G7 revision

Multiple Choice

Ultra violet (UV) rays from the sun will affect the condition of the hair by

• Absorbing moisture

• Increasing the hydration

• Flattening the cuticle scales

• Bleaching the hair

Multiple Choice

How would the incompatibility of previous products and services affect the next service? The client should

• A, have a perm or colour service

• B, consider an alternative service

• C, seek medical advice before the service

• D, have a conditioning treatment after the service

Multiple Choice

What are the potential consequences of failing to test hair prior to services? You could

• A, risk cross contamination

• B, risk cross infection

• C, damage the client's hair and scalp

• D, break the Data Protection Act

Multiple Choice

Pediculosis capitis is a hair condition caused by

• A, an infestation

• B, a bacterial infection

• C, a fungal infestation

• D, a virus

Multiple Choice

The epidermis is

• A, the top, outer layer of skin

• B, where the blood vessels sit

• C, the bottom layer of the skin

• D, under the outer layer of the skin

Multiple Choice

When should most tests be carried out?

• A, only before chemical services

• B, after any chemical service

• C, before any service

• D, after all services

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to identify the resting stage of the hair growth cycle when planning hair treatments.

Multiple Choice

A condition recognised by small specks attached to the hair shaft close to the scalp is known as

• PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS

• TINEA CAPITIS

• PITYRASIS CAPITIS

• SCABIES

Multiple Choice

If you suspect a client has scabies, you should

• Continue with the service and recommend solutions that can be purchased from the pharmacy

• Not provide any chemical service but offer an alternative such as a blow dry

• Continue with the service and recommend that they visit their GP at a later date

• Not provide a service and recommend that they visit their GP as soon as possible

Multiple Choice

How would you recognise scabies?

• Itchy skin which has white blisters

• White blotchy rash on the skin

• Itchy skin with red spots and lines

• Red scaly skin which bleeds easily

Multiple Choice

If a client has alopecia areata, which of the following treatments should you suggest?

• Restructurant conditioning

• Penetrating treatment

• Surface conditioning

• High frequency

Multiple Choice

Where is the hair follicle found?

• Capillary layer

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous layer

• Epidermis

Multiple Choice

A condition recognised by red circular patches on the skin is known as?

• Tinea capitis

• Impetigo

• Folliculitis

• Pityriasis capitis

Multiple Choice

Where does the medulla sit in the hair structure?

• In the root, to support the spine

• Under the cuticle, but it is always present

• On the outer edge, to give support to the hair

• In the centre, but it is always present

Multiple Choice

Prior to any service, hold a strand of hair by the root and point and gently pull. This is used to test

• Incompatability

• Elasticity

• Porosity

• Development

Multiple Choice

If a client has over processed hair, how could this affect the range of services offered?

• A skin reaction may occur during the service

• A modification to the service may be necessary

• The hair will not have the medulla layers needed

• The anagen phase may have been damaged

Multiple Choice

Remove a small amount of product during the service to test

• Elasticity

• Porosity

• Development

• Incompatability

Multiple Choice

A solution of hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide is used to test for?

• DEVELOPMENT

• INCOMPATABILITY

• POROSITY

• ELASTICITY

Multiple Choice

If you applied a small amount of colour behind the ear prior to a service, what are you testing?

• Skin

• Cuticle

• Hair

• Cortex

Multiple Choice

The texture of the hair refers to the

• THICKNESS OF THE MEDULLA

• NATURAL WAVE OR CURL PRESENT

• VISIBLE QUANTITY

• NUMBER OF CUTICLE LAYERS

Open Ended

Explain how diet and lifestyle can impact the health of hair, using examples from the options provided in the last image.

Multiple Choice

Ringworm is a scalp condition caused by

• A VIRUS

• AN INFESTATION

• A FUNGAL INFECTION

• A BACTERIAL INFECTION

Multiple Choice

The hair growth cycle can be described as

• CATAGEN, TELOGEN, KERATIN

• KERATIN, ANAGEN, KERATIN

• ANAGEN, CATAGEN, TELOGEN

• TELOGEN, ANAGEN, TELOGEN

Multiple Choice

Psoriasis can be recognised by

• SILVERY DRY SCALES

• WEEPING YELLOW PUSTULES

• RED, SORE WEEPING SPOTS

• SILVERY-WHITE HAIRS

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to identify factors which could limit or affect services and products? To prevent

• INHALATION OF CHEMICAL VAPOURS

• DAMAGE TO THE HAIR AND SCALP

• DAMAGE TO THE CLIENTS CLOTHES

• OVERUSE OF PRODUCTS

Open Ended

Reflect on what you have learned about the effects of UV rays on hair. How might this knowledge influence your daily hair care routine or advice you give to others?