Chapter 5: Implements, Tools, And Equipment

Front

As a hair stylist in a high-end salon, which of the following is not typically considered a primary tool of the trade?
combs, clippers, shears, gloves

Back

gloves

Front

You are at a store looking to buy a comb. You notice that the hard rubber combs are ____.

Back

durable and slightly flexible

Front

A barber reaches for the all-purpose comb. This is because they intend to use it ____.

Back

for general haircutting and styling

Front

During a hair styling session, a barber stylist would use a tail comb ____.

Back

for sectioning a client's long hair

Front

Imagine you are a barber stylist. You have a client with curly hair. Which tool would you use to comb through their hair?

Back

A wide-toothed comb

Front

A ____ brush is made of flexible or rigid nylon bristles set into a cushioned, plastic, or cushioned base.

Back

synthetic bristle

Answer explanation

A synthetic bristle brush is made of flexible or rigid nylon bristles set into a cushioned, plastic, cushioned base.

Front

A ____ brush has a rigid base with openings to facilitate quicker drying.

Back

vented

Answer explanation

A vented brush has a rigid base with openings or “vents” to facilitate quicker drying.

Front

A ____ brush creates volume and/or curl in blowdry styling.

Back

round

Answer explanation

A round brush creates volume and/or curl in blowdry styling.

Front

The ____ type of shears does not have a finger rest.

Back

German

Answer explanation

The German style does not have a finger rest or tang.

Front

Cast shears are ____.

Back

are less expensive to purchase

Answer explanation

Cast shears are made of a more porous and weaker steel that does not retain its sharpness, is more brittle, is likely to chip or break, and is usually less expensive to produce and purchase when compared to forged shears