Hair Structure and Conditions Quiz

What is the main bulk of the hair that lies underneath the cuticle and where all changes take place?

• Cuticle

• Medulla

• Cortex

• Dandruff

What are raised flakes of dry skin commonly known as?

• Oily

• Dry

• Dandruff

• Medulla

Which part of the hair is not always present?

• Cortex

• Cuticle

• Medulla

• Dandruff

Which part of the hair lies underneath the cuticle?

• Cortex

• Cuticle

• Medulla

• Dandruff

What is the characteristic of normal hair?

• Hair that is neither dry, oily, nor damaged

• Hair that is affected by sun

• Hair that is oily

• Hair that is dry

What type of hair is affected by sun, chemicals, physical damage, or environmental factors?

• Normal hair

• Oily hair

• Damaged hair

• Dry hair

What is the purpose of shampoo in hair care?

• To color the hair

• To remove dirt and debris in preparation for a service

• To dry the hair

• To make hair oily

What is effleurage?

• A fast stroking movement

• A slow stroking movement that relaxes the client and distributes products from roots to ends

• A circular movement using fingertips

• A method to dry hair

What is the technique called that involves a fast rubbing movement using fingertips?

• Petrissage

• Friction

• Surface conditioning

• Penetrating

What type of conditioner lies on the outer layer of the hair shaft?

• Penetrating

• Friction

• Surface conditioner

• Petrissage