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TGHA HAIRSTYLIST- Wigs and Hair Additions
Wigs and Hair Additions
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Cosmetology
Professional
02/24/2011

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Term

Dart alterations on a wig are made vertically to:

 

 

REMOVE WIDTH IN THE NAPE AREA

Definition

A hair addition is attached to which portion of the client's own hair?

 

 

BASE

Term

How often should human-hair wigs be cleaned if worn frequently?

 

 

EVERY 2 TO 4 WEEKS

Definition

Coloring procedures used on human-hair wigs or hairpieces can include all of the following EXCEPT:

 

 

 

HIGH LEVEL (LIGHTER) OXIDATIVE COLORS

Term

Liquid dry shampoo should be used to clean:

 

 

HUMAN-HAIR WIGS

Definition

Which of the following techniques would be recommended for use at the front hairline to soften and create a more natural-looking result?

 

 

THINNING

Term

Which of the following hair types are most often used to construct human hair wigs?

 

 

ASIAN, INDIAN AND EUROPEAN

Definition

Which type of wig can be very difficult to style since the direction of the hair is determined by the position in which the weft is sewn to the cap?

 

 

MACHINE MADE

Term

What is the purpose of thinning hair near the base of a wig?

 

 

REMOVE BULK

Definition

Generally, hair from India is wavy and hair from Asia is:

 

 

STRAIGHT

Term

After initial prepartion with a toothbrush or cotton ball, hand-tied wigs should be cleaned:

 

 

ON A BLOCK

Definition

What hairpiece has a base that covers the crown, occipital and nape area?

 

 

 

FALL

Term

Which of the following wig types has a predetermined curl pattern?

 

 

 

SYNTHETIC

Definition

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a capless wig?

 

 

 

CONSISTS OF AN ELASTICIZED MESH-FIBER BASE

Term

Human hair strands will produce which of the following results when undergoing a match test?

 

 

BURN SLOWLY

Definition

In addition to chemically treating hair prior to using it for human-hair wigs, it has most likely been:

 

 

DECOLORIZED AND BLEACHED

Term

Which of the following results will NOT be produces when a synthetic wig fiber is held over a flame?

 

 

SLOW BURNING

Definition

How do you shorten a wig from the front to the nape?

 

 

 

MAKE A HORIZONTAL TUCK

Term

Which hair addition is made up of hair fibers six inches or less in length attached to a round-shaped, flat base?

 

 

 

WIGLET

Definition

The type of human hair wig that is generally the most expensive is:

 

 

EUROPEAN

Term

What hair addition method uses a bonding agent activated by a heating element to affix loose hair fiber to small sections of the client's own hair?

 

 

FUSION

Definition

Why are human hair wigs more expensive?

 

 

 

SUPPLY OF HUMAN HAIR IS LIMITED

Term

Which of the following methods describes attaching additional hair fiber to the client's hair by using a special adhesive?

 

 

BONDING

Definition

Using a combinations of hand-tied and machine-made processes results in which of the following wig types?

 

 

 

SEMI-HAND TIED

Term

Which of the following wig types simulates natural hair growth and creates a natural look?

 

 

 

HAND-KNOTTED

Definition

Which of the following terms identifies the procedure for sizing a wig?

 

 

 

BLOCKING

Term

The two methods used to cover the client's hair when putting on a wig are fine net and a:

 

 

WIG CAP

Definition

Which hairpiece allows the client's hair to be pulled through for blending purposes?

 

 

INTEGRATION

Term

A hairpiece worn by men to cover bald or thinning hair spots, particularly on top the head, is called a:

 

 

TOUPEE

Definition

What type of products are used to formulate synthetic wig fibers?

 

 

 

PETROLEUM

Term

Which type of wig is availabe in several sizes and is most often handmade?

 

 

CAP WIG

Definition

Indicate wheter the sentence or statement is TRUE or FALSE.

 

The majority of the thinning should be done near the base of the wig, along the front hairline and behind the ears.

 

 

TRUE

Term

Wig construction falls into two general categories: capless wigs and toupees.

 

 

FALSE

Definition

A razor is recommended when sculpting wigs made out of synthetic fibers to avoid frizz.

 

 

FALSE

Term

When putting the wig on the clients, place the nape area of the wig on the cllient first before fitting the front hairline of the wig.

 

 

FALSE

Definition

When fitting a client with a wig, measure the circumference of the head, making sure to include the client's ears under the measuring tape.

 

 

 

FALSE

Term

The methods in which the hair can be attached to the wig cap or base are hand-tied, machine made or semi-hand tied.

 

 

TRUE

Definition

Human-hair wigs should be cleaned once daily.

 

 

FALSE

Term

The standard hair color ring used by wig and hairpiece manufactures to show all the colors used for wigs and hairpieces is called a P and L ring.

 

 

FALSE

Definition
Work with the client's natural growth pattern, since going against it could cause discomfort and damage to the hair.
Term

Synthetic wigs and hairpieces can be safely put under a dryer since the fiber can withstand high heat levels.

 

 

 

FALSE

Definition

A fall consists of individual pieces of curly hair that come in various sizes of bulk.

 

 

FALSE

Term

When shrinking a cap wig, it is recommended that you use a block one size smaller than the wig's circumference.

 

 

TRUE

Definition

Human hair will burn slowly and produce and odor while synthectic hair will burn quickly and without and odor.

 

 

TRUE

Term

Alterations made vertically to remove width in the nape are (from ear to ear) are called tucks.

 

 

FALSE

Definition

Modacrylic (synthetic) wigs are the most expensive because the supply for these types of fibers is limited.

 

 

FALSE

Term

When measuring for a toupee, having the client dip his head back will help you find the ideal position for the center hairline.

 

 

Definition

Provide a key word or phrase that is the best answer.

 

The proper sizing procedure for a wig is called ____________.

 

 

BLOCKING

Term

Tucks are wig alterationsthat are made horizontally to shorten a wig from the front to the ____________.

 

 

 

NAPE

Definition

The strand-by-strand bonding method that attaches the hair fiber in small increments is also known as the __________ method.

 

 

FUSHION

Term

The type of wig or hairpiece that uses a combinations of hand-tied and machine-made methods for construction is called a _________ - __________ tied wig.

 

 

 

SEMI HAND

Definition

A hairpiece worn by men to cover bald or thinning hair spots, especially at the top of the head is called a (n) ____________.

 

 

 

TOUPEE

Term

The types of wigs that do not require as much cleaning due to the less porous nature of their material are ___________ wigs.

 

 

 

SYNTHETIC

Definition

Hair fiber, usually six inches or less in lenght, that is attached to a round-shaped, flat base is a (n) ________ and worn to create fullness.

 

 

WIGLET

Term

An alteration to a wig that is made vertically to remove width in the nape area (from ear to ear) is called a (n) _________.

 

 

DART

Definition

A sewing method in which the needle and thread are passed under the track and weft, and then brought back over is known as the __________ stitch.

 

 

 

OVERCAST

Term

Two common material used to manufacture wigs are human hair and ___________ fibers.

 

 

SYNTHETIC

Definition

A fairly long, bulky segment of looped hair, usually worn at the crown of the head or at the nape is a (n) __________. 

 

 

 

CHIGNON

Term

The wig or hairpiece equipment that holds the wig in place while services are being performed and comes in varying sizes is a (n) canvas ____________.

 

 

WIG BLOCK

Definition

A cascade consists of long hair fiber attached to an __________-shaped dome base.

 

 

 

OBLONG

Term

The attachment of additional hair fiber to the client's own hair by using a special adhesive is _____________.

 

 

BONDING

Definition

The frequency of shampooing, the products used and the _________ from the scalp can all contribute to the longevity of a hair-addition service that uses bonding.

 

 

 

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