Liz's Ultimate Hair Quiz!!

2.

Hair Texture is described as:

Thin, Medium or Thick
Small Medium or Large
Fine, Medium or Coarse
Smooth or Rough

Correct Answer

A. Fine, Medium or Coarse

Explanation

Hair texture refers to the thickness of the individual hair strand. Some people really do have fat hair.

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3.

The main tools in constructing an updo are?

Correct Answer
Hairspray and Bobby Pins
Hairspray and Hair Pins
Hair Pins
Bobby Pins

Explanation
Yes a curling iron is useful, and hot rollers, and a flat iron, but without the hairspray and bobby pins, it's just another style.

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4.

Hair density refers to:

The number of hairs on the head
The size of the hairs
The time it takes for hair to dry
The amount of product in the hair

Correct Answer

A. The number of hairs on the head

Explanation

Hair density refers to the number of hairs on the head. It is a measure of how thick or thin the hair appears. Hair density can vary from person to person and is influenced by factors such as genetics, age, and overall health. A higher hair density means there are more hairs on the head, while a lower hair density indicates fewer hairs.

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5.

Large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns are:

Pin Brushes
Styling Brushes
Round Brushes
Paddle Brushes

Correct Answer

A. Paddle Brushes

Explanation

Paddle brushes are large, flat brushes that typically have staggered pin patterns. These brushes are designed to detangle and smooth out hair, making them ideal for straightening and styling. The large size and flat shape of paddle brushes allow for more surface area coverage, making it easier to brush through long or thick hair. The staggered pin pattern helps to distribute the hair's natural oils and prevent static, resulting in smoother and shinier hair. Overall, paddle brushes are a popular choice for everyday brushing and styling.

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6.

What is the pH of hair?

Uuuh, what's pH??
2.5-3.5
4.5-5.5
7.0, neutral of course.

Correct Answer

A. 4.5-5.5

Explanation

The pH of skin and nails is 4.5-5.5, professional quality shampoos and conditioners are pH balanced to lower the hair back to it's normal pH after styling, chemically enhancing, or just living in the world.

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7.

More than any other factor, what determines the ability of hair to hold a curl?

Porosity
Absorbtion
Elasticity
Density

Correct Answer

A. Elasticity

Explanation

Elasticity is the ability of hair to stretch, and is the most important factor to consider when perming or curling hair.

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8.

To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel, use a:

Light color
Dark color
Recessed color
Warm color

Correct Answer

A. Light color

Explanation

A light color will catch the eye, thus creating a "line" in the hairstyle.

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9.

The amount of curl in the hair is called the:

Curliness
Wave pattern
Curl pattern
Texture

Correct Answer

A. Wave pattern

Explanation

The term "wave pattern" refers to the amount of curl in the hair. It describes the natural pattern in which the hair curls or waves, indicating the level of curliness. The term "curl pattern" is similar but more specific, referring to the specific type of curl in the hair, such as loose curls, tight curls, or spiral curls. "Texture" is a broader term that encompasses various characteristics of the hair, including thickness, coarseness, and smoothness, but it does not specifically refer to the amount of curl. Therefore, "wave pattern" is the most appropriate term to describe the amount of curl in the hair.

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10.

Hair that has never been chemically altered and has minor to no mechanical damage is referred to as:

Virgin hair
Pure hair
Clean hair
Uuuhm....hair?

Correct Answer

A. Virgin hair

Explanation

You may not be a virgin, but if you've never dyed your hair, it might be...

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11.

What is the strongest chemical you can put in your hair?

Permanant wave solution
Haircolor
Bleach
Chemical Relaxer

Correct Answer

A. Chemical Relaxer

Explanation

Relaxer is the strongest, then bleach, then permanant wave solution, then haircolor. Remember, Bleach + relaxer or perm = NO HAIR!

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12.

True or False, all hair grows at the same pace and at the same time, that's why you can grow hair all one length?

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Actually only 10% of your hair is growing at any one time.

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13.

What is the best comb for detangling hair?

Rat tail comb
Wide-toothed comb
Fine-toothed comb
All-purpose comb, it says all purpose right?

Correct Answer

A. Wide-toothed comb

Explanation

WIDE-TOOTH COMB!
Say it with me now,
WIDE-TOOTH COMB!
very good, this is the ONLY thing you should use on wet hair, anything else will cause breakage.

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14.

If your hair is breaking when it's wet, what does it need?

Deep Conditioner, it needs moisture!
Haircut! it's those split ends!
Protien! The hair needs to be strengthened!
Nothing, hair just breaks like that.

Correct Answer

A. Protien! The hair needs to be strengthened!

Explanation

If your hair breaks when it's wet, it needs protien, if it breaks when it's dry, it needs moisture.

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15.

When you go to the salon for an updo, your hair should be...

Correct Answer
Dirty
not freshly washed
oily

Explanation
Dirty hair is the BEST hair to work with for updos!

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16.

When rinsing conditioner out of your hair, the water temperature should be...

Correct Answer
Cold
more cold than hot
cool

Explanation
cold or cool water closes the cuticle and adds shine to the hair.

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17.

What are those scissors your hairdresser uses to cut hair actually called?

Scissors, simple as that.
Shears, it's fancier
Niether, there is another term
Both, they are interchangable

Correct Answer

A. Both, they are interchangable

Explanation

Mostly it depends on who you ask, some people will not call them scissors, but that's technically what they are.

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18.

French lacing is a technique where the hair is combed from ends to scalp, creating a matted cushion at the base of the hair, this is also called:

Netting
Mashing
Back-combing
Net-combing

Correct Answer

A. Back-combing

Explanation

This is what bump-its were created for, because people don't know how to do this. It's not difficult, figure it out people.

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19.

The most popular styling product on the market today is:

Hairspray
Pomade
Gel
Spritz

Correct Answer

A. Hairspray

Explanation

That's right, just like the musical. SPRAY IT BABY!!

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20.

Mkay now, time for a toughie, if you get this one I will be truly impressed, you are quite the guesser, name one of the 3 layers of the hair, just one.

Correct Answer
Medulla
Cortex
Cuticle

Explanation
The medulla is the innermost part of the hair, light-haired people usually don't have one, the cortex is the thick middle layer, and the cuticle is the protective outer layer.

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Liz's Ultimate Hair Quiz!!

Let's start at the beginning, what is hair made of?

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Hair Texture is described as:

The main tools in constructing an updo are?

Hair density refers to:

Large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns are:

What is the pH of hair?

More than any other factor, what determines the ability of hair to hold a curl?

To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel, use a:

The amount of curl in the hair is called the:

Hair that has never been chemically altered and has minor to no mechanical damage is referred to as:

What is the strongest chemical you can put in your hair?

True or False, all hair grows at the same pace and at the same time, that's why you can grow hair all one length?

What is the best comb for detangling hair?

If your hair is breaking when it's wet, what does it need?

When you go to the salon for an updo, your hair should be...

When rinsing conditioner out of your hair, the water temperature should be...

What are those scissors your hairdresser uses to cut hair actually called?

French lacing is a technique where the hair is combed from ends to scalp, creating a matted cushion at the base of the hair, this is also called:

The most popular styling product on the market today is:

Mkay now, time for a toughie, if you get this one I will be truly impressed, you are quite the guesser, name one of the 3 layers of the hair, just one.