Unit 204 (styling and setting hair)

Which one of the following is a risk associated with styling wet hair?

• Electric shock

• Chemical burns

• Trips and falls

• Cuts and abraisions

Which one of the following is the best way of avoiding contact dermatitis?

• Washing hands after each client

• Visiting the doctor for regular checks

• Wearing gloves when applying products

• Using moisturiser before applying products

Which one of the following is used to obtain detailed information during consultation?

• Closed questions

• Open questions

• Listening techniques

• Body language

Hair with a coarse texture will need which one of the following products to give it shine?

• Gel

• Serum

• Spray

• Mousse

Which one of the following should be avoided when styling very porous hair?

• Bristle brushes

• Heat protector

• Wide-toothed comb

• Finger dry

Which one of the following describes the effect of using a hairdryer nozzle?

• Smooth cuticle

• Root lift

• Wave movement

• Natural curls

Which one of the following describes the effect of using a vent brush when drying hair?

• Textured straight finish

• Volume and root lift

• Waves in longer hair

• curls in shorter hair

Which of the following describes the effect of using a radial (round) brush when drying hair?

• Textured straight finish

• Volume and root lift

• Bouncy curls in longer hair

• curls in shorter hair

Which one of the following describes the changes to the hair structure during wet styling?

• Disulphide bonds are weakened by water and rebuilt by acids.

• Salt bonds are permanently broken and reformed by mild alkalis.

• Hydrogen bonds are broken and alpha keratin changes to beta keratin.

• Polypeptide chains in keratin are reformed by the addition of hydrogen.

What is the meaning of the term hygroscopic?

• The ability to absorb water from the atmosphere

• The ability to repel water vapour in the air

• The bonds in hair are broken by acids

• The bonds in the hair are broken by alkalis