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Hair and scalp recap quiz

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following shampoo ingredients is most suitable for dandruff.

a)

Lemon

b)

Almond

c)

Medicated

d)

Moisturising

2.

A medicated shampoo is used for dandruff because it

a)

naturally moisturises and nourishes the hair.

b)

soothes the scalp and minimises flakes.

c)

slows down the production of sebum.

d)

closes the cuticle and strengthens the cortex.

3.

The purpose of a surface conditioner is to

a)

add protein to the cortex

b)

treat and soothe the scalp

c)

adds moisture and smoothes the cuticle

d)

repair the hair structure and strengthen the cortex

4.

Which one of the following should be used on chemically damaged hair to help improve the condition?

a)

Surface conditioner

b)

Penetrating conditioner

c)

Scalp treatment

d)

Herbal anti-oxidant

5.

Which one of the following are all contra-indications to shampoo and conditioning?

a)

Infections, infestations, recent scar tissue and product allergies.

b)

Dandruff, psoriasis, infections.

c)

Dry scalp and injuries to the head.

d)

Product build up, oily scalp and cuts and abrasions.

6.

The outside layer of the hair shaft is called this

a)

cortex

b)

cuticle

c)

medulla

d)

epidermis

7.

The main function of the outside layer is what

a)

Protection

b)

Absorb moisture

c)

Absorb colour

d)

Secrete oils

8.

The cortex determines strength and elasticity

a)

true

b)

false

9.

The outside layer of the skin structure is the epidermis

a)

true

b)

false

10.

The muscle attached to the hair shaft is called what?

a)

Sebaceous muscle

b)

Arrector pilli

c)

Dermis muscle

d)

epidermis muscle

11.

Keratin fibres are found in this part of hair structure

a)

Cuticle

b)

Medulla

c)

Cortex

d)

Epidermis

12.

Keratin fibres are found in this part of hair structure

a)

Cuticle

b)

Medulla

c)

Cortex

d)

Epidermis

13.

Describe the medualla

a)

Not always present

b)

Central core

c)

Thin transparent cells, air spaces

d)

Is important in hairdressing

14.

If the cuticle is porous...the layers will be open

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Greasy/oily hair can be caused by an overactive sebaceous gland

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The natural pH of hair is...

a)

0-6.9

b)

7

c)

7.1-14

d)

4.5-5.5

17.

Effleurage....

a)

closes the cuticle and cleans the hair

b)

applies and spreads the product

c)

increases circulation

d)

improves blood supply

18.

Hydrophilic means

a)

attracted to water

b)

repels water

19.

Hydrophobic means...

a)

repels water

b)

attracted to water

20.

An elasticity test checks the condition of the?

a)

cuticle

b)

cortex

c)

medulla

d)

dermis

21.

where would you refer a client who had alopecia

a)

Trichologist

b)

GP

c)

medical advice

d)

Pharmacy

22.

Where would you refer a client who had impetigo

a)

GP

b)

pharmacy

c)

dermatologist

d)

scalp specialist

23.

A scalp condition that has silvery yellow scales and thickening of the skin is?

a)

psoriasis

b)

alopecia

c)

impetigo

d)

folliculitis

24.

Caucasian hair is generally referred to as

a)

curly

b)

straight

c)

wavy

d)

coiled

25.

hair density refers to

a)

amount of hair on the head

b)

one strand of hair

c)

hair condition

d)

colour of hair

26.

What stage of the hair growth cycle is Anagen?

a)

Active growing stage.

b)

The final stage of growth.

c)

The period when the hair stops growing.

27.

What stage of the hair growth cycle is Catagen

a)

The Active growing stage.

b)

The period when the hair stops growing.

c)

The Final stage, no further growth takes place.

28.

What stage of the hair growth cycle is Telegan?

a)

The Active growing stage

b)

The period when the hair stops growing

c)

The Final stage, no further growth takes place.

29.

From the options below which one is NOT a face shape

a)

Egg Shape

b)

Square Shape

c)

Round Shape

d)

Diamond Shape