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SATURDAY N.HAIR CH.6

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 
No-base relaxers are milder on the scalp and do not cause hair breakage.
 

 2. 
A natural antiseptic, such as chamomile, may be used on a client who has seborrheic dermatitis.
 

 3. 
The most common permanent hair replacement technique is hair weaving.
 

 4. 
Keloidal scarring is common in African Americans.
 

 5. 
Tinea, caused by a vegetable parasite, is not contagious.
 

 6. 
Cradle cap is a common illness in babies and is easily treated.
 

 7. 
The body sheds old hair during the telogen phase.
 

 8. 
A botanical application that can be used to kill head lice is larkspur tincture.
 

 9. 
One hereditary factor that can contribute to keloidal scarring is straight hair.
 

 10. 
Aromatherapy is a relatively new technique in which aromatic oils are used for scalp massages. The smell of the oils during the massage creates serenity.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the _____.
a.
scalp
c.
muscles
b.
skin
d.
nails
 

 2. 
What does “trichoptilosis” mean?
a.
cradle cap
c.
gray hair
b.
split ends
d.
abnormally developed hair
 

 3. 
Alopecia _____ is the loss of all body hair.
a.
androgenetic
c.
areata
b.
totalis
d.
universalis
 

 4. 
_____ is a scalp disorder that can be helped by applying non-fatty products designed for sensitive skin.
a.
Psoriasis dermatitis
c.
Trichoptilosis
b.
Postpartum alopecia
d.
Seborrheic dermatitis
 

 5. 
During the _____ phase, 50–100 hairs are shed during the day.
a.
 catagen
c.
telogen
b.
anagen
d.
androgen
 

 6. 
An internal cause of dandruff may be _____.
a.
poor circulation
c.
topical medical ointments
b.
infrequent shampooing
d.
activity of bacteria or fungi
 

 7. 
Hair products containing _____ may cause seborrhea through an inflammatory reaction.
a.
rosemary
c.
aloe vera
b.
lanolin oil
d.
almond oil
 

 8. 
The term used for abnormal hair loss is _____.
a.
balding
c.
alopecia
b.
shedding
d.
dermatitis
 

 9. 
_____ are setting tools that should not be used on textured hair, as they cause tension and breakage of individual strands.
a.
Curling irons
c.
Plastic rollers
b.
Flat irons
d.
Sponge rollers
 

 10. 
_____ is a hair growth stimulator that has been approved by the FDA and is available without a prescription.
a.
Minoxidil
c.
Tea tree oil
b.
Finasteride
d.
Lavender
 

 11. 
If your client is prone to keloidal scarring, have him or her avoid _____ styles.
a.
blunt-cut
c.
braid
b.
close-cut
d.
loc
 

 12. 
The itch mite is the cause of _____.
a.
rabies
c.
scabies
b.
alopecia
d.
tinea
 

 13. 
In _____ alopecia, hair loss is temporary; hair may grow back as long as the follicle remains active.
a.
diffuse
c.
totalis
b.
androgenetic
d.
universalis
 

 14. 
Fragilitas crinium is the technical term for _____.
a.
balding
c.
hair loss
b.
brittle hair
d.
broken hair strands
 

 15. 
When the fungus ____ grows out of control, it causes dandruff.
a.
papilla
c.
malassezia
b.
keratin
d.
cuticle
 

 16. 
The technical term for _____ is monilethrix.
a.
braids
c.
hair conditioning
b.
scalp treatment
d.
beaded hair
 

 17. 
_____ is used to protect the scalp before applying a relaxer.
a.
Beeswax
c.
Almond oil
b.
Lanolin
d.
Petrolatum
 

 18. 
A client suffering from trichoptilosis has _____.
a.
split ends
c.
balding
b.
hair breakage
d.
seborrhea
 

 19. 
Knotted hair, which is brittle and has nodular swellings forming along the hair shaft, is technically termed _____.
a.
trichorrhexis nodosa
c.
pityriasis
b.
trichoptilosis
d.
monilethrix
 

 20. 
A physician who specializes in hair, skin, and nail disorders and diseases is a(n) _____.
a.
oncologist
c.
dermatologist
b.
aesthetician
d.
neurologist
 

 21. 
A pre-shampoo treatment containing _____ should be used on clients with seborrhea, as it is a toxin to the fungus that causes this condition.
a.
rosemary mint oil
c.
soybean oil
b.
lanolin
d.
peanut oil
 

 22. 
A diet acutely deficient in protein may contribute to _____.
a.
dandruff
c.
ringworm
b.
alopecia
d.
scabies
 

 23. 
Raised skin tissue areas formed after papules dry and harden are called _____; these are formed instead of a scab after receiving a razor cut.
a.
keloids
c.
keratins
b.
pustules
d.
papillas
 

 24. 
One way to minimize ringworm is to keep the work area and tools _____.
a.
deodorized
c.
clean
b.
covered
d.
cleaned and disinfected
 

 25. 
One condition that should not be treated in a salon or school is _____.
a.
head lice
c.
dandruff
b.
alopecia
d.
cradle cap
 

 26. 
As a natural stylist, you cannot legally apply _____ services, but you need to understand how they affect textured hair.
a.
thermal
c.
shampooing
b.
holistic
d.
chemical
 

 27. 
The “salt and pepper” coloring of a hair strand is technically known as _____.
a.
ringed hair
c.
trichorrhexis
b.
alopecia
d.
dandruff
 

 28. 
Gray hair acquired from aging is called _____ canities.
a.
congenital
c.
hereditary
b.
acquired
d.
hirsuties
 

 29. 
The recommended interval between relaxer touch-ups is _____.
a.
six to eight weeks
c.
two to five months
b.
one to two weeks
d.
six to eight days
 

 30. 
Effective anti-dandruff products may contain amino acids such as _____.
a.
selenium
c.
jojoba
b.
coltsfoot
d.
cystine
 

 31. 
The mucous membranes around the sebaceous glands can become weak due to a _____ deficiency.
a.
selenium
c.
calcium
b.
Vitamin B
d.
sulfur
 

 32. 
Characteristics of _____ include reduced hair size along with a slow decrease in hair density.
a.
androgenetic alopecia
c.
alopecia totalis
b.
postpartum alopecia
d.
alopecia universalis
 

 33. 
In miniaturization, which is a condition of the _____, terminal hair is replaced by vellus hair.
a.
scalp
c.
sebaceous gland
b.
hair follicle
d.
hair root
 

 34. 
How long does it take for a bald spot to develop when hair is pulled too tightly?
a.
One to three months
c.
One to three years
b.
Several weeks
d.
One to three weeks
 

 35. 
Which of the following is one of several guidelines that applies to braiding?
a.
Grab as much hair as possible, even if is fine or broken, to keep the extension taut.
b.
When finished with the braiding portion, always pull the braids back away from the face.
c.
Encourage clients to use rubber bands when putting their hair into a ponytail.
d.
Don’t make the braid too tight when applying an extension to the hairline.
 

 36. 
One of the stylist’s roles is to provide _____ to the client who is going through hair recovery or transitioning.
a.
comfort
c.
direction
b.
communication
d.
support
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 
Relaxers that contain lithium hydroxide or guanidine hydroxide are known as _____.
 

 

 2. 
Hair breakage from the use of chemical relaxers often occurs at the nape of the neck or the _____ area, as this is the first area of application.
 

 

 3. 
Relaxed hair is stronger when it is _____.
 

 

 4. 
Coily hair is stronger when it is _____.
 

 

 5. 
The _____ is the outermost layer of the scalp.
 

 

 6. 
Dandruff may become worse during _____ months.
 

 

 7. 
A natural stylist should understand the different _____ of relaxers and how they will affect the hair and scalp.
 

 

 8. 
An external cause of dandruff may be _____ in shampoos or water.
 

 

 9. 
Botanicals such as horsetail and coltsfoot are used in anti-dandruff products because they are rich in _____, an element found in keratin fibers.
 

 

 10. 
_____ is common in young African American men; however, it is increasingly seen in women due to the increasing popularity of short cuts.
 

 



 
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