Junior Level Hair Design Practice Exam

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• Define elevation in haircutting.
• Outline the key steps of a client consultation for a haircut or color service.
• Which shampoo is formulated to phase the hair and skin and has the same pH as hair?
• What is the purpose of a clarifying shampoo before chemical services?
• What is the technical term for matted hair?
• Which of the following statements accurately describes the diffuser's effect on hair?
• Alopecia Areata is characterized as
• What is the function of intensifiers in hair color products?
• In a muscle, the Belly is defined as what?
• Which invisible rays have a shorter wavelength and can be more damaging than infrared rays?
• What is the purpose of the relaxation/comb test, and how is it performed?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes Lanugo hair from Vellus hair?
• Which conditioner is used for dry brittle hair?
• What are hot tools safety guidelines to protect hair from heat damage?
• Which statement most accurately describes soap?
• What is the primary purpose of a pressing comb?
• What is the technical term for gray or white hair?
• In layered haircut technique, what does projection describe?
• How can you test hair elasticity?
• What is the purpose of Acid Balanced Shampoo?
• Which statement about storing chemical products adheres to best safety practice?
• What is the purpose of applying a protective barrier during coloring?
• What does the UL rating indicate about an appliance?
• In lighter hair, melanin is located primarily where?
• Why is client confidentiality important in salon practice?
• Describe the point-cutting technique.
• What are the three layers of hair?
• Which statement best describes the hair papilla?
• Which statement best describes elevation in layered haircutting?
• What is the key difference between a blunt cut and a graduated (stacked) cut?
• What is the first step in proper infection control in the salon?
• Two alternating oblongs connected by a ridge in which one oblong is molded and one oblong is set is called a _______.
• Pediculosis capitis symptoms include what?
• After the neutralization step, what is restored in the hair?
• What is the purpose of Liquid Dry Shampoo?
• Myology studies what?
• Define light therapy.
• Define FDA.
• Which statement best describes a solution's distribution of molecules?
• Which iron technique creates curved-under or flipped-up effects?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of an MSDS?
• What is the concept of balance in hair design?
• What is the correct approach to selecting developer strength for permanent color mixing, and why?
• What is the purpose of Powder Dry Shampoo?
• Which statement describes the safety risk associated with compound henna?
• Define EPA.
• What happens to bacterial cells during the active stage of growth?
• List all 3 secondary colors and explain how a secondary color is created.
• What is the purpose of Conditioning Shampoo?
• What does elasticity describe in hair?
• What are the primary colors, and why are they important in hair color theory?
• What are the three methods for applying a chemical relaxer, and which method is preferred to ensure even distribution?
• Describe a croquignole wrapping method.
• Which term describes short, fine, non-pigmented hair that replaces Lanugo?
• Which statement accurately describes the difference between temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, and permanent color?
• How is texture defined in hair?
• What are the two dandruff types and their technical terms?
• What is the purpose of a medicated shampoo?
• Which plant dye yields yellow or gold highlights?
• Why might a pressing comb have a wooden handle?
• Which hair shaft component is primarily responsible for hair strength and color depth?
• Define base color, highlight, and lowlight concepts in hair color.
• What happens during the neutralization step in a perm?
• Which of the following best describes why following the developer strength guidelines is important?
• What is the difference between a fuse and a circuit breaker?
• How should you check for evenness during a haircut?
• Which conditioner type is used for fine, limp hair and deposits protein into the hair shaft?
• Define toner and explain how the application of a toner could be considered the 2nd step of a double process technique.
• Which item is typically included in a basic styling kit?
• Alopecia is defined as what, and which form is most common?
• Which conditioner is customized for meeting special needs?
• How can you prevent cross-contamination in the salon?
• What causes ringworm of the scalp?
• Hair that readily absorbs moisture due to open cuticle layers is described as which porosity?
• What is the purpose of a traveling guideline in haircutting?
• What is the primary benefit of using a round brush during blow-drying?
• Which of the following is true about suspensions?
• How can you provide excellent client service at the front desk and during service?
• Which layer of the hair contains most of the pigment and elasticity?
• What are the three methods for using the Tesla Current?
• 6% hydrogen peroxide is equivalent to how many volume (vol)?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered when selecting a relaxer type, strength, and processing time?
• During color processing, what is essential to determine the correct processing time?
• Describe a basic finishing technique to smooth the ends and set the style.
• When performing a curl reformation service, the perm tool chosen is generally ____ than the diameter of the natural curl pattern.
• Direct dyes used in temporary colors coat which part of the hair?
• Which product category increases vibrancy of the color formula or neutralizes unwanted tones?
• What is the difference between a local and general infection?
• Explain why metallic and compound dyes are the least common types of hair coloring products used in salons today.
• Which statement best describes a solution?
• Which PPE is commonly worn during client services to protect both the client and stylist?
• Before applying color to the entire head, which test should you perform first to check for potential allergic reactions?
• Hair additions are defined as loose fiber for attachment to the base of a client's own hair.
• Ointment is best described as what?
• How does evaluating androgenetic alopecia differ between genders?
• How do you determine processing time for a color service?
• Which conditioner coats the hair shaft and restores moisture & oils?
• What is the technical term for knotted hair?
• What is the technical term for broken hair?
• Passive immunity is acquired through which?
• How should you store and label chemical products to prevent accidents?
• Pheomelanin concentrated near the cuticle will cause the hair to appear which color?
• An emulsion is formed when two or more immiscible substances are united with the help of what?
• Which organism is an example of a parasitic mite?
• What is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
• What is the typical pH range of most shampoos?
• You should perform a pre-disposition test ______ prior to a hair color service if the color product contains aniline derivatives.
• A pressing comb is typically made of brass or _____.
• What is the purpose of performing a patch test before chemical services?
• What is the medical term for ringworm of the scalp and its typical symptoms?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of obtaining consent during a haircut or color service?
• Which environmental conditions do bacteria thrive in?
• How does head shape influence haircut design?
• If metallic salts are suspected, which test should be performed before proceeding with a chemical service?
• What is the difference between the level of a color and the tone of a color?
• For scalp irritation, what management approach is recommended?
• Which symptom is NOT typically associated with pediculosis capitis?
• What is considered average daily hair loss?
• What does efficacy refer to?
• In haircutting, what is a traveling guideline and when is it used?
• Which component is used to unite immiscible substances in an emulsion?
• Ends-to-base yields stronger at ends and weaker at base.
• When should you perform a strand test for a color service?
• Which statement correctly describes the three parts of a muscle (origin, belly, insertion)?
• Which pigments are the two main types of melanin responsible for natural hair color?
• Which statement is true about color level ranges used in common salon color work?
• What part of the comb is used to smooth the hair during relaxer processing?
• Powder is described as mixtures of inorganic and organic substances that do not dissolve in water.
• Which of the following best describes a Record Card?
• Which method uses a special adhesive and requires a patch test?
• Soap is described as mixtures of fats and oils converted to fatty acids by heat.
• During a professional hair analysis, which factors determine the appropriate relaxer type, strength, and processing time?
• Difference between postpartum alopecia and alopecia areata?
• What is the difference between volume pincurls and indentation pincurls?
• What is a dry cut and when would you perform one?
• Acid waves that require heat from a dryer are called what?
• In women, androgenetic alopecia typically presents as:
• Which statement about a blunt cut is true?
• Which contagious condition is caused by animal parasites burrowing into the skin and presents red and watery vesicles or pus-filled areas?
• Which of the following is a key sign of tinea capitis?
• Which hair shaft component forms the outer protective covering of the strand?
• Which practice exemplifies ergonomic technique in a salon?
• Define external parasites.
• Which of the following is NOT a cool-side color?
• When are flat pincurls used in a hairstyle?
• How many levels will 6% hydrogen peroxide lift?
• What is the pH of distilled water?
• Which statement correctly describes secondary color formation?
• Which statement best describes Marcel vs Spiral iron techniques?
• What term is used to describe brittle hair or split ends?
• Which description best matches the point-cutting technique?
• Describe the two different types of color strand tests.
• Which finger controls the moveable blade of the shears?
• What is the most common vegetable dye, and does it produce yellow or red highlights?
• What is the correct use of a cape and drape during a service?
• Which statement best describes pure henna?
• How do split ends start and form?
• Which iron technique tends to produce more uniform curls?
• To achieve more volume at the base while curling, which technique should be used?
• Which part of a muscle is attached to movable attachments?
• What is a chemical relaxer used for in hair design?
• What is the primary goal of a chemical relaxer service?
• Which statement best describes a suspension?
• Which conditioner type has Normalizing: Vegetable protein & have acidic pH?
• What is the risk of overlapping color on previously lightened hair?
• Name three hair shaft components.
• What should be applied after you are certain the hair is free of chemicals and excess moisture?
• How should you use a razor safely in hair cutting?
• What is the term for abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body?
• Which condition is temporary and occurs after pregnancy?
• In a wet hair pull test, how much can wet hair stretch relative to its length?
• Eumelanin can be found in which part of darker hair, and may be located in the cuticle?
• Which part of a muscle is attached to bones or fixed muscles?
• During the relaxation/comb test, what indicates that the hair has relaxed?
• Which relaxer is considered stronger and more caustic, typically used to straighten tight curl patterns?
• What is the proper sequence for performing a basic shampoo and conditioning service?
• What is the function of the arrector pili muscle?
• One oblong followed by a row of pincurls is called a ridge curl.
• Which type of permanent wave generates its own heat and is processed without an external heat source?
• What is the difference between parasitic fungi and parasitic mites?
• What are the four basic perimeter reference points when sectioning for cut or color?
• Describe the two types of immunity: Active & Passive.
• Which condition is caused by external parasites and is infestation of the scalp with head lice causing itching?
• How should you sanitize combs and brushes between clients?
• List 3 colors found on the cool side of the color wheel.
• Which type of melanin is responsible for red or yellow pigment, especially near the cuticle?
• Which statement describes the role of porosity in chemical services?
• What is porosity in hair, and why does it matter for chemical services?
• What is another name for the acid-balanced neutralizing shampoo, and when should it be applied?
• What is a step-by-step approach to coloring process preparation?
• Osteology and Myology describe which bodies of knowledge?
• Hair that absorbs the least moisture due to closed cuticle layers is described as which porosity category?
• What is the purpose of a neutralizing shampoo in a relaxer service?
• Which statement accurately defines level and undertone in hair color?
• Which statement best defines a solution?
• In hair color terminology, which term refers to darker sections added to create depth and contrast?
• How does a layered cut affect weight distribution?
• Which type is heated on a stove and has a wooden handle because wood does not absorb heat?
• Pediculosis capitis infestation is caused by which organism?
• How do you determine an appropriate projection or travel for a layered cut?
• What is the purpose of the Color Development Test during hair coloring?
• Postpartum alopecia is best described as
• Why do most shampoos contain active ingredients called surfactants?
• What is the difference between pure henna and compound henna?
• Which description best characterizes Staphylococci?
• Which finishing product is commonly used to complete a look and add shine?
• Which reducing agent is most commonly used in permanent waving?
• After completing a chemical service, document everything that is important to the successful outcome of this service, as well as future services on the ______.
• Which organism causes ringworm of the scalp?
• What replaces Lanugo hair after birth?
• Which hair shaft component is primarily associated with the outer protective layer and coarse surface?
• In a basic shampoo and conditioning service, which sequence is correct after washing the hair?
• Describe the over-comb technique.
• What is the purpose of sectioning during a haircut?
• What classification of color coats the surface of the cuticle with large color molecules of non-reactive direct dyes?
• What is a proper approach to applying color during a service?
• What is keratinization in hair biology?
• What is texturizing, and why would you use it?
• Which term describes the common male presentation of androgenetic alopecia?
• The pressing comb with an on/off switch or thermostat is called a/an _____ pressing comb.
• Which management approach is recommended for dandruff?
• Which condition presents with itchy red circular patches on the scalp and brittle hair?
• List the other names for high frequency current.
• Base-to-ends technique on long hair with a curling iron provides which advantage?
• Which tool is best for executing a blunt cut with even ends?
• Why is maintaining a client record important?
• Which statement best describes the risk of overlapping color on previously lightened hair?
• Which statement best describes what is typically documented in a client service record?
• What is the purpose of Color Shampoo?
• Why does the FDA accept temporary colors as certified colors (which do not require a patch test)?
• Curl reformation is a chemical service that changes tightly curled hair to loose / wavy hair. What is this service commonly called?
• In acid waves that require heat, what role does the heat from the dryer play?
• What type of developer does a long-lasting semi-permanent color use?
• How many stages or degrees of decolorization would black hair have to go through on its way toward palest yellow?
• What is the function of drabbers?
• What is immunity?