CHS Advanced Styling Techniques 3

Question 1

What is 'brick-lay' pattern in roller setting?

Accepted Answer

Offsetting each row of rollers so seams do not line up

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Gliding open scissors along the hair strand while applying tension

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Down the hair cuticle from root to end

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Distributing natural oils and smoothing the cuticle

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

One light pass, then a firm finishing pass

Answer

A light first pass straightens the bulk of the curl, and a firm finishing pass achieves smooth, polished results without excess heat damage.

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