TX Hair Weaving Specialist Exam

Which of the following is the most traditional weft attachment method that uses needle and thread on a cornrow base?

• AFusion bond
• BSew-in weave
• CTape-in extension
• DMicrolink

Microlink (also called microbead or i-tip) extensions are secured to the client's natural hair using which tool?

• ACurved needle and weaving thread
• BHeat-fusion wand
• CMicrolink pliers and silicone-lined beads
• DPressure-activated tape strips

Which weaving method uses keratin tips that are melted around natural hair strands?

• ATape-in
• BSew-in
• CFusion bond
• DGlue-in

Tape-in extensions are typically sandwiched around a section of natural hair using how many tape wefts per attachment point?

• AOne weft pressed to the scalp
• BTwo wefts (top and bottom) sandwiching the natural hair
• CFour wefts stacked together
• DSix wefts woven through a track

Which extension method is generally considered the least healthy for fragile or chemically processed hair because it requires solvent removal?

• ASew-in with braid base
• BMicrolink (no heat, no glue)
• CGlue-in (adhesive bonded directly to scalp/hair)
• DClip-in

When installing a sew-in, why is it important not to braid the cornrow foundation too tightly at the hairline?

• AIt increases install time
• BTight braids at the hairline can cause traction alopecia
• CLoose braids hold thread better
• DTight braids prevent shedding

What is the primary benefit of using a closure or frontal piece with a sew-in install?

• AIt eliminates the need for shampoo
• BIt blends the install at the parting/hairline and reduces leave-out
• CIt increases the lifespan to over six months
• DIt allows the use of higher heat

Compared to traditional fusion, what is a key feature of cold fusion (ultrasonic) bonding?

• AUses higher temperatures than hot fusion
• BUses ultrasonic vibration to soften keratin without high heat
• CUses adhesive glue and no keratin
• DUses braid bases only

Approximately how long do high-quality tape-in extensions typically remain in place before they must be re-taped?

• A1 week
• B4 to 8 weeks
• C6 months
• D1 year

Which method most directly attaches wefts to the scalp using adhesive and is therefore prohibited or restricted in some salons for safety reasons?

• ASew-in
• BBonding (glue) of weft directly to scalp
• CMicrolink
• DClip-in

Which install method is generally the lowest-tension option that uses no heat, glue, or stitching?

• AHot fusion
• BSew-in
• CMicrolink
• DGlue-in

An advantage of machine-wefted hair compared with hand-tied wefts is generally:

• AThinner profile against the scalp
• BHigher cost per gram
• CLower cost and stronger seam
• DCannot be cut without unraveling

Why must hand-tied wefts generally NOT be cut across the seam without sealing?

• ACutting voids the manufacturer warranty only
• BThe hand-tied knots can unravel and the weft will fall apart
• CCutting changes the hair color
• DCutting causes static electricity

A 'beaded weft' (or beaded row) technique combines which two methods?

• ATape-in + fusion bond
• BMicrolink beads + sewn weft
• CGlue-in + heat fusion
• DClip-in + cornrow

Which best describes a 'sock' or 'wig-cap' base used under some sew-in installs?

• AA thin synthetic cap stitched over cornrows to protect leave-out hair
• BA silicone plate placed directly on the scalp
• CA heated foam pad used for fusion
• DA latex glove used for sanitation

A 'quick-weave' install differs from a traditional sew-in primarily because:

• AIt uses no extension hair at all
• BWefts are bonded with adhesive over a protective cap rather than sewn
• CIt uses heat fusion bonds
• DIt uses only clip-in pieces

Heat-fusion bonds are typically attached to small sections of about how much natural hair per bond?

• AA single strand only
• BA pencil-thin section the diameter of the bond tip
• CA 1-inch-square section
• DAn entire cornrow

Why is it recommended that tape-in extensions be installed at least a half-inch below the part line?

• ATo allow shampoo to reach the scalp
• BSo the tape is not visible at the parting and to leave hair to cover the bond
• CTo reduce the hair color
• DTo make removal faster