Shampooing Flashcards
Bundles called melansomes are formed by
Melanocytes
Cartagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time?
Only a few weeks
Eumelanin in is the type of melanin that produces
Brown/black hair color
Gray hair is caused by
Reduced color pigment, melanin in the cortex layer of the hair
Hair that has been pull from the roots will grow back under which of the following circumstances?
The papilla has not been destroyed
How does skin and hair get their natural color
Melanin
How long does the telegenic, or resting stage of hair growth, last?
3-4months
Human. Hair, on the average, grows about
1/2 “ (1.25 cm) per mont
If the amount of phenomena in is very concentrated and near the cuticle layer, the hair color will appear more
Red
In which stage of hair growth does the hair fall out?
Telogen stage
Located at the bottom of the follicle and supplying nourishment to the germinal matrix is the
Papilla
Mitosis takes place in the sea of the hair bulb called the
Germinal matrix
Which of the following statements is NOT true about draping?
Performed after shampooing is complete
The capes used for shampooing, wet hair sculpting, designing and chemical services are made of plastic or:
Waterproof material
Which type of water is generally preferred for shampooing?
Soft
Before applying the water stream to a client’s scalp when shampooing, always:
monitor the water temperature
When brushing the client’s hair you should begin:
From ends first then toward the scalp
Which of the following types of hair tends to tangle easier than normal or natural hair?
Chemically treated hair
What massage movement involves light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles?
Petrissage
Which massage movement involves light, gliding strokes and is often used to begin and/or end a treatment?
Effleurage
Which massage movement consists of a light tapping or slapping and is used to promote muscle contraction?
Tapotement
A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement?
Vibration
All of the following information could be found on a client record EXCEPT:
Client’s social security number
Which of the following locations might be sensitive during a scalp massage?
Behind the earlobe
This statement would occur during the Consult Service Essential.
How frequently do you shampoo your hair?”
Which shampoo is recommended for removing residue such as product buildup?
Clarifying
Which type of conditioner displaces excess moisture, providing the hair more body?
Body building
What is considered the appropriate water pressure for rinsing during a shampoo service?
Moderate to strong
How should you monitor the temperature of the water during rinsing?
by keeping one finger in the water stream
Which of the following statements describes a technique for scalp massage movements?
Don’t break contact and use slow rhythmic motions
Wipe up water-spills:
Immediately
Which of the following items would be discarded following the shampoo service?
Neck strip
Which of the following statements about hard water is TRUE?
Hard water doesn’t allows shampoo to lather freely.
Which type of bristles are recommended for hair brushes?
Natural bristles
Signs of discomfort from the client during the shampoo experience might be indicated by all of the following examples EXCEPT:
Smile with relaxed shoulder
The shampoo product that deposits protein fragments along the hair shaft is:
strengthening protein additive
The shampoo that is effective for cleaning wigs and hairpieces is:
Liquid dry
Which type of rinse closes the cuticle after a color service to prevent the color from fading?
Acid-balanced
Brushing the hair prior to a shampoo service accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:
Decreasing blood circulation
Of the basic massage movements, which stimulates the production of natural oil (sebum)?
Petrissage
Avoid performing a scalp treatment
Immediately prior to a chemical service
Brushing the hair prior to a shampoo service accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:
removing tangles
Guidelines to protect the client include all of the following actions EXCEPT:
make sure the neck of the cape does not come in direct contact with the client’s skin
Once keratinized, the cells that form the hairstand are
No longer alive
People with lighter colored hair have melanin in the
Cortex only
The acid mantle maintains the natural pH of hair and skin and protects the
Cuticle
The cortex of the hair is made of chains that take the shape of a
Helix (coil)
The hard, resistant layer of protein that protects the hairstrand is the
The cuticle
The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is known as the:
Arrector pili
The technical name given to beard hair is
Barba
What is the total lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin called?
Albinism
Which hair color is at the greatest risk for sun damage and can turn yellow from too much exposure?
White hair
A barber should NOT proceed with chemical services for all of the following conditions EXCEPT?
translucent flakes attached to scalp or on hair
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking that accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders, is known as dandruff or
Pityriasis capitis
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as
Psoriasis
An autoimmune skin disease that results in sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as
alopecia areata
An infection of the beard and mustache caused by a dermatophyte fungi that utilize keratin is called
tinea barbae
An infestation of head lice on the scalp is called
pediculosis capitis
Dry flakes attached to the scalp or on the hair, which can appear translucent, are called
Pityriasis capitis simplex
Each hairstrand has about how many layers of cuticle scales?
7 to 12
If the scalp appears abnormal at all, a client should see:
A dermatologist
Malassezia is a microscopic fungus that is the leading cause of:
(Dandruff)
Male pattern baldness appears as:
Horseshoe-shaped fringe
Oily flakes combined with sebum, which stick to the scalp in clusters, are known as:
greasy dandruff
Red, watery vesicles or pus-filled areas caused by an itch mite burrowing under the skin are known as:
scabies
The loss of pigment in the hair as a person ages is called:
Acquired canities
The medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is:
Pityriasis steatoides
The medical term of pseudofolliculitis barbae is commonly referred to as:
razor bumps
Tinea is the medical term for:
Ringworm
What is the average amount of daily hair loss?
40 to 100 strands
Why does predominant humidity make a big difference in the way hair looks and feels?
moisture in air governs moisture in hair.
How are motor points soothed and stimulated?
Applying electrical stimulus
How can a shampoo make hair dry and brittle?
If it has a pH of 4.5-5.5
Scalp massage involves movements performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and increase:
blood circulation
The tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain to radiate to other parts of the body is referred to as a(n):
trigger point
What is the purpose of shampooing hair before a service?
cleanse scalp
What massage movement involves light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles?
petrissage
Why is a neck strip used to replace the towel following a shampoo service if a hair cutting service follows?
Neckstrip is less nulky than a towel
With motor points you need an electrical stimulus, and with trigger points you need to apply:
Pressure
