Hair care product knowledge

Question 1

A mixture of two or more kinds of molecules, evenly dispersed, would be a(n):

Answer 1

Solution

Question 2

Mixtures of two or more kinds of molecules, having a tendency to separate when left standing, are known as:

Answer 2

Suspensions

Question 3

Which of the following terms means liquids not able to be mixed?

Answer 3

Immiscible

Question 4

Which of the following statements about surfactants is NOT true?

Answer 4

Prevents shampoo from lathering

Question 5

The oil-loving part of a surface active agent is called

Answer 5

Lipophilic

Question 6

The ability of hair to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals refers to the hair’s:

Answer 6

Porosity

Question 7

How far can healthy hair be stretched without breaking when wet?

Answer 7

0.5

Question 8

Rinses, which affect mostly the surface of the hair:

Answer 8

Can be detrimental if allowed to build

Question 9

Which conditioner will penetrate into the damaged hair shaft and deposit proteins into the cortex?

Answer 9

Body building conditioner

Question 10

If a product label lists the following ingredients: “water, cetyl alcohol, tocopherol and panthenol,” which ingredient would be found to have the largest amount?

Answer 10

Water