Alaska Hairdresser and Barber Certification Practice Exam

Which hairstyle involves creating curls or waves with heat?

1. Waving

2. Curling

3. Thermal styling

4. Texturizing

The correct answer is: Thermal styling

The process described in the question involves using heat to create curls or waves, which falls under the broader umbrella of thermal styling. Thermal styling techniques use heated tools, such as curling irons, flat irons, or hot rollers, to alter the hair's texture temporarily. This method allows stylists to achieve defined curls or smooth waves in the hair by applying heat, thereby changing the hair's shape and adding body or texture. While curling and waving specifically refer to the results—curls and waves, respectively—thermal styling encompasses the entire process involving the application of heat. Texturizing, on the other hand, often refers to techniques that remove bulk or create layered effects without necessarily using heat to create curls or waves. Thus, thermal styling best describes the method of utilizing heat to achieve the desired hairstyle of curls or waves.