Liz's Ultimate Hair Quiz!!

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    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?

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How much do YOU know about hair? ? Well let's find out shall we?

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  • 2. 

    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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  • 3. 

    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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  • 4. 

    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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  • 5. 

    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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  • 6. 

    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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  • 7. 

    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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  • 8. 

    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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  • 9. 

    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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  • 10. 

    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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  • 11. 

    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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  • 12. 

    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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  • 13. 

    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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  • 14. 

    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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  • 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. 

    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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  • 17. 

    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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  • 18. 

    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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  • 19. 

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

    • Keratin

    • Protien

    • Keratinized Protien

    • Dead skin

    Correct Answer
    A. Keratinized Protien
    Explanation
    If you put protein, you were close, if you put Keratin, you were closer, but it's actually a combo of both. Nice try though.

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  • 20. 

    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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