hair&beauty

What does contact dermatitis look like ?

Dermatitis is a skin condition caused by irritation or an allergic reaction from chemicals. It appears dry and rough & scaly texture.

How can you prevent contact dermatitis?

To avoid it, hairdressers should wear protective gloves, dry their hands thoroughly, use barrier creams and follow correct product usage.

How do you correctly detangle wet hair ?

From point to root to prevent damage and breakage when de

What can happen when shampooing a client with a sore neck ?

It causes pain and discomfort and may worsen the neck condition if not supported properly.

What can happen if the termperature of the water is to hot when shampooing a client.

Excessively hot water can irritate or dry out scalp. In worst cases scold the client.

Describe how shampooing and water together to cleanse the hair.

The shampoo molecules. Water activates the shampoo, allowing it to lift the grease,dirt and product buildup from the head and scalp.

Is it important to remove excess water from the hair before applying conditioner?

Excess water can dilute the product

Why is it important to carry out tests on the hair during consultations?

To check hair condition and type

How can build-up of products affect the hair and scalp

Product build up can make the hair look dull and feel heavy and may cause irritation

What happens if you leave conditioner in the hair after shampooing?

Hair can be greasy,dull and lank. Can make it hard to style afterwards.

How can you prevent long hair getting tangled when shampooing the hair ?

Do not shampoo to vigorously or use friction when shampooing.

When motions are used when effleurage whens shampooing?

Light,smooth,stroking and gliding movements using the palms and fingertips.

When is petrissages used?

It’s used on longer hair and scalp to aid relaxation for the product to absorb.

Describe the importance of removing products and excess water from the hair after each service?

It prevents product build-up that can weigh the hair down,avoids scalp irritation and ensure the scalp is clean

Outline the importance of detangling hair from point to root comb hair from point to root

Detangling from point to root helps gently remove knots without causing pulling,breakage

What is rotary when shampooing?

Rotary is circular massage movement using the fingertips on the scalp during shampooing.