Cosmetology Test Wigs, Hair Extensions, and Hair Additions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In hair extension terminology, what is a 'weft'?
- A single strand of extension hair
- A row of hair strands sewn together along a track (Correct answer)
- A chemical bonding agent
- A type of wig cap construction
Correct answer: A row of hair strands sewn together along a track
A weft is a strip or curtain of hair strands sewn together at the top edge, used as the base unit in sew-in and tape-in extension methods.
Question 2: Why should synthetic wigs NOT be styled with high-heat tools?
- They become too shiny
- Heat permanently melts or damages synthetic fibers (Correct answer)
- They absorb too much heat
- High heat makes them grow longer
Correct answer: Heat permanently melts or damages synthetic fibers
Synthetic wig fibers are plastic-based and will melt, frizz, or become permanently deformed when exposed to the high heat of styling tools.
Question 3: How does a lace front wig differ from a standard wig?
- It has no inner cap
- It attaches only with clips
- It features a sheer lace panel at the hairline for a natural appearance (Correct answer)
- It is made exclusively from synthetic fiber
Correct answer: It features a sheer lace panel at the hairline for a natural appearance
Lace front wigs have a transparent lace strip along the front hairline that mimics natural hair growth and makes the hairline appear undetectable.
Question 4: Which product should be used when professionally removing keratin/fusion bond extensions?
- Hot water
- Regular clarifying shampoo
- Bond remover solution (Correct answer)
- Acetone nail polish remover
Correct answer: Bond remover solution
A professional bond remover solution is specifically formulated to dissolve the keratin adhesive safely without causing damage to the natural hair.
Question 5: How are micro-link (micro-ring) extensions attached to natural hair?
- Heat-activated keratin adhesive
- Small metal rings clamped around a section of hair (Correct answer)
- Double-sided adhesive tape
- Thread and needle sewn into braids
Correct answer: Small metal rings clamped around a section of hair
Micro-link extensions use tiny metal rings or beads that loop around a small section of natural hair and are then clamped shut with pliers.
Question 6: The tape-in sandwich method gets its name because:
- It uses three layers of tape
- Natural hair is sandwiched between two adhesive weft panels (Correct answer)
- It was invented by a stylist named Sandwich
- Extensions are stacked on top of each other
Correct answer: Natural hair is sandwiched between two adhesive weft panels
In the sandwich method, a thin section of natural hair is placed between two tape-in weft panels that adhere to each side, sandwiching the natural hair.
Cosmetology Test Wigs, Hair Extensions, and Hair Additions 2
In hair extension terminology, what is a 'weft'?