Consultation
How often should a cosmetologist hold a consultation with a client?
before every service
Is it professional to ask the client to secure the cape on their own?
No
A cosmetologist should avoid brushing the hair before which services?
Chemical, colour, perm, etc
Prebrushing is recommended for all of the following scalp treatments EXCEPT ___________.
antidandruff treatment
Which conditioner category is suitable for daily use?
rinse-out conditioners
During which part of the three-part client services process do cosmetologists clean and disinfect implements?
pre-service
True of false, it is ok if the cape is touching the clients skin as long as it has been freshly laundered.
False
Which massage technique uses stroking and circular hand movements?
effleurage
A cosmetologist should not include a scalp exfoliation when a client is having ______.
Chemical Service
How do conditioners benefit hair?
Conditioners infuse moisture and protect against breakage.
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
Where should the protective neck strip go when preparing for a shampoo service?
on the client's neck, under the shampooing cape
At which stage of service should a cosmetologist perform a scalp massage to help restore hair to a more balanced state?
during conditioning
In which situation would a clarifying shampoo be recommended?
when there is product buildup
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
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.
When draping for a shampoo how many towels should you use and where do you place it/them?
two, one under the cape and one above the cape
How often should clients with normal scalp health have a scalp treatment performed?
with every season change
Which shampoo type would benefit a client with dry, brittle hair that needs softening?
oil shampoo
What substances absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture in the hair?
humectants
Which of the following is a reason that a cosmetologist must decline to perform a service and recommend the client seek the care of healthcare provider?
an oily scalp with flaking
abnormal scalp flaking such as large, scaled patches
excessively tangled hair that is clumping
hair badly damaged by chemical treatments
abnormal scalp flaking such as large, scaled patches
How often should draping capes be laundered?
after each use
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.
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?
Balancing shampoo
What is the term co-wash refer to?
Conditioner and water used as an in between when washing coily or curly hair.