California Cosmetology Written ExamHairstylingMedium
A client wants maximum volume at the scalp when a roller set is styled out. How should the stylist wind the rollers to achieve this?
- AHalf off base, with the roller sitting halfway on its base
- BOn base, with the roller sitting directly on top of its base and hair wrapped at approximately 90 degrees
- CBase wrap with no tension applied to the hair
- DOff base, with the roller positioned below its base and hair wrapped at a 45-degree angle
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. On base, with the roller sitting directly on top of its base and hair wrapped at approximately 90 degrees
On-base placement, where the roller sits directly on top of its panel with the hair wrapped at approximately 90 degrees to the base, lifts the hair at the scalp and produces the maximum volume.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Half off base gives medium volume, less than on base.
- C. No tension produces a weak, undefined curl regardless of base placement.
- D. Off base placement moves the roller away from its base, reducing volume and creating a wave rather than lift.
Roller Base Placement
The position of a roller relative to its base section determines the amount of volume and lift produced at the scalp.
- On base = roller sits on top of base, 90-degree wrap, maximum volume
- Half off base = roller sits half off, medium volume
- Off base = roller sits below base, minimal volume, more wave than lift
Memory trick: 'On base = on top = tall volume.'