Revision Questions for FN Hair Professionals

Why is it important to use personal protective equipment (PPE) during the perming process?

• To protect the stylist from hair dye stains

• To ensure the client feels comfortable

• To reduce the risk of chemical exposure and irritation

• To make the process faster

How does positioning tools and equipment correctly improve efficiency and safety in perming?

• It makes the salon look more organized

• It prevents accidents and makes the process smoother

• It helps save space in the salon

• It allows the client to see all the tools being used

What is the legal significance of client questioning and recording their responses before a perming service?

• It ensures the stylist has a conversation with the client

• It helps the stylist understand the client’s hair history

• It is a legal requirement to protect both the client and stylist from liability

• It helps the salon keep a record of frequent clients

What are the different types of tests conducted before perming, and what are their purposes? (Incompatibility, Elasticity, Porosity, and Development)

• To check hair health and chemical reactions

• To see if the client likes the smell of the products

• To test how long the perm will last

• To see if the client has any allergies

How should you respond if a client has an adverse reaction to a test?

• Continue the service but use a milder product

• Stop the service immediately and seek medical advice if necessary

• Ignore it and proceed with caution

• Apply a neutralizing solution and carry on

How do the results of various tests influence the perming service?

• They help determine if the perming process is safe

• They indicate how long the perm will last

• They show if the client needs a haircut first

• They are only for record-keeping purposes

What could be the potential consequences of failing to carry out necessary tests before perming?

• The perm might not hold properly

• The client could experience severe hair damage or scalp burns

• The stylist might waste products

• The process may take longer

Why is it important to record test results in a client's record?

• To monitor the client's hair history for future services

• To ensure the stylist remembers the client’s name

• To track the number of perms done in the salon

• To help the client understand the science behind perming

What are the active ingredients in perming and neutralising products, and what role do they play in the process?

• Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide – to strengthen the hair

• Ammonium thioglycolate and hydrogen peroxide – to break and reform bonds in the hair

• Lemon juice and vinegar – to soften the hair

• Water and conditioner – to make the perm more natural

How do chemical re-arrangers, perm lotions, and neutralisers affect the hair structure?

• They temporarily straighten the hair

• They break and reform disulfide bonds in the hair

• They add shine and moisture to the hair

• They make hair grow faster