Question 1

Why it is important to gown the client correctly when styling, dressing and finishing the hair?

Accepted Answer

To protect the client and clothing.

Answer

Because its cold in the salon

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To look professional

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To stop your style from dropping

Question 2

Why is it important to regularly check the filter in a hairdryer?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the filter is not blocked and prevent overheating

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To stop the filter from making a funny noise

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To ensure hair doesn't blow out during the service

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To maintain health and safety standards

Question 3

Name three methods of sterilisation that could be used on styling equipment

Accepted Answer

Heat – dry/moist, Chemical & Ultraviolet

Answer

Heat, Bleach & Barbercide

Answer

Ultraviolet, Barbercide & Soapy water

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Chemical, Barbercide & Surgical spirit

Question 4

Why do you need to check electrical equipment prior to use?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the equipment is in working order avoiding any risk of harm to self and others.

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To keep  the salon running smoothly

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To ensure the equipment is clean and free from products

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To set a good example to the junior stylist

Question 5

Why is it important to cool hair prior to dressing out?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the reformed hydrogen bonds are fixed into place

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To ensure the reformed disulphide bonds are fixed into place

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To ensure the reformed polypetide bonds are fixed into place

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To ensure the reformed sulphur bonds are fixed into place

Question 6

Hair absorbs moisture from the atmosphere.  This means hair is

Accepted Answer

Hygroscopic

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Hydrophillic

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Hydrogen

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Hydrophobic

Question 7

Name two types of keratin found in the hair.

Accepted Answer

Alpha and beta keratin

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Anagen and beta keratin

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Anagen and catagen keratin

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Beta and catagen keratin

Question 8

When hair is in its natural state it is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Alpha kertain

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Beta keratin

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Catagen keratin

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Anagen keratin

Question 9

What affect would be achieved when winding the hair off the base for a set?

Accepted Answer

Minimum root lift and less volume

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Maximum root lift and more volume

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Maximum root lift and less volume

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Minimum root lift and more volume

Question 10

Identify three different types of heated styling equipment

Accepted Answer

Flat irons, curling tongs, heated rollers

Answer

Heated rollers, pins, grips

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Flat irons,  rollers, wand

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Curling wand, pin curl clips, tongs

Question 11

A porosity test check the condition of the........

Accepted Answer

Cuticle

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Keratin

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Medulla

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Cortex

Question 12

What should you do after you have completed a style on a client?

Accepted Answer

Give them aftercare advice

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Ask for a tip

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Tidy away

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Take a picture

Question 13

What technique is used on wet hair to create waves and movement in the hair to the direction you wish to achieve?

Accepted Answer

Finger waves

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Barrel curling

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Setting

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Pin curling

Question 14

Which one of the following best describes why electrical equipment should be checked prior to use?

Accepted Answer

To prevent injury to the client or stylist.

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To prevent the client seeking legal action

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To meet local bye laws

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To meet with salon policy.

Question 15

To meet with COSHH regulations, products should be

Accepted Answer

Stored in a cool, dry place

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Stored in a dry, warm place

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Disposed of by a qualified stylist

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Disposed of in an open bin

Question 16

Which one of the following is the most appropriate test that is done for a client requiring colouring for bridal hair?

Accepted Answer

Skin.

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Porosity

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Elasticity

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Colour test

Question 17

Which one of the following best describes the protective equipment required for a client during a service?

Accepted Answer

Towel and gown.

Answer

Cutting collar and gown

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Plastic cape and towel

Answer

Gown and plastic cape

Question 18

Which one of the following is the best method for disinfecting plastic perming rods?

Accepted Answer

Remove hair, wash and place in a chemical solution.

Answer

Remove hair, wash and place in an autoclave.

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Wash in hot soapy water and use a sterilising spray

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Wash in hot soapy water and place in a UV cabinet

Question 19

Which one of the following could be used to produce a rik-rak effect in the hair?

Accepted Answer

Two prong setting pins.

Answer

Foam bendy rods

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Perm rods

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Foil packets

Question 20

The word croquignole refers to

Accepted Answer

Point to root winding

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Styling hair using heat

Answer

Styling wet hair

Answer

Roots to point winding

Question 21

Which one of the following is not a temporary method of adding hair to enhance a style?

Accepted Answer

Fusion

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Hair grips.

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Attachment comb

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Plaiting.

Question 22

Which one of the following is the best method for securing a hair accessory to prevent discomfort and hair damage?

Accepted Answer

Coated hair grips.

Answer

Hard plastic combs.

Answer

Metal clips

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Elastic bands

Question 23

Which one of the following is not a method of styling bridal hair?

Accepted Answer

Drying

Answer

Twisting

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Weaving

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Plaiting

Question 24

Which one of the following best describes the benefits of backcombing/brushing?

Accepted Answer

Creates height and volume to the hair.

Answer

Provides width to the style

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Increases lift at the roots area

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Gives volume and movement to the hair.

Question 25

Which one of the following roller positions gives maximum lift?

Accepted Answer

Over directed roller placement

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Directional roller placement.

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On base roller placement

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Under directed roller placement.

Question 26

Which one of the following best describes the advice to be given to a client on removing back brushing?

Accepted Answer

Start combing at the ends

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Use a flat brush

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Use a fine toothed comb.

Answer

Start combing at the roots

Question 27

Which one of the following best describes how to check the shape and balance of the look, when dressing the hair?

Accepted Answer

Checking from different angles

Answer

Checking with the client.

Answer

Using the work station mirror

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Using a back mirror.

Question 28

Which one of the following products would not be recommended to maintain the styled hair?

Accepted Answer

Conditioning spray

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Heat protective spray

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Fixing spray

Answer

Shine spray

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