Ch 18 Braiding & Braid Extensions

If a client asks for box braids, which type of braid are they referring to?

• single

• fishtail

• halo

• rope

What is the best extensions to use for hair extensions?

• synthetic

• human hair

• rayon fiber

• mixed fiber

Which style involves braiding the hair wet/dry and then opening the braid creating a crimped textured effect with volume?

• bantu knot

• nubian knot

• braid-out set

• flat twist

Blow drying textured hair will

• make braiding more difficult

• shrink the length of the hair shaft

• cause it to stiffen

• losen and elongate the wave pattern.

Separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together are called

• dreadlocks

• fishtail

• invisible braid

• cornrows

The rope braid is created by twisting ___ strands of hair

• four

• one

• two

• three

When preparing a spiral rod set, the hair should be completely dry to avoid

• tightness

• looseness

• unravelling

• frizz

A board with rows of upright nails through which extensions are blended, combed and detangled is known as

• hackle

• square paddle

• drawing board

• diffuser

A flat leather pad with fine teeth used to sandwich hair extensions so a specific amount of hare can be extracted without loosening and disturbing the rest of the hair during the braiding process.

• diffuser

• drawing board

• hackle

• steamer

Cornrows are

• ideally parted at random intervals

• placed close to the head

• created using the two-strand technique

• parted at random intervals