Ch. 15 - Scalp Care, Shampooing, & Conditioning Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of a shampoo service?
To cleanse the hair and scalp
What is an example of a universal solvent?
Water
Before water enters public water pipelines, small amounts of chlorine are added to water to ______________.
kill bacteria
The ingredients on shampoo labels are listed in what order?
In descending order from largest to smallest
A pH-balanced shampoo has a pH in the range of ______________.
4.5-5.5
What is a substance that absorbs moisture or promotes the retention of moisture?
Humectants
A ______________ is designed to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within to temporarily reconstruct the hair.
protein conditioner
Which of the following is used after a scalp treatment and before styling to remove oil accumulation from the scalp?
Scalp astringent lotion
Brushing of the hair should be avoided prior to ______________.
chemical services
The most highly recommended hairbrushes are those made from ______________.
natural bristles
As a safety feature for the client, during a shampoo you should monitor the water temperature by ______________.
keeping fingers under the spray
A dry hair and scalp treatment, used when there is a deficiency of natural oil on the hair or scalp, should contain ______________.
moisturizing and emollient ingredients
A method of manipulating the scalp by rubbing, tapping, kneading, or ______________ it with the hands is known as massage.
stroking
Excessive oiliness is caused by ______________.
overactive sebaceous glands
When working a shampoo into a lather, you should use ______________.
the cushions of fingertips
The main difference between a relaxation massage and a treatment massage is ______________.
the products you use
A shampoo should be selected according to ______________.
the condition of the client’s hair and scalp
Color-enhancing shampoos are used to ______________.
eliminate unwanted color tones
Treatment or repair conditioners are deep, penetrating conditioners that restore ______________ and moisture to the hair.
protein
A spray-on thermal protector is applied to the hair prior to any thermal service to protect the hair form the harmful effects of ______________.
blowdrying
For a client with ______________ hair, it is recommended that you use a gentle cleansing shampoo and a light leave-in conditioner.
dry and damaged, fine
Appropriate products for coarse, dry and damaged hair include ______________.
deep-conditioning treatments and hair masks
Part One of the Three-Part Procedure for hair-care services includes ______________.
cleaning and disinfecting your tools, implements, and materials
What is the correct way to rinse your implements after cleaning them?
Hold them under the warm running water
During the post-service procedure, it is important to determine if the client is satisfied, advise the client about proper at-home maintenance, and ______________.
discuss retail product recommendations
Rainwater or chemically treated water that contains only a small amount of minerals is called ______________.
soft water
Water that contains minerals that reduce the ability of soap or shampoo to lather is called ______________.
hard water
When offering a scalp massage, use slow, deliberate motions and ______________.
a soft touch
A shampoo that contains special ingredients that are very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions is called ______________ shampoo.
medicated
Shampoo designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageability of the hair is called ______________ shampoo.
conditioning
Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals and removes them from the hair is called ______________ shampoo.
clarifying
Shampoo designed to wash away excess oiliness, while preventing the hair from drying out, is called ______________ shampoo.
balancing
Shampoo that cleanses the hair without the use of soap and water is ______________ shampoo.
dry
The ______________ end of a surfactant molecule is water-attracting.
hydrophilic
Before the draping service, make sure that proper infection control practices are used and that each cape has been ______________ prior to use.
laundered in a disinfecting solution
A conditioner is a special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore the hair’s strength, ______________, give hair body, and to protect hair against possible breakage.
infuse moisture
Shampoos formulated with little to no alkaline soap base are known as ______________.
sulfate-free
The more alkaline the shampoo, the ______________ it is.
stronger and harsher
Prior to any service, analyze the client’s hair and scalp and check for which condition?
Thinning of the hair
The ______________ end of a surfactant molecule is oil-attracting.
lipophilic
When are scalp treatments performed?
Before or during the shampoo
When manipulating the scalp during a shampoo, start at the front hairline and work in a(n) __________.
up and down movement
________ conditioners are products designed to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within while temporarily reconstructing the hair.
Protein
