Shampooing, Rinsing, and Conditioning

By Crystal Segura

The primary purpose of shampooing in the salon is to:

A.Sell products

B.Wet the hair prior to a service

C.Help the client relax

D.Cleanse the hair and scalp D

When selecting a shampoo, consider the:

A.Humectants in the shampoo

B.Height of the sink

C.Price and profit

D.Condition of the client’s hair D

The pH level is an indicator of:

A.Sedimentation

B.Filtration level

C.Oxygen levels

D.Whether a solution is acid or alkaline

D

Jheri Redding was the first in the salon industry to market “pH-balanced shampoos,” which were:

A.Basic

B.Neutral

C.More acidic

D.More alkaline C

Fresh water is purified by:

A.Sedimentation and filtration

B.Water softenersC.Adding mineralsD.Adding chemicals

A

The softness or hardness of water is related to the:

A.Volume

B.Source of the water

C.Weight of the water

D.Amount of minerals present

D

The main ingredient of shampoo is:

A.Moisturizers

B.Purified water

C.Surfactant

D.Hard water

B

The effectiveness of surfactants is due to:

A.The surfactant molecule

B.Vitamin additives

C.Ammonia compounds

D.Protein-based ingredients

A

Surfactant molecules work by:

A.Lifting off oils and dirt into the water

B.Raising the pH of the hair

C.Separating oil and water

D.De-ionizing water

A

The highest dollar expenditure for hair care products is for:

A.Shampoo

B.Setting gels

C.Conditioners

D.Hair color

A

The pH in acid-balanced shampoo is:

A.The same as in pure water

B.As high as possible

C.The same as in chemical treatments

D.Between 4.5 and 5.5

D

Conditioning shampoos can be very strong and in some cases:

A.Relieve scalp conditions

B.Cut through buildup

C.Strip artificial color

D.Add volume D

Medicated shampoos can be very strong and in some cases:A.Pick up dirt and oil as you brush through

B.Increase shineC.Improve manageabilityD.Must sit on the scalp for a longer period

D

Clarifying shampoos contain acidic ingredients that:

A.Reduce dandruffB.Decrease shine C.Are always a good idea

D.Cut through product buildup D

Dry shampooing is recommended:

A.To make hair shinyB.For elderly clientsC.Before chemical treatments

D.To repair damaged hair

B

A shampoo that combines a surfactant base with basic colors is:

A.Therapeutic shampooB.Medicated shampooC.Acid-balanced shampoo

D.Color-enhancing shampoo D

A temporary remedy for hair that is dry or damaged is:

A.Medicated shampoo

B.Conditioner

C.Dry shampoo

D.Color-enhancing shampoo

B

The texture and structure of the hair are controlled by:

A.Chemical processesB.Hereditary, health, and diet

C.ConditionersD.Scalp conditioners

D

Rinse-through finishing rinses are useful for:

A.Deep conditioningB.Improving the quality of new hair growth

C.Protection against breakage

D.Detangling hair after washing

D

For repair and treatment, deep, penetrating conditioners must be left on the hair for:A.30-40 minutesB.10-20 minutesC.Several hoursD.5-10

B

Most conditioners contain:

A.HumectantsB.Hydrophilic molecules

C.Citric acidD.Surfactants

A

The cuticle of the hair is the outermost layer and is made up of:

A.Protective oilsB.Overlapping scalesC.Long strandsD.Melanin scales

B

Instant conditioners fall in the pH range of 3.5 to 6.0 and are used to:A.Restore pH balance

B.Remove oil accumulation from the scalp

C.Add a slight amount of color

D.Improve the condition of the scalp

A

Scalp astringent lotion is a conditioning agent applied to the scalp to:

A.Remove oil accumulation

B.Promote healing

C.Soften scalp

D.Moisturize the scalp

A

To increase hair diameter slightly, choose a:

A.Protein conditioners

B.Detanglers

C.Stiff hairbrush

D.Cream rinse

A

Concentrated protein conditioners are designed to:

A.Make a bad haircut look good

B.Eliminate unwanted color tones

C.Penetrate the cortex D.Improve the quality of new growth

C

Hair treated with a concentrated protein conditioners has all the following qualities except:A.Equalized porosityB.Improved quality of new hair growth

C.Improved appearance

D.Increased elasticity

B

Deep conditioning treatments are the chosen therapy when ___ is needed:

A.Scalp conditioning

B.Thermal protection

C.Equal moisturizing and protein treatment

D.Hair detanglingC

To protect hair from the harmful effects of blow-drying and electric rollers, use:

A.Spray-on thermal protectors

B.Scalp conditioners

C.Protein treatment

D.Hair masks A

If your client has a dry scalp, the condition may be helped by a:

A.Hair mask

B.Detangler

C.Protein treatment

D.Scalp conditioner

D

For a client with straight, fine hair, all the following products are recommended except:

A.Volumizing shampooB.Moisturizing shampoo

C.Protein treatmentsD.Detangler B

Correct hair brushing stimulates blood circulation to the scalp and helps:

A.Massages the scalp

B.Removes tangles

C.Loosen scales from the scalp

D.Remove dust, dirt, and spray buildup D

Brushing should be part of most hair services except before a:

A.Chemical service

B.Scalp treatment

C.Scalp massageD.Shampoo A

The most highly recommended hairbrushes are made from:

A.Wire with rubber tips

B.Natural bristles

C.Widely spaced bristles

D.Nylon bristlesB

The best method for hair brushing is to:

A.Brush random areas B.Part it into sections

C.Brush the scalp vigorously

D.Focus on the ends

B

One method of providing scalp stimulation is:

A.Mud packB.Scalp conditionerC.Vigorous combingD.Massage

D

Scalp massage is an extra that keeps your clients coming back, and to be successful it’s important to:A.Have strong handsB.Know the location of blood vessels

C.Have medical trainingD.Do it once or twice a year

B

Scalp manipulation techniques include following except:

A.Sliding and rotating movement

B.Rapid eye movementC.Spine movementD.Relaxing movement

B

The most important rule regarding posture when shampooing is to:

A.Allow your abdomen to relax

B.Lean over the client

C.Keep your shoulders back

D.Round the back

C

All the following items are routinely used when giving a shampoo except:

A.An infrared lamp

B.Comb and hairbrush

C.Shampoo capeD.Towels

A

Part of shampoo preparation is to:

A.Apply a scalp steamerB.Examine the client’s hair and scalp

C.Apply an infrared lamp

D.Brush the hair for 15 minutes B

When performing the shampoo service, an important consideration is:

A.The water temperature

B.The nerve points in the neck

C.The cost of the shampoo

D.A cold rinse

A

During a shampoo, when manipulating the scalp, use firm pressure if:A.The client’s scalp is tender

B.You are performing a chemical service

C.The client asks for less pressure

D.The client has healthy hair and scalp

D

After applying small quantities of shampoo, the next step in the shampoo procedure is to:

A.Manipulate the scalp

B.Adjust volume of water

C.Rinse thoroughly

D.squeeze excess water from hair A

Part of the cleanup and sanitation process at the end of shampooing is:

A.Scrubbing the entire area

B.Mopping the floor

C.Disinfecting combs and brushes

D.Boiling all combs and brushes

C

Following shampooing and rinsing, the next step is to:

A.Analyze the condition of the scalp

B.Do a thorough brushing

C.Apply a conditionerD.Do a scalp massage

C

After applying conditioner:

A.Gently comb it through the hair

B.Immediately rinse out

C.The hair is ready for styling

D.Comb through with a fine-tooth comb

A

When applying a deep conditioning treatment, you may have to:A.Immediately rinse outB.Wrap the client in

heated towelsC.Place the client under

a heated dryer D.Keep the client in a

reclining position C

After shampooing, chemically treated hair tends to:

A.Be stronger

B.Be oily

C.Tangle

D.Have no body

C

Start with brushing, a shampoo and scalp massage. When you are done begin

A.Highlighting

B.Chemical relaxing

C.Hairstyling

D.Single-process hair coloring

C

When using dry shampoo for a client with a health problem, apply it:

A.Directly onto the hair

B.At the endsC.Only on the scalp

D.Before combing through

A

When servicing clients with special needs, always:

A.Use dry shampoo

B.Shampoo at the bowl

C.request they shampoo at home

D.Ask their preferences D

The purpose of a general scalp treatment is:

A.Performing a scalp examination

B.Removing oil from the scalp

C.Healing scalp disease

D.Keeping the scalp clean and healthy

D

All the following are steps in a normal hair and scalp treatment except:

A.Applying an infrared lamp

B.Vigorously brushing the scalp

C.Brushing the hair for five minutes

D.Applying scalp conditioner

B

A dry hair and scalp treatment is recommended for:

A.A deficiency of natural oil

B.Normal hair

C.An accumulation of sebum

D.Scalp disease

A

A useful appliance for a dry hair and scalp treatment is:

A.A scalp steamer

B.A curling iron

C.A blow-dryer

D.An infrared lampA

Kneading the scalp to increase blood circulation is helpful to:

A.Treat scalp diseaseB.Treat a dandruff

condition C.Normalize

overactive sebaceous glands

D.Balance a deficiency of sebum

C

During a dandruff treatment, an effective therapy is:

A.A deep conditioning treatment

B.A scalp steamer C.Chemical relaxersD.High-frequency current

D