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When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using?
When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using?
Alkaline waves are recommended for all of the following hair types EXCEPT:
Alkaline waves are recommended for all of the following hair types EXCEPT:
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the following bonds?
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the following bonds?
Disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen?
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen?
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In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application?
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application?
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All of the following are relaxers EXCEPT:
All of the following are relaxers EXCEPT:
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What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping layers?
What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping layers?
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What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures?
What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures?
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What equalizes porosity?
What equalizes porosity?
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Fillers are NOT used for:
Fillers are NOT used for:
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What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color?
What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color?
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Which hydrogen peroxide developers are used with most high-lift colors?
Which hydrogen peroxide developers are used with most high-lift colors?
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An alkalizer can do everything EXCEPT:
An alkalizer can do everything EXCEPT:
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What can NOT be achieved in the use of demipermanent color?
What can NOT be achieved in the use of demipermanent color?
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Which of the following government agencies can issue fines for salons that do not have MSDS's available during business hours?
Which of the following government agencies can issue fines for salons that do not have MSDS's available during business hours?
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What is NOT a concern to the FDA?
What is NOT a concern to the FDA?
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What does OSHA NOT regulate?
What does OSHA NOT regulate?
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Extended exposure to salon products without proper precaution can affect all of the epithelial tissues EXCEPT:
Extended exposure to salon products without proper precaution can affect all of the epithelial tissues EXCEPT:
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Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXCEPT:
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXCEPT:
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What refers to hair elasticity?
What refers to hair elasticity?
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Hirsutism, a form of terminal hair growth, is characterized by what?
Hirsutism, a form of terminal hair growth, is characterized by what?
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In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced?
In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced?
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All of the following are utilized to evaluate your clients' needs and desired results EXCEPT:
All of the following are utilized to evaluate your clients' needs and desired results EXCEPT:
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What is the best hairstyle for a round facial type?
What is the best hairstyle for a round facial type?
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What focus points fit a combination cut?
What focus points fit a combination cut?
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What is the most flexible and versatile wig construction method?
What is the most flexible and versatile wig construction method?
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Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than into them?
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than into them?
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Understanding the effect of ________ will help create any desired shaping?
Understanding the effect of ________ will help create any desired shaping?
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Which shears are MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk?
Which shears are MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk?
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What will be the result after burning a human hair wig?
What will be the result after burning a human hair wig?
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What should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking?
What should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking?
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What determines the temperature setting of the iron?
What determines the temperature setting of the iron?
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Which lines create length and height in a hair design?
Which lines create length and height in a hair design?
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What density and texture combinations would create the MOST volume in a hairstyle?
What density and texture combinations would create the MOST volume in a hairstyle?
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The stylist's objective is to create the illusion of which facial shape?
The stylist's objective is to create the illusion of which facial shape?
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What is NOT an essential nutrient to maintain healthy skin?
What is NOT an essential nutrient to maintain healthy skin?
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What is considered a galvanic treatment using a very low level of electrical current?
What is considered a galvanic treatment using a very low level of electrical current?
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Study Notes
Chemical Relaxers
- Avoid using bleaches or high-lift color products when applying chemical relaxers.
- Chemical relaxers break down disulfide bonds in hair.
Hair Types and Treatments
- Alkaline waves are not recommended for fine hair.
- Using relaxers incorrectly can lead to hair melting.
- Relaxer retouch applications should start in the area's most resistant to processing.
Types of Relaxers
- No-lye relaxers are not classified as traditional relaxers.
Perm Techniques
- Croquignole Perm Wrap involves wrapping hair from ends to scalp in overlapping layers.
Scalp Analysis
- Scalp analysis during chemical procedures looks for abrasions on the scalp.
Hair Porosity
- Fillers are used to equalize porosity in hair.
Hair Coloring Techniques
- Prelightening is used for achieving dramatically lighter hair color.
- 40-Volume hydrogen peroxide developers are typically used with high-lift colors.
- Demipermanent color does not cover gray hair.
Regulatory Agencies
- OSHA can impose fines on salons lacking Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) during business hours.
- FDA does not require companies to share information on their products legally.
- OSHA does not regulate the evaluation of skilled and competent services.
Product Safety
- Extended exposure to salon products without precautions affects epithelial tissues but not cartilage.
Light Therapy
- Light therapy is applied to the skin for various benefits but does not decrease circulation.
Hair Growth
- Hair elasticity refers to the stretchability and strength of the hair.
- Anagen is the phase of hair growth where new hair is produced.
Client Evaluation
- Evaluating client needs should not involve sharing stylist preferences.
Hairstyling for Face Shapes
- For round facial types, hairstyles should provide height or volume on top with no volume on the sides.
Cutting Techniques
- A combination cut emphasizes varying amounts of weight.
- Hand-tied offers the most flexible and versatile wig construction method.
- Notching technique uses the tips of scissors pointed towards hair ends for cutting.
Hair Shaping Principles
- Understanding elevation is key for desired shaping in hair designs.
- Thinning shears are recommended for removing excess bulk, especially for new cutters.
Wig and Hair Care
- Burning a human hair wig emits a distinctive odor.
- Cross-checking requires checking cut partings against the opposite side for accuracy.
Styling Lines and Volume
- Vertical lines in hair design create length and height.
- Thick-coarse hair provides the most volume in hairstyles.
Facial Shape Illusion
- Stylists aim to create the illusion of an oval facial shape for aesthetics.
Skin Health
- Fats are not considered essential nutrients for maintaining healthy skin.
Treatments and Current Types
- Microcurrent is defined as a galvanic treatment using low-level electrical current.
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