Hair Care & Services 25% of Exam

the condition of the clients hair and scalp

A shampoo should be selected according

medicated

A shampoo that contains special ingredients that are very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions is called _________ shampoo.

Blowdrying

A spray on thermal protecter is applied to the hair prior to any thermal service to protect the hair from the harmful effects of ______________

Effilating

Also known as slithering; process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears; cutting the hair with a sliding movement of the shears while keeping the blades partially opened.

protein conditioner

A ________________ is designed to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within, to temporarily reconstruct the hair.

Infuse moisture

A conditioner is a special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore the hair's strength, _________, give hair body, and to protect hair against possible breakage.

Stroking

A method of manipulating the scalp by rubbing, tapping, kneading or _____________________ it with the hands is known as a massage

4.5 to 5.5

A pH balanced shampoo has a pH in the range of:

deep-conditioning treatments and hair masks

Appropriate products for coarse, dry and damaged hair include?

Discuss retail product recommendations

During the post service procedure, it is important to determine if the client is satisfied, advise the client about proper at home maintenance, And ..............

Overactive sebaceous glands

Excessive oiliness is caused by

Thinning of the hair

Prior to any service, analyze the clients hair and scalp and check for which of the following conditions?

Pivoting

Rotates from a central point; also referred to as pie shape sections, used for layering and graduating.

cleaning and disinfecting your tools, implements, and materials

Part one of the three part procedure for hair-care services includes __________

Hydrophilic

The _______ end of a surfactant molecule is water attracting

Lipophilic

The __________ end of a surfactant molecule is oil-attracting.

razor rotation

Texturizing technique similar to razor-over-comb, done with small circular motions.

the products you use

The main difference between massage for relaxation and massage done in conjunction with a treatment is the:

In descending order from largest to smallest

The ingredients on shampoo labels are listed in what order?

To cleanse the hair and scalp

What is the primary purpose of a shampoo service?

Humectants

Which of the following are substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture

water

Which of the following is classified as a universal solvent?

scalp astringent lotion

Which of the following is used after a scalp treatment and before styling to remove oil accumulation?

scissor-over-comb

also known a shear-over-comb; haircutting technique in which the hair is held in place with the comb while the tips of the scissors are used to remove the lengths

blunt haircut

also known as a one length haircut; haircut in which all the hair come to one hanging level forming a weight line or area; hair is cut with no elevation or overdirection

slithering

also known as effilating; process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears; cutting the hair with a sliding movement of the shears while keeping the blades partially opened

guideline

also known as guide; section of hair located either at the perimeter or the interior of the cut, that determines the length the hair will be cut. usually the first section that is cut to create a shape

head form

also known as head shape; shape of the head, which greatly affects the way the hair falls and behaves

traveling guideline

also known as movable guideline; guideline that moves as the haircutting progresses, used often when creating layers or graduation

elevation

also known as projection or lifting; angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held, or lifted, from the head when cutting

tension

amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a section, created by stretching or pulling the section

cutting line

angle at which the fingers are held when cutting, and, ultimately, the line that is cut; also known as finger angle, finger position, cutting position, or cutting angle.

crown

area of the head between the apex and back of parietal ridge

weight line

visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together

shrinkage

when hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying

distribution

where and how hair is moved over the head

parietal ridge

widest are of the head, usually starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown

nape

back part of the neck; the hair below the occipital bone

Fringe

bangs

occipital bone

bone that protrudes at the base of the skull

horizontal lines are used to

build weight

overdirection

combing a section away from its natural falling position, rather that straight out from the head, toward a guideline; used to create increasing lengths in the interior or perimeter

layers

create movement and volume in the hair by releasing weight

palm-to-palm

cutting position in which the palms of both hands are facing each other

layered haircut

graduated effect achieved by cutting the hair with elevation or over direction; the hair is cut at higher elevations, usually 90 degrees or above, which removes weight

graduated haircut

graduated shape or wedge; an effect or haircut that results from cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection

stationary guideline

guideline that does not move

interior guideline

guideline that is inside the haircut rather than on the perimeter

uniform layers

hair is elevated to 90 degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length

hairline

hair that grows at the outermost perimeter along the face, around the ears, and the neck

long layered haircut

haircut in which the hair is cut at a 180 degree angle; the resulting shape has shorter layers at the top and increasingly longer layers toward the perimeter

texturizing

haircutting technique designed to remove excess bulk without shortening the length; changing the appearance or behavior of the hair through specific haircutting techniques using shears, thinning shears, or a razor

free hand notching

haircutting technique in which pieces of hair are snipped out at random intervals

point cutting

haircutting technique in which the tips of the shears are used to cut points into the ends of the hair

clipper over comb

haircutting technique similar to scissor over comb, except that the clippers move side to side across the comb rather than bottom to top

beveling

haircutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length

apex

highest point on the top of the head

part/parting

line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section of hair from another, creating subsections

slide cutting

method of cutting or thinning the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length

cast

method of manufacturing shears: a metal-forming process whereby molten steel is poured into a mold and, once the metal is cooled, takes on the shape of the mold

reference points

points on the head that mark where the surface of the head changes or the behavior of the hair changes, such as ears, jawline, occipital bone, apex and so on; used to establish design line that are proportionate

four corners

points on the head that signal a change in the shape of the head, from flat to round or vice versa

forged

process of working metal to a finished shape by hammering or pressing

subsections

smaller sections within a larger section of hair, used to maintain control of the hair while cutting

angle

space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point

razor over comb

texturizing technique in which the comb and the razor are used on the surface of the hair

line

thin continuous mark used as a guide; can be straight or curved, horizontal, vertical or diagonal

sections

to divide the hair by parting into uniform working areas for control

growth pattern

direction in which the hair grows from the scalp; also referred to as natural fail or natural falling position

eliminate unwanted color tones

Color-enhancing shampoos are used to:

soft water

Rainwater or chemically softened water that contains only small amounts of minerals and, therefore, allows soap and shampoo to lather freely.

stronger and harsher

The more alkaline the shampoo the __________ it is

Natural bristles

The most highly recommended hairbrushes are those made from:

Protein

Treatment of repair conditioners are deep penetrating conditioners that restore ____________ and moisture to the hair.

graduation

elevation occurs when a section is lifted above o degrees

interior

inner or internal part of hair

perimeter

outer line of a hair style

cross checking

parting the haircut in the opposite way from which you cut it in order to check for precision of line and shape

Moisturizing and emollient ingredients

A dry hair and scalp treatment, used when there is a deficiency of natural oil on the hair or scalp, should contain

Diagonal back

A type of diagonal line that creates movement away from the face.

Diagonal forward

A type of diagonal line that creates movement toward the face.

Keeping fingers under the spray

As a safety feature for the client, during a shampoo you should monitor the water temperature by:

Laundered in a disinfecting solution

Before the draping service make sure that proper infection control practices are used and that each cape has been ________ prior to use

Kill Bacteria

Before the water enters the public water pipelines, small amounts of chlorine are added to water

Chemical Services

Brushing of the hair should be avoided prior

Dry and damaged, fine

For a client with _____ hair, it is recommended that you use a gentle cleansing shampoo and a light leave-in conditioner.

taper

Haircutting effect in which there is an even blend from very short at the hairline to longer lengths as you move up the head; to taper is to narrow progressively at one end.

carving

Haircutting technique done by placing the still blade into the hair and resting it on the scalp, and then moving the shears through the hair while opening and partially closing the shears.

Slicing

Haircutting technique that removes bulk and adds movement through the lengths of the hair; the shears are not completely closed, and only the portion of the blades near the pivot is used.

free-hand slicing

Haircutting technique used to release weight from the subsection, allowing the hair to move more freely.

Notching

Haircutting technique, a version of point cutting, in which the tips of the scissors are moved toward the hair ends rather than into them; creates a chunkier effect.

clarifying

Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals and removes them from the hair is called _____ shampoo.

conditioning

Shampoo designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageability of the hair is called ___________ shampoo

balancing

Shampoo designed to wash away excess oiliness while preventing the hair from drying out is called _____ shampoo.

dry

Shampoo that cleanses the hair without the use of soap and water is ______ shampoo.

sulfate-free

Shampoos formulated with little to no alkaline soap base are known as

hard water

Water that contains minerals that reduce the ability of soap or shampoo to lather.

Hold them under warm running water

What is the correct way to rinse your implements after cleaning them?

a soft touch

When offering a Scalp Massage, use slow, deliberate motions &

the cushions of fingertips

When working a shampoo into a lather, you should use the: