Maryland Cosmetology State Practice Exam

How should you perform a full haircut on a wig?

1. Wet, on a mannequin

2. Dry, on the client's head

3. Wet, on the client's head

4. Dry, on a styling block

The correct answer is: Dry, on the client's head

Cutting a wig on a mannequin (option A) is not ideal as mannequins do not have the same head shape and size as a person, so the haircut may not look the same when the wig is worn. Cutting it while wet on the client's head (option C) can result in uneven and inaccurate cutting due to the stretching and shrinkage of the wig fibers when wet. Cutting it dry on a styling block (option D) may cause the wig to stretch and become misshapen, not allowing for an accurate haircut. Therefore, the best option is to cut the wig dry on the client's head (option B) as it allows for the most accurate and realistic result when the wig is worn.