CHS Advanced Styling Techniques 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'brick-lay' pattern in roller setting?
- Setting all rollers in the same direction
- Offsetting each row of rollers so seams do not line up (Correct answer)
- Using only heated rollers
- Alternating roller sizes in each row
Correct answer: Offsetting each row of rollers so seams do not line up
The brick-lay pattern staggers roller placement row by row to eliminate part lines and create uniform volume.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes the 'slide cutting' technique?
- Cutting hair with scissors held parallel to the head
- Gliding open scissors along the hair strand while applying tension (Correct answer)
- Cutting notches into the hair ends
- Removing bulk with thinning shears
Correct answer: Gliding open scissors along the hair strand while applying tension
Slide cutting involves gliding open shears along the hair shaft to create soft, tapered ends and remove bulk.
Question 3: When creating a voluminous blowout, at what angle should the nozzle be directed onto the brush?
- Perpendicular (90°) to the hair strand
- Directly into the roots from above
- Down the hair cuticle from root to end (Correct answer)
- Upward against the cuticle to maximize volume
Correct answer: Down the hair cuticle from root to end
Directing airflow down the cuticle from root to end smooths the cuticle layer, adding shine and reducing frizz.
Question 4: What is the primary function of a boar bristle brush during styling?
- Detangling wet hair
- Distributing natural oils and smoothing the cuticle (Correct answer)
- Creating defined curl patterns
- Adding aggressive tension for sleek styles
Correct answer: Distributing natural oils and smoothing the cuticle
Boar bristle brushes redistribute sebum from the scalp down the hair shaft while smoothing the cuticle for shine.
Question 5: In hair pressing (thermal straightening without chemicals), what is the correct order of passes with the pressing comb?
- Single pass only, multiple passes damage hair
- One light pass, then a firm finishing pass (Correct answer)
- Three to four fast passes with maximum heat
- Start at the ends and work toward the root
Correct answer: One light pass, then a firm finishing pass
A light first pass straightens the bulk of the curl, and a firm finishing pass achieves smooth, polished results without excess heat damage.
Question 6: Which hair type benefits most from the 'scrunch and squeeze' drying technique?
- Straight, fine hair
- Naturally wavy or curly hair (Correct answer)
- Coarse, thick straight hair
- Color-treated hair needing frizz control
Correct answer: Naturally wavy or curly hair
Scrunching encourages and defines the natural wave or curl pattern while the hair dries, preventing frizz.
Question 7: What is the purpose of 'backcombing' (teasing) during an updo?
- To smooth the hair surface
- To create internal texture and support for the style structure (Correct answer)
- To remove tangles before styling
- To blend highlighted sections
Correct answer: To create internal texture and support for the style structure
Backcombing roughs up the cuticle near the root, creating a mesh of tangled hair that provides grip and volume for updos.
CHS Advanced Styling Techniques 3
What is 'brick-lay' pattern in roller setting?