History, Careers, & Practices
Name at LEAST 3 benefits of continuing your education.
Possible Answers:
1) Knowing how to fulfill your client's needs,
2) Giving you knowledge and confidence,
3) Giving you opportunities to advance your career,
4) Keeps you current with trends, innovations, and techniques
Name and describe the 5 main structures of the hair root.
Hair Follicle:Tube-like depression or pocket in skin/scalp that contains the hair
Hair Bulb: Lowest part of a hair strand; thickened, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root
Dermal Papilla: Small, cone-shaped elevation located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb
Arrestor Pili Muscle: Small, involuntary muscle in the base of hair follicle
Sebaceous Glands: Oil glands in the skin that are connected to the hair follicles
What are the five elements of hair design?
1) Line
2) Form
3) Space
4) Texture
5) Color
What is a reference point? Name at LEAST 2.
Points on the head that mark where the head surface changes.
-Ears,
-Jawline,
-Apex,
-Occipital bone
Name at LEAST 3 reasons people color their hair.
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- They are bored
- They are depressed
- They want to compliment their natural hair color
What is the definition of ethics?
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Principles of good character, proper conduct, and moral judgement, expressed through personality, human relations, and professional image.
Name and describe the 3 layers of the hair shaft.
Medulla: Is the innermost part of the hair shaft which is present in coarse hair.
Cortex: Is the middle and major part of the hair. This layer is where change in hair occurs.
Cuticle: Is the outermost layer of the hair. The arrangement of the cells is like that of shingles or fish scales with the edge of the cell pointing up.
What are some sources that a hair designer may use as inspiration?
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Possible Answers:
- Peers
- Images
- Colors
- Internet
- Celebrities
- Clothing
What are lines, sections, elevations, and guidelines? Describe their purposes.
Lines are thin, continuous marks used as guides.
Sections are the working area that the hair is separated into before cutting.
Elevations are the degree to which a subsection of hair is held or elevated from the head when cutting.
Guidelines are subsections of hair that determine the length of the hair.
How does hair porosity affect haircolor?
Hair porosity affects processing times-
High = faster time
Low = slower time
Medium = average time
Name four good personal hygiene habits.
1) Wash hands throughout the day as required.
2) Perform self checks and freshen up as needed.
3) Brush your teeth or use mouthwash/mints throughout the day.
4) Do not smoke at work.
Name and describe the three phases of the hair growth cycle.
Anagen: Growing phase
Catagen: Transition phase
Telogen: Resting phase
What shampoo should you use on a client with a lot of gel and hair products in their hair?
Clarifying shampoo- removes buildup.
What are hair clippers?
Clippers are electric or battery-operated tools that cut hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth.
What is a patch test and how is it useful in haircoloring? How many hours do you need to do it?
A patch test is an allergy test done on the inside of the elbow. It is useful to know if your client is allergic to haircolor or not.
24-48 hours.
What are the golden rules of communication?
1) Communicate from your heart; problem solve in your head
2) Smile
3) Easier to make an enemy; harder to make a friend
4) Ask for help instead of reacting
5) Listen and try to understand their point of view
6) Compliment people
7) For every service for someone else, do one for you
8) Laugh
9) Patience with other's flaws
10) Build shared goals; team player
11) Listening is the best relationship builder
Name and describe the 3 different types of alopecia.
Areata: Alopecia in small round patches on the scalp.
Totalis: Total loss of scalp hair.
Universalis: Total loss of body hair.
What are the parts of a 3-part procedure? Describe at LEAST 2 benefits to doing it.
1) Pre-service
2) Actual service
3) Post-service
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- Helps you stay organized,
- Helps you be efficient during services
How are hair trimmers used?
A trimmer is used around the ears, at the neckline, and is used for hard-to-reach areas because of its slender design.
When are toners used?
When you want to achieve pale, delicate colors on your client's hair.
Describe the differences between cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing.
Cleaning: removes dirt, dust and other soils from surfaces.
Sanitizing: removes bacteria from surfaces.
Disinfecting: kills harmful bacteria and viruses from surfaces.
Sterilizing: kills all microorganisms from surfaces.
What are the three types of melanin present in natural hair color? Describe.
Eumelanin: Brown or black hair.
Pheomelanin: Blonde or red hair.
Mixed melanin: A mix of eumelanin and pheomelanin.
What influence does hair type AND texture have on hair designs? Name and describe at LEAST 2 types of texture and types.
OPEN ENDED:
Some textures may not be compatible with certain designs.
Textures: Fine, medium, coarse.
Types: Straight, wavy, curly.
Name and describe the 4 basic haircuts.
Blunt Haircut: All of the hair comes to a single hanging level, forming a weight line.
Graduated Haircut: A slow or immediate build-up of weight which is made by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection.
Layered Haircut: An effect achieved by cutting the hair with elevation or overdirection. The hair is cut at higher elevations, usually 90 degrees.
Long layered haircut: The hair is cut at a 90-degree election and then over directed to maintain length and weight at the perimeter.
Name the processes involved in double process haircoloring?
1) Prelightening,
2) Coloring.