
c. pinching or pushing the ridge
d. excessive use of styling lotion

Rain or humidity may cause thermally styled hair to react in which of the following ways:
a. curls lighten
b. curls discolor
c. hair becomes lustrous
d. hair returns to its original shape

To reduce the potential of hair and scalp damage from heat, hold the blow dryer at least:
a. 3 to 5 inches (7.5 cm to 12.5 cm) from the hair
b. 8 to 10 inches (20.3 cm to 25.4 cm) from the hair
c. 12 to 15 inches (30.5 cm to 38.1 cm) from the hair
d. 19 to 20 inches (48.3 cm to 50.8 cm) from the hair

What is the result of having the ends of the hair protrude over the iron?
a. split ends
b. indentation
c. fishhook ends
d. expanded volume

Defining the form includes smoothing the surface of the hair and:
a. piecing or pleating the hair
b. blending the hair between the partings
c. controlling the amount of desired volume
d. using a cushion brush to retrace the lines of the surface

What pattern is created when two oblong shapes alternate?
a. figure eight
b. O-shaped
c. C-shaped
d. S-shaped

During hair pressing, fine hair requires which of the following actions?
a. apply less heat
b. apply more heat
c. apply hard press
d. apply a double press

Distribution begins at the point where motion begins, also known as the:
a. scale
b. base control
c. point of entry
d. point of origin

The comb used to protect the scalp when performing curling iron techniques should be made of:
a. aluminum material
b. soft plastic material
c. light-weight material
d. heat resistant or nonflammable material

Styling lotion supports volume and movement and:
a. is of fam consistency
b. is of liquid consistency
c. is a liquid dispensed through compressed gas
d. creates maximum control and support of the hair

Cone-shaped rollers fit into a curvature shape and allow the creation of which of the following results?
a. straighter line
b. bricklay effect
c. flatter, closer style
d. a stronger curvature movement

The hair type that generally requires lower temperatures and less contact time when using an electric curling iron is which of the following?
a. red hair
b. healthy hair
c. resistant hair
d. chemically altered hair

The combination of the size of the base in relation to the diameter of the tool and the position of the tool in relation to the base is called:
a. curl control
b. base control
c. diameter control
d. combination control

Which base control is used when the tool sits in the lower portion of the base, but not on or below the parting?
a. on base
b. off base
c. half-off base
d. underdirected

THe area of hair designing in which the hair is manipulated into the desired shapes and movements while wet and then allowed to dry is known as:
a. wet design
b. form design
c. thermal design
d. directional design

Which of the following terms is NOT a common type of curvature pincurl?
a. flat
b. volume
c. skip wave
d. indentation

To maintain a constant temperature during use, the electric curling iron contains a heating element controlled by a:
a. rod
b. clamp
c. conductor
d. thermostat

A technique used to increase height and control form by creating a cushion or mesh at the base with a comb is called?
a. comb-out
b. backcombing
c. dry molding
d. curvature volume

The diameter of the tool or pincurl will determine the:
a. size of the curl
b. size of the base
c. length of the stem
d. direction of the curl

A section of hair that forms a pincurl is commonly described in three parts as the base, stem (arc) and:
a. twist
b. circle
c. barrel
d. strand

Which technique involves using the curling iron to create alternating oblongs along the hair strand?
a. ends technique
b. base technique
c. Marcel technique
d. ends-to-base technique

Hair that is held at a 45-degree angle above the center of the base and rolled to sit in the upper portion of the base is described by which of the following terms?
a. on base
b. overdirected
c. half-off base
d. underdirected

The use of a hand-held dryer along with your fingers, brushes, pressing combs and/or a curling iron is called:
a. sculpture
b. wet design
c. thermal design
d. directional design

Thermal iron procedures are only performed on hair that has been:
a. dried
b. lightened
c. texturized
d. kept damp

If a client requests a temporary hair straightening service, which of the following methods should be used?
a. finger styling
b. hair pressing
c. spiral curling iron technique
d. air forming with a round brush

Holding the hair 90-degrees from the center of a one-diameter base and having the tool sit on the bottom parting results from which type of base control?
a. on base
b. off base
c. underdirected
d. half-off base

The off-base pincurl produces which of the following results?
a. closeness and mobility
b. the greatest amount of curl
c. the least amount of closeness
d. the least amount of movement

Which of the following time periods describes how long hair pressing results last?
a. 6 to 8 weeks
b. 3 to 4 months
c. until the next perm
d. until the next shampoo

Which thermal styling tool is used to hair form wet hair while using brushes, combs, and fingers to create temporary direction and texture changes?
a. hood dryer
b. blow dryer
c. stove-heater
d. stationary dryer

The two most common braiding methods are the 3-strand overbraid and the:
a. French braid
b. 5-strand braid
c. 9-strand braid
d. 3-strand underbraid

Adding any detail or personal touches to the design is the last step during the finishing phase of hair design.
True or False

With an overdirected tool position, the tool sits in the upper portion of the base, but not on or above the parting.
True or False

For triangle-shaped bases, base width is measured by the large end of the cone-shaped roller, while base length is measured by the length of the rod.
Ture or False

The most commonly used pincurl base shapes are triangle, square/rectangle and crescent.
True or False

The size of the pincurl bases are usually related to the diameter of the circle, which determines the resulting wave or curl.
True or False

Curved partings are used for setting pincurls within straight shapes.
True or False

A blow dryer attachment that focuses the air flow to a small area is a diffuser.
True or False

Silking is a method of finger styling that involves gently squeezing the hair lengths as the hair is dried using a diffuser.
True or False

A closed pincurl circle will produce a wider wave pattern with uniform curls.
True or False

Carving out shapes in the proper predetermined size and proportion to establish the lines of the design is known as scaling.
True or False

With radial distribution, the hair is distributed from one point of origin.
True or False

A wave pattern that combines fingerwaves and flat pincurls is one specific example of a skip wave.
True or False

Two strands crossed to opposite sides, in a downward or upward direction, to create a crisscrossed effect, are known as knots.
True or False

Perform thermal iron procedures on wet hair only.
True or False

With radial distribution, the hair is distributed from multiple points of origin.
True or False

The pressing comb is used to temporarily straighten tightly curled hair and should be used on wet hair.
True or False

During the finishing phase, the hair is first relaxed using 1 or 2 cushion brushes to blend the parting and soften the cur texture.
True or False

Backbrushing and backcombing reinforce the established lines of the design.
True or False

Volume pincurls begin at the concave end of the shape.
True or False

Indentation curls begin at the concave end of the shape.
True or False

Underbraids are the folding, bending or encircling of hair strands, which are then secured in a curvature shape.
True or False

Detailing the design can involve piecing or pleating the hair for additional texture or personalizing the form.
True or False

The most commonly used base sizes are 1 diameter (1x), 1 1/2 diameters (1 1/2x) and 2 1/2 diameters (2 1/2x).
True or False

Base size includes both the width and the length of the base.
True or False

A braid consists of the crossing or weaving of three or more strands of hair.
True or False

Straight shapes or sections include rectangles, triangles and circles.
True or False

To create a strong wave pattern, two or more oblongs are set in alternating directions anywhere on the head.
True or False

After molding and scaling the design, the hair is parted and subdivided for control.
True or False