hair care & product knowledge

Question 1

what are the six general cosmetic classifications?

Answer 1

solutions, suspensions, emulsions, ointments, soaps, and powders

Question 2

Mixtures of two or more kinds of evenly dispersed molecules

Answer 2

solutions

Question 3

A substance that dissolves into a liquid forms a solution

Answer 3

solute

Question 4

A substance that is able to dissolve another substance

Answer 4

solvent

Question 5

Liquids that are not able to be mixed

Answer 5

immersible

Question 6

Liquids able to be mixed together without separating

Answer 6

miscible

Question 7

What is known as the universal solvent?

Answer 7

water

Question 8

What are the three classes of a solution?

Answer 8

dilute, concentrated, and saturated

Question 9

What is a dilute solution?

Answer 9

contains a small quantity of the solute in comparison to the quality of solvent

Question 10

What is a concentrated solution?

Answer 10

contains a large quantity of the solute in comparison to the quantity of solvent

Question 11

What is a saturated solution?

Answer 11

Can’t take or dissolve more of the solute than it already holds at a given temperature

Question 12

What is a suspension?

Answer 12

Mixtures of two or more molecules that separate when left, standing, and need to be shaken before use

Question 13

What is an emulsion?

Answer 13

when two or more admissible substances are united by binder or gum like substance

Question 14

What is an ointment?

Answer 14

mixtures of organic substances and medicinal agent; usually found in semi solid form

Question 15

What are soaps?

Answer 15

mixtures of fats and oils converted to fatty acids by heat, and then purified

Question 16

What are powders?

Answer 16

equal mixtures of inorganic and organic substances that do not dissolve in water

Question 17

what do shampoos do?

Answer 17

clean scalp and hair to remove foreign matter without affecting scalp or hair

Question 18

what are surfactants?

Answer 18

cleansing agents used to remove oil from hair and they consist of two parts

Question 19

what is lipophilic?

Answer 19

The surfactant tail that loves grease and hates water

Question 20

what is hydrophilic

Answer 20

The surfactant head that loves water and hates grease

Question 21

what does biologically inactive mean?

Answer 21

The hair fiber beyond the scalp is dead

Question 22

what is the natural pH of the hair and scalp?

Answer 22

4.5 to 5.5

Question 23

what does hard water contain?

Answer 23

Salt and metals that prevent shampoo from lathering

Question 24

what does soft water contain?

Answer 24

small amounts of minerals, and is preferred because it lather freely

Question 25

what is the primary ingredient in most shampoos?

Answer 25

water

Question 26

how much water makes up the human body?

Answer 26

60%

Question 27

what are the two methods for water purification?

Answer 27

Sedimentation and filtration

Question 28

what is sedimentation?

Answer 28

undesirable substances sink to the bottom; like sand

Question 29

what is filtration?

Answer 29

undesirable substances passed through a porous substance

Question 30

all purpose shampoos

Answer 30

Contain low, alkaline content, and cleanse without correcting any special condition

Question 31

pH balanced shampoos

Answer 31

Formulated to have the same pH as hair and skin and used on almost all hair types

Question 32

plain shampoo

Answer 32

contains high, alkaline soap, base; usually strong; not recommended for chemically treated or damaged hair

Question 33

Soapless shampoo

Answer 33

Lather without harsh alkaline ingredients; effective in both soft and hard water

Question 34

medicated shampoo

Answer 34

Contains ingredients to treat scalp and hair problems

Question 35

clarifying shampoo

Answer 35

Often has higher alkalinity to remove residue, chlorine, minerals, or product buildup. Often used before chemical services.

Question 36

anti-dandruff shampoo

Answer 36

Formulated for either dry or oily scalp. Contains an anti-fungal or germicide.

Question 37

strengthening protein additive shampoo

Answer 37

Cleanses and conditions; strengthens damaged areas of the hair by depositing protein fragments along the hair shaft

Question 38

aerosol dry shampoo

Answer 38

Used to expand time between shampoos and add texture; works by absorbing oil at the roots

Question 39

non-aerosol powder dry shampoo

Answer 39

Used to expand time between shampoos and ad texture; formulated for clients who are bedridden. Not for chemical service.

Question 40

liquid dry shampoo

Answer 40

Cleanses, scalp and hair when client is unable to receive normal shampoo. Effective in cleaning wigs and hairpieces.

Question 41

conditioning shampoo

Answer 41

contains additives that coat the cuticle layer of the hair, improve the tensile strength, elasticity, porosity, and result, and shine and manageability

Question 42

neutralizing shampoo

Answer 42

Restores the hair to its natural pH

Question 43

Color shampoo

Answer 43

Contains temporary color molecules that adhere to outer cuticle of the hair and deposit color

Question 44

thinning hair shampoo

Answer 44

Does not cause damage or weigh hair down; may contain ingredients to provide a healthy environment to maximize hair growth

Question 45

what can happen if shampoo is too alkaline (acidic)?

Answer 45

The hair fiber can swell

Question 46

What is cosmetic appearance?

Answer 46

luster or shine of the hair

Question 47

what is porosity?

Answer 47

Ability of hair to avoid moisture, liquids, or chemicals

Question 48

what is manageability?

Answer 48

How easily a comb can pass through wet or dry hair

Question 49

what is elasticity?

Answer 49

Ability of hair to stretch and return to natural shape without breaking

Question 50

how far can healthy hair be stretched, when wet?

Answer 50

50%

Question 51

how far can a healthy hair be stretched when dry?

Answer 51

20%

Question 52

what are rinses?

Answer 52

they affect mostly the surface of the hair and are usually applied to the hair and rinse off immediately; they are applied to the hair to help close the cuticle, and make her feel soft and manageable

Question 53

what does instant conditioner do?

Answer 53

It coats, hair, shaft, and restores, moisture and oils

Question 54

what does normalizing conditioner do?

Answer 54

The acidity causes cuticle to close after alkaline chemical service

Question 55

what is a bodybuilding conditioner?

Answer 55

It penetrates damaged hair shaft amd deposits proteins into cortex

Question 56

what does moisturizing conditioner do?

Answer 56

it contains humectants that penetrate hair shaft to bind and hold moisture

Question 57

what does a customized conditioner do?

Answer 57

It’s formulated to meet special needs of clients

Question 58

what are most protein conditioners derived from?

Answer 58

Animal or vegetable minerals

Question 59

what are other additional ingredients found in conditioners

Answer 59

amines/quats (manageability), dimethicones, (softness) and fatty alcohols and acids (smoothness)

Question 60

when should a client use conditioners sparingly and only when necessary?

Answer 60

when they have fine, thin hair

Question 61

when should clients use a heavier conditioner?

Answer 61

When they have thick or curly hair

Question 62

when should clients use a leave-in in product?

Answer 62

when they need to control curl and waves

Question 63

which agency regulates cosmetics in the US?

Answer 63

FDA

Question 64

which has a book that list and standardizes drugs?

Answer 64

USP