C&G CHB11 Part 1: Shampoo, Condition & Treat The Hair & Scalp. Flashcards
1. To know how health & safety affects shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp. 2. To understand the basic science & techniques used in shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp. 3. To understand which products and equipment to use to shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp. 4. To be able to provide shampooing, conditioning and scalp treatment services.
True or false.
According to health and safety. Should you attend work if you have any of the following. Influenza (flu), a common cold or an eye infection.
False. You should not attend work if you have a contagious condition.
Why is personal hygiene an important requirement for shampoo and conditioning services?
You will be leaning over your client during shampooing and conditioning services. Personal hygiene is common courtesy and an expected professional standard.
What is the potential risk caused by the hazard of water on the salon floor?
People could slip over.
What is the potential risk caused by the hazard of infection/ infestation?
Cross contamination
What are 2 potential risks associated with shampoo and conditioner?
- Product could get in the clients eyes.
2. Dermatitis.
Which of the following is a potential health and safety risk when washing a client’s hair?
- Water is too cold and makes your client feel chilly.
- Water to hot and scalds you or your client.
- Water splashes your clients face.
- Water to hot and scalds you or your client.
Which of the following statements are correct?
Working safely, cleanly and tidily minimises the risk of;
A. harm and injury to yourself and others
B. cross contamination?
C. poor professional image being observed by customers.
All of the above
What will a porosity test help you to identify?
Whether the cuticle scales are open or closed, porous or non porous.
Complete the sentence.
If cuticle scales are open, the hair is…
Porous
When the hair is porous, does it require more or less conditioner?
More conditioner
What does the elasticity test tell you?
The strength of the cortex. A weak cortex will need treating.
What PPE should the client wear during a shampoo and conditioning service?
Fresh, clean gown
Fresh, clean towel
A shoulder cape for clients with long hair.
What do gloves help prevent for the stylist?
Dermatitis
Why is positioning of the client and stylist important?
To prevent injury, back problems and fatigue
True or false.
A stylist should ensure that their weight is evenly distributed during a shampoo and conditioning service?
True
It is important to use products safely and economically.
Identify 3 ways to ensure that you do this?
- Follow COSHH Regulations
- Follow manufacturers instructions
- Only use the required amount of product
Which condition has the following symptoms?
Red, sore weeping and cracking
Dermatitis
If you encounter an unrecognised scalp disorder you should;
A. Ask the client to leave immediately
B. Phone the local GP for advice
C. Act like nothing has happened
D. Refer this discretely to a senior member of staff
D. Refer this discretely to a senior member of staff
Name 3 types of sterilisation that can be used in the salon
- Autoclave
- UV light
- Sterilising liquid
Complete the sentence.
Before sterilisation, you should ensure that the item has been…
Washed