Deck 1

Question 1

What is the outer layer of the hair called?

Answer 1

Cuticle

Question 2

Which part of the hair structure contains the temporary bonds that are effected by setting and blow drying?

Answer 2

Cortex

Question 3

What are the bonds called that are changed during setting and blow drying?

Answer 3

Hydrogen and salt bonds

Question 4

The change that happens to the hydrogen bonds is permanent. Is this true or false?

Answer 4

False. They are only broken down by moisture and gradually reset as the hair dries.

Question 5

When would you use ‘on base’ setting method?

Answer 5

When wanting to create volume.

Question 6

When would you use back combing?

Answer 6

To give structure and/or volume.

Question 7

When would you use back brushing?

Answer 7

To create bulk. Mainly used when putting hair up.

Question 8

What does hygroscopic mean?

Answer 8

Ability to absorb moisture.

Question 9

What is the purpose of a styling product?

Answer 9

It puts a barrier on the hair shaft, preventing the hair from absorbing moisture which will then make the style last longer. It can also make the hair easier to control.

Question 10

What is the purpose of a finishing product?

Answer 10

To help keep the style in. It also adds another barrier to the hair.

Question 11

What is hair in its natural state called?

Answer 11

Alpha Keratin

Question 12

When is hair in its natural state; wet or dry?

Answer 12

When wet

Question 13

What is hair in its newly formed state called?

Answer 13

Beta Keratin

Question 14

What is cohesive setting?

Answer 14

When setting the hair from wet to dry

Question 15

Give an example of dry setting.

Answer 15

Tongs, wand, heated rollers. Any method where the hair is already dry.

Question 16

How will very long hair affect the setting process?

Answer 16

The amount of product needed. Roller size and drying time.

Question 17

What happens to the hair structure during the setting process?

Answer 17

The bonds are broken down and then reset in the new shape, going from alpha keratin to beta keratin.

Question 18

Why must hair be kept damp when setting or blowdrying?

Answer 18

To prevent the bonds from re-setting and to keep the cuticle smooth.

Question 19

When would a stylist use ‘Direction’ setting technique

Answer 19

To set the hair in the direction the hair is required to fall.

Question 20

After removing rollers why is it important to brush the hair out thoroughly?

Answer 20

To remove any partings created by the rollers.

Question 21

Why is it important to maintain even tension throughout the setting process?

Answer 21

To avoid an uneven curl.

Question 22

Describe the effects of humidity on the hair structure.

Answer 22

It will change from beta keratin back to alpha keratin as the hydrogen and salt bonds will break.

Question 23

What 3 things could you do to help hair in poor condition before and during blow drying?

Answer 23

Use conditioning treatment, heat protector and turn the heat down on the hair dryer.

Question 24

What test is carried out to check the strength of the cortex?

Answer 24

Elasticity test.

Question 25

What test is carried out to check the condition of the cuticle?

Answer 25

Porosity test.

Question 26

When should a porosity and elasticity test be carried out?

Answer 26

Before every service.

Question 27

What is the name of the chains that are held together by the bonds and linkages?

Answer 27

Polypeptide

Question 28

How do you advise a client on the safe removal of back combing.

Answer 28

Soft bristle brush and work from the points to roots.

Question 29

How do you prepare the hair when adding hair - sewn in or cold bonds?

Answer 29

Cleanse the hair to remove products/barriers and style to prepare for added hair. Sewn in needs corn rows to secure hair, cold bonds need hair to be untangled.

Question 30

What is an advantage of adding hair with a sewn in method?

Answer 30

Causes minimal damage to the hair.
Easy to remove.
Adds volume, Adds colour, Adds curl movement
More secure on coarse/ curly/ very curly hair classifications.

Question 31

What is an advantage of adding hair with a cold bond method?

Answer 31

Adds density
Adds volume
Adds colour
Adds curl movement
Adds length
Adds root lift
Adds texture to the style
Completely transform the client’s appearance.