Question 1

Which one of the following is the most important item to be completed before carrying out perming services?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment

Answer

An accident record

Answer

A stock check

Answer

An appointment check

Question 2

Why is it important to keep a record of the consultation?

Accepted Answer

It might be needed if legal action is taken

Answer

It might be needed by the client

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The client may get angry

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The stylist may get confused

Question 3

Which one of the following regulates how we store perm lotions and neutralisers?

Accepted Answer

COSHH

Answer

HASAW

Answer

PPE

Answer

PPD

Question 4

Which one of the following is a factor to consider before deciding on which perm lotion to use?

Accepted Answer

Hair texture

Answer

Skin type

Answer

Skin test

Answer

Hair type

Question 5

Which one of the following should always be done when preparing a client for a perming service?

Accepted Answer

Hair should be shampooed with a plain, non-conditioning shampoo

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The client should always be asked to pay before their visit

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The client should be made aware of the cost implications

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Hair should be conditioned with a deep-penetrating conditioner

Question 6

Which one of the following identifies the best winding technique for use on very long hair?

Accepted Answer

Spiral wind

Answer

Root perm

Answer

Hopscotch

Answer

Weave wind

Question 7

Which one of the following describes how to place rods when hopscotch winding?

Accepted Answer

Two rods at right angles to each other

Answer

Two rods sitting on top of each other

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Only the ends wound

Answer

Only the roots wound

Question 8

Which one of the following describes where to start when winding a spiral perm?

Accepted Answer

From the nape area

Answer

From the crown

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Only at the ends

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Only at the roots

Question 9

Which one of the following is the reason why allergies should be identified before the start of the perming service?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the correct products are used

Answer

To ensure the correct winding technique is used

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To minimise cross infection

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To minimise cross infestation

Question 10

Which one of the following describes what happens to cysteine during the neutralising process?

Accepted Answer

It changes back to cystine

Answer

It changes from cystine

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It changes to lanthionine

Answer

It changes to reduction

Question 11

Which one of the following describes what happens to cystine during the perming reduction process?

Accepted Answer

It changes to cysteine

Answer

It re-builds the salt linkages

Answer

It re-builds the disulphide bonds

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It changes the hydrogen bonds

Question 12

Which one of the following is the best method of creating a variation of curl pattern within the hair?

Accepted Answer

Weave winding

Answer

Directional winding

Answer

Root winding

Answer

Spiral winding

Question 13

Which one of the following describes the action of heat on the hair?

Accepted Answer

It opens the cuticle and speeds up the process

Answer

It makes the hair more elastic

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It makes the hair more resistant

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It closes the cuticle and speeds up the process

Question 14

Which of the following are the ideal rods for spiral perming?

Accepted Answer

Bendy rods

Answer

Rik-raks

Answer

Small rods

Answer

Large rods

Question 15

Which one of the following is the most important thing to take into account when perming?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturers’ instructions

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The cost of the service

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Stylists’ instructions

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The time taken for the service

Question 16

Why is perm lotion removed from the hair after development?

Accepted Answer

To minimise damage to the hair and prepare it for neutralising

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So that the curl is tight enough

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To maintain the comfort of the client as it is an irritant

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So that the scalp if free of product.

Question 17

Which one of the following is not a hazard when using perm lotion?

Accepted Answer

Skin staining

Answer

Hair damage

Answer

Hair breakage

Answer

Skin reactions

Question 18

Why is it important to apply enough perm lotion to hair?

Accepted Answer

So that the curl is even.

Answer

So that the hair is not damaged

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So that the neutraliser works

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So that the hair does not break

Question 19

Which one of the following is not advice to give to clients after a perm?

Accepted Answer

When to pay for the next treatment

Answer

When to return to the salon

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Advice on how to style their hair

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Advice on how to manage their hair

Question 20

Which one of the following is the meaning of reduction

Accepted Answer

The addition of hydrogen

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The removal of hydrogen

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The removal of sulphur

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The addition of oxygen

Question 21

Which one of the following is the meaning of oxidation?

Accepted Answer

The addition of oxygen

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The removal of oxygen

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The addition of disulphide bonds

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The removal of salt bonds

Question 22

Which one of the following determines the type of perm lotion to use?

Accepted Answer

Hair porosity

Answer

Skin type

Answer

Client preference

Answer

Stylist preference

Question 23

Which one of the following describes the reason why fish hooks occur?

Accepted Answer

The end papers are not covering the ends

Answer

The end papers are too close to the ends

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The hair has not been cut after the perm

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The hair has not been cut before the perm

Question 24

Which one of the following is the last stage in the perming service?

Accepted Answer

Giving client advice on homecare

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Deciding upon what to write on the record card

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Consulting with the client on their allergies

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Giving client advice on the technique to be used

Question 25

Which one of the following describes the action to take in the event of lotion getting into the client’s eyes?

Accepted Answer

Irrigate using an eye bath

Answer

Irrigate with cold water

Answer

Irrigate using a syringe

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Irrigate with salt water

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