CHS CHS Tools, Equipment & Product Knowledge 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What type of comb is best suited for detangling wet hair without causing breakage?
- Fine-tooth rat-tail comb
- Wide-tooth comb (Correct answer)
- Teasing comb
- Metal tail comb
Correct answer: Wide-tooth comb
A wide-tooth comb glides through wet hair with minimal tension, reducing breakage risk.
Question 2: Which type of brush is specifically designed to smooth hair and add shine while blow-drying?
- Paddle brush
- Vent brush
- Round brush
- Boar bristle brush (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Boar bristle brush
Boar bristle brushes distribute natural scalp oils along the hair shaft, adding smoothness and shine during blow-drying.
Question 3: A hairstylist uses a diffuser attachment on a blow dryer primarily to:
- Add volume at the roots
- Dry curly hair while preserving curl definition (Correct answer)
- Smooth frizz on straight hair
- Speed up drying time on thick hair
Correct answer: Dry curly hair while preserving curl definition
A diffuser disperses airflow gently to dry curly or wavy hair without disrupting the natural curl pattern.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a clarifying shampoo?
- Add moisture to dry hair
- Remove product buildup and mineral deposits (Correct answer)
- Protect hair from heat damage
- Enhance curl definition
Correct answer: Remove product buildup and mineral deposits
Clarifying shampoos contain stronger surfactants that strip accumulated styling products, hard water minerals, and oils from the hair.
Question 5: Which tool is used to create clean, precise partings and assist in sectioning during color application?
- Pintail comb (Correct answer)
- Paddle brush
- Vent brush
- Detangling comb
Correct answer: Pintail comb
A pintail (rat-tail) comb has a fine metal or plastic point specifically designed for creating neat sections and partings.
Question 6: Leave-in conditioners differ from rinse-out conditioners primarily because they:
- Contain stronger proteins
- Are applied to dry hair only
- Are not rinsed out and continue to moisturize throughout the day (Correct answer)
- Have a lower pH to close the cuticle
Correct answer: Are not rinsed out and continue to moisturize throughout the day
Leave-in conditioners are formulated at a lower concentration to remain on the hair shaft all day, providing ongoing moisture and detangling benefits.
CHS CHS Tools, Equipment & Product Knowledge 1
What type of comb is best suited for detangling wet hair without causing breakage?