Client Protection
What is the main purpose of a neck strip or towel when draping a client?
To prevent cape contact with the client's skin.
What does sanitize mean?
To clean or reduce the number of pathogens on a surface.
What is the MAIN purpose of draping?
To protect the client's clothing and skin during services.
What does the term "level" describe in hair color?
The lightness or darkness of the hair.
What is the area of the head between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge called?
The crown.
Why should you always wash your hands before and after every service?
To protect both you and the client from any kind of cross contamination/pathogens.
What is the difference between disinfecting and sterilizing?
Disinfecting kills most microbes, sterilizing kills ALL microbial life.
What type of draping is used during a haircut?
A haircutting or shampoo drape with one towel or a neck strip.
What is the primary purpose of a predisposition or patch test?
To check for allergies to color.
What is the guideline in haircutting?
A section of hair used to determine the length the rest of the cut will be cut to.
What do you do if a client has an open wound or abrasion on the scalp?
What is the correct contact time for most EPA registered disinfectants?
Usually ten minutes (but always follow manufacturer's instructions)
When performing a facial, what additional draping is often used?
A headband or hair cap, to keep hair off the face.
What are the three primary colors in color theory?
Red, blue and yellow.
What is the difference between a travelling and stationary guideline?
Stationary stays in once place; travelling moves with each new section.
What type of drape should be used for chemical services like a color or relaxer?
Double draping- One plastic/waterproof cape and two towels.
Tools that have come into contact with blood must be cleaned and then immersed in what?
An EPA registered disinfectant effective against HIV and HBV.
Why should a towel be placed under a chemical service cape?
To absorb chemicals or water that might seep through.
What type of lightener is BEST for balyage or free-hand painting techniques?
Clay based lighteners
At what degree elevation is a blunt bob performed?
Zero.
During a haircut, a client starts to feel faint. What is the first thing you should do?
Stop the service immediately and assist them to a safe, comfortable position.
What is the term for organisms like bacteria, viruses, fiungi and parasites that can cause disease?
PATHOGENIC microorganisms.
Towels and capes must be laundered how often?
After every single use.
When performing highlights, why is foil used?
To isolate the hair, control lightener placement and retain head for processing.
Name TWO haircutting tools besides shears.
Clippers, razors, texturizing shears, trimmers.