Which of the following is true about the use of a blow dryer?

Always use a heat-protective styling lotion

The heat from an electric curling iron can be tested by:

Bringing your hand very near the barrel, without touching it

To reduce the potential of hair and scalp damage from heat, hold the blow dryer at least:

3" to 5" (7.5 to 12.5 cm) from the hair

The temperature of the iron you choose to use is determined by which one of the following factors?

Client’s hair condition and texture

Which of the following is necessary before the hair design procedure begins?

Clean and disinfect workstation

Checking the temperature by testing the tool on a piece of white paper towel is performed for:

Stove-heated thermal irons and combs

Which of the following is true about using a thermal iron on porous, white or bleached hair?

Hot iron is closed lightly on a damp towel before curling

All of the following are guidelines to be followed during the hair design service, EXCEPT:

Postpone treatment of burn until after the service

The temporary nature of hair design services provides clients with all of the following EXCEPT:

Ongoing commitment to the same style

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Hair Design Exam- C

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This exam is based off '107c.01 - 107c.15'. These questions replicate Pivot Point's "Hair Design Exam- C".

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1
Another name for hair pressing is:
Ironing
Silking
Air forming
Scrunching
2
If a client requests a temporary hair straightening service, which of the following methods should be used?
Undulating technique
Hair pressing
Finger styling
Spiral curling iron technique
3
A pincurl with an open circle has the ability to produce which of the following effects?
Stronger wave
Wider wave pattern
Smaller wave
Fluffy effect
4
Which of the following is true about the use of a blow dryer?
Remove approximately 50% of the water before styling
Keep the dryer close to the scalp
Style and dry hair against the cuticle scales
Always use a heat-protective styling lotion
5
Which of the following time periods describes how long hair pressing results last?
Until the next perm
6 to 8 weeks
Until the next shampoo
3 to 4 months
6
Immersing in an approved EPA-registered disinfectant after precleaning applies to all of the following items EXCEPT:
Rollers
Combs
Brushes
Thermal irons
7
The blow dryer attachment that focuses the airflow to a small area is called the:
Diffuser
Concentrator
Handle
Nozzle
8
Which of the following is NOT true about the 2-comb technique?
Creates narrow waves
Effective on tightly curled hair textures
Creates flat ridges
Creates strong ridges
9
When air forming with a round brush, which of the following will influence the resulting curl pattern?
Diameter of brush
Color of brush
Length of brush
Density
10
Balance, whether symmetrical or asymmetrical, plays an integral part in the dynamics of a design & must be analyzed from
The top
Only one angle
The back
All angles
11
Which technique involves using the curling iron to create alternating oblongs along the hair strand?
Ends technique
Base technique
Marcel technique
Ends-to-base technique
12
Which base control positions the tool completely off the bottom parting?
Off base
On base (full base)
Half-off base (half base)
Overdirected (volume base)
13
All of the following cleaning and disinfection guidelines are true about combs and brushes EXCEPT:
Immerse in an approved EPA-registered disinfectant
Preclean with soap and water
Disinfect with fine steel wool
Remove hair and debris
14
During which of the following service essentials should you produce a functional, predictable and pleasing result?
Consult
Complete
Create
Connect
15
In hair design, the diameter of the tool being used determines the:
Base control
Base length
Base width
Base shape
16
The base control that results in maximum volume and maximum base strength is called:
Off base
Half-off (half base)
On base (full base)
Underdirected
17
Fingerwaves with low ridges are known as:
Shadow waves
Oblongs
Soft waves
Skip waves
18
Which of the following indentation base controls results in minimum base strength, and maximum curl mobility?
Underdirected
On base
Off base
Half-off base
19
The type of comb that is used for distribution, molding, scaling and parting the hair is called:
Master sketcher
Wide-tooth tail comb
Teaser comb
Fine-tooth tail comb
20
Pincurls are NOT recommended to be used on:
Permed hair
Tightly curled hair
Straight hair
Naturally curly hair
21
The heat from an electric curling iron can be tested by:
Placing it close to your nose to smell if it is hot
Clicking it on steel wool
Bringing your hand very near the barrel, without touching it
Touching it quickly with your fingers
22
All of the following terms describe backcombing EXCEPT:
French lacing
Molding
Ratting
Matting
23
Holding the hair 90° & having the tool sit half-off/half-on the bottom parting results from which type of base control?
On base (full base)
Half-off base (half base)
Underdirected
Overdirected (volume base)
24
During a curling iron procedure, protect the client's scalp with a:
Scalp treatment
Tail comb
Molding comb
Hard-rubber comb
25
To reduce the potential of hair and scalp damage from heat, hold the blow dryer at least:
8" to 10" (20.5 to 25 cm) from the hair
12" to 15" (30 to 37.5 cm) from the hair
3" to 5" (7.5 to 12.5 cm) from the hair
18" to 20" (45 to 50 cm) from the hair
26
All of the following are examples of thermal design tools EXCEPT:
Curling iron
Flat iron
Cylinder rollers
Blow dryer
27
A form of fingerstyling that involves squeezing the hair to introduce a texture that the hair responds to naturally is:
Backcombing
Scrunching
Hair pressing
Thermal ironing
28
Hair wrapping is a molding technique that is based on wrapping hair over the:
Roller
Brush
Iron
Head
29
The temperature of the iron you choose to use is determined by which one of the following factors?
The amount of time the stylist has for the appointment
Client’s hair condition and texture
The type of handle on the electric curling iron
The number of clicking movements that are made
30
What type of hair can be quite resistant to hair pressing?
Coarse, tightly curled
Thin
Medium
Fine
31
Round brushes may have a core that is made of any of the following EXCEPT:
Metal
Leather
Wood
Plastic
32
Which of the following is necessary before the hair design procedure begins?
Scale the hair into straight and curvature shapes
Clean and disinfect workstation
Discard non-reusable materials
Complete client record
33
What product is used to prepare & protect the hair during a pressing service to prevent scorching & breakage of the hair
Mousse
Gel
Pressing oil
Aerosol hairspray
34
The art of shaping and defining the hair in graceful waves is known as:
Wet setting
Shadow waving
Fingerwaving
Pincurl sets
35
Checking the temperature by testing the tool on a piece of white paper towel is performed for:
Stove-heated thermal irons and combs
Electric thermal irons
Blow dryers
Crimping irons
36
The off-base (full stem) pincurl produces which of the following results?
Reduced volume
Lift or strong curl
Closeness and mobility
Direction and volume
37
The two areas of hair design services are:
Weekly service and special occasion
Wet design and thermal design
Roller setting and air forming
Straight and curly hair designing
38
Which of the following is true about using a thermal iron on porous, white or bleached hair?
Iron is tested on hair prior to service to prevent scorching
Hot iron is closed lightly on a damp towel before curling
Highest iron temperature is used
Iron is tested with your fingers
39
Which type of set allows you to position rollers diagonally and set from multiple points of origin?
Half-circle
Oblong
Half-oval
Expanded circle
40
Two or more alternating oblongs create a(n):
Figure eight
"S-shape"
"C-shape"
"O-shape"
41
The type of comb that is used for backcombing and smoothing the surface of the hair is called a:
Wide-tooth tail comb
Fine-tooth tail comb
Master sketcher
Molding comb
42
The direction the hair is combed or dispersed over the curve of the head is referred to as:
Wrapping
Molding
Distributing
Scaling
43
Which of the following shapes is used to direct the hair equally away and then toward the face?
Half-circle
Triangle
Half-oval
Oblong
44
The hair type that generally requires lower temperatures and less contact time when using an electric curling iron is:
Resistant hair
Healthy hair
Chemically altered hair
Red hair
45
All of the following are guidelines to be followed during the hair design service, EXCEPT:
Test temperature of thermal irons before applying to hair
Postpone treatment of burn until after the service
Perform thermal procedures on dry hair
Avoid excessive tension on hair when styling
46
Which of the following hairstyling products creates sleek, smooth finishes?
Aerosol hairspray
Styling lotion
Gel
Pomade
47
Which of the following tool positions will result in the least volume and the least base strength?
Off base
Underdirected
Half-off base
On base
48
Three common curvature pincurls are flat, volume and:
Indentation
Stand-up
Cascade
Barrel
49
The temporary nature of hair design services provides clients with all of the following EXCEPT:
Styling options
Freedom to change without chemical commitment
Flexibility to try new designs for fun
Ongoing commitment to the same style
50
Hair breakage may result from which of the following actions?
Short contact time on the hair
Lower pressing comb temperature
Pressing hair too often
Less pressure on the hair
51
When the hair is manipulated into the desired shapes and movements while wet and then allowed to dry is known as:
Form design
Wet design
Directional design
Thermal design
52
Which of the following is NOT associated with wet design?
Iron curling
Pincurls
Rollers
Fingerwaves
53
Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:
Excessive towel-blotting
Minimal blow drying
Minimal tension
Excessive blow drying
54
Rain, humidity and shampooing will cause thermally styled hair to react in which of the following ways?
Curls lighten
Hair returns to its original shape
Hair becomes lustrous
Curls discolor
55
A tool that is effective for smoothing wavy/curly textures and adding directional emphasis when air forming is called a:
Vent brush
7- or 9-row air forming brush
Cushion brush
Fine-tooth comb
56
Molding refers to designing wet hair in straight or curved lines to create a pattern and is also known as:
Shaping
Distributing
Finishing
Wrapping
57
The circle wrap is distributed from:
A center part
Multiple points of origin
A single point of origin
A side part
58
Where is a hard-rubber or nonflammable comb positioned when curling the hair for a thermal design?
In the palm of your opposite hand
On top of the barrel away from the scalp
Between the curling iron and the scalp
Between the barrel and groove
59
Which of the following is generally NOT a reason to receive a hair design service?
Special occasions
Weekly service
Completion of another service recved
Hide color mistakes
60
When performing thermal setting procedures, allow hair to cool before:
Applying finishing techniques
Applying setting techniques
Analyzing the scalp
Applying the appropriate tool
61
Distribution is classified as either parallel or:
Spiral
Upward
Radial
Downward
62
Which curling iron technique creates volume and support at the base and a consistent curl pattern throughout the strand?
Base-to-ends
Ends
Spiral
Ends-to-base
63
Which of the following determines the length of the base?
Base control being used
Color of hair
Diameter of tool being used
Length of tool being used
64
Who was the first person to introduce thermal irons?
Henry Ford
Marcel Grateau
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Edison
65
Which of the following results would be achieved by using a pincurl with a closed circle?
Uniform effect
Smaller and stronger wave
Weak wave pattern
Wider wave
66
Which of the following steps would be used when performing the spiral technique with a thermal iron?
Positioning the iron horizontally at the base
Positioning the curling iron vertically at the base
Placing hair between 2 crimped plates
Placing hair between 2 flat plates
67
Which type of pincurl is used to create hollow space or flare?
Volume
Skip waves
Indentation
Flat
68
All single-use items must be:
Discarded after use
Washed in washing machine
Cleaned after each use
Disinfected after each use
69
Which of the following refers to the open end of an oblong?
Concave
Convex
2nd direction
1st direction
70
Type of distribution refers to straight/curved lines that originate from a single point& radiate outward any direction
Parallel
Radial
Curved parallel
Straight
71
Alternating triangle base shapes helps to avoid:
Closeness
Splits
Volume
Texture
72
What is recommended to remove buildup from a cool iron barrel?
Soap and water
A damp cloth
Spray cleaner
A toothbrush
73
The size of the curl will be determined by the:
Size of the base
Diameter of the tool
Length of the stem
Direction of the curl
74
Flat irons consist of two flat plates that include ceramic or:
Nylon
Plastic
Metal
Wood
75
To maintain a constant temperature during use, the electric curling iron contains a heating element controlled by a:
Rod
Conductor
Clamp
Thermostat
76
The hair condition that is NOT able to be reconditioned is:
Dry hair
Bleached hair
Dull hair
Burned hair
77
Which guideline is performed prior to the hair design service?
Schedule client’s next appointment
Check scalp for any diseases or disorders
Complete client record
Ask client to purchase products
78
In what direction should a blow dryer’s airflow be pointed?
Up and down the hairstrand
Up the hairstrand from the ends to the scalp
Back and forth across the hairstrand
Down the hairstrand from the scalp to the ends
79
A section of hair that forms a pincurl is commonly described in three parts as the base, stem (arc) and:
Circle
Barrel
Twist
Strand
80
Which of the following techniques is used to set an expanded oval?
Indirect
Narrow-to-wide
Inner-and-outer
Direct
81
What type of pincurl is used to achieve a blend or transition from areas of volume to areas of closeness?
Indentation
Carved
Flat
Semi-standard-up
82
In hair design, activated surface texture can be all of the following EXCEPT:
Wavy
Crimped
Curly
Straight
83
The pressing comb is only used on:
Straight hair
Damaged hair
Partially damp hair
Totally dry hair
84
Hair design is a temporary change in:
Form, texture, and color
Volume
Indentation
Form, texture, and direction
85
Pressing combs are made of stainless steel or:
Zinc
Brass
Nickel
Plastic
86
A hard or double press refers to applying the pressing comb:
Lightly on the surface
With less pressure
Once on each side
Twice with more pressure and heat
87
Which bonds in the hair are weakened or broken by water or thermal heat?
Disulfide bonds
Sulfur bonds
Oxygen bonds
Hydrogen bonds
88
A technique used to increase height and control form by creating a cushion or mesh at the base is called:
Dry molding
Comb-out
Backcombing
Relaxing the set
89
The curl pattern is generally stronger at the ends and weaker toward the base when performing which curling technique?
Ends only technique
Marcel technique
Ends-to-base technique
Base only technique
90
What part of the curl determines the amount of movement of the curl?
Stem
Circle
Shape
Base
91
Which product is used to prepare and protect the hair during pressing to prevent scorching and breakage?
Gel
Aerosol hairspray
Pressing cream
Mousse
92
Drying and/or designing hair by using a handheld dryer while simultaneously using your fingers and a variety of tools is
Form designing
Directional designing
Thermal designing
Wet designing
93
Which type of base control is used to produce lift or a strong curl effect when using pincurls?
Half-off base (half stem)
Underdirected
Off base (full stem)
On base (no stem)
94
Which of the following can be used to remove buildup from a cool iron barrel?
A toothbrush
Soap and water
A damp cloth
Spray cleaner
95
The hair between the scalp & the first turn of the hair around the roller, etc. is called the stem, also known as the:
Circle
Arc
Base
Size
96
What product prepares and protects the hair from heat styling and also conditions and adds shine
Spray gel
Putty
Thermal protectant
Clay
97
Cascade pincurls are volume pincurls used to create which of the following results?
A wider wave pattern with uniform curls
A smooth flat space
Fullness and height
Hollow space and flare
98
The characteristics of styling products include all of the following EXCEPT:
Level of hold/control
Level of shine
Viscosity
Ingredients used
99
Which of the following is a guideline to follow to ensure salon care?
Only clean workstation
Only clean salon chair
Disinfect all porous items
Ensure equipment is clean and disinfected
100
Indentation curls begin at which end of the shape?
Far
Convex
Straight
Concave

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