Alaska Hairdresser and Barber Certification Practice Exam

Which technique is recommended to achieve volume during a blowout?

1. Flat ironing

2. Round brushing

3. Comb straightening

4. Twist drying

The correct answer is: Round brushing

To achieve volume during a blowout, round brushing is the recommended technique. This method involves using a round brush while directing hot air from a blow dryer onto the hair. The round brush lifts the hair at the roots, creating body and fullness, while the heat helps to set the shape, encouraging a bouncy and voluminous look. Using round brushing allows for precision in styling, as the brush can style the ends of the hair while volumizing the roots. This technique is particularly effective for creating soft curls or waves and for elevating hair away from the scalp, enhancing its overall appearance. Other techniques, like flat ironing or comb straightening, focus more on smoothing and straightening the hair rather than adding volume. Twist drying, while it may provide texture, does not specifically target volume in the way that round brushing does.