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Question 1

What is the Purpose of shampooing

Answer 1

• Shampoo cleanse the hair and scalp and prepare them for further suervices
• Shampoo emulsifies the water to lift dirt
• Frequency depends on length of hair and condition
• Shorter hair should be washed more frequently

Question 2

What Shampoo do you recommend for the following hair types and problems?

• dry
  oily

Answer 2

A shampoo that contains oils
A citrus based ingredient
To Open cuticle - use hot water and soap based shampoo

Question 3

What are the three techniques for shampooing?

Answer 3

Rotary - smal rotations
Effleurage - slow palm strokes
Petrissage - Deep kneading movement

Question 4

How do you avoid tangling long hair when shampooing?

Answer 4

Use rotary movements only at the root of the hair + Effleurage at lengths.

Question 5

What does Conditioning do?

Answer 5

Restores the PH balance

Question 6

How do you detangle the hair?

Answer 6

Wide toothed comb and begin at mid lengths and ends.

Question 7

Name the three layers of hair

Answer 7

Medulla, Cortex, cuticle

Question 8

What are the functions of the three layers of hair

Answer 8

Medulla - centre of the structire. Not always present. Function not known.
Cortex - Provides strength and elasticity. Where all the changes take place.
Cuticle - can have 6-12v layers. Texture of the hair refers to the size of the cross section of the hair.

Question 9

What layer of skin does the hair follicle grow into?

Answer 9

Dermis

Question 10

What muscle is responsible for erecting the hair when frightened or cold?

Answer 10

The arrector Pili

Question 11

What is the Epidermis?

Answer 11

The top layer of the skin, 5 layers.

Question 12

What does the dermal papila do?

Answer 12

Supplies nourishment to the hair follicle

Question 13

What does Melanin do?

Answer 13

It’s a pigment that darkens skin and hair

Question 14

How much does the hair grow each month?

Answer 14

1.25 cm

Question 15

How much hair has grown for most men getting their hair cut once every 8 weeks?

Answer 15

1 inch

Question 16

How many hairs do we lose a day?

Answer 16

80-100 hairs.

Question 17

What are the growth stages of hair?

Answer 17

Anagen - active growth phase
Catagen - Transition phase
Telogen - growth rest phase

Question 18

Why do we test the hair?

Answer 18

To identify factors that could affect services

Question 19

What are the possible consequences of not testing the hair?

Answer 19

Can result in damage to client’s hair and scalp
Failing may result in legal action against salon.

Question 20

What factors do you need to test the hair for?

Answer 20

Porosity
Elasticity
Incompatability
Strand Test
Skin Test

Question 21

What are the steps to a skin test?

Answer 21

use PPE
Cleanse area of skin
Follow Manufacturers instruction for mixing
Apply small amount to ear and allow to dry
Tell Client to remove colour immediately if discomfort is experienced
Check after 24-48 hours
Client signs record card confirming test was carried out

Question 22

Waht can stop of modify the service from happening?

Answer 22

If a client has over processed hair
if a client has had incompatibility with previous services
Hair is too dry and brittle.

Question 23

What is Fragilitis Crinium and what should be done about it?

Answer 23

Split ends should be referred to a stylist

Question 24

What is Psoriasis?

Answer 24

silvery dry scales

Question 25

What is Pityriasis Capitis

Answer 25

Dandruff

Question 26

What is Alopecia Ariata

Answer 26

bald patches on scalp

Question 27

What is scabies

Answer 27

Itchy skin and red spots. Service should not be carried out.

Question 28

What is Tines Capitis

Answer 28

Ringworm. Red circular patches on skin. Service should not be carried out.

Question 29

What is Pediculosis Capitis

Answer 29

Head Lice. Small specks attached to teh hair shaft close to the scalp.

Question 30

What is Folliculitis.

Answer 30

Yellow Pustules with hair in the centre. Requires Medical attention.