Hairdressing

Question 1

What PPE should be available to the client?

Answer 1

Gown, cape and towel

Question 2

What PPE should be used when assisting with colour services?

Answer 2

Gloves and apron. Masks and goggles may be needed when mixing chemicals.

Question 3

How should chemicals be stored?

Answer 3

In a cool, dark low cupboard

Question 4

What does COSHH stand for?

Answer 4

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 5

What does SHUD stand for?

Answer 5

Store, handle use and dispose

Question 6

What is dermatitis?

Answer 6

Inflamation of the skin

Question 7

How is contact dermatitis contracted?

Answer 7

From regular contact with irritants e.g Water, chemicals or detergents.

Question 8

How do you remove foil packages and meshe

Answer 8

Remove carefully so as not to disturb areas that have not fully developed - unfold each package and rinse as you go along.

Question 9

What would be the consequence if when removing colour foil packages are disturbed

Answer 9

Colour seepage or bleeding could occur.This would cause an uneven or patchy colour result.

Question 10

Why is it important to position equipment for ease of use?

Answer 10

To provide an efficient method of working. This means that the stylist will have everything that they need within easy reach which will not only ensur ethe smooth running of the salon but the stylist will also be at a reduced risk of injury or fatigue.

Question 11

What is the method for removing quasi and semi colour?

Answer 11

Add water, emusify by massaging the colour in on its self them thoroughly rinse.

Question 12

What is the method for removing permanent colour?

Answer 12

Add water, emulsify by massaging the colour in on its self them thoroughly rinse. Follow by shampooing twice and conditioning with anti oxidant or pH balanced conditioner.

Question 13

What does anti -oxidant conditioner do?

Answer 13

It stops the oxidation process/creeping oxidation.

Question 14

What would be the consequence of not using ant oxidant conditioner post colour removal?

Answer 14

The oxidation process caused by permanent / quasi colouring and lightening will cause over processing leaving the hair dry and damaged.

Question 15

What are the benefits of using ant oxidant/ pH balance conditioner post colour?

Answer 15

The oxidation process is stopped; the cuticle is closed and the hair is rehydrated.

Question 16

What are the benfits of using shampoo designed for coloured hair?

Answer 16

They enhance the colour and help to prevent colour fade prolonging the life of the colour.

Question 17

What is the name of the piece of eqipment used to add heat when developing colour?

Answer 17

Accelerator

Question 18

What can be used to add heat to develop lightener?

Answer 18

Steamer - Moist heat will prevent the lightener from drying out giving a more even colour result.

Question 19

What is the method fro remving cap highlights/low lights?

Answer 19

Rinse colour from the cap; apply conditioner and then ease the cap from the head to avoid discomfort to the client. Add water, shampoo twice and finsh by applying anti oxidant conditioner and a final rinse.

Question 20

How can you avoid contracting contact dermatitis?

Answer 20

Rinse products from hands, dry thoroughly and apply non perfumed moisturiser. If necessary wear non latex gloves when removing colour.

Question 21

What is it important to follow manufacturuer’s instructions?

Answer 21

To ensure that colours are accurately identified as well as measured and mixed correctly

Question 22

Why should clients records be completed?

Answer 22

For future reference, to record services, products used and skin test results. This information is important incase of litigation (legal action being taken)

Question 23

What does the DATA protection Act state with regards to the storing of client information?

Answer 23

Records should be kept secure, accurate and for only as long as necessary. Client information should not be passed on to anyone and should only be used by staff. They should be kept confidential. It is the clients right to access their records if they wish to do so.