2122 Level 3 cutting

Which one of the following BEST describes the expected reqirements for client protection when cutting hair?

• Gown, apron and cutting collar

• Gown, towel or cutting collar

• Towel, or cutting collar

• Gown and apron

Which one of the following are salon and legal requirements for disposal of waste from a cutting service?

• Dispose of hair cuttings into a separate bin on completion of service. 

• Remove all sharp instruments and dispose of daily wrapped in paper. 

• Disposal of sharps in a sharps box and hair cuttings into allocated bin

• Sweep all hair up at the end of the day and dispose of in the waste paper bin. 

What are the employee’s responsibilities under the current Electricity at Work Regulations? 

• Remove all equipment from the work area. 

• Dispose of all faulty equipment immediately. 

• Check all equipment after use for faults. 

• Report, label and remove any faulty equipment.  

What are the possible consequences if a client is not protected from hair clippings? 

• Saves on washing and time for stylist.  

• Damage to clothing and jewellery. 

• Causes discomfort to the stylist during the service. 

• Discomfort and hairs penetrating clothing.  

    

What is the main consequence if the client is not positioned correctly during the cutting process?

• Loss of income to another stylist. 

• The stylist will not need to move around. 

• The stylist will need to move around too much. . 

• Finished results may be unbalanced or uneven. 

Which one of the following is a method of maintaining cutting tools? 

• Clean after every use.  

• Carry in a safe manner. 

• Take scissors home in the evening.  

• Leave on the workstation when not in use. 

    

Why is it most important to communicate with clients throughout the cutting process? 

  

• To be friendly and sociable.    

• To maintain the client’s attention. 

• To maintain the client’s comfort.  

• To confirm the progress of the cut. 

    

Which one of the following is a factor that does not need to be taken into account before and during the cutting process?

• Growth patterns.   

• Hair density

• Colour

• Lifestyle

    

Which one of the following best describes how hair elasticity can affect the cutting process? 

• Hair may be too sparse for chosen style.   

• Hair may be too short for chosen style. 

• Determines the degree of tension that needs to be applied. 

• May not be able to carry out the cutting service. 

    

Why is it most important to crosscheck a cut? 

• To ensure comfort.  

• To ensure accuracy. 

• To check the position of the client.  

• To check the length meets style requirements.