Salon Safety and Procedures Quiz

Workplace Safety and Regulations

• Follow OSHA regulations for workplace safety.
• Provide an exterior salon entrance if the salon is in a home.

Salon Procedures and Practices

• Exterior Salon Entrance: Required if salon is in home.
• Chemical Storage: Do not store chemicals or disinfectants in salon bathrooms.
• Mobile Salon: If operating a mobile salon, provide a permanent physical address to the TDLR.
• Nail Services: Do not perform nail services on clients with inflamed cuticles.
• Cutting Lines: Use vertical cutting lines when texturizing hair.
• Perm Removal: Remove cotton from client after waving solution, before processing.
• Perm Rods: Perm rod diameter determines curl size.
• Perms: Maintain proper procedures (e.g., chemical drape).
• Base Color of Gray Hair: Neutral.
• Nail Files: 80 grit is coarse for acrylics, 120 grit is fine for natural nails.
• Hobby Drills: Cannot be used as nail drills.
• Service Locations: Services away from salon are permitted for special events.
• Salon Ownership Changes: If someone gives you ownership, apply for a new license.

Hair and Scalp Treatments

• Relaxers: Four sections for relaxer application, use neutralizer shampoo. Apply relaxer 1⁄2-¾ inch from scalp and 1 inch from ends.
• Base Cream: Apply base cream to the scalp and skin when relaxing.
• Hair Growth Phases: Anagen is the phase of hair growth where new hair is produced.
• Hair Texture: Understanding hair texture in relation to chemical treatments (e.g., resistant or virgin).
• Hair Color Correction: Blue toner for correcting orange or lightened hair.
• Alkaline Wave: Another term for cold wave.
• Chemical Penetration: Chemicals penetrate the hair cortex.

Nail Care

• Nail Filing: Use different grit abrasive files for acrylics or natural nails.
• Proper Disposal: Dispose of used blades in sharps containers.
• Pre-Procedure: Soak hangnails in warm soapy water before removal.

Hair and Scalp Conditions

• Ringworm: A fungal infection.
• Psoriasis: Red skin patches with silvery scales.
• Itch Mites: Buries under skin.
• Dandruff: Oily dandruff is caused by excessive sebum production from sebaceous glands.
• Scalp Conditions: Apply treatment based on the specific condition.

Hair Conditions Assessment

• Hair Tone: Describe tones as cool, warm, or neutral.
• Porosity Equalization: Color filler equalizes hair's porosity.

Skin Conditions

• Rosacea: Red and inflamed cheeks and pustules.
• Maligant Melanoma: Dark patches spots on skin (skin cancer).

Other Important Information

• Disinfection: Wash with soap and warm water before disinfecting.
• Inspection: Regularly inspect tools to check for defects.
• UV Sanitizer: Use for cleaning and storage of implements after cleaning.
• Hygiene: Bacteria can grow on bar soap.
• Patch Tests: Look for discoloration of skin to determine patch test positivity.
• Lice: Lice can be spread through clothing.
• Finger Usage (Cutting): Hold the still blade with the ring finger.
• Moisturizers: Humectants in conditioners provide moisture.
• Implement Usage: A credo blade is not used during a pedicure.
• Implement Disposal: Dispose of used implements properly into sharps containers.
• Chemical Drape: Use a towel, cape, or towel combination.
• Glues: Eyelash extension glue is semi-permanent.
• Instruments: Nylon brushes are used for gels.
• License Expiration: License expires on the 2nd anniversary.

Other

• Secondary Colors: Created by mixing two primary colors.
• Temporary Hair Color: Temporarily colors hair without altering it chemically.
• Alkaline Perms: Used on resistant or virgin hair.
• Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal: 3 lines of cutting are vertical, horizontal and diagonal

Test your knowledge on workplace safety and salon regulations. This quiz covers essential safety practices, chemical storage guidelines, and proper procedures for various salon services. Ensure you're familiar with OSHA standards and best practices for a safe salon environment.