Haircare

Which one of the following would be the most suitable conditioner for a client with damaged hair?

• A volumising conditioner

• A surface conditioner

• A penetrating conditioner

• A porosity leveller

What type of alopecia can be caused by excessive tension on the hair?

• Alopecia areata

• Traction alopecia

• Alopecia totalis

• Diffuse alopecia

To maintain moisture in type 4 hair, how often should the hair be shampooed

• No more than twice a week

• No more than 3 times a week

• Once every 3 weeks

• Once every 2 weeks

'pH-balanced' refers to a product that has a pH range of:

• 3 to 4.5

• 4.5 to 5.5

• 6.5 to 7

• 7.5 to 8.5

Which one of the following is the best advice for a client with relaxed type 3c hair, to maintain a smooth look with natural volume?

• Use straightening irons daily

• Sleep on a satin pillow

• Apply hairspray before bed

• Dry wrap the hair before bed.

Which one of the following shampoo ingredients will benefit damaged hair?

• Zinc pyrithione

• coconut

• proteins

• citrus

What is the correct procedure for detangling wet hair to prevent hair damage.

• Start at the crown, working from roots to ends using a wide-tooth comb

• Start at the crown, working from roots to ends using a bristle brush.

• Start at the nape, working from ends to roots using a wide tooth-comb

• Start at the nape, working from ends to roots using a bristle brush.

A shampoo containing plant oil would be suitable for a client with

• Dry hair

• Normal hair

• An oily scalp

• Product build-up

Which one of the following describes the recommendation for a client with pityrasis capitis (dry scalp condition)

• Haircuts and conditioning treatments

• To visit their GP

• A course of strengthening treatments

• Specialist shampoos and scalp treatments

Which one of the following is NOT a reason for using a clarifying shampoo?

• When the hair id dirty

• When the hair has product build-up

• When preparing the hair for a chemical service

• When shampooing the hair following a colour service.