Scalp Care, Shampooing and Conditioning Flashcards
(27 cards)
The 3 different processes of shampoo are:
- Scalp care and massage
- Shampooing
- Conditioning
Hint: go through it in your head
What are the 2 basic requirements for a healthy scalp?
Stimulation and cleanliness
Hint: SCalp~SC~Stimulation, Cleanliness
If _________ ar present, DO NOT massage or manipulate the scalp.
Abrasions
Hint: ABort Abrasions!
When can scalp treatments be performed?
- Before shampoo (treating scalp condition)
- During shampoo (with conditioner, for relaxation)
What’s the difference between a relaxation massage and a scalp massage?
The products you use
Contraindicate
Condition that may produce undesirable results
Hint: Contraindicate, contradicts what the client wants
What is an example of a contraindication for a massage?
Severe, uncontrolled hypertension
Hint: when i have contradicting feelings i hold tension and it becomes severe and uncontrollable
When should hair and scalp treatments be recommended?
After a hair and scalp analysis
Hint: “when should” emphasises there is only one
When can a hair and scalp treatment be given?
Before or after a shampoo
Hint: “when can” emphasizes there is more than one
Which fungus causes dandruff?
Malassezia
Hint: malassezia sounds like a mess which dandruff is a mess in your hair
Anit-dandruff shampoos, conditioners, and topical lotions contain what?
Antifungal agents
Hint: ANTI-dandruff, ANTI-fungal
How do antifungal agents control dandruff?
By suppressing the growth of malassezia
Hint: to control something you stop whatever causes it
What are the 5 benefits of brushing the hair?
- Stimulates blood circulation to scalp
- Gives hair added shine
- Gives stylist time to check for abrasions or infections
- Include in every shampoo
- Removes dust, dirt, and build up
Hint: Circulation, Shine, Check, Shampoo, Removes~CSCSR
What are the 2 exceptions to brushing the hair/scalp?
- prior to a chemical service
- abrasions are present
Hint: don’t ruin the brush dont ruin the abrasions!
Which brushes are recommended, and why?
Natural bristle brushes: contain overlapping layers which clean the hair and add luster to the hair.
Hint: the 2 m’s in “recommended” look like overlapping bristles, natural hair also has a cuticle with overlapping layers
A client with an _________ is to never be treated in the salon, and should be refered to a physician!
Infection
What is the purpose of the shampoo?
To remove dirt, oils, cosmetics, and skin debris without adversely affecting the hair or scalp.
Good posture helps prevent what?
Fatigue, muscle aches, and back strain
Lightened, colored, permed or relaxed hair are all examples of what?
Chemically treated hair
What does pH stand for?
Potential hydrogen (amount of hydrogen in product)
What is the range of the pH scale?
0 to 14
What is neutral on the pH scale?
7
What is considered acidic on the pH scale?
0 to 6.9
What is considered alkyne on the pH scale?
7.1 to 14
