Hairdressing / Test Hairdressing Test: 20 Questions The main reason for applying surface conditioners to the hair is to Open the cuticle Smooth down the cuticle Heal damaged hair Prepare the hair for chemical services What does DPA stand for? Discreet Professional Advice Data Protection Advice Data Protection Act Dry Perming Acid Which ONE of the following ingredients can be found in shampoo for dry hair? Lemon Mango Coconut Orange Which ONE of the following would be classed as confidential information and should never be given out? Client details Stylists’ names Salon telephone number Salon price list What are the most important details to record when making an appointment? Salon’s name, the service and time of appointment Client’s name the service and time of appointment Stylist’s name, the service and time of appointment The service and time of appointment Which ONE of the following is an example of non-verbal communication? Explanation Discussion Consultation Eye-contact It is important to pass on client concerns promptly to the relevant person so that You can do something else They are dealt with by the correct person as soon as possible They are dealt with by someone else You do not have to deal with the concern What does COSHH stand for? Control of substances harmful to health Control of substances harmful to hair Control of substances hazardous to health Control of substances hazardous to hairdressing Which one of the following types of fire extinguishers must not be used on fires in electrical equipment? Water Fire blanket Dry powder Carbon dioxide When should the sterilisation of tools take place? End of the day At least twice a day Beginning of the day After each client What is the pH of a permanent colour? 6.5 – 7.5 8.5 – 9.5 7.5 – 8.5 9.5 – 10.5 What effect does perm lotion have on the hair structure? Builds linkages in the hair Joins new linkages in the hair Breaks linkages in the hair Destroys linkages in the hair What effect does heat have when permanently colouring hair? Decreases the processing time Makes the colour brighter Increases the depth of colour Increases the processing time What is the main effect of temporary colour on hair? It takes the natural colour out of the hair It coats the outer layer of the cuticle It absorbs the colour into the hair shaft It makes the hair dry Which ONE of the following water temperatures should be used to remove bleach from the hair? Cold Very warm Luke warm Hot Which one of these is a naturally occurring hair growth pattern? Bulls Eye Cows Lick Calfs Hair Cattle Prod Which one of these is a type of hair infection? Barbers Itch Hairdressers Itch Follicle Itch Cuticle Itch Why should you carry out a skin test? So that the client will become immune to tints To see if an allergic reaction occurs So that a better colour can be acheived To check for an infectious skin condition What should you do if a client has a small cut on the scalp? Refuse to carry out any treatment on the client Inform the client before proceeding carefuly with any treatment Carry out any treatment without alarming the client Cover the cut with a barrier cream If a client asks for their personal data what should you do? Tell them that it is stricly confidential due to salon proceedure Tell them that it is stricly confidential due to the data protection act Allow them full access to their personal data Allow them limited access to their personal data Top