General Practice Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a strand test before a chemical service?
Answer: To check how the client's hair will react to the chemical
A strand test checks the hair's reaction to chemicals, processing time, and the expected result before applying to the entire head.
Which type of razor cut technique creates soft, wispy ends?
Answer: Razor cutting
Razor cutting removes weight and creates soft, feathered, wispy ends because the razor slices through the hair at an angle.
What does the term 'pH' measure in cosmetology products?
Answer: The acidity or alkalinity of a substance
pH measures the concentration of hydrogen ions, indicating how acidic (below 7) or alkaline (above 7) a substance is.
Which facial massage movement uses a light tapping or percussion motion?
Answer: Tapotement
Tapotement uses light tapping, slapping, or percussion movements that stimulate circulation and tone facial muscles.
A client has very oily skin. Which type of facial mask would be most beneficial?
Answer: Clay or mud mask
Clay and mud masks absorb excess sebum and help deep-clean pores, making them ideal for oily skin types.
What is the standard voltage used by most professional salon electrical tools in the US?
Answer: 110-120 volts
Most US professional salon tools operate on 110-120 volts, which is the standard household electrical current in the United States.
Which part of the hair follicle produces the pigment that gives hair its color?
Answer: Melanocytes
Melanocytes in the hair follicle produce melanin pigment granules that are incorporated into developing hair cells in the cortex.