Cosmetology Test Wigs, Hair Extensions, and Hair Additions 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which hair extension method uses a keratin adhesive applied with a heat tool to attach individual strands near the root?
- Tape-in method
- Keratin/fusion bonding (Correct answer)
- Micro-link method
- Sew-in weft method
Correct answer: Keratin/fusion bonding
Fusion bonding uses a keratin-based adhesive melted with a heat tool to attach individual extension strands close to the scalp.
Question 2: Which hairpiece is designed to cover only the crown or top area of the head?
- Full wig
- Fall
- Toupee
- Wiglet (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Wiglet
A wiglet is a small hairpiece specifically designed to cover just the crown or top section of the head.
Question 3: What is the primary advantage of human hair wigs over synthetic wigs?
- They are less expensive
- They require no maintenance
- They can be heat-styled and chemically colored (Correct answer)
- They last only 6 months
Correct answer: They can be heat-styled and chemically colored
Human hair wigs tolerate heat styling tools and chemical services such as coloring, which would permanently damage synthetic fibers.
Question 4: Which extension method involves sewing hair wefts onto braided natural hair cornrows?
- Keratin fusion
- Tape-in
- Micro-link
- Sew-in weave (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Sew-in weave
The sew-in weave method braids natural hair into cornrows and then uses a needle and thread to sew weft extensions onto those braids.
Question 5: What is the FIRST step a cosmetologist should take before fitting a client with a wig?
- Apply a conditioning treatment
- Measure the client's head (Correct answer)
- Apply styling product to natural hair
- Cut the wig into shape
Correct answer: Measure the client's head
Accurate head measurements ensure the wig will fit comfortably and securely before any other fitting steps are performed.
Question 6: What is the main difference between a full wig and a half wig?
- Price
- Hair fiber type
- Coverage area of the head (Correct answer)
- Attachment method used
Correct answer: Coverage area of the head
A full wig covers the entire head, while a half wig covers only the back portion and blends with the wearer's natural front hairline.
Which hair extension method uses a keratin adhesive applied with a heat tool to attach individual strands near the root?