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Shampooing Rinsing and Conditioning

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Any client with an infectious disease should not be treated and should be referred to a:
a.
treatment
c.
stylist
b.
physician
d.
salon
 

 2. 

To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics, and skin debris without:
a.
clarifying scalp and hair
c.
adversely affecting scalp or hair
b.
cleaning residue and products
d.
stripping hair of bacteria
 

 3. 

Shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color-treated hair is:
a.
low-pH shampoo
c.
acid-balanced shampoo
b.
color-treated shampoo
d.
high-pH shampoo
 

 4. 

Products are classified as either an alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of:
a.
hydrogen
c.
acids
b.
elements
d.
atoms
 

 5. 

Water is the most abundant and important element on Earth and is classified as a(n):
a.
complete solvent
c.
universal solvent
b.
natural solvent
d.
acidic solvent
 

 6. 

The treatment that passes water through a porous substance, such as charcoal or a filter, to be purified is known as:
a.
sedimentation
c.
filtration
b.
distillation
d.
evaporating
 

 7. 

The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is:
a.
sedimentation
c.
evaporation
b.
distillation
d.
filtration
 

 8. 

Water that is chemically softened and allows soaps and shampoos to lather freely is:
a.
soft water
c.
hard water
b.
well water
d.
salt water
 

 9. 

The main ingredient of most shampoos is:
a.
detergent
c.
surfactants
b.
botanicals
d.
water
 

 10. 

Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentages of each ingredient or in:
a.
descending order
c.
volume order
b.
ascending order
d.
alphabetical order
 

 11. 

The second ingredient that most shampoos have in common is the base detergent or:
a.
botanical ingredients
c.
foam enhancers
b.
biotin compounds
d.
primary surfactant
 

 12. 

The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is:
a.
deionized
c.
lipophilic
b.
hydrophilic
d.
a salt atom
 

 13. 

The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be:
a.
water resistant
c.
oil resistant
b.
water loving
d.
oil attracting
 

 14. 

Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are:
a.
acid-balanced
c.
neutral balanced
b.
alkaline-balanced
d.
deionized
 

 15. 

Two conditioning agents that boost shampoos and restore moisture and elasticity to the hair shaft are:
a.
protein and oils
c.
protein and biotin
b.
melanin and biotin
d.
vinegar and niacin
 

 16. 

Shampoos containing acidic ingredients that can cut through product buildup on the hair are:
a.
conditioning shampoos
c.
medicated shampoos
b.
neutralizing shampoos
d.
clarifying shampoos
 

 17. 

Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are:
a.
clarifying shampoos
c.
balancing shampoos
b.
smoothing shampoos
d.
medicated shampoos
 

 18. 

Substances that absorb moisture and promote the retention of moisture are known as:
a.
astringents
c.
keratin
b.
humectants
d.
deionized
 

 19. 

Conditioners that have a pH range of 3.5 to 6.0 are used to restore the pH of hair after:
a.
dry shampoos
c.
medication
b.
conditioning treatments
d.
chemical services
 

 20. 

Conditioners that are designed to slightly increase the hair diameter with a coating action are:
a.
cream rinses
c.
instant conditioners
b.
protein conditioners
d.
detangling solutions
 

 21. 

Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean and add luster to the hair, are:
a.
natural
c.
sharp
b.
nylon
d.
synthetic
 

 22. 

The hair should never be brushed prior to a:
a.
chemical service
c.
conditioner
b.
shampoo
d.
haircut
 

 23. 

The two basic requirements for a healthy scalp are cleanliness and:
a.
treatments
c.
stimulation
b.
shampoos
d.
coloring
 

 24. 

Do not massage or manipulate a client’s scalp if there is a presence of:
a.
color
c.
medication
b.
keratin
d.
abrasions
 

 25. 

When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip balls, and the cushions of the:
a.
fingernails
c.
palms
b.
wrists
d.
fists
 

 26. 

To prevent fatigue, muscle aches, and physical problems when performing a shampoo, maintain correct:
a.
movements
c.
leverage
b.
balance
d.
posture
 

 27. 

When securing a cape during the client preparation, do not let the cape touch the:
a.
client’s skin
c.
client’s towel
b.
shampoo sink
d.
clean towel
 

 28. 

During the shampoo procedure, the water should be monitored for:
a.
volume and temperature
c.
temperature only
b.
volume and technique
d.
spray and contact
 

 29. 

During the shampoo procedure, apply small quantities of shampoo to the hair beginning at the:
a.
crown area
c.
front hairline
b.
nape area
d.
ear area
 

 30. 

When manipulating the scalp during a shampoo, begin at the front hairline and work in a(n):
a.
side-to-side movement
c.
back-and-forth movement
b.
up-and-down movement
d.
zigzag movement
 

 31. 

A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a(n):
a.
shampoo procedure
c.
conditioning treatment
b.
hair and scalp examination
d.
abrasion test
 

 32. 

Do not use high-frequency current on hair treated with tonics or lotions that contain:
a.
minerals
c.
proteins
b.
alcohol
d.
creams
 

 33. 

Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of:
a.
malassezia
c.
proteins
b.
keratin
d.
tapiocas
 

 34. 

Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are:
a.
moisturizing
c.
color-enhancing
b.
clarifying
d.
neutralizing
 

 35. 

Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be:
a.
neutral
c.
humectants
b.
medicated
d.
nonstripping
 



 
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