SCALP MASSAGE
Why cosmetologists should consider including a scalp massage in hair service preparation?
A scalp massage can remove excess sebum, dirt, environmental debris, and product buildup.
During which part of the three-part client services process do cosmetologists clean and disinfect implements?
pre-service
Why should a cosmetologist ask if a client has been using natural, non-professional treatments such as shea butter?
to determine whether a clarifying treatment is needed
When is it most effective for a cosmetologist to seek information on a client’s hair and scalp needs?
Before services begin, have a dedicated consultation.
How often should a cosmetologist hold a consultation with a client?
before every service
Which is a reason that a cosmetologist must decline to perform a service and recommend the client seek the care of healthcare provider?
abnormal scalp flaking such as large, scaled patches
Which type of draping has a smaller neck strip to allow the hair to fall naturally?
styling draping
What is a step in proper draping for shampoo service?
Make sure the cape doesn’t touch the client’s skin.
Where should the protective neck strip go when preparing for a shampoo service?
on the client’s neck, under the shampooing cape
Which statement describes a step in draping clients for a chemical service?
Place a towel across the client’s shoulders and under the chin. Put on the cape. Then, add a second towel over the cape.
How often should draping capes be laundered?
after each use
A cosmetologist should avoid brushing the scalp ________.
before a permanent haircolor service
During shampoo service, a cosmetologist observes that a client with tight curl patterns needs the wet hair detangled. Which brush type should the cosmetologist use?
a wide-tooth comb
Which brush type bristles have many tiny overlapping layers or scales?
natural bristle brush
Which massage technique uses stroking and circular hand movements?
effleurage
At which stage of service should a cosmetologist perform a scalp massage to help restore hair to a more balanced state?
during conditioning
Why might a cosmetologist choose to give a client a scalp massage using the petrissage technique?
to loosen dead skin cells from the scalp
How are the effleurage and the petrissage techniques for scalp massage different?
Effleurage uses movements along the scalp, whereas petrissage uses pushing and kneading of the scalp.
A cosmetologist is performing a scalp massage service on a client with dry scalp. How should the cosmetologist design the massage service to loosen any flakes?
Use petrissage.
How often should clients with normal scalp health have a scalp treatment performed?
with every season change
A cosmetologist performing a dry hair and scalp treatment determines that the client’s hair is dry and brittle. How could the cosmetologist design a treatment to improve the client’s hair?
The cosmetologist should attempt to restore the hair’s moisture balance using a scalp steamer.
Which massage technique is most effective in an oily hair and scalp treatment?
a kneading technique
What is the most appropriate scalp treatment plan for a client with straight, textured hair who is seeking relief for a dry scalp?
Prebrush the scalp to loosen dead skin cells, then treat the scalp with a moisturizing preparation that does not have high detergent content or occlusive oils.
Prebrushing is recommended for all of the following scalp treatments EXCEPT ___________.
antidandruff treatment
A cosmetologist should not include a scalp exfoliation when a client is having ______
a chemical service
A salon has recently moved from a building in an urban area to another building in a more rural area outside the town. After the move, the cosmetologists working in the salon have raised concerns that their services are not up to their usual standards: shampoo services do not lather well, and haircoloring results are unsatisfactory. How should the salon manager respond to these concerns?
The manager should have the water tested for hardness as the new building may use a water source that supplies hard water.
During a scalp and hair analysis of a new client who will be receiving a chemical relaxing treatment, a cosmetologist notices that the client’s hair and scalp are oily. Which shampoo type should the cosmetologist use when washing the client’s hair?
a balancing shampoo
In which situation would a clarifying shampoo be recommended?
when there is product buildup
Which shampoo type would benefit a client with dry, brittle hair that needs softening?
oil shampoo
What could happen if a client with dry hair begins to use a balancing shampoo?
Because balancing shampoo removes excess oiliness, the client’s hair is likely to further dry out.
Which conditioner category is suitable for daily use?
rinse-out conditioners
How do conditioners benefit hair?
Conditioners infuse moisture and protect against breakage.
Why would a cosmetologist use an astringent lotion for a scalp treatment?
to remove accumulated oil from the scalp
If cosmetologists encounter a client with any open wounds, reddened scalp irritations, abnormal scalp flaking, or infectious disease, they must decline the service(s) and refer them to a(n) _____.
physician
A _____ draping is also known as a wet draping.
shampoo
When securing a cape as draping for a basic shampoo, do not let the cape touch the _____.
client’s skin
Do not massage or manipulate a client’s scalp if you detect the presence of _____.
abrasions
What are the two basic requirements for a maintaining a healthy scalp?
cleanliness and stimulation
During a dry hair and scalp treatment, a _____, which resembles a hooded dryer, can be used to help resolve the moisture balance in the hair.
scalp steamer
Hair should be shampooed _____.
as often as necessary
Products are classified as either an alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of _____ in the solution.
hydrogen
What special chemical agents are applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore the hair’s strength, infuse moisture, give hair body, and protect hair against possible breakage?
conditioners
What substances absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture in the hair?
humectants