Delaware Cosmetology and Barbering Practice Exam

Which type of braid uses three sections of hair woven together?

1. Box braid

2. French braid

3. Dutch braid

4. Fishtail braid

The correct answer is: French braid

The French braid is characterized by being formed with three sections of hair that are woven together, creating a seamless and raised appearance against the scalp. This technique involves gradually adding hair from the sides into the central section as you progress down the length of the braid, allowing it to incorporate and secure the hair closely, resulting in a unified and elegant look. The French braid can be styled in various ways, including traditional, inverted, or even variations like the waterfall braid, but the fundamental technique remains based on that three-section weaving method. In contrast, box braids consist of divided sections of hair that are braided individually and often do not incorporate additional hair as a French braid does. The Dutch braid also employs three sections, but it differs in that the sections are woven under each other, creating a raised effect on top rather than a flatter appearance close to the scalp. The fishtail braid, meanwhile, is constructed by dividing the hair into two sections and crossing small pieces over from one section to the other, thus completely steering away from the traditional three-section approach.