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What technique involves scissor over comb work using narrow sections?
What technique involves scissor over comb work using narrow sections?
Scissor over comb work
What is the purpose of an acid-balance rinse?
What is the purpose of an acid-balance rinse?
To preserve the color in tinted hair
What advice should a cosmetologist give for at-home maintenance after a permanent wave?
What advice should a cosmetologist give for at-home maintenance after a permanent wave?
Use an alkaline shampoo followed by an alkaline rinse, brush the hair frequently during the first three days, and use a moisturizing conditioner.
If a cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot after applying permanent wave solution, what is likely the reason?
If a cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot after applying permanent wave solution, what is likely the reason?
What should be applied after rinsing out a toner?
What should be applied after rinsing out a toner?
Which of the following relaxers is less irritating to the scalp but harsher on the hair?
Which of the following relaxers is less irritating to the scalp but harsher on the hair?
Where should hydrogen peroxide be stored?
Where should hydrogen peroxide be stored?
What is the angle called which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting?
What is the angle called which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting?
What do aniline derivatives contain?
What do aniline derivatives contain?
What are ash, smoky, and drab describing?
What are ash, smoky, and drab describing?
What should a client remove before a chemical service?
What should a client remove before a chemical service?
How should the temperature of a hot iron be tested?
How should the temperature of a hot iron be tested?
How do semi-permanent and demi-permanent colors affect the hair?
How do semi-permanent and demi-permanent colors affect the hair?
What type of colors are certified colors commonly used in?
What type of colors are certified colors commonly used in?
What treatment is recommended for extremely curly, wiry hair that wants to be temporarily straightened?
What treatment is recommended for extremely curly, wiry hair that wants to be temporarily straightened?
What is a soft press?
What is a soft press?
What are compound dyes a combination of?
What are compound dyes a combination of?
What does the direction of hair growth depend on?
What does the direction of hair growth depend on?
Which type of hair lightens fastest during a lightening process?
Which type of hair lightens fastest during a lightening process?
What is an example of a progressive hair color product?
What is an example of a progressive hair color product?
What type of comb is well-suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique?
What type of comb is well-suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique?
The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is true: They cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is true: They cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
Guanidine relaxers often contain lye.
Guanidine relaxers often contain lye.
What is a suitable hairstyling choice for a client with an inverted triangle or heart-shaped facial type?
What is a suitable hairstyling choice for a client with an inverted triangle or heart-shaped facial type?
How many levels of color exist from the lightest blond to black?
How many levels of color exist from the lightest blond to black?
How is it best to cut curly hair?
How is it best to cut curly hair?
What can offset a greenish cast in hair?
What can offset a greenish cast in hair?
What should be added to hair that appears yellow?
What should be added to hair that appears yellow?
What could not correct hair with too much orange?
What could not correct hair with too much orange?
What is the name for the hair that cosmetologists normally cut and style?
What is the name for the hair that cosmetologists normally cut and style?
What hair type usually yields the best results in finger waving?
What hair type usually yields the best results in finger waving?
What mostly affects the health of hair?
What mostly affects the health of hair?
What is henna an example of?
What is henna an example of?
How can an old, dark tint be removed?
How can an old, dark tint be removed?
How should a stylist handle the shears if they temporarily stop cutting?
How should a stylist handle the shears if they temporarily stop cutting?
What bond is broken by hydroxide relaxer?
What bond is broken by hydroxide relaxer?
What happens after hair has been permanently relaxed with hydroxide treatment?
What happens after hair has been permanently relaxed with hydroxide treatment?
What products should not be used on hair treated with metallic salts?
What products should not be used on hair treated with metallic salts?
What will occur if over-processing happens in a permanent wave?
What will occur if over-processing happens in a permanent wave?
What is a potential result of rinsing relaxer with cold water?
What is a potential result of rinsing relaxer with cold water?
What is the maximum number of levels that dark brown or black hair could safely be lightened?
What is the maximum number of levels that dark brown or black hair could safely be lightened?
When darkening gray hair to its original color, where should color be applied first?
When darkening gray hair to its original color, where should color be applied first?
What should be done during a hydroxide relaxer retouch procedure?
What should be done during a hydroxide relaxer retouch procedure?
How should product be applied for a virgin tint going darker?
How should product be applied for a virgin tint going darker?
In general, how is it preferable to braid hair?
In general, how is it preferable to braid hair?
What does 'tone' refer to in hair coloring?
What does 'tone' refer to in hair coloring?
What should always be done to prepare a client for any service?
What should always be done to prepare a client for any service?
In which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located?
In which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located?
What are the terms associated with galvanic electrotherapy?
What are the terms associated with galvanic electrotherapy?
Where does the little finger rest on cutting shears?
Where does the little finger rest on cutting shears?
Paraphenylenediamine is usually found in certified colors.
Paraphenylenediamine is usually found in certified colors.
Penetrating hair color acts on the:
Penetrating hair color acts on the:
What ability does permanent hair coloring have?
What ability does permanent hair coloring have?
Where should permanent wave solution be applied?
Where should permanent wave solution be applied?
What is cross-checking in haircutting?
What is cross-checking in haircutting?
What is a polymer substance used in hair products?
What is a polymer substance used in hair products?
What is lanthionization?
What is lanthionization?
What affects the processing time required to form a permanent wave?
What affects the processing time required to form a permanent wave?
Razor cutting requires that the hair be:
Razor cutting requires that the hair be:
Why should hair remain damp during razor cutting?
Why should hair remain damp during razor cutting?
What is the reason for backcombing?
What is the reason for backcombing?
What are the recommended sub partings when applying bleach?
What are the recommended sub partings when applying bleach?
What does a surfactant in shampoos do?
What does a surfactant in shampoos do?
A shampoo with a pH above 7 is considered to be:
A shampoo with a pH above 7 is considered to be:
What effect do single-notched thinning shears have?
What effect do single-notched thinning shears have?
How is slide cutting performed?
How is slide cutting performed?
What haircutting style is NOT suitable for a client with a prominent jawline?
What haircutting style is NOT suitable for a client with a prominent jawline?
How should a synthetic wig be cut?
How should a synthetic wig be cut?
What does taking a 'test curl' mean?
What does taking a 'test curl' mean?
What happens when a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair?
What happens when a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair?
The reformation curl relates to all of the following except:
The reformation curl relates to all of the following except:
What reference points are used in haircutting?
What reference points are used in haircutting?
What are the three possible shapes of hair when viewed as a cross-section?
What are the three possible shapes of hair when viewed as a cross-section?
How can more body and weight be given to fine hair?
How can more body and weight be given to fine hair?
What should be used during rinsing of the relaxer to reduce tangling?
What should be used during rinsing of the relaxer to reduce tangling?
What should be used to test for metallic dyes in hair?
What should be used to test for metallic dyes in hair?
What should the stylist do to stop the action of a relaxer?
What should the stylist do to stop the action of a relaxer?
What is thinning shears sometimes referred to as?
What is thinning shears sometimes referred to as?
What do thinning or tapering shears do?
What do thinning or tapering shears do?
What can reduce the volume of hydrogen peroxide?
What can reduce the volume of hydrogen peroxide?
What is considered an average normal daily rate of hair loss?
What is considered an average normal daily rate of hair loss?
What is the degree of blunt haircut elevation?
What is the degree of blunt haircut elevation?
What is the chemical reaction called that occurs when H2O2 is combined with bleach or aniline derivative tint?
What is the chemical reaction called that occurs when H2O2 is combined with bleach or aniline derivative tint?
Why should gloves be worn when applying temporary color to hair?
Why should gloves be worn when applying temporary color to hair?
What is achieved by using a large diameter round brush when using a blow dryer?
What is achieved by using a large diameter round brush when using a blow dryer?
When cutting hair with electric clippers, the hair should be:
When cutting hair with electric clippers, the hair should be:
When cutting hair with a razor, the hair should be:
When cutting hair with a razor, the hair should be:
Where should you begin cutting when giving a blunt haircut?
Where should you begin cutting when giving a blunt haircut?
What should be placed under clamps if a client complains about too much heat on the neck?
What should be placed under clamps if a client complains about too much heat on the neck?
What determines the ability of hair to absorb substances during a perm?
What determines the ability of hair to absorb substances during a perm?
Where is the thumb placed when holding shears for cutting?
Where is the thumb placed when holding shears for cutting?
What should be done to protect the client's clothing when performing a chemical service?
What should be done to protect the client's clothing when performing a chemical service?
What product is recommended when performing a tint back to natural hair color?
What product is recommended when performing a tint back to natural hair color?
When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, where should the application begin?
When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, where should the application begin?
When performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, where should the product be applied?
When performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, where should the product be applied?
What is the guideline when proceeding through subsections of a haircut?
What is the guideline when proceeding through subsections of a haircut?
What should be used when rinsing a permanent color?
What should be used when rinsing a permanent color?
What does over direction in styling create?
What does over direction in styling create?
When tinting virgin hair and going darker, where should the application begin?
When tinting virgin hair and going darker, where should the application begin?
Which haircutting lines are used to create weight by cutting with little or no elevation?
Which haircutting lines are used to create weight by cutting with little or no elevation?
Study Notes
Scissor and Cutting Techniques
- Scissor over comb technique involves working with narrow sections, no wider than the comb.
- Elevation refers to the angle at which hair is held away from the scalp when cutting.
- Razor cutting requires hair to be clean and damp to avoid pulling.
- When cutting with electric clippers, hair should also be dry for the best results.
Chemical Services and Hair Treatments
- Acid-balance rinses are used to preserve color in tinted hair.
- Permanent wave maintenance includes using alkaline shampoo and conditioner, and brushing frequently for even curls.
- Permanent wave solution must be applied to both the top and bottom of each rod.
- To test for metallic dyes, use a solution of 1 oz of 20-volume hydrogen peroxide with 20 drops of ammonia.
Coloring Techniques
- Aniline derivatives create permanent dye molecules by combining small, uncolored dyes with hydrogen peroxide.
- Semi-permanent and demi-permanent colors deposit pigment only.
- To correct yellow hair, add violet; to counteract orange, use blue or a cool tone.
Hair Relaxing and Straightening
- Guanidine relaxers are less irritating to the scalp but harsher on hair.
- Hydroxide relaxers convert disulfide bonds to lanthionine bonds and cannot be reformed.
- In a relaxer retouch, apply product only to new growth.
- For extremely curly hair, a hard or double press is recommended for straightening.
Hair Care and Maintenance
- For a healthy appearance, hair is influenced by both physical and emotional health.
- Always drape clients in protective coverings for chemical services.
- The recommended sub-partings when applying bleach are 1/8 inch.
Hair Growth and Structure
- Hair loss is considered normal at a rate of 35-40 strands daily.
- Melanin, responsible for hair color, is found in the cortex of the hair shaft.
Cut and Style Considerations
- The shape of hair cross-sections can be round, oval, or nearly flat.
- Shorter haircuts, such as chin length bobs, are not suitable for clients with prominent jawlines.
- Over-direction in styling creates maximum volume.
Product Application Guidelines
- Temporary color rinses coat the cuticle layer and should be applied with gloves to avoid skin staining.
- Begin applying dark tint or color fillers at the front for gray hair.
Tools and Equipment
- Hydrogen peroxide should be stored in opaque containers, away from light and heat.
- The thumb rests in the grip of the movable blade when holding cutting shears.
General Principles
- Cross-checking in haircutting involves viewing sections from the opposite direction of how they were cut.
- Adding body and weight to fine hair can be achieved by cutting bluntly.
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