Questions and Answers
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:
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?
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In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application?
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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?
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What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures?
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What equalizes porosity?
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Fillers are NOT used for:
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What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color?
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Which hydrogen peroxide developers are used with most high-lift colors?
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An alkalizer can do everything EXCEPT:
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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?
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What is NOT a concern to the FDA?
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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:
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Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXCEPT:
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What refers to hair elasticity?
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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?
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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?
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What focus points fit a combination cut?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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What determines the temperature setting of the iron?
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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?
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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?
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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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