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Hair Theory

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which hair structure supplies nourishment to the hair bulb?

a)

marrow

b)

root sheath

c)

papilla

d)

arrector pili

2.

3 Stages of Hair Growth?

a)

Anagen

b)

Catagen

c)

Telogen

d)

1

e)

2

3.

Located at the bottom of the follicle and supplying nourishment to the cells

a)

tube

b)

base

c)

papilla

d)

medulla

4.

The central core of the hair shaft sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is the

a)

cortex

b)

cuticle

c)

papilla

d)

medulla

5.

The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the

a)

active stage

b)

telogen stage

c)

anagen stage

d)

catagen stage

6.

The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that give the hair most of its pigment and strength is called the

a)

cortex

b)

cuticle

c)

follicle

d)

medulla

7.

The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is known as the

a)

cuticle

b)

papilla

c)

medulla

d)

arrector pili

8.

The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the

a)

active stage

b)

telogen stage

c)

anagen stage

d)

catagen stage

9.

The three major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex, and

a)

cuticle

b)

papilla

c)

hair bulb

d)

sebaceous glands

10.

What does B represent?

a)

cortex

b)

cuticle

c)

papilla

d)

medulla

11.

What helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry?

a)

sebum

b)

hair fiber

c)

protofibrils

d)

primitive hair germ

12.

What is A?

a)

Hair shaft

b)

Hair bulb

c)

Hair papilla

d)

Sebaceous gland

13.

What is G?

a)

Hair shaft

b)

Hair bulb

c)

Hair papilla

d)

Sebaceous gland

14.

What is H?

a)

Hair shaft

b)

Arrector pili

c)

Hair papilla

d)

Sebaceous gland

15.

The pocket-like tube, also known as the root sheath is the:

a)

bulb

b)

follicle

c)

papilla

d)

arrector pili

16.

Soles of the feet, lips, and eyelids do not have:

a)

cells

b)

hair

c)

nerves

d)

muscles

17.

Hair will grow back after being pulled out as long as the _________ has not been destroyed.

a)

cortex

b)

medulla

c)

papilla

d)

cuticle

18.

Melanin is found primarily in the

a)

cortex

b)

cuticle

c)

medulla

d)

sebum

19.

Which of the following stages is known as the active growing stage of hair?

a)

resting stage

b)

anagen stage

c)

catagen stage

d)

transitional stage

20.

Stimulation of the onset of the telogen stage or causing the production of abnormal, brittle hairs can be caused by:

a)

climate changes

b)

well-balanced diet

c)

disease and medication

d)

products and appliances

21.

What is the outer covering of the hair shaft, made up of overlapping layers of transparent scales?

a)

cortex

b)

cuticle

c)

papilla

d)

medulla

22.

The cross-section, or diameter, of the hair shaft is much larger in coarse hair than:

a)

fine hair

b)

gray hair

c)

curly hair

d)

blond hair

23.

The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that give the hair most of its pigment and strength (elasticity) is called the:

a)

cortex

b)

cuticle

c)

follicle

d)

medulla

24.

How long does the telogen, or resting stage of hair growth, last?

a)

1 to 2 months

b)

3 to 4 months

c)

5 to 6 months

d)

7 to 8 months

25.

The letter and number system used to categorize and identify hair texture includes type 1 (straight), type 2 (wavy), type 3 (curly) and type 4:

a)

tightly curled/coily

b)

tightly curled/springy

c)

curly/springy

d)

coily/springy

26.

What are the 4 general texture patterns?

a)

straight, wavy, springy and curly

b)

straight, wavy, curly, and tightly curled/coily

c)

round, oval, oval, and elliptical

d)

straight, wavy, oval, and tightly curled/coily

27.

Which of these factors does NOT affect hair growth?

a)

disease

b)

medicine

c)

fruequent excersise

d)

lack of vitamins

28.

Which item produces oil and sends it up through the hair follicles to the surface of the skin

a)

papilla

b)

root sheath

c)

sebaceous glands

d)

arrector pili

29.

The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as

a)

density

b)

porosity

c)

viscosity

d)

texture

30.

What condition is determined by the number of active hair follicles per square inch of scalp

a)

texture

b)

density

c)

porosity

d)

viscosity

31.

The ability of the hair to absorb moisture, liquids, or chemicals is known as

a)

texture

b)

density

c)

capacity

d)

porosity

32.

The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking is called

a)

elasticity

b)

texture

c)

porosity

d)

breaking point

33.
Hair is made up primarily of:
a)
protein 
b)
sebum
c)
telogen
d)
macros
34.

This photo illustrates.....

a)

Hair Porosity

b)

Hair Texture

c)

Hair Colour

d)

Hair Density

35.

Hair that has a healthy, compact cuticle is less....

a)

Dense

b)

Porous

c)

Textured

d)

Elastic

36.

A client with a high number of hairs per square inch on their head is to said to have high _________________

a)

texture

b)

coverage

c)

hair count

d)

density

37.

More product and time is needed for a client with hair that has high ...............

a)

Elasticity

b)

Density

c)

Porosity

d)

Texture

38.

Hair texture is described as .............

a)

fine, medium, coarse

b)

fine, regular, large

c)

thin, medium, coarse

d)

thin, regular, large

39.

What tough exterior layer of the hair has the purpose of surrounding the inner layers and protecting the hair from damage?

a)

Hair shaft

b)

Cuticle

c)

Cortex

d)

Medulla

40.

The main function of the outside layer is what

a)

Protection

b)

Absorb moisture

c)

Absorb colour

d)

Secrete oils

41.

If the cuticle scale feels raised and bump this tells us?

a)

The cuticle scale is closed and hair is in bad condition

b)

The cuticle scale is open and hair is in poor condition

c)

The cuticle scale is open and the hair is in good condition

d)

The cuticle scale is closed and hair is in good condition

42.
Choose the correct order of the hair growth cycle.
a)
Anagen, Telogen, Catagen
b)
Catagen, Telogen, Anagen
c)
Anagen, Catagen, Telogen,
d)
Telogen, Anagen, Catagen
43.
The hair type with a large diameter that can take longer to process hair color is _____.
a)
fine-textured hair
b)
medium-textured hair
c)
coarse-textured hair
d)
long hair
44.
When the cuticle is tight and the hair is resistant, it is difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate. What term describes this condition?
a)
Low porosity
b)
Average porosity
c)
High porosity
d)
Low density
45.

When are conditioning products applied?

a)

They're applied before shampooing

b)

They are applied after shampooing

c)

They are applied for an extended period of time

46.

What's the opposite of oily hair?

a)

curly hair

b)

unruly hair

c)

dry hair

47.

What are hair sprays?

a)

They're shine enhancers

b)

They are finishing products

c)

They are styling products

48.

a)

Gives a direct flow of air

b)

Spreads the air and decreases force.

c)

Used when drying hair that has been set.

49.

a)

Spreads the air and decreases its force

b)

Gives a direct airflow

c)

Used when hair has been set.

50.

a)

Detangle the Hair

b)

Used when cutting

c)

Used when setting

d)

Backcomb the Hair

51.

a)

Detangle Hair

b)

Section Hair

c)

Used when pin curling

d)

Used to backcomb

52.
What can happen if your hairdryer is too hot?
a)
Hair can become scorched
b)
Hair can become greasy
c)
Become too soft
d)
Become curly
53.
In the ______ living cells divide and grow to build the hair.
a)
hair papilla
b)
hair bulb
c)
arrector pili muscle
d)
cuticle
54.
A technique used to increase height and control form by creating a cushion or mesh at the base with a comb is called:
a)
relaxing
b)
comb-out
c)
dry molding
d)
backcombing
55.

The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp is _______________

a)

hair texture

b)

hair density

c)

wave pattern

d)

growth pattern

56.

growth patterns include __________

a)

cowlicks and wave

b)

whorl and cowlick

c)

density and cowlick

d)

texture and wave

57.

The amount of movement in a hair strand is the _________________

a)

elasticity

b)

wave pattern

c)

coil pattern

d)

hair texture

58.

In the porosity test ( Float test), a hair with high porosity will...

a)

Float on the surface of water

b)

Sink at the bottom of the glass with water

c)

Stay at the middle of the glass with water

d)

None of the above

59.

This is a scalp condition characterized by excessive sebum production.

a)

Balanced

b)

Dry

c)

Oily

d)

Dry and oily

60.
The ______________ is always the first step in the hair styling process. 
a)
client consultation
b)
hair cut
c)
style
d)
shampoo
61.
________________  is a thickened styling product that comes in a tube or bottle   and has a strong hold. 
a)
hairspray
b)
lotion
c)
gel
d)
glue
62.

A light airy whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam.

a)

Finger waving

b)

Mousse

c)

Base

d)

Spiral curl

e)

Back Brushing

63.

Method of curling the hair by winding the hair around the rod.

a)

Finger waving

b)

Mousse

c)

Base

d)

Spiral curl

e)

Back Brushing

64.

A _____ brush has a large, flat base and staggered pin patterns to help keep the hair from snagging

a)

grooming

b)

teasing

c)

vent

d)

paddle

65.

A person with "Thick" hair has a lot of hair on their head.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Someone with Dry hair should shampoo often

a)

True

b)

False