Ch 15

Question 1

Modern antidandruff shampoos, conditioners, and topical lotions contain antifungal agents that control
dandruff by suppressing the growth of a bacteria called _____.
a. staphylococci
b. streptococci
c. salmonella
d. malessezia

Answer 1

d. malessezia

Question 2

Brushes with \_\_\_\_\_ bristles have many tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean and add luster to
the hair. 
a.  natural 
b.  nylon 
c.  rounded 
d.  synthetic

Answer 2

a. natural

Question 3

Products are classified as either an alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of
\_\_\_\_\_ in the solution. 
a.  hydrogen 
b.  elements 
c.  acids 
d.  atoms

Answer 3

a. hydrogen

Question 4

_____ water has had impurities, such as calcium, magnesium, and other metal ions, removed.

a. Deionized
b. Ionized
c. Distilled
d. Purified

Answer 4

a. Deionized

Question 5

What term describes the water-attracting head of a surfactant molecule?

a. Deionized
b. Hydrophilic
c. Lipophilic
d. Chlorinated

Answer 5

b. Hydrophilic

Question 6

The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be _____.

a. water-resistant
b. water-loving
c. oil-resistant
d. oil-attracting

Answer 6

d. oil-attracting

Question 7

Which type of shampoo, containing an active chelating agent, should be used when a buildup on the
hair is evident and prior to all chemical services?
a. Conditioning shampoo
b. Balancing shampoo
c. Medicated shampoo
d. Clarifying shampoo

Answer 7

d. Clarifying shampoo

Question 8

_____ shampoos, sometimes called soap-free shampoos, are formulated with little to no alkaline soap base, are compatible with hair and soft water sources, and are known to be sensitive to artificial hair color.

a. Sulfate-free
b. Conditioning
c. Medicated
d. Neutralizing

Answer 8

a. Sulfate-free

Question 9

A \_\_\_\_\_ shampoo is designed to re-balance the pH level of your hair by neutralizing any alkali and
unwanted residues in the hair. 
a.  balancing 
b.  conditioning 
c.  medicated 
d.  neutralizing

Answer 9

d. neutralizing

Question 10

Which type of conditioning agent is used after a scalp treatment and before styling to remove oil
accumulation from the scalp? 
a.  Scalp conditioners 
b.  Scalp astringent lotions 
c.  Spray-on thermal protectors 
d.  Deep-conditioning treatments

Answer 10

b. Scalp astringent lotions

Question 11

During the shampoo procedure, apply small quantities of shampoo to the hair beginning at the _____.

a. crown area
b. nape area
c. hairline
d. ear area

Answer 11

c. hairline