Shampoo & Scalp Analysis
What should you do if you observe a client’s scalp has inflamed pustules and you are scheduled to perform a hair color service?
Refuse service and refer to a physican
What is the first step in performing a chemical relaxer service?
Performing a strand test and assessing hair condition
During a consultation, what is especially important to assess in a hair-color service?
Client’s hair history, current condition, allergies, and desired result
Which style of bangs bests complements wide-set eyes?
High half bang
What is the primary purpose of draping a client for a hair service?
To protect the client's comfort, clothing and skin.
What 5 things would you evaluate doing the scalp analysis part of a hair service?
Evaluating scalp condition, hair texture, hair density, porosity, and condition to plan service appropriately
During a chemical wave service, the stylist should always:
Perform a preliminary strand test
What is the best recommended action when a client has previously colored hair and you need to lighten it?
Perfom a strand test, check porosity and select correct lightener and toner.
For styling long layered hair, which method is often used to enhance volume and movement?
Slide cutting or point cutting to remove weight and increase movement
The term “universal precautions” means:
Treating all clients as though they could carry a blood-borne pathogen
Sudden loss of hair in round or irregular patches without display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as what?
Alopecia Areata
What is the priority when selecting a relaxer strength for a client’s hair?
The client’s hair condition, porosity, texture and previous chemical history
When formulating hair color, which of the following is considered the “law of color”?
Opposite colors on the color wheel neutralize each other
In hair shaping, which tool is most appropriate for removing bulk quickly?
Clipper with guard
For infection control in the salon, the term “disinfection” means:
Reducing microbial load on an inanimate surface to safe levels
What is the most appropriate procedure for shampooing a client’s hair prior to a chemical service?
Use a clarifying shampoo to remove product build-up
Which chemical service would be most appropriate for a client wanting to reduce curl by 50% but still maintain some natural wave?
Soft-body wave or curl reforming service
In a hair-color correction service, seeing an underlying orange pigment means you are working from approximately what level?
Level 6
During a razor haircut, what is a major risk if the blade is dull?
It can snag or pull the hair and cause discomfort
Which of the following regulations or guidelines must a cosmetologist always follow in Pennsylvania?
The federal OSHA blood-borne pathogen standard and state board regulations
In an assessment of scalp and hair during a consultation, you notice large patches of red itchy pustules. This could be a sign of:
Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm)
Which of the following best defines “chemical relaxing”?
A chemical service that permanently reduces curl and restructures the hair’s cortex
What is the correct sequence when applying permanent hair color to virgin hair
4 sections → towel cape towel → horizontal 1/4" partings → back to front → top to bottom → scalp to ends
During a hair cutting service, the elevation above which angle typically removes weight and builds graduation?
90 degree
Which bacteria causes abscesses or pustules and should be treated under universal sanitation precautions?
Staphylococci