Questions and Answers
What are hair extensions?
Hair additions that are secured to the base of the client's natural hair in order to add length, volume, texture, or color.
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of human hair and synthetic hair?
Human Hair: Advantages: More realistic appearance, greater durability, same styling and maintenance requirements as natural hair. Disadvantages: reacts to climate, requires resetting after shampooing, color can oxidize, can break and split if mistreated. Synthetic Hair: Advantages: strong and durable, realistic appearance, cheaper, less maintenance, limitless colors, does not oxidize. Disadvantages: cannot be exposed to extreme heat, coloring is not recommended, can appear too shiny, pricier for the most natural-looking options.
What are the two basic categories of wigs?
Cap Wigs and Capless Wigs
What are three types of hairpieces and how are they used?
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What are fashion hairpieces and list three methods of attachment?
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What are three primary wig measurements?
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What are the basic methods of hair cutting and trimming wigs?
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What are five methods for attaching hair extensions? Describe each.
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Study Notes
Hair Extensions
- Additions secured to the base of natural hair to enhance length, volume, texture, or color.
Human Hair vs. Synthetic Hair
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Human Hair:
- Advantages: Realistic appearance, durable, same styling and maintenance as natural hair.
- Disadvantages: Reacts to climate, requires resetting after shampoo, color oxidizes, prone to breakage from harsh treatment.
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Synthetic Hair:
- Advantages: Strong, durable, realistic appearance, cost-effective, low maintenance, available in many colors, does not oxidize.
- Disadvantages: Not heat-resistant, not recommended for coloring, can appear overly shiny, realistic options can be expensive.
Categories of Wigs
- Cap Wigs: Contain a solid cap to cover the head.
- Capless Wigs: Feature an open structure for breathability.
Types of Hairpieces
- Integration Hairpiece: Has holes allowing natural hair to blend through.
- Toupees: Small wigs for men covering the crown, available as temporary or semi-permanent.
- Fashion Hairpieces: Serve as accessories, including ponytails, chignons, cascades, streaks, bangs, half wigs, and clip-in extensions.
Fashion Hairpieces and Attachment Methods
- Types include:
- Wraparound Ponytail
- Cascading Curls
- Hair Wrap
Wig Measurements
- Categories include:
- Petite
- Average
- Large
Hair Cutting and Trimming Methods for Wigs
- Techniques include:
- Blunt: Straight cut for uniform length.
- Layered: Graduated lengths for movement and volume.
- Graduated: Shorter lengths in the back, longer in the front for shape.
Methods for Attaching Hair Extensions
- Braid-and-Sew: Attachments secured by sewing extensions onto braids or cornrows (tracks).
- Bonding: Using adhesive to attach hair wefts or strands.
- Fusion-Bonding: Heat-activated bonding material to secure extensions to natural hair.
- Linking: Small section of hair is looped with a hook, and an extension is attached using a special tool.
- Tube Shrinking: Client's hair and extension strands placed in a tube and shrunk with heat; requires specialized training and tools.
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Test your knowledge on hair extensions with these review questions from Milady's Chapter 19. This quiz covers important definitions, advantages, and disadvantages of human and synthetic hair. Perfect for students in cosmetology to enhance their understanding of hair addition techniques.
