Scalp Care, Shampooing and Conditioning

Question 1

The 3 different processes of shampoo are:

Answer 1

• Scalp care and massage
• Shampooing
• Conditioning

Hint: go through it in your head

Question 2

What are the 2 basic requirements for a healthy scalp?

Answer 2

Stimulation and cleanliness

Hint: SCalp~SC~Stimulation, Cleanliness

Question 3

If _________ ar present, DO NOT massage or manipulate the scalp.

Answer 3

Abrasions

Hint: ABort Abrasions!

Question 4

When can scalp treatments be performed?

Answer 4

• Before shampoo (treating scalp condition)

- During shampoo (with conditioner, for relaxation)

Question 5

What’s the difference between a relaxation massage and a scalp massage?

Answer 5

The products you use

Question 6

Contraindicate

Answer 6

Condition that may produce undesirable results

Hint: Contraindicate, contradicts what the client wants

Question 7

What is an example of a contraindication for a massage?

Answer 7

Severe, uncontrolled hypertension

Hint: when i have contradicting feelings i hold tension and it becomes severe and uncontrollable

Question 8

When should hair and scalp treatments be recommended?

Answer 8

After a hair and scalp analysis

Hint: “when should” emphasises there is only one

Question 9

When can a hair and scalp treatment be given?

Answer 9

Before or after a shampoo

Hint: “when can” emphasizes there is more than one

Question 10

Which fungus causes dandruff?

Answer 10

Malassezia

Hint: malassezia sounds like a mess which dandruff is a mess in your hair

Question 11

Anit-dandruff shampoos, conditioners, and topical lotions contain what?

Answer 11

Antifungal agents

Hint: ANTI-dandruff, ANTI-fungal

Question 12

How do antifungal agents control dandruff?

Answer 12

By suppressing the growth of malassezia

Hint: to control something you stop whatever causes it

Question 13

What are the 5 benefits of brushing the hair?

Answer 13

• Stimulates blood circulation to scalp
• Gives hair added shine
• Gives stylist time to check for abrasions or infections
• Include in every shampoo
• Removes dust, dirt, and build up

Hint: Circulation, Shine, Check, Shampoo, Removes~CSCSR

Question 14

What are the 2 exceptions to brushing the hair/scalp?

Answer 14

• prior to a chemical service
• abrasions are present

Hint: don’t ruin the brush dont ruin the abrasions!

Question 15

Which brushes are recommended, and why?

Answer 15

Natural bristle brushes: contain overlapping layers which clean the hair and add luster to the hair.

Hint: the 2 m’s in “recommended” look like overlapping bristles, natural hair also has a cuticle with overlapping layers

Question 16

A client with an _________ is to never be treated in the salon, and should be refered to a physician!

Answer 16

Infection

Question 17

What is the purpose of the shampoo?

Answer 17

To remove dirt, oils, cosmetics, and skin debris without adversely affecting the hair or scalp.

Question 18

Good posture helps prevent what?

Answer 18

Fatigue, muscle aches, and back strain

Question 19

Lightened, colored, permed or relaxed hair are all examples of what?

Answer 19

Chemically treated hair

Question 20

What does pH stand for?

Answer 20

Potential hydrogen (amount of hydrogen in product)

Question 21

What is the range of the pH scale?

Answer 21

0 to 14

Question 22

What is neutral on the pH scale?

Answer 22

7

Question 23

What is considered acidic on the pH scale?

Answer 23

0 to 6.9

Question 24

What is considered alkyne on the pH scale?

Answer 24

7.1 to 14

Question 25

Where can Hair Skin and Nails be found on the pH scale

Answer 25

4.5 to 5.5

Question 26

What happens to the hair if the pH level of the product is high?

Answer 26

The higher the pH level the more it will dry out the Hair & Color will fade faster

Question 27

Which element is classified as a universal solvent?

Answer 27

Water