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Chapters 10-12 Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is the tube-like depression or picket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root?

A) arrector pili
B) hair follicle
C) dermal papilla
D) hair bulb

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B) hair follicle

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The lower part of the hair bulb is hollow and fits over and covers the __________________.

A) dermal papilla
B) endocrine glands
C) arrector pili
D) sebaceous glands

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A) dermal papilla

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Which of the following contains the blood and nerve supply that provides the nutrients needed for hair growth?

A) dermal papilla
B) arrector pili
C) cortex
D) medulla

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A) dermal papilla

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Overactive sebaceous glands that secrete too much sebum can cause what type of scalp condition?

A) scale-like
B) dry
C) oily
D) flakey

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C) oily

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5
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Hair follicles are distributed all over the body, with the exception of the palms of the hands and the ______________.

A) fingers
B) top of the feet
C) ears
D) soles of the feet

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D) soles of the feet

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The outermost layer of the hair is the ________________.

A) cortex
B) follicle
C) cuticle
D) medulla

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C) cuticle

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7
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What percentage of the total weight of the hair comes from the cortex?

A) less than 10 percent
B) 90 percent
C) 51 percent
D) 40 percent

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B) 90 percent

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8
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What layer of hair may be absent in very fine and naturally blond hair?

A) medulla
B) cuticle
C) cortex
D) keratin

A

A) medulla

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9
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A healthy, compact cuticle is responsible for the _____________of the hair.

A) waviness
B) thickness
C) color
D) shine and silkiness

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D) shine and silkiness

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10
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The cortex’s unique _____________________ provides strength, elasticity, and natural color to the hair.

A) pigment
B) protein structure
C) texture
D) chemical composition

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B) protein structure

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11
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Protein is made of chemical units called __________________.

A) hydroxids
B) pH
C) amino acids
D) disulfides

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C) amino acids

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12
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The hair shaft is a non living fiber composed of ______________.

A) sebum
B) melanin pigment
C) round cells
D) keratinized protein

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D) keratinized protein

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13
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The spiral shape of a coiled protein is called a ______________.

A) helix
B) chain
C) bond
D) cysteine

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A) helix

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14
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What type of a side bond is a weak, physical, cross-link side bond that is easily broken by water or heat?

A) oxygen
B) disulfide
C) hydrogen
D) salt

A

C) hydrogen

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15
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A salt bond is a weak, physical side bond, which cross-links the polypeptide chains, but it reacts to changes in _________________.

A) pH
B) hormones
C) temperature
D) oxidation

A

A) pH

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16
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Disulfide bonds are broken by ____________.

A) heat
B) water
C) chemical relaxers
D) pH

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C) chemical relaxers

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17
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Natural hair color is the result of the _______________ found within the cortex.

A) COHNS elements
B) amino acids
C) chemical cross bonds
D) melanin pigment

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D) melanin pigment

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18
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Natural hair wave patterns are the result of ________________.

A) hormonal changes
B) genetics
C) age
D) melanin pigment

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B) genetics

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19
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What type of hair often has low elasticity, breaks easily, and has a tendency to knot, especially on the ends?

A) extremely curly
B) extremely straight
C) wavy
D) curly

A

A) extremely curly

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20
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The more disulfide bonds in the hair the more resilient it will be to _____________.

A) turning gray
B) detangling
C) daily hair loss
D) chemical processes

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D) chemical processes

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21
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During what cycle of hair growth is new hair grown?

A) Anagen
B) androgen
C) telogen
D) Catagen

A

A) anagen

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22
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A __________ is a tuft of hair that stands straight up.

A) vellus
B) hair stream
C) cowlick
D) whorl

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C) cowlick

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23
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What type of hair is the, coarse hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females?

A) vellus
B) lanugo
C) medulla
D) Terminal

A

D) Terminal

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24
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What is the average growth rate of healthy hair on the scalp per month?

A) 1 1/4 inch
B) 1/2 inch
C) 1 inch
D) 1 1/2 inches

A

B) 1/2

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25
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Which of the following has been scientifically proven to increase hair growth?

A) singeing
B) finasteride
C) scalp massage
D) application of ointments and oils

A

B) Finasteride

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26
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When two hair streams slope in opposite directions, they form___________________.

A) cowlicks
B) whorls
C) a natural part in the hair
D) bald spots

A

C) a natural part in the hair

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27
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Gray hair is the same as pigmented hair except for ________________.

A) the lack of pigment
B) the varying degrees of curl
C) it may grown back more evenly
D) the angle at which the hair emerges from the hair follicle

A

A) lack of pigment

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28
Q

How often are eyebrow hairs and eyelashes replaced?

A) every 6 months
B) 1 to 2 months
C) 75 to 100 days
D) every 4 to 5 months

A

D) every 4 to 5 months

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29
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During what hair growth phase does the follicle shrink, the hair bulb disappear, and the shrunken root end form a rounded club?

A) anagen
B) catagen
C) telogen
D) androgen

A

B) catogen

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30
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Scalp massages ______________.

A) increase hair growth
B) make hair grow back more evenly
C) increase blood circulation
D) make hair grow back faster

A

C) increase blood circulation

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31
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Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be mistakenly attacked by the persons own immune system?

A) alopecia areata
B) alopecia prematura
C) androgenic alopecia
D) alopecia totalis

A

A) alopecia areata

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32
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What type of alopecia is male pattern baldness, which usually progresses to the familiar horseshoe-shaped fringe of hair?

A) alopecia senilis
B) alopecia universalis
C) androgenic alopecia
D) alopecia premature

A

C) androgenic alopecia

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33
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A sensitive topic that you can speak to your clients about is:

A) marital problems
B) mental health concerns
C) money issues
D) abnormal hair loss

A

D) abnormal hair loss

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34
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Almost 40 percent of men and women show some degree of hair loss by what age?

A) 35
B) 40
C) in their teens
D) 63

A

A) 35

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35
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Clients who exhibit symptoms of ______________ should be referred to a physician.

A) alopecia sensilis
B) alopecia areata
C) alopecia prematura
D) androgenic alopecia

A

B) alopecia areata

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36
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Which of the following is a topical treatment that has been proven to stimulate hair growth?

A) minoxidil
B) maladsezia
C) propecia
D) finasteride

A

A) Minoxidil

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37
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A side effect of finasteride is _______________.

A) weight loss
B) further hair loss
C) loss of sexual function
D) a rash

A

C) loss of sexual function

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38
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Acquired canities develops with age and is a result of ________________.

A) poor nutrition
B) previous over-processing
C) a fungus
D) genetics

A

D) genetics

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39
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Which of the following is a condition of abnormal growth of hair?

A) canities
B) hypertrichosis
C) trichoptilosis
D) trichorrhexis nodosa

A

B) hypertrichosis

40
Q

Monilethrix is the technical term for_______________.

A) brittle hair
B) beaded hair
C) knotted hair
D) split ends

A

B) beaded hair

41
Q

The only way to remove split ends is to _________________.

A) soften the hair with moisturizer
B) treat hair with conditioner
C) treat with scalp conditioner
D) cut them

A

D) cut them

42
Q

Tinea is the medical term for ______________.

A) head lice
B) dandruff
C) ringworm
D) folliculitis

A

C) ringworm

43
Q

What is a characteristic of scabies?

A) excessive itching
B) musty odor
C) dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts
D) brittle hair

A

A) excessive itching

44
Q

Classic dandruff is characterized by ______________.

A) an accumulation of greasy or waxy scales
B) a small, reddened path of little blisters
C) scalp irritation and large flakes
D) red papules and spots

A

C) scalp irritation and large flakes

45
Q

Tinea barbae is a superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes occurring chiefly over the ______________.

A) top of scalp
B) bearded area of face
C) nape of neckline
D) entire scalp

A

B) bearded area of the face

46
Q

________________ is a chronic bacterial infection involving the areas surrounding the follicles of the beard and mustache areas.

A) a furuncle
B) folliculitis barbae
C) pseudofolliculitis barbae
D) sycosis vulgaris

A

D) sycosis vulgaris

47
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Which of the following can be caused by improper shaving or by broken hair below the skin surface that grows into the side of the follicle?

A) pseudofolliculitis barbae
B) pediculosis capitis
C) tinea favosa
D) folliculitis barbae

A

A) pseudofolliculitis barbae

48
Q

Folliculitis is the result of bacterial or viral infection and is characterized by __________________.

A) red papules or spots at the openings of hair follicles
B) dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts
C) the inflammation of infection of one or more hair follicles
D) itching, scales, and painful circular lesions

A

C) the inflammation or infection of one or more hair follicles

49
Q

Dandruff is the result of _________________.

A) an active inflammatory process
B) a fungus called malassezia
C) an acute, deep-seated bacterial infection
D) genetics

A

B) a fungus called malassezia

50
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The term ____________ is applied most frequently to a folliculitis barbae condition.

A) razor bumps
B) male pattern baldness
C) barbers itch
D) boil

A

C) barbers itch

51
Q

Which of the following is the result of an acute, deep-seated bacterial infection in the subcutaneous tissue?

A) carbuncle
B) boil
C) razor bump
D) furuncle

A

A) carbuncle

52
Q

Preparations that contain salicylic acid break up impactions and kill bacteria are available for the prevention of _____________.

A) carbuncles
B) furuncles
C) dandruff
D) ingrown hairs

A

D) ingrown hairs

53
Q

Do not proceed with ______________ Services if there are signs of irritation or abrasions.

A) shaving
B) haircutting
C) shampooing
D) chemical

A

D) chemical

54
Q

What type of hair is more susceptible to damage from chemical services?

A) coarse
B) fine
C) medium
D) wiry

A

B) fine

55
Q

The number of hairs on the head varies with the ___________ of the hair.

A) elasticity
B) coarseness
C) color
D) porosity

A

C) color

56
Q

What type of hair has a hard, glassy finish because the cuticle scales lie flat against the hair shaft?

A) wiry
B) coarse
C) fine
D) medium

A

A) wiry

57
Q

Hair that breaks easily or fails to return to its normal length ____________________.

A) is over processed
B) has low elasticity
C) has low pH
D) is more alkaline

A

B) has low elasticity

58
Q

Hair with a high porosity level is considered overly porous and is usually the result of ________________.

A) hormonal changes
B) internal disorders
C) poor nutrition
D) previous over-processing

A

D) previous over-processing

59
Q

The sense of ______________ is key to analyzing hair conditions and texture.

A) touch
B) smell
C) sight
D) hearing

A

A) touch

60
Q

It is more difficult for hair lightener, hair colors, waving solutions and relaxing creams to penetrate what type of hair?

A) fine
B) wiry
C) coarse
D) wavy

A

C) coarse

61
Q

The degree of hair porosity is directly related to the condition of ________________.

A) abnormal hair growth
B) the cuticle layer of hair
C) the endocrine glands
D) a clients scalp

A

B) the cuticle layer of the hair

62
Q

Hair _________ refers to the degree of coarseness or fineness of individual hair strands.

A) density
B) porosity
C) texture
D) elasticity

A

C) texture

63
Q

Hair with low or poor elasticity is _______________.

A) brittle and breaks easily
B) over porous
C) more resistant to penetration
D) very rough to the touch

A

A) brittle and breaks easily

64
Q

What would hair be considered if it feels smooth and the cuticle compact?

A) over porous
B) porous
C) over processed
D) resistant

A

D) resistant

65
Q

Hair with normal elasticity will stretch and return to its original length without __________________.

A) shedding
B) tangling
C) breaking
D) knotting

A

C) breaking

66
Q

The average hair density is approximately how many strands per square inch?

A) 5,000
B) 2,200
C) 1,300
D) 10,000

A

B) 2,200

67
Q

Hair with low or poor elasticity may be the result of ___________________.

A) poor nutrition
B) genetics
C) hair product
D) age

A

A) poor nutrition

68
Q

Follow-up conditioning treatments after the shampooing help to ________________.

A) prevent and combat disorders
B) stimulate muscles
C) increase blood circulation
D) keep hair in a healthy and manageable condition

A

D) keep hair in a healthy/manageable condition

69
Q

Shampooing the hair before cutting ensures that you are working with _____________.

A) clean hair
B) practice and experience
C) your thumbs and fingers
D) even pressure and continuous synchronized movements

A

A) clean hair

70
Q

Shampoos are ______________.

A) ointments
B) oil in water emulsions
C) creams
D) water in oil emulsions

A

B) oil in water emulsions

71
Q

What is the pH range for hair conditioners?

A) 2.0 to 4.5
B) 3.0 to 5.5
C) 4.5 to 7.5
D) 6.0 to 8.5

A

B) 3.0 to 5.5

72
Q

Which of he following would be used to treat conditions requiring a medicinal product?

A) shampoos
B) hair conditioners
C) finishing rinse
D) scalp conditioners

A

D) scalp conditioners

73
Q

___________________ moisturize the hair and help to restore some of the oils and/or proteins.

A) scalp conditioners
B) permanents
C) hair conditioners
D) shampoos

A

C) hair conditioners

74
Q

Wet hair had a tendency to stick to what type of capes?

A) nylon
B) vinyl
C) synthetic material
D) terry cloth

A

B) vinyl

75
Q

What type of barbering service requires either a neck strip or a cloth towel placed under and the. Folded over the neckband of the cape?

A) mustache/beard trim
B) shave
C) chemical
D) shampoo

A

A) mustache/beard trim

76
Q

One important guideline that applies to all draping methods is to ________________.

A) always have a cloth towel under the cape
B) ask the client to remove delicate clothing
C) wash your hands
D) turn the clients collar to the outside if applicable

A

C) wash your hands

77
Q

If a __________ service precedes the haircut, replace the vinyl cape and towel with a nylon cape and neck strip.

A) shampoo
B) shave
C) chemical
D) mustache/beard trim

A

A) shampoo

78
Q

Which of the following is a basic consideration for performing a shampoo service?

A) proper shampoo selection
B) proper scalp treatments
C) proper hygienic practices
D) proper body position of the barber

A

D) proper body positioning of the barber

79
Q

The ____________ shampoo bowl is a freestanding unit that allows the barber to stand in back of the clients head.

A) inclined
B) European style
C) reclined
D) standard

A

B) European style

80
Q

What shampooing method would require the client to bend his head forward over the shampoo bowl or sink?

A) reclined
B) scalp massage
C) inclined
D) draping

A

C) inclined

81
Q

Some wheelchairs can be positioned comfortably at the shampoo bowl, while others may require the client to use the ____________ shampooing method.

A) safety
B) inclined
C) special needs
D) reclined

A

B) inclined

82
Q

To prevent muscle aches, back strain; and fatigue, it is important that you maintain______________at the shampoo bowl.

A) good posture
B) compliance w/ stare board laws
C) barber rules
D) proper positioning of the client

A

A) good posture

83
Q

Hot water can cause the scalp to_________________.

A) become more flexible
B) reduce the lathering of shampoos
C) become oily
D) flake or become dry

A

D) flake or become dry

84
Q

Which of the following is not a characteristic of hair that should be considered before choosing products.

A) condition
B) texture
C) color
D) density

A

C) color

85
Q

A common reason that a client might find fault with the shampoo service could be _________________.

A) extreme water temperatures
B) wetting or soiling the draping
C) insufficient scraping of the scalp
D) extreme scalp massage

A

A) extreme water temperatures

86
Q

What type of hair may require a humectant-rich moisturizing conditioner to increase manageability?

A) chemical treated
B) dry/coarse
C) oily
D) fine/brittle

A

B) dry/coarse

87
Q

________________ conditioners can weigh down fine hair, leaving it flat or oily.

A) light leave-in
B) scalp
C) cuticle-coating
D) spray-on

A

C) cuticle-coating

88
Q

What type of massage manipulation movement uses the thumbs and/or fingertips to produce overlapping circular movements?

A) rotary movement
B) back and forth movement
C) sliding movement
D) form pressure movement

A

A) rotary movement

89
Q

Massage manipulations should be ________________.

A) performed with unsynchronized movements
B) performed with intensity
C) performed once a week
D) slow and rhythmic

A

D) slow and rhythmic

90
Q

Where do massage manipulations performed during a shampoo or scalp treatment start?

A) hairline
B) nape of the neck
C) top of the head
D) back of head

A

A) hairline

91
Q

Oily scalp and hair is most often caused by ______________.

A) the fungus malassezia
B) overactive sebaceous glands
C) inactivity of oil glands
D) poor blood circulation to the scalp

A

B) overactive sebaceous glands

92
Q

Which of the following is effective in preparing the scalp for scalp massage manipulations and treatments?

A) hair tonic
B) electric massager
C) scalp steam
D) hand massager

A

C) scalp steam

93
Q

Scalp steamers, steam towels; vibrators; and scalp manipulations may all be used with ______________.

A) protein treatments
B) leave-in conditioners
C) gentle cleansing shampoos
D) hair tonics

A

D) hair tonics

94
Q

Which of the following is the term used to describe abnormal hair loss?

A) pediculosis capitis
B) alopecia
C) malassezia
D) dandruff

A

B) alopecia

95
Q

If abrasions or lesions are present, you should not recommend what type of service?

A) haircutting
B) shampoo massage
C) powder shampoo application
D) scalp treatment

A

D) scalp steam

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