CH. 12 MILADY CIMA EXAM QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED LATEST UPDATE 2026
Backbrushing - Answers also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two
or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.
Backcombing - Answers Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small
sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a
cushion or base.
Bantu Knot - Answers also known as Nubian knot; style where hair is double-strand twisted or coil
twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot; knots are secured by bobby pins or elastic bands.
Barrel Curls - Answers Pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing
position on a rectangular base.
Base - Answers Stationary or non-moving, foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp); the
panel of hair on which a roller is placed.
Blowdry Styligng - Answers Technique of drying & styling hair in a single operation.
Braid-Out Set - Answers A style involves braiding the hair when either wet or dry and then opening
the braid to create a crimped texture-on-texture effect with added volume.
Bun - Answers Also known as a knot; the foundation technique used for this look is a ponytail and can
sit high or low.
Carved Curls - Answers Also known as sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed
without lifting the hair from the head.
Cascade Curls - Answers also known as stand up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing
position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward.
Chignon - Answers A classic updo designed around a ponytail; a technique used in formal hairstyling.
Circle - Answers The part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle; also the hair that is wrapped
around the roller.
Closed-Center Curls - Answers pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the end.
Coil-Out - Answers Style where hair is comb coiled into individual coils, dried completely, then
uncoiled or neatly unraveled to create a fuller, coily, textured Afro style
Coily Method - Answers Weekly styling regimen used to achieve the coil n go/wash n go style in very
coily, tightly coiled, and highly textured hair created with palm coiling, or palm rolling, and finger coil
techniques.
Comb Coil Technique - Answers Typically styled on naturally curly, coily, or highly textured hair. This
technique is also used to start locs.
Comb Twists - Answers Style where small sections of natural hair are spiraled with fingers or comb
with desired styling product to create individual formations of tight cylindrical coils.
Concentrator Nozzle - Answers Nozzle attachment of a blow dryer; directs the air stream to any
section of the hair more intensely
Co-Styling - Answers Textured hair styling techniques performed at night to preserve a textured style,
then covered with a silk or satin bonnet/scarf to preserve a long-lasting textured style.
Co-Wash-Cleansing Conditioner - Answers That refreshes & adds moisture to the hair in-between
weekly shampoo routine.
Curl - Answers Also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller.
Curl-N-Go / Coil-N-Go - Answers Also known as Wash N' Go styling method that achieves a free curly
or coily defined texture after a cleanser, conditioner or co-wash, followed by a leave in
conditioner,curl enhancing cream, gel or foam; hand styling after hooded dryer, air, drying and/or
diffuser.
Curly Method - Answers Weekly hair styling regimen used to achieve the curl n go/wash n go
hairstyle in wavy, curly, and coily hair textures.
Diffuser - Answers Attachment for blowdryer to define curly hair while blowdrying.
Double Press - Answers Technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a
hard press.
Edge Control - Answers Used on highly textured or chemically relaxed hair to smooth and control fine
hair around the face's perimeter, similar to pomade, provides hold and sleek finish.
End Curls - Answers Used to give a finished appearance to hair ends turned either under or over.
Finger Coil - Answers Technique of gathering small sections of hair and twirling hair around fingers to
create the coils.
Backbrushing - Answers also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two
or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.
Backcombing - Answers Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small
sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a
cushion or base.
Bantu Knot - Answers also known as Nubian knot; style where hair is double-strand twisted or coil
twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot; knots are secured by bobby pins or elastic bands.
Barrel Curls - Answers Pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing
position on a rectangular base.
Base - Answers Stationary or non-moving, foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp); the
panel of hair on which a roller is placed.
Blowdry Styligng - Answers Technique of drying & styling hair in a single operation.
Braid-Out Set - Answers A style involves braiding the hair when either wet or dry and then opening
the braid to create a crimped texture-on-texture effect with added volume.
Bun - Answers Also known as a knot; the foundation technique used for this look is a ponytail and can
sit high or low.
Carved Curls - Answers Also known as sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed
without lifting the hair from the head.
Cascade Curls - Answers also known as stand up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing
position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward.
Chignon - Answers A classic updo designed around a ponytail; a technique used in formal hairstyling.
Circle - Answers The part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle; also the hair that is wrapped
around the roller.
Closed-Center Curls - Answers pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the end.
Coil-Out - Answers Style where hair is comb coiled into individual coils, dried completely, then
uncoiled or neatly unraveled to create a fuller, coily, textured Afro style
Coily Method - Answers Weekly styling regimen used to achieve the coil n go/wash n go style in very
coily, tightly coiled, and highly textured hair created with palm coiling, or palm rolling, and finger coil
techniques.
Comb Coil Technique - Answers Typically styled on naturally curly, coily, or highly textured hair. This
technique is also used to start locs.
Comb Twists - Answers Style where small sections of natural hair are spiraled with fingers or comb
with desired styling product to create individual formations of tight cylindrical coils.
Concentrator Nozzle - Answers Nozzle attachment of a blow dryer; directs the air stream to any
section of the hair more intensely
Co-Styling - Answers Textured hair styling techniques performed at night to preserve a textured style,
then covered with a silk or satin bonnet/scarf to preserve a long-lasting textured style.
Co-Wash-Cleansing Conditioner - Answers That refreshes & adds moisture to the hair in-between
weekly shampoo routine.
Curl - Answers Also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller.
Curl-N-Go / Coil-N-Go - Answers Also known as Wash N' Go styling method that achieves a free curly
or coily defined texture after a cleanser, conditioner or co-wash, followed by a leave in
conditioner,curl enhancing cream, gel or foam; hand styling after hooded dryer, air, drying and/or
diffuser.
Curly Method - Answers Weekly hair styling regimen used to achieve the curl n go/wash n go
hairstyle in wavy, curly, and coily hair textures.
Diffuser - Answers Attachment for blowdryer to define curly hair while blowdrying.
Double Press - Answers Technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a
hard press.
Edge Control - Answers Used on highly textured or chemically relaxed hair to smooth and control fine
hair around the face's perimeter, similar to pomade, provides hold and sleek finish.
End Curls - Answers Used to give a finished appearance to hair ends turned either under or over.
Finger Coil - Answers Technique of gathering small sections of hair and twirling hair around fingers to
create the coils.
