Question

1. ______ braids are also known as inverted braids or french braids.

a) single
c) rope
b) box
d) invisible

1. ______ braids are free - hanging braids, with or without extensions, created using either an underhand or an overhand technique.

a) rope
c) halo
b) fishtail
d) single

1. identify a true statement about cornrows.

a) cornrows usually last seven to nine weeks.
b) traditional cornrows are irregular and not contoured to the scalp.
c) consistent and even partings are essential for beautiful cornrows.
d) cornrows are best done on short, curly hair.

1. when a hairstylist cornrow braids a client’s hair along with hair extensions, but the completed look mostly shows faux hair, the type of braids created are called ______ braids.

a) tree
c) rope
b) halo
d) fishtail

1. identify a true statement about loc extensions.

a) an example of human hair loc extensions is kanekalon®.
b) they are an ineffective way to start locs.
c) synthetic hair loc extensions are the most natural looking locked style.
d) they create a natural - looking loc style with additional human hair or synthetic hair fibers.

Explanation:

• Question 21: Single braids are also known as inverted or French braids.
• Question 22: Single braids are free - hanging, created with underhand/overhand.
• Question 23: Consistent partings are key for cornrows. Cornrows last 2 - 6 weeks (not 7 - 9), traditional ones are contoured, and they can be done on various hair types (not just short curly).
• Question 24: Tree braids use extensions and show faux hair.
• Question 25: Loc extensions (synthetic or human) help create a natural - looking loc style. Kanekalon is synthetic. They are an effective way to start locs. Synthetic ones can look natural.

Answer:

1. A. Single
2. D. Single
3. C. Consistent and even partings are essential for beautiful cornrows.
4. A. tree
5. D. They create a natural - looking loc style with additional human hair or synthetic hair fibers.