Cutting Hair

Which one of the following best describes a sharps bin?

• A covered black bin for disposable razors

• A waste bin kept safely in the staff room

• A yellow bin emptied by specialists

• A lined bin for disposal of needles

Which one of the following is the best way to maintain hairdressing scissors?

• Remove and store securely

• Oil and sharpen regularly

• Wash in hot soapy water

• steralise everyday

Which one of the following is the main reason to remove hair cuttings immediately?

• Because it presents a slipping hazard

• Because it will put clients off

• Because it presents a tripping hazard

• Because it looks unprofessional

Which one of the following is recommended to remove hair clippings and debris from combs?

• Sponge

• Toothbrush

• Cotton wool

• Pintail comb

A cutting stool is used to

• Enable the stylist to reach very long hair

• Ensure that the client can talk to the stylist

• Present a professional image

• Prevent the stylist having to bend or stretch to far

Why is it important to begin the consultation before gowning the client?

• To avoid complaints

• To avoid clients feeling too hot

• To see the style of dress and image of the client

• To see the size of the clients head in relation to their body

Straight hair is classified as

• Type 4

• Type 3

• Type 2

• Type 1

Statement One

Fine hair should be kept long to avoid it looking too sparse

Statement Two

Fine hair should be texturised with a razor to give support

• True True

• True False

• False True

• False False

Which of the following tools and techniques should only be used on dry hair?

• Freehand, club cutting, razors and clippers

• Texturising, club cutting, razors and clippers

• Freehand, scissor over comb, thinning scissors and clippers

• Texturising, slicing, scissor over comb and thinning scissors

Which one of the following should be tightened if scissors become too loose?

• The pivot

• The shank

• The heel

• The handle