Personal Grooming and Hygiene Quiz

Personal Hygiene vs Personal Grooming

• Personal hygiene involves maintaining cleanliness, like bathing and oral hygiene, to prevent body odor
• Personal grooming involves styling choices, like hair and nail care

Ergonomics

• Ergonomics applies scientific principles to workplace design to optimize comfort and efficiency of movements

Professional Image

• Behaviors that negatively impact professional image include gossip, impolite behavior and inappropriate online posts

Razor Disinfection

• Razors with disposable blades require disinfection between clients to prevent infections and maintain hygiene

Shaving with the Grain

• Shaving with the grain follows the direction of hair growth to prevent irritation and ingrown hairs

Razor Honing and Stropping

• Honing sharpens the blade's edge
• Stropping the back of the blade creates a smooth cutting edge

Applying Lather

• Circular lathering using the dominant hand helps erect hair and stretch the skin for better shaving

Once-Over Shave

• The once-over shave technique uses multiple short strokes across the grain while performing one lathering, for even shaving

Trimmer Function

• Trimmers, also known as outline, and edgers, are used for precise cutting and outlining in grooming

Beard Shaving Areas

• Beard areas 2, 6, 7, and 9 are typically shaved using the back-hand position

Minor Bleeding Control

• A styptic powder or liquid stops minor bleeding during shaving

Skin Functions

• Touch sensation
• Protection

Skin Divisions

• Epidermis
• Dermis

Skin Callousing

• Continued pressure and friction on a specific skin area causes callousing

Anhidrosis

• Lack of perspiration (or inability to sweat)

Foundation Makeup Testing

• Test foundation color correctness along the jawline

Eyebrow Shaping

• To offset close-set eyes, widen the distance between brows

Strip vs Individual Lashes

• Strip lashes are bands of lashes applied to the natural lash line; individual lashes are single hairs glued to the lash line, one at a time

Moisturizer Purpose

• Moisturizers increase skin moisture

Contraindication

• Avoiding certain treatments or procedures to prevent negative effects

Pressure Application After Waxing

• Applying pressure for 5 seconds after waxing relieves discomfort

Permanent Hair Removal Methods

• Electrolysis, photoepilation, and laser hair removal are permanent hair removal methods that are not permitted to be practiced by licensed cosmetologists in New Jersey

Glove Use During Epilation

• Using gloves to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens should always be practiced during epilation

Shampoo Purpose

• Shampoos clean hair and scalp before a service

High pH Shampoo Effects

• High pH shampoos can dry out hair, fade color-treated hair, and make hair porous

pH Scale and Alkalinity

• A pH range of 7.1-14 indicates alkalinity

Soft vs Hard Water

• Soft water allows for better lathering and is preferred when using soaps or shampoos. Hard water reduces lathering and may negatively affect hair coloring results

Shampoo Selection

• Shampoos are chosen based on hair and scalp conditions: oily, dry, normal, or chemically-treated

pH of pH-balanced Shampoo

• The pH of a pH-balanced shampoo is typically between 4.5 and 5.5

Hair Brushing Benefits

• Proper hair brushing improves scalp circulation and removes dust, dirt and styling products from hair

Melanin and Hair Color

• Pheomelanin produces natural hair colors ranging from red/ginger to yellow/blond tones

Hair Growth Cycles

• Anagen: Growth phase (long)
• Catagen: Transition phase (short)
• Telogen: Resting phase (variable)

Alopecia

• A condition involving hair loss (baldness)

Chemical Side Bond in Hair

• Disulfide bond is broken by permanent waves or chemical relaxers

Hirsuties/Hypertrichosis

• Abnormal hair growth of terminal (coarse) hair where vellus (downy) hair should be.

Parasitic Scalp/Hair Infections

• Pediculosis capitis (head lice) and Scabies (itch mite)

Malassezia

• A fungus naturally present on human skin; can cause dandruff

Canities

• Gray hair

Applying Heat to Gray Hair

• Excessive heat can discolor gray hair and cause breakage

Pressing Comb Materials

• Pressing combs typically use high-quality stainless steel or brass with wooden handles

Hard Pressing Necessity

• Hard pressing becomes necessary when soft or medium pressing does not fully remove curls

Thermal Curling Fishhooks

• Fishhooks form when hair protudes out of the curling iron barrel during service

Curling Iron Temperature

• Curling iron temperature depends on hair texture (fine/coarse), color (tinted/lightened/grey) or condition

Scalp Protection During Thermal Curling

• Heat resistant materials are placed between the scalp and thermal tool to protect scalp

Half-on-Base Curl Angle

• Hair is held at a 90-degree angle for a half-on-base curl

Curling Iron Cleaning

• Use a dampened towel with soapy solution (containing a bit of ammonia) to clean residue from the iron barrel.

Pressing Oil/Cream Benefits

• Pressing oil or cream protects, softens, prepares, conditions, and improves the longevity of the pressed hair style

Touchup Pressing Service

• A touch-up pressing service is required when hair regains curls between shampoos, as a result of perspiration, dampness, humidity or moisture contact

Comb-out Volume

• Height and volume are achieved during a comb-out using techniques including back brushing, combing, teasing, or matting

Hot Rollers Use

• After shampooing and drying, hot rollers are placed in dry hair to achieve desired set patterns

Hair Wrapping

• Hair wrapping keeps curly hair smooth and straight without adding lift

Scalp Burn Prevention During Blow Drying

• Avoid scalp burns by never holding the blow dryer on the same spot for long and always move the blow dryer so it is never staying still to prevent scalp burns

Blow Dryer Diffuser

• Used for softly drying hair and highlighting textural definition

Hair Styling Wax

• "Pomade" is also known as hair styling wax

Maximum Brush Lift During Blow Drying

• Hold the brush at the base and lift at a 90-degree angle to achieve maximum hair lift during blow drying

Hair Holding Product

• Hair spray holds hair styles in place

Blow Dryer Cooling Button Benefits

• The cooling button helps set the hair, reforms hydrogen bonds, and strengthens curl

Three-Strand Braid Technique

• Visible braids are achieved by using the underhand technique for a three-strand braid

Cornrows

• Cornrows are narrow braids placed close to the scalp

Bantu/Nubian Knots

• Formed by twisting/coiling double-stranded hair, then wrapping it around itself

Blunt Haircut Guideline

• Used for exact haircuts with zero elevation

Weight Line in Haircut

• Where the ends of hair hang together

Elevation in Haircut

• Elevation in a haircut creates graduation or layers

Razor Cut vs Shear Cut

• Shears cut hair bluntly, whereas razors cut at angles, creating softer shapes and feathering

Fringe Area

• Refers to a haircut's bangs

Tension in Haircutting

• The pressure (pull) applied when combing and holding hair subsections

Clipper Direction During Haircutting

• Work against natural hair growth patterns

Reference Point in Styling

• A spot that marks where the head changes in direction

Highest Point on Head

• Known as the apex

Texturizing in Hair Cutting

• Texturizing is the process of removing excess bulk from hair without shortening length; blends hair seamlessly and can be done with different types of shears

Secondary Hair Color Tones

• The secondary hair color tones are green, orange, and violet

Hair Color Tones

• Hair color tones describe whether a color is cool, warm, or neutral (based on the presence of red, orange, gold, or yellow)

Complementary Colors and Hair Color

• Mixing of complementary colors yields neutral tones such as browns, blondes, and beige

Developer Purpose

• Provides maximum lift in a one-step color process

Color Filler Purpose

• Equalizes porosity and deposits color for a uniform appearance to the hair

Color Categories (Temporary, Semi-permanent, and Permanent)

Double Process Retouch Lightener Application

• Lightener application on new hair growth (during a double process retouch) is continued until the desired lightening outcome is achieved

Balayage

• Free-form painting of lightener directly onto styled hair

Soap Cap Use

• A combination of prepared permanent color mixture with shampoo, used in the last few minutes of hair coloring service, to refresh the ends

Alkalizing Agent Function in Hair Coloring

• Raises the cuticle of the hair

Complementary Color to Yellow

• Violet

Lanthionization in Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer Service

• The process of removing a sulfur atom from disulfide bonds when using a sodium hydroxide relaxer

Permanent Wave on Previously Relaxed Hair

• Does not reliably achieve a curl, and can cause considerable damage, or even irreparable harm to the hair

Relaxer Strength for Fine/Color-Treated Hair

• Recommended relaxer strength is mild for fine/color-treated hair

Strand Testing During Relaxer Services

• Periodic testing of the strands helps in determining adequate processing for relaxing hair.

Straightening Treatment with Flat Iron

• Commonly known as keratin treatments, smoothing treatments, or Brazilian keratin treatments

Technician Timer Use in Chemical Relaxer Service

• Timer used to precisely time applications of chemicals.

Over-Processed/Permed Hair Characteristics

• Over-processed hair is usually curlier at the scalp and straighter towards the ends.

Straight Rod vs Concave Rod Perm Results

• Straight rods create a uniform curl from scalp to ends vs. concave rods create tighter curls on the ends of hair

Active Ingredient in Acid Permanent Wave

• Glyceryl monothioglycolate

Neutralizer Ingredient

• Hydrogen peroxide

pH Range of Alkaline Permanent Waves

• Typically 9.6 or higher

Exothermic Permanent Wave Explanation

• Chemical reaction within the wave creates heat to speed up processing.

Ammonium Thioglycolate Chemical Service

• Two applications of this chemical are used for soft curl perms to reform curly hair by wrapping it over large rods

Stationary Part of Pin Curl

• The base of the pin curl

Pin Curl Base and Volume Effect

• On-base rollers create height and volume

Pin Curl Mobility

• The stem of the pin curl determines its movement

Recessed Area in Curls

• Called indentation

Pin Curl Placement Around Hairline

• Triangular base pin curls are recommended around the hairline to reduce splits or breakage of the finished hairstyle

Skip Waving

• Two rows of pin curls are placed below the ridge of the finger wave

Shaping Direction With Comb for Finger Waves

• The comb is moved to the left for shaping finger waves.

Acetone and Non-Acetone Nail Polish Removers

• Acetone is a faster, stronger solvent; non-acetone removers are gentler

Orangewood Stick Reuse

• Orangewood sticks are porous and cannot be disinfected; hence, they cannot be reused

Abrasive Grit for Nail Treatment

• Fine grit abrasives remove small scratches from nails, prepping them for a good polish application.

Disinfectant Circulation Time in Foot Basin

• EPA-registered disinfectant is circulated in the foot basin for 10 minutes after each client

Preferred Nail Shape

• Oval nail shape is considered conservative and attractive for most women

UV Gel Product Self-Leveling Description

• Self-leveling UV gel products have a thinner consistency than other gels.

Bubble Avoidance During Nail Tip Application

• Use the "stop, rock, and hold" method

Sculptured Nail Application Products

• Monomer liquid and polymer powder

“Cure” Definition in UV Gel Application

• “Cure” means to harden in UV gel application

Bacterial Infection Sign

• Pus is a sign of bacterial infection

Blood-Borne Pathogens Description

• Disease-causing microorganisms in blood and body fluids, like HIV

Infection Control Levels

• Sanitation: Cleaning objects with soap and water
• Disinfection: Kills bacteria but not spores
• Sterilization: Kills all bacteria, including spores

Disinficant Approver

• The EPA approves disinfectants

Total Immersion in Disinfection

• Implements must be fully immersed in disinfectant for proper disinfection

Workplace Safety Agency

• OSHA sets workplace safety guidelines

Booth Rentals in New Jersey

• Booth rentals in salons are not permitted in New Jersey

Prohibited Salon Practices in New Jersey

• Using ear candles, blades, offering “cures” or remedies, etc. are prohibited in New Jersey

Services Below Stratum Corneum

• Whitening, permanent makeup, tattooing are below the stratum corneum.

Test your knowledge on personal grooming and hygiene practices, including the importance of ergonomics and the proper techniques for shaving and perming hair. This quiz covers various aspects essential for maintaining a professional image in the beauty industry.