Red Seal Hairstylist Practice Exam

Why would a hairstylist choose to use a hairdryer?

1. To purely manipulate hair color

2. To dry hair quickly and style using heat

3. To achieve a natural wave in straight hair

4. To create volume without applying heat

The correct answer is: To dry hair quickly and style using heat

Using a hairdryer is primarily aimed at drying hair quickly while also enabling the stylist to style it using heat. The heat from the hairdryer helps to evaporate moisture from the hair fibers, thus speeding up the drying process significantly compared to air drying. In addition to this, the use of heat provides versatility in styling options. For instance, using a round brush in conjunction with a hairdryer can create volume, shape, and smoothness in the hair, allowing for a polished and professional finish. While other options reference hair manipulation or styling goals, they do not capture the primary function of a hairdryer, which combines the elements of drying and heat styling effectively. A hairdryer is not typically used solely for the purpose of changing hair color, nor is it a device meant to create a natural wave in straight hair without heat. Creating volume without applying any heat would also be more effectively achieved through techniques like backcombing or using styling products rather than with a hairdryer, which inherently uses heat to style. Thus, the choice that encompasses the core utility and versatility of the hairdryer is focused on drying quickly and styling with heat.