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microbiology test 2

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Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair.   cortex  
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The layer of the hair consisting of unique protein structures that give the hair most of its pigment and strength (elastically) is called the   cortex  
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what helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry   sebum  
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how long does the telogen, or resting stage of hair growth, last?   3-4 months  
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the technical term for the study of hair is called   trichology  
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the hair follicle term for the study of hair is called   elliptical  
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what determines the shape of the hair shaft as it grows?   the shape of the hair follicle  
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hair color is darker during which stage of growth   anagen  
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what is the natural flow or wave pattern of hair determined by   the angle if the follicle  
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gray hair is caused by   reduced color pigment in the cortex layer of the hair  
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the central of the hair shaft sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is the   medulla  
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three factors that affect the behavior of hair are heredity, products or appliances and   environment  
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the two primary parts of hair are the hair fiber and the   hair root  
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the active growing stage of hair last from   2 to 6 years.  
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hair that has been pulled out from the roots can grow back under what circumstance   that papilla has not been destroyed  
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stimulation of the onset of the telogen stage or causing the production of abnormal, brittle hairs can be caused by   disease and medication  
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what term identifies the outer covering of the hair shaft made up of overlapping layers of transparent scales   cuticle  
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the follicle in straight hair is typically   round  
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the hair bulb itself is nearly doubled back over the follicle in a growth shape resembling a golf club in   tightly curled hair  
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what hair color is at the greatest risk for sun damage and can turn yellow from too much exposure   white hair  
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gray hair is sometimes referred to as   mottled hair  
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if the amount of pheomelanin is very concentrated and near the cuticle, the hair color will appear more   red  
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mitosis takes place in the area of the hair bulb called the   germinal matrix  
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hair that is 90% cortex and 10% cuticle when compared to hair that is 40% cuticle would be considered to be more   more elastic  
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what large hair structure is located at the base of the hair follicle   papilla  
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what is the total lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin called   albinism  
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bundles called melanosomes are formed by   melanocytes  
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hair grows from a tube-like "pocket" called a root sheath or a   follicle  
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the three major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex, and   cuticle  
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what is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the bodys perspiration   acid mantle  
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cilia is the technical term for   eyelash hair  
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catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time   only a few weeks  
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what term is another name for cell division   mitosis  
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the lips, soles of the feet, palms of the hands and eyelids do not have what   hair  
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eumelanin is the type of melanin that produces   brown/balck hair color  
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the acid mantle maintains the natural pH of hair and skin and protects the   cuticle  
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the hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the   catagen stage  
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the process of hair turning gray is most commonly caused by   the natural aging process  
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the technical name for the hair of the head is known as   capilli  
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hair color is influenced by the amount, size and distribution of   eumelanin and pheomelanin  
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what stage is knows as the active growing stage of hair   anagen stage  
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that hard, resistant layer pf protein that protects the hair shaft is   cuticle  
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the resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as   telogen stage  
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when looking through a microscope, which portion of the hair would display living cells   hair bulb  
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the muscle that causes the hair to stand on the end when a person is scared or cold is known as the   germinal matrix  
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the diameter of a hair fiber will be the same as   the inside diameter of the hair follicle  
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the technical name for the hair of the eyebrows is known as   supercilia  
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the cross-section, or diameter, of the hair shaft is much larger in coarse hair than   fine hair  
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what factor does not effect hair growth   frequent exercise  
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human hair, on average, grows about   1/2 inches per month  
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what is the portion of hair that extends above the skins surface   hair root  
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people with lighter colored hair have melanin in the   cortex only  
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fragilitis crinium is the technical name for   slit ends  
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what color hair generally has the highest number of hairs per square inch on the head   blond  
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traction alopecia can be caused by   tight cornrows  
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what procedural step is generally used to determine if hair loss may be identified as androgenetic alopecia   ask questions about family history  
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each hair strand has about how many layers of cuticle scales   7 to 12  
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small cracks starting in the cuticle and splitting the hair entirely are known as brittle hair, fragilitis crinium or   trichoptilosis  
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what is the hair loss caused by excessive pulling or twisting on the hair   traction  
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what description refers to the ability of hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking   elasticity  
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what may need to be done to hair in the dry climate to reduce static and soften the hair fibers   surface conditioning  
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the premature shedding of hair in the resting stage which can be the result of childbirth, shock, drug intake or fever is   telogen effluvium  
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of the layers of the cuticle are very close together, the hair has which type of porosity   resistant  
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extreme porosity describes hair that has been damaged by the environment or   overprocessed  
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a disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive, flaking, which accumulates on the scalp or galls to the shoulders, is   pityriasis  
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red, watery vesicles, or pus-filled areas caused by an itch mite burrowing under the skin are known as   scabies  
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baldness that occurs early in life, beginning as early as late adolescence is referred to as   alopecia prematura  
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what hair problem may be caused by an inherited defect in the hairs keratin protein structure   trichorrhexis nodosa  
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the medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is   pityriasis steatoides  
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malassezia is a microscopic fungus that is the leading cause of   dandruff  
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excessive matting of the hair is referred to as   pilca polonica  
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the amount of hair that should be parted and wrapped around a perm rod, roller or curling iron is influenced by   density  
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long thick pigmented hair such as scalp and eyebrow hair is referred to as   terminal hair  
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total loss of hair on the scalp is referred to as   alopecia areata universalis  
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various hair loss measurement systems identify what   treatment options  
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hair that has a combination of two or more different porosities is referred to as   average porosity  
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the degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as   texture  
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sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as   alopecia areata  
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a disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of res irritated scalp is known as   psoriasis  
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what is the average amount of hair loss daily   40 to 100  
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if the scalp appears abnormal at all, a client should see   a dermatologist  
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the most common form of hair loss in both men and women is   androgenetic alopecia  
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short, fine, non-pigmented hair that covers most of the body is called   vellus  
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the temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy   postpartum alopacia  
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the loss of pigment in the hair as a person ages is called   acquired canities  
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lumps or swelling along the hair shaft is known as trichorrhexis nodosa or   knotted hair  
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the baby fine, silky hair that is shed shortly after birth and replaced with vellus is known as   lanugo  
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an abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo, or baby-fine hair appears, is a condition known as   hypertrichosis  
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a condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called   monilethrix  
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excessive amounts of terminal hair found in women in areas of the body where men usually get hair is a condition known as   hirsuties  
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pliability, buoyancy and springiness are words that could be used with your client to describe   elasticity  
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the name given to grayness or whiteness of the hair is   canitites  
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which of the following types of hair loss refers to the loss of hair over the entire scalp and body   alopecia areata universalis  
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what conditions results in a situation in which alternating bands of gray and dark hair exist   ringed hair  
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an infestation of head lice on the scalp is called   pediculosis capitis  
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the number of active hair follicles per square inch on the scalp refers to   density  
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what scalp disease might be present if prior to a service several dry, yellow, encrusted areas on he scalp are noticed along with a peculiar odor   tinea favosa  
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bib-medical options for hair loss include   wigs or toupees  
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the technical term for broken hair is   abraded hair  
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short, fine, non-pigmented hair is replaced with terminal hair around the time of   puberty  
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normal dry hair is capable of being stretched about how much of its length   20%  
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of the diameter of a female clintes ponytail has become smaller over time, it could indicate   androgenetic alopecia  
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dry flakes attached to the scalp or on the hair, which can appear translucent, are called   pityriasis capitis simplex  
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the ability of the hair to absorb moisture, liquids, or chemicals is known a   porosity  
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tinea is the medical term for   ringworm  
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male pattern baldness takes the shape of   a horseshoe-shaped fringe  
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in androgenetic alopecia, a combination of heredity, hormones and age causes   shrinking or miniaturization of certain scalp follicles  
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wet hair is able to be stretched to what percent of it length   40% to 50%  
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hair with normal ability to absorb moisture is said to have what kind of porosity   average  
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oily flakes combined with sebum, which stick to the scalp in clusters, are known as   greasy dandruff  
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a red, circular patch of small blisters on the skin or scalp caused by vegetable parasite is known as   ringworm  
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products claiming hair regrowth or hair loss provention cannot be marketed without which agencys prior review and approval   FDA  
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the cuticle layers protect which part of the hair strand   cortex  
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a highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement   vibration  
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a primary cause of water-spill accidents is   excessive water pressure  
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a shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps   reduce back fatigue  
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which massage movement consists of a light tapping or slapping and is used to promote muscle contraction   tapotement  
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for medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo service, it is often recommended that elderly clients   lean forward into the shampoo bowl  
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which massage movement involves light, gliding strokes and is often used to begin and/or end a treatment   effleurage  
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which type of water is generally preferred for shampooing   soft  
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when brushing the clients hair you should begin   from the ends first, then toward scalp  
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which type of bristles are recommended for hair brushed   natural  
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what massage movement involves light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscle   petrissage  
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the type of cape that is used designing and sculpting services on dry hair is made of   cloth  
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what is not true about draping   performed after shampooing is complete  
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before applying the water stream to a clients scalp when shampooing, always   monitor the water temp  
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what statement about hard water is true   hard water does not allow shampoo to lather freely  
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scalp massage involves movements performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and increase   blood circulation  
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avoid performing a scalp treatment when   immediately prior to a chemical service  
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the capes used for shampooing, wet hair sculpting, designing and chemical services are made of plastic or   waterproof material  
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of the basic massage movements, which stimulates the production of natural oil   petrissage  
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what type of hair is likely to tangle more easily   chemically treated hair  
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what shampoo product cleans hair with either soft or hard water   soapless  
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what type of conditioner displaces excess moisture, providing the hair more body   body building  
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what items would be discarded following the shampoo service   neck strip  
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how should you monitor the temperature of the water during rinsing   by keeping one finger in the water stream  
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the statement would occur during the consult service essential   "how frequently do you shampoo your hair"  
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the shampoo that is effective for cleaning wigs and hairpieces are   liquid dry  
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the shampoo product that deposits protein fragments along the hair shaft is   strengthening protein additive  
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which product provides soothing scents and allows fluid movement on the scalp   essential oil  
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what is considered the appropriate water pressure for rinsing during shampoo service   moderate to strong  
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what statement describes a technique for scalp massage   behind the earlobes  
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what type of conditioner closes the cuticle after a color service to prevent the color from fading   acid-balance  
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what would not be considered a contraindicaiton   a healthy scalp  
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what shampoo is recommended for removing residue such as product buildup   clarifying  
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what step would be performed first during a shampoo service   position cape on the outside of the shampoo chair  
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perform scalp massage movements starting at   the front hairline  
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never use firm scalp manipulations when shampoo is to be followed by   any kind of chemical service  
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what step would occur last when performing a wet hair service inclusive of draping, shampooing and conditioning   applying shampoo  
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at what point should the condition of the clients hair and scalp be examined when performing a shampoo   before shampooing the hair  
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