Question | Answer |
What is the Universal Solvent? | Water |
Water passing through a porous substance, such as filter paper or charcoal is known as this type of water treatment | Filtration |
A process of heating water so that it becomes a vapor, and then condensing the purified vapor so that it collects as a liquid | Distillation |
The water treatment that causes matter to sink to the bottom | Sedimentation |
What is the main ingredient in shampoo? | Water |
Rain water or __________ ________ water is considered soft. | Chemically softened |
What is the difference between hard and soft water? | Hard water contains minerals that reduce the ability of soap or shampoo to lather readily. |
What type of shampoo contains special chemicals to help reduce dandruff? | Medicated |
These shampoos are balanced to the pH of the skin and hair (4.5-5.5) | Acid Balanced Shampoos |
The water loving head of a surfactant is called | Hydrophilic |
The oil attracting tail of a surfactant is called | Lipophilic |
Shampoos containing an acidic ingredient such as apple cider vinegar to cut through product buildup that can flatten hair; also increase shine | Clarifying Shampoo |
What shampoo washes away excess oiliness while keeping the hair from drying out? Give an example | Balancing Shampoo ex Shampoo One |
What are two conditioning agents that boost shampoos so they meet current grooming needs? | Protein and Biotin |
Products designed to slightly increase hair diameter with a coating action, thereby adding body to the hair are what kind of conditioners? | Protein Conditioners |
What conditioners have an application time of 10-20 minutes? | Moisturizing Conditioners |
What are the two basic requisites for a healthy scalp? | Cleanliness and Stimulation |
What is the most recommended brush for effective hair brushing? | Brushes made from natural bristles |
What parts of the hands and fingers are used during a massage? | Balls of the fingertips, Cushions of the palms and Length of fingers |
What does our wrist do when brushing the hair prior to a shampoo? | Turn wrist slightly towards you in an upward motion. |
What is proper posture during a shampoo service? | Always keep shoulders back and hold your abdomen in, thereby lifting your upper body. |
How would a highly alkaline shampoo affect color treated hair? | It can leave the hair dry, brittle and porous. It also can cause fading to the color. |
Describe the process of detangling hair | Start at the nape and work from the bottom up |
Where do you start when you are manipulating the scalp? | Front Hairline |
What type of shampoo is highly alkaline? | Shampoo 3. It has a pH around 9-10 and opens the cuticle which removes color from the cuticle |