Hairdressing: Shampoo and Condition Basics

What is the main purpose of shampooing hair in a salon?

• To add permanent colour

• To cleanse the scalp and hair

• To cut the hair

• To dry the hair

Which of the following is most important to check before shampooing a client’s hair?

• The client’s shoe size

• The client’s scalp and hair condition

• The client’s favourite TV show

• The client’s height in feet

What is the recommended water temperature for shampooing hair?

• 10°C

• 20°C

• 37°C

• 60°C

Which of the following is a benefit of conditioning the hair?

• Makes hair more difficult to comb

• Adds moisture and improves manageability

• Removes all natural oils

• Increases tangling

What should you do if a client has an open wound on their scalp?

• Proceed as normal

• Avoid the area and inform your supervisor

• Apply shampoo directly to the wound

• Ignore it

Which of the following is NOT a type of shampoo?

• Clarifying

• Volumising

• Moisturising

• Polishing

What is the correct order of the shampoo and condition process?

• Condition, rinse, shampoo, rinse

• Shampoo, rinse, condition, rinse

• Rinse, shampoo, condition, shampoo

• Shampoo, condition, shampoo, rinse

Why is it important to massage the scalp during shampooing?

• To cause discomfort

• To stimulate blood circulation

• To tangle the hair

• To dry the hair

Which of the following is a sign of a healthy scalp?

• Redness and swelling

• Flakiness and itching

• Clean and free from irritation

• Open sores

What should you do if shampoo gets into a client’s eyes?

• Ignore it

• Rinse immediately with clean, lukewarm water

• Add more shampoo

• Ask the client to rub their eyes