Study Guide Flashcards
When performing a skin analysis, the barber notices dry patches on the client’s face. What service should the barber recommend?
Exfoliating scrub followed by moisturizer
Cutting hair with the grain means cutting the hair in the
Same direction as hair growth
What is the FIRST layer of the skin that contains blood?
Papillary
When using visible light rays for scalp or facial treatments, which of the filling produces the MOST amount of heat?
White light
Large, straight rods are usually employed to give a
Body wave
Which government agency is responsible for the regulation and enforcement of health and safety standards in the workplace?
OSHA
How does the hair receive nourishment?
Circulatory system
When performing a patch test, cleanse the area to be tested with
Mild soap and water
What is the difference between the level of a color and the tone of a color?
Tone describes the degree of warm to cool while level describes the degree of light to dark
A dry skin type does NOT produce enough
Sebum
The final step in a facial shave is to
Remove the draping
Which of the following provides the blood supply that is vital to the growth of the hair?
Dermal papilla
A temporary color has a ph range of
2.0-4.5
In reference to hairpieces, the term knotting refers to
Attachment to the base
The client is scheduled for a chemical relaxer. When should the barber shampoo the hair?
After the neutralizer is removed
The location of the aponeurosis tendon is the
Top of the skull
The purpose of a rolling cream facial is to
Cleanse and stimulate
Which of the following massage movements is the MOST soothing?
Effleurage
The process of permanently breaking disulfide bonds by chemical relaxing is known as
Lanthionization
A soap cap is a combination of shampoo and prepared
Haircolor
Which of the following is another name for the occipitofrontalis?
Epicranius
For which of the following services should the client be protected with a cotton strip?
Chemical waxing
What is the largest organ of the body?
Skin
Check inventory stock for damaged or bulging containers which can indicate that the
Contents are under pressure and could possibly explode
The degree of porosity is directly related to the condition of which of the following?
Cuticle
Tinea favosa is also known as
Honeycomb ringworm
How do lighteners work?
By dissolving color pigment
The “T-zone” incorporates what areas of the face?
Forehead, nose, and chin
When performing a mustache design, an extra-small mouth should have a
Medium, short mustache
What is the active, growing phase of growth called?
Anagen
The ph of an acid-balanced shampoo is usually
4.5 to 5.5
Which of the following requires a patch test before use?
Tint
Which type of hair relaxer is the fastest and MOST effective?
Sodium hydroxide
Exothermic chemical waves are activated by
Chemicals
The PRIMARY function of a high-frequency current is to produce
Thermal and antiseptic results
With galvanic current, cataphoresis may be used to
Prevent inflammation
A procedure that is used to restructure curly hair into a larger curl is called a
Soft-curl chemical wave
For a shave, how should the drape towel be secured?
Lay it diagonally across the client’s chest
Which of the following is a method used to trim nose hair?
Raise the tip of the nose and move it side to side to trim the nose hair using an outliner with a T-shaped blade
Which of the following describes hair with low porosity?
Absorbs the least amount of moisture
For a soothing or relaxing effect, the high-frequency electrode is
Kept in contact with the skin
How many general facial shapes are there?
Seven
While applying chemical wave solution, the barber should start at the
Nape of the head
Before a barber can recommend products for a facial treatment, they need to know the four basic
Skin types
During a haircutting service, the barber drops clips on the floor. What should the barber do?
Place them in a container for items to be disinfected
Which form of massage uses hacking movements?
Tapotement
When performing a skin analysis, it is preferable to analyze the skin with
A magnifying lamp
When applying relaxer cream, the barber should first apply the relaxer to the
Most resistant area
Which relaxer type is BEST to use when processing fine, color-treated, or damaged hair?
Mild
What does emollient cream cause the skin to do?
Soften
The preparation for a skin care service includes
Applying the cleanser
Secretory nerves regulate
Sweat and oil glands
A rake-shaped scalp electrode is used with what kind of current?
Tesla
Medicated scalp lotions are conditioners that promote
Healing of the scalp
Scalp massage should be performed
As a series of treatments
How is a drape positioned before giving a shave?
Laid on clothing
Prior to a shaving service the headrest MUST be
Sanitized and sterilized
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12
When cutting a client’s hair with shears, what safety precaution should be used to avoid injury to the barber or the client?
Palming the shears
In preparation for a head shave, the barber should FIRST
Wash their hands
Which of the following movements gives deep stimulation to the muscles, nerves, and skin glands, and improves circulation?
Vibration
Lighteners are available in powder, cream, and
Oil
The preferred haircutting drapes are made of which type of material?
Nylon
What type of hairpiece is recommended for an off-the-face style?
Lace front
Base colors of artificial haircolors are developed from
Primary and secondary colors
