Exam

Question 1

What is the role of a sebaceous gland in the hair root

Answer 1

Secreting sebum for moisturization

Question 2

Which of the following is a key factor in building a successful career in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry

Continuously, improving your skills and knowledge

Ignoring feedback from clients
Refusing to adapt to new trends
Being inflexible and resistant to change

Answer 2

Continuously improving your skills in knowledge

Question 3

List the three phases of the hair growth cycle

Answer 3

Anagen, telogen, catagen

Question 4

What pigment is responsible for the colour of skin and hair in humans?

Answer 4

Melanin

Question 5

Briefly explain how shampoo works on the hair

Answer 5

Strips natural oils

Question 6

Itching, redness, rashes, and occasionally blisters, also known as atopic dermatitis all symptoms of…

Answer 6

Eczema

Question 7

Visible blood vessels, thin red lines on the face; usually on the nose or cheeks are all symptoms of…

Answer 7

Rosacea

Question 8

What are some symptoms of ringworm?

Answer 8

Scaly skin, with the most common sign, being a visible ring shape

Question 9

Symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis?

Answer 9

Patchy/flaky white or yellow patches on grease skin

Question 10

An infection of small mites burrowing under skin, it is extremely contagious, spreading through skin to skin, contact, or symptoms of…

Answer 10

Scabbies

Question 11

A contagious bacterial skin infection that primarily affects youngsters are all symptoms of…

Answer 11

Impetigo

Question 12

What is the largest organ on the human body?

Answer 12

Skin

Question 13

In a French braid, these strands are crossed______. While in a Dutch braid, the strands are crossed______

Answer 13

Over; under

Question 14

Name the three layers of the hair structure

Answer 14

Cortex medulla, cuticle

Question 15

Why is a client consultation important in hairdressing?

Answer 15

Establishes client trust and expectations

Question 16

Why is it important to follow all health and safety regulations in the in the hairstyling and aesthetic industry?

Answer 16

To avoid fines and legal consequences

Question 17

In the beauty industry, what does the term client confidentiality mean?

Answer 17

Keeping client information, private, and secure

Question 18

What is elastin?

Answer 18

Elastin is a structural protein, but it is primarily responsible for the elasticity of tissues

Question 19

Is the primary function of a sebaceous gland to produce sweat

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What is the nape?

Answer 20

Lowest point at the back of the head

Question 21

What is the Apex?

Answer 21

The highest point on the head

Question 22

What is the parietal ridge?

Answer 22

The widest area of the head

Question 23

What is the front top sides?

Answer 23

The area between the Apex and the back of the parietal ridge

Question 24

What is the crown?

Answer 24

The top of the head

Question 25

What is elevation?

Answer 25

The angle or degree, at which a subsection of hair is held in relation to the head, when cutting or styling

Question 26

What is density?

Answer 26

The number of individual hair strands on one square inch of scalp

Question 27

What is texture?

Answer 27

The diameter of an individual hair strand

Question 28

What is the pH of the hair and scalp?

Answer 28

A measure of acidity and alkalinity

Question 29

What is the hard, protective covering of the nail called?

Answer 29

The nail plate

Question 30

What are the two types of melanin responsible for natural hair color?

Answer 30

Eumelinin, pheomelanin

Question 31

As a hairstylist or aesthetician, how should you communicate with with clients effectively?

Answer 31

Listen, actively, ask questions, and offer clear explanations

Question 32

What is the significance of understanding, elevation, and degrees in hairstyling?

Answer 32

Determines the hair length/shape