What are handles of pressing combs made of?

Hairstyling

Question	Answer
Handles of pressing combs are usually made of	wood
A tight scalp can be rendered more flexible by the systematic use of hair brushing or	scalp massage
What type of base curl is recommended along the front or facial hairline to prevent breaks or splits in the finished style	triangular based

What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair?

Pressing oil is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair.

Which of the following will help determine the temperature used when pressing hair?

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Question	Answer
Which of the following will help determine the temperature used when pressing hair?	texture
Which of the following time periods describes how long hair pressing results last?	until the next shampoo
Which of the following terms is NOT a common type of curvature pincurl?	skip wave

When tempering a new pressing comb you should?

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A	B
Full-base curls	provide a strong curl
Who can diagnose scalp skin disease?	a dermatologist
Coarse, extremely curly hair	requires extra heat to press
When tempering a new pressing comb, you should NOT	cool the comb in a freezer

What are the two types of pressing combs?

Pressing Combs: There are two types of pressing combs, electric and regular.

Who created the first pressing comb?

Elroy J. Duncan is believed to have invented and manufactured the first hot comb or heated metal straightening comb in America. Sometimes the device is called a “pressing comb.” During the late 19th century, Dr.

How do you test the pressing comb before beginning a service?

How do you test the pressing comb before beginning a service? By testing it on a tissue paper or white cloth. What are the consideration in a hair and scalp analysis prior to hair pressing? Wave pattern, length, texture, feel, elasticity, color condition of hair and condition of scalp.

What product prepares and protects the hair from heat styling and also conditions and adds shine?

Pressing oil: Prepares and protects hair during pressing service; helps prevent scorching and breakage; conditions and adds shine; helps hair stay pressed longer.

Which of the following steps would be used when performing the spiral technique with a thermal iron?

Chapter 10

Question	Answer
Which of the following steps would be used when performing the spiral technique with a thermal iron?	Positioning the curling iron vertically at the base
In a thermal styling procedure which bonds are broken by both water and heat?	Hydrogen

What are pressing combs?

A hot comb (also known as a straightening comb or pressing comb) is a metal comb that is used to straighten moderate or coarse hair and create a smoother hair texture. A hot comb is heated and used to straighten the hair from the roots. It can be placed directly on the source of heat or it may be electrically heated.

When were pressing combs invented?

Walter Sammons of Philadelphia filed an application for Patent No. 1,362,823 on April 9, 1920. The patent was granted on December 21, 1920.

How was the comb invented?

Combs are actually among the oldest tools found by archaeologists. As early as 5500 B.C. the ancient Egyptians carved out combs among other remnants of the emerging cultures. Similarly in China, combs were worn as hair accessories that reflected one’s social status.

What are the three components of a Pincurl?

The three parts of a pin curl are the base, stem, and the circle.

What are the three types of hair presses?

Name and describe the three types of hair presses. Soft press: which removes about 50 -60 percent of the curl. Medium press: removes 60-75 percent of the curl. Hard press: removes 100 percent of the curl.

What are the three components of a pin curl?

The three parts of a pin curl are the base, stem, and the circle. Name the four pin curl bases and their uses. Describe the three kinds of roller curl bases and other useful ways to apply these techniques.

Which of the following shapes is used to move the hair in equal proportions from a center point of origin?

Which of the following shapes is used to move the hair in equal proportions from a center point? Concave end (oblongs consist of first and second direction.) You just studied 10 terms!

How do you heat a pressing comb?

For an electric stove, hold the teeth against the hot burner, and use medium to medium-high heat. Test the comb on a white paper towel. After 30 seconds, test the comb before you use it by setting it on a white paper towel. If the towel turns brown, your comb is too hot and will damage your hair.

Why was the pressing comb invented?

The hot comb was an invention developed in France as a way for women with coarse curly hair to achieve a fine straight look traditionally modeled by historical Egyptian women.