Washington Cosmetology License Practice Exam

Which technique is used to create curls in straight hair during styling?

1. Braiding

2. The curling iron or hot rollers

3. Blow drying

4. Flat ironing

The correct answer is: The curling iron or hot rollers

The technique of using a curling iron or hot rollers is specifically designed to create curls in straight hair during styling. Curling irons work by using heat to change the structure of the hair, allowing for the formation of curls or waves when the hair is wrapped around the barrel of the iron. Hot rollers similarly use heat to set curls, with hair being rolled onto heated rollers to create volume and curl when they cool down. Both methods effectively alter the straight texture of the hair, making them popular choices in hairstyling for achieving curly looks. Using a curling iron or hot rollers not only provides direct heat to the hair but also allows for precision in the size and shape of the curls, which is essential for different styles and looks desired by clients. This technique contrasts with the other options, which either do not create curls (like flat ironing) or do not use heat in the same manner (such as blow drying or braiding).