History of Cosmetology
Hair braiding first began where?
Africa
Which of the following career opportunities are NOT available to licensed cosmetologists?
Editorial stylist
Barber
Manufacturer educator
Salon trainer
Barber
What type of wet set is used to curl and lift the hair for updos and to create loose, voluminous curls?
Roller sets
What are the 4 parts of a marcel iron?
Rod, rod handle, shell, shell handle
True or False: When using a thermal iron, once the hair is wrapped, you can use your finger to tap the hair around the rod to determine if it is warm enough to remove the iron.
FALSE!!! You should not be touching the hair or the iron rod to see if the hair has formed a curl.
What are 3 bad habits that can prevent you from maintaining peak performance?
1.Procrastination
2.Perfectionism
3.Not having a game plan
What type of comb is needed for thermal styling?
Heat resistant
During the early 20th Century there was an increase in women's roles. This increased the demand for what?
Beauty products
A stylist that focuses on a specific service, such as hair color, hair texture, or hair cutting is called what?
What is the difference between pin curls and ridge curls?
Ridge curls are pin curls placed directly behind or below the ridge of a finger wave.
What is the difference between a spring iron and a marcel iron?
-Spring irons have a spring loaded clamp controlled by the thumb.
-Marcel irons allow the professional to manually control the clamp's pressure.
How do you protect the client from the heat of your thermal iron?
Place a heat resistant comb between the iron and the client's scalp
What can you do to make sure you are not taking on more than you can handle?
Saying no firmly but kindly & meaning it.
What are the 4 basic parts of a marcel iron?
-Rod
-Rod handle
-Shell
-Shell handle
What hairstyle for women defined the 1930's?
The bob
Which industry job requires an aptitude for math and accounting?
Salon manager
What wet set teaches you how to move and direct hair to style it to the curvature of the head by creating an S pattern with your fingers?
Finger waves
What types of style can be created with a flat iron?
Flat irons are used to straighten, smooth or curl hair.
Choose an answer that best fits the definition of Ethics
1. Moral principles by which we live and work
2. Laws that regulate all industries
1. Moral principles by which we live and work
What are the tools needed to fully set up for a State Board Set?
-All purpose combs
-Sectioning clips
-Rollers
-Pin curl clips
-Gel or waving lotion
In the early 2000's an increase in the number of men's grooming services let to the growth of what?
Men's spa services
A cosmetologist that sets a company's standards by creating an education that drives sales is most likely working as a __
Education director
List and describe the 3 base types for a roller set, include where you need to hold the hair when wrapping to get the proper base placement.
-On base - sits in the center of the base which provide strong curls with full volume. Over direct the hair when wrapping.
-Half base - sits the roller halfway on its base and halfway behind the base which gives medium volume. Hold the hair straight up (90 degrees) to wrap.
-Off base - sits the roller completely off base and achieves the least amount of volume. Hold the section of hair at a 45 degree angle from the base when wrapping.
What is an example of a clamp-free iron and what type of curl do they create?
A clamp free iron is also called a wand. They create loose spiral waves and messy beach-y styles
If only using your dominant hand to manipulate a thermal iron, what is your non dominant hand doing and not doing?
Your non dominant hand should be holding your comb and NEVER touching the hot iron
Why do we need to study and practice good life skills?
-Leads to a more productive & satisfying career
-Cosmetologists work with many different types of clients, & life skills can help keep interactions positive in any situation
-The ability to deal with difficult circumstances comes from having well developed skills
-Having life skills builds self-esteem, which helps you achieve your goals
This brush has a pneumatic (air-cushioned) pad and glides through wet hair. It also helps reduce pressure on the hair and scalp which minimizes damage.
Wet brush
Who was the beauty icon that turned the hairstyling world on its ear with revolutionary geometric cuts?
Vidal Sassoon
In the context of career opportunities for licensed cosmetologists, what path establishes the standard for a salon or manufacturer's image?
Artistic director
Name the 3 parts of a pin curl AND 2 of the 4 base shapes for pin curls.
-Base, stem, circle
-Rectangular, triangular, arc, square
What do we call the undesired result of not properly placing the ends of the hair in the curling iron?
A fish hook
Thermal irons & plates eventually develop a buildup of styling aids and natural oils that can cause a discoloration to your client's hair. How should you clean your thermal irons?
-Dampen a cloth with water or rubbing alcohol and rub the cloth on the iron's barrel or plates several times until the coating is removed
-Dry the barrel or plates with a clean cloth
-Electric irons can be disinfected with a EPA registered disinfectant spray or wipe
How can you make long term goals seem less overwhelming?
By breaking them down into smaller pieces.
Damaged bristles in brushes can cause split ends. What are some things to look for in damaged brushes?
-Missing rounded ball tips on bristles of vent, wet or dry brushes
-Melted or missing nylon bristles
-Cracked rubber pads
-Hair snagging at the base or tip of round brushes