Implements, Tools and Equipment Flashcards
What appliance would be used to perform finishing and styling work on your clients
Blowdryer
Choosing the right implement or tool for the job will depend on your understanding of the items
Functions
What type of combs are slightly flexible and durable but can deteriorate if left in a disinfectant over an extended time?
Hard rubber
What type of combs are preferable for detangling, creating styling effects, or distributing product through the hair?
Wide-toothed
A ________ is an effective choice for combing through textured or tightly curled hair
hair pick
A round brush is used for _________
Creating volume
If you wanted a comb that was antistatic, what material would it be made from?
Carbon
Which shears are made by working heated metal into a finished shape through the processes of hammering or compression?
Forged
Barbers often choose the French-style shear because ________
the tang helps to ensure balance and control during cutting
What type of blade consists of a convex blade that has a bevel ground onto the blade edge?
Semi-convex
With shear blades, what part of the blade does the cutting?
Cutting edge
Which of the following shear parts controls the distance between the blades?
Tension screw
What handle design has a shorter thumb shank to reduce overextension and is considered to b more ergonomically correct?
Offset
_________ shears create patterns and texture in hair.
Chunking
The finger tang is where your little finger can rest to ________
Relieve pressure on your nerves and tendons
Which of the following positions gives the most control of the razor when honing and stropping
The ball of the thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat sides of the shank with the handle in a straight position
When a razor is properly _______, it acquires the degree of hardness required for a good cutting edge.
Tempered
Which of the following refers to the weight and length of the blade relative to that of the handle ?
Razor balance
what is used to grind the steel and impart an effective cutting edge to the razor’s blade?
Hone
A keen razor edge has fine teeth and tends to dig into a thumbnail
with a smooth steady grip
The direction of the blade edge in stropping is the reverse of that used in _________
honing
What pace is preferred when stropping?
Moderate
What type of chairs are typically smaller in design and do not usually have a head rest?
Styling
What type of towels may be preferred for shampooing a chemical service because of their absorbent qualities?
Terry Cloth
__________ soap is used in electric latherizers
Liquid Cream
Which of the following requires the use of a stove to heat
Conventional (Marcel) iron
What machine introduces water-soluble products into the skin during a facial
Galvanic
What method is no longer considered a safe and sanitary option for loose hair removal
Neck dusters
What hair removal method may not facilitate a thorough dusting
Paper neck strips
What type of towel would you use for a towel wrap
Styling
How should you grasp the towel for a towel wrap
Lengthwise
