Chapter 19 Review

What are the two basic categories of wigs?

Cap and cap less

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of human hair and synthetic hair?

Disadvantage of human hair climate reaction Require resetting shampoo color oxidizes Advantages of Human Hair • More realistic appearance. • Greater durability. • Same styling and maintenance requirements as natural hair. Human hair can be custom colored and permed or relaxed to suit the client, and it tolerates heat from a blow dryer, curling iron, flat iron, and hot rollers Synthetic advantage strength durability Great value Pre set style and texture Almost unlimited color selection Disadvantage Low tolerance to heat Coloring synthetic fibers is not recommended because traditional hair color will not work on them. • Sometimes synthetic hair is so shiny that it may not look natural. Also, if the hair is thick, it will look unnatural on a fine-haired client. • Price often has a lot to do with how natural synthetic hair looks. In other words, the most natural-looking synthetic pieces can be expensive.

What are three primary wig measurements?

Ear to ear, head circumference, and front to nape.

What are fashion hairpieces and list three methods of attachments.

Fashion hairpieces are a great salon product for special occasions or for use as fashion accessories. Wraparound Ponytail. The wraparound ponytail is a long length of wefted hair that covers 10 to 20 percent of the head. It is used as a simple ponytail or in chignons. Cascading Curls. A cascade of curls is attached with combs. This hair extension fall or attachment allows the client to have longer, fuller cascading curls covering the entire top and back of the head Hair Wrap. A hair wrap is mounted on an elastic loop. It is further secured to the client's own hair with hairpins. This is a simple way to add a little additional hair to a ponytail

What are hair extensions ?

Hair extensions are hair additions that are secured to the base of the client's natural hair in order to add length, volume, texture, or color.

Turned hair?

Remi hair, is hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base so that the cuticles of all hair strands move in the same direction: down. The hair is in better condition, and it is much easier to work with because it doesn't tangle easily. Turning is a tedious, time-consuming process that increases the cost of the hair addition.

What are the basic methods of hair cutting and trimming wigs.

The most effective way to do this is to taper the ends when cutting the wig. The more solid the shape, the more unnatural the hair will look. blunt, layered, and graduated free-form cutting, always work toward the weight. Vertical sections create lightness. Diagonal sections create a rounder, beveled edge. Horizontal sections build heavier weight

Overcast stitch.?

This simple, quick stitch can be used to secure the entire length of the weft to the track. Pass the needle under both the track and the weft, and then bring it back over to make a new stitch. Moving along the track, repeat the stitch until you reach the end of the track. Complete with a lock stitch for security

Double-lock stitch. ?

This stitch is much like the lock stitch, but the thread is wound around the needle twice to create the double lock. It is used in the same ways as the lock stitch.

What are five methods for attaching hair extensions? Describe each.

braid-and-sew method, hair extensions are secured to the client's own hair by sewing braids or a weft onto an on-the-scalp braid or cornrow, which is sometimes called the track. bonding method of attaching hair extensions, hair wefts or single strands are attached with an adhesive or bonding agent. fusion-bonding method of attaching extensions, individual extension hair is bonded to the client's own hair with a bonding material that is activated by the heat from a special tool. linking, a hook is used to pick up a small amount of hair off a parting. A link is slid on close to the scalp with a special tool. tube shrinking, the client's hair and the addition strand are inserted into a tube, which is then heated to shrink it.

Cap less wigs?

caps, are machine-made from human or artificial hair. The hair is woven into wefts, which are long strips of hair with a threaded edge.

Tube Shrinking?

client's hair and the addition strand are inserted into a tube, which is then heated to shrink it. This method requires special tools and training.

Semi-hand-tied wigs?

constructed with a combination of synthetic hair and hand-tied human hair. Reasonably priced, they offer a natural appearance and good durability.

Cap wigs?

constructed with an elasticized, mesh-fiber base to which the hair is attached.

fallen hair ?

hair that has been shed from the head and gathered from a hairbrush, is not turned, so the cuticles of the strands will move in different directions. This makes it tangle. With what is called Remi refined hair, the cuticle is partially removed so that it will not lock and mat. This hair tends to be less expensive than Remi hair.

Hand tied wigs ?

hand-knotted wigs, are made by inserting individual strands of hair into mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle. Hand-tying is done particularly around the front hairline and at the top of the head. These wigs have a natural, realistic look and are wonderful for styling.

Block?

head-shaped form, usually made of canvas-covered cork or Styrofoam, on which the wig is secured for fitting, coloring, and sometimes styling. Canvas blocks are available in six sizes, from 20 inches (50 centimeters) to 22 inches (56.25 centimeters). The block is best attached to your work area with a swivel clamp, which allows for greater control. However, today most wigs are cut and finished while on the client, and then cleaned and stored on a drying rack. A block is best used for practicing on a wig.

linking?

hook is used to pick up a small amount of hair off a parting. A link is slid on close to the scalp with a special tool.

What are three types of hairpieces and how are they used?

integration hairpiece is a hairpiece that has openings in the base, through which the client's own hair is pulled to blend with the (natural or synthetic) hair of the hairpiece. toupee is a small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head. Fashion hairpieces are a great salon product for special occasions or for use as fashion accessories. They include ponytails, chignons, cascades, streaks, bangs, falls/half wigs, and clip-in hair extensions.

Machine-made wigs?

least expensive option, are made by feeding wefts through a sewing machine, then stitching them together to form the base and shape of the wig.

fusion-bonding?

method of attaching extensions, individual extension hair is bonded to the client's own hair with a bonding material that is activated by the heat from a special tool.

Bonding ?

method of attaching hair extensions, hair wefts or single strands are attached with an adhesive or bonding agent.

Lock stitch.?

sewing technique used with a curved needle and thread to sew on a weft of hair to a braided cornrow track. This stitch can also be used over the entire length of the track in evenly spaced stitches