Hair and Nail Services Safety Quiz

Workplace Safety and Regulations

• Follow OSHA guidelines for workplace safety.
• Salons located in a residential home require an exterior entrance.
• Do not store chemicals or disinfectants in salon bathrooms.

Hair and Nail Services

• Nail Care:
  • 120 grit nail file is fine for acrylics, 80 grit is rough.
  • Do not use a hobby drill for a nail drill.
  • Do not perform a nail service on inflamed cuticles.
• Hair Care:
  • Alkaline waves are cold waves.
  • Remove cotton from client after waving solution, before processing.
  • When perming, chemicals penetrate the cortex.
  • Gray hair's base color is neutral.
  • Perm rod diameter equals the curl size.
  • Use a nylon brush for gels.
  • Mobile salons need a permanent physical address.
  • To texturize hair, use a vertical cutting line.
  • Neutralize hydroxide relaxers with neutralizing shampoo.
  • UV sanitizer stores implements for disinfecting.
  • Hair growth phases: anagen is new hair production.
  • 4 sections for relaxer application.
  • Apply virgin relaxer 1/2 to 3/4 inch from scalp and 1 inch from ends.
  • Base Cream is applied to the scalp when relaxing.
  • When ends of hair are not curled, it's a fish hook.
• Hair Color:
  • Temporary color does not chemically alter hair.
  • Alkaline perm is for resistant/virgin hair.
  • Correct orange/lightened hair with blue toner.
  • Describe hair tone as cool, warm, or neutral.
  • Color filler equalizes porosity.
  • Off-base perm roll softens curl.
  • If a client owns the salon, you need a new license.

Skin Conditions and Treatments

• Fungal Infections: Ringworm.
• Skin Conditions:
  • Psoriasis: Red skin patches with silvery scales.
  • Rosacea: Red, inflamed cheeks and pustules.
  • Itch mite: Burial under the skin.
• Other:
  • Before disinfecting, wash with soap and warm water.
  • Before removing a hangnail, soak in warm soapy water.

Sanitation and Hygiene

• Bacteria can grow on bar soap.
  • Dispose of used blades in sharps containers.

Tools and Materials

• Used in pedicures: Credo blades are not used.
• Brush Material: Use nylon brushes for gels application.
• Chemical Drape: Towel, cape, towel for chemicals.
• Eyelash Glue: Oil-based adhesive.
• Humctants: Found in conditioners; provide moisture.

Lice and Hair Care

• Lice can spread through clothing.

Licensing and Renewals

• Licenses expire on the second anniversary of issue.