Health and Safety Guidelines for Permanent Colouring Service

What is the minimum age a client must be for a permanent colouring service according to the health and safety guidelines?

• 14 years of age

• 16 years of age

• 18 years of age

• 21 years of age

Why is it important to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when colouring and lightening hair?

• To meet with salon policy

• Avoid skin staining

• Protect own clothing

• Prevent getting contact dermatitis

What is one of the reasons for preparing a client's hair before a service?

• To increase service time

• To remove any barriers so that the service can proceed

• To make the hair more difficult to manage

• To ensure the hair remains tangled

What is a goal when protecting a client's skin during a hair service?

• To ensure the skin is exposed to chemicals

• To increase the risk of skin irritation

• To prevent skin staining

• To disregard client comfort

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of preparing the client's hair and protecting their skin?

• Maintain client comfort

• Reduce the risk of skin irritation

• Ensure an efficient service

• Complicate the service process

What is the purpose of skin testing?

• To check the effectiveness of a product

• To identify possible allergic reactions

• To compare different brands of products

• To determine the skin type of a client

What is one of the reasons for fulfilling the responsibilities related to Health and Safety and other legislation through skin testing?

• To ensure the product is affordable

• To confirm client satisfaction with the service

• To fulfill the responsibilities relating to Health and Safety and other legislation

• To promote new services and products

How should a skin test be performed?

• Apply a large amount of product and wait for an immediate reaction

• Apply a small amount of colour to be used behind the ear or in the crook of the arm 24-48 hours before the service is carried out

• Apply the product directly to the skin and wait for 24 hours

• Use the product as intended and observe for any reactions

Why is it important to question clients and record their responses on record cards?

• To create a personalized experience for the client

• To keep track of the client's preferences for future visits

• To avoid any legal action or being sued by clients

• To maintain a history of products used for marketing purposes

What personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when using colours and powder lighteners according to the precautions listed?

• Gloves, Goggles, and Mask

• Gloves, Apron, and Mask

• Gloves, Boots, and Apron

• Apron, Mask, and Hat