Colorado Cosmetology Written Practice Exam

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When using a pressing comb, what part straightens the hair?

Handle of the comb
Rod of the comb
Spine of the comb
Teeth of the comb

The correct answer is: Handle of the comb

A pressing comb is a heated styling tool used to straighten hair. It consists of a handle, rod, spine, and teeth. The handle is the part that is held by the user and it controls the temperature of the comb. The rod is the long part of the comb where the heat is evenly distributed. The spine is the middle part of the comb that helps to separate and section the hair. The teeth are the fine, parallel vertical lines on the rod that actually smooth and straighten the hair. Therefore, the handle of the comb is the part that straightens the hair. Options B, C, and D may be components of a pressing comb, but they are not directly responsible for straightening the hair.