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

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

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

• The pivot

• The shank

• The heel

• The handle

Which of the following is recommended for sterilising clippers

• Ultra Violet light - UV cabinet

• Chemical - Barbicide

• Chemical - Wipes/spays

• Moist heat - steam

The Characteristics of curly hair can make it difficault to cut because

• It is usually course and needs thinning

• It has more growth patterns and can spring up

• It seems shorter during the cut and longer when finished

• It is fine and lacks volume

Why do you establish and follow a cutting guideline

• To determine the finished length and shape of the required cut

• For health and safety

• So the client feels comfortable

• So you know where to start

Why is it important to apply the correct degree of tension to the hair when cutting?

• So you can see how to cut the hair

• To avoid stretching the hair and thereby cutting it too short

• To determine what layering technique to use

• To create a textured look