styling hair

Which two of the following best describe why a stylist should check electrical equipment prior to use?

• to minimise the risk of injury

• to enhance salon service

• to improve customer service

• to ensure it is fit for purpose

Why is it important to remove product build up from straightening irons?

• to prevent a product reaction on the hair and scalp

• to prevent the product burning and sticking to the hair

• to prevent overheating

• to prevent electrocution

Which one of the following best describes why a stylist should consult with a client before a service?

• To achieve the best result and meet the client requirements

• To identify the most appropriate aftercare product to sell

• To identify the client requirements to enable the stylist to choose their favorite products

• To maintain client safety and confidentiality

Which one of the following best describes why the hair should be tested for elasticity and porosity?

• To consider how the hair may dry and be styled

• To reduce the risk of the hair tangling during styling

• To maintain a professional image during the service

• To identify the products, tools and techniques to use

Which two of the following bonds are broken during styling?

• Disulphide

• Salt

• Hydrogen

• Polypeptides

Which one of the following best describes how the bonds are changed during styling?

• Bonds are broken are reformed into a new position

• Bonds are stretched and controlled

• Bonds are weakened and reshaped

• Bonds are weakened and expanded

What is hair in its natural state called?

• Beta Keratin

• Aplha Keratin

• Acid Keratin

• Alkaline Keratin

What state is hair in, after it has been wetted, stretched and dried into a new shape?

• Beta Keratin

• Alpha Keratin

• Acid Keratin

• Alkaline Keratin

What does the term hygroscopic mean?

• Able to retain water

• Able to repel water

• Able to absorb products

• Able to absorb moisture

Which one of the following describes why it is important to consider the airflow direction when drying the hair?

• To work against the direction of the cuticle and avoid burning the scalp.

• To keep the hair in an alpha keratin state.

• To work in the direction of the cuticle and avoid burning the scalp.

• To avoid the hydrogen bonds breaking.