STATE BOARD EXAM HAIR AND SCALP
CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The most recommended brushes are those made from - Answer-natural bristles
Ph balanced shampoo - Answer-Shampoo that is balanced to the ph of skin and hair
(4.5 to 5.5)
Conditioning shampoo - Answer-Also known as moisturizing shampoo; shampoo
designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageability
of the hair.
Medicated shampoo - Answer-Shampoo containing special chemicals or drugs that are
very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions.
Clarifying shampoo - Answer-Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds
to metals (such as iron and copper) and removes them from the hair; contains an
equalizing agent that enriches hair, helps retain moisture, and makes hair more
manageable.
Balancing shampoo - Answer-Shampoo that washes away excess oiliness from hair
and scalp, while preventing the hair from drying out.
Strengthening shampoo - Answer-Shampoo that contains a variety of strengthening and
nourishing ingredients and is designed to repair damaged and brittle hair.
Neutralizing shampoo - Answer-Shampoo used for chemically processed or relaxed hair
that is designed to re-balance the ph level of the hair by neutralizing any alkali and
unwanted residues in the hair; after a chemical interaction, it works to help return the
hair to the average ph.
Conditioner - Answer-Special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or
moisturizer to help restore hair strength, give hair body, or to protect hair against
possible breakage.
Humectants - Answer-Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of
moisture.
Scalp astringent lotion - Answer-Product used to remove oil accumulation from the
scalp; used after a scalp treatment and before styling.
Occipital bone - Answer-Bone that protrudes at the base of the skull
, Apex - Answer-the highest point on the top of the head
Crown - Answer-Area of the head between the apex and back of the parietal ridge.
Cutting line - Answer-Angle at which the fingers are held when cutting, and, ultimately,
the line that is cut; also known as finger angle, finger position, cutting position, or cutting
angle.
Stationary guideline - Answer-guideline that does not move
Travelling guideline - Answer-moves as the haircut progresses, are used when creating
layered or graduated haircuts
Hair density - Answer-The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
Tension - Answer-Amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a section,
created by stretching or pulling the section.
Slide cutting - Answer-Method of cutting or thinning the hair in which the fingers and
shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length.
Texturizing - Answer-Haircutting technique designed to remove excess bulk without
shortening the length; changing the appearance or behavior of the hair through specific
haircutting techniques using shears, thinning shears, or a razor.
Point cutting - Answer-A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the
tips of the shears to create a broken edge
Notching - Answer-Is another version of point cutting in which more aggressive
technique and is used to create a chunkier effect
Effilating - Answer-also known as slithering, is the process of thinning hair to graduated
lengths with shears
Slicing - Answer-Haircutting technique that removes bulk and adds movement through
the lengths of the hair; the shears are not completely closed, and only the portion of the
blades near the pivot is used.
Carving - Answer-is a version of slicing that creates a visual separation in the hair
Finger waving - Answer-the process of shaping and directing the hair into an s pattern
No stem curl - Answer-Curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm, long-
lasting curl and allows minimum mobility.
CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The most recommended brushes are those made from - Answer-natural bristles
Ph balanced shampoo - Answer-Shampoo that is balanced to the ph of skin and hair
(4.5 to 5.5)
Conditioning shampoo - Answer-Also known as moisturizing shampoo; shampoo
designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageability
of the hair.
Medicated shampoo - Answer-Shampoo containing special chemicals or drugs that are
very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions.
Clarifying shampoo - Answer-Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds
to metals (such as iron and copper) and removes them from the hair; contains an
equalizing agent that enriches hair, helps retain moisture, and makes hair more
manageable.
Balancing shampoo - Answer-Shampoo that washes away excess oiliness from hair
and scalp, while preventing the hair from drying out.
Strengthening shampoo - Answer-Shampoo that contains a variety of strengthening and
nourishing ingredients and is designed to repair damaged and brittle hair.
Neutralizing shampoo - Answer-Shampoo used for chemically processed or relaxed hair
that is designed to re-balance the ph level of the hair by neutralizing any alkali and
unwanted residues in the hair; after a chemical interaction, it works to help return the
hair to the average ph.
Conditioner - Answer-Special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or
moisturizer to help restore hair strength, give hair body, or to protect hair against
possible breakage.
Humectants - Answer-Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of
moisture.
Scalp astringent lotion - Answer-Product used to remove oil accumulation from the
scalp; used after a scalp treatment and before styling.
Occipital bone - Answer-Bone that protrudes at the base of the skull
, Apex - Answer-the highest point on the top of the head
Crown - Answer-Area of the head between the apex and back of the parietal ridge.
Cutting line - Answer-Angle at which the fingers are held when cutting, and, ultimately,
the line that is cut; also known as finger angle, finger position, cutting position, or cutting
angle.
Stationary guideline - Answer-guideline that does not move
Travelling guideline - Answer-moves as the haircut progresses, are used when creating
layered or graduated haircuts
Hair density - Answer-The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
Tension - Answer-Amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a section,
created by stretching or pulling the section.
Slide cutting - Answer-Method of cutting or thinning the hair in which the fingers and
shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length.
Texturizing - Answer-Haircutting technique designed to remove excess bulk without
shortening the length; changing the appearance or behavior of the hair through specific
haircutting techniques using shears, thinning shears, or a razor.
Point cutting - Answer-A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the
tips of the shears to create a broken edge
Notching - Answer-Is another version of point cutting in which more aggressive
technique and is used to create a chunkier effect
Effilating - Answer-also known as slithering, is the process of thinning hair to graduated
lengths with shears
Slicing - Answer-Haircutting technique that removes bulk and adds movement through
the lengths of the hair; the shears are not completely closed, and only the portion of the
blades near the pivot is used.
Carving - Answer-is a version of slicing that creates a visual separation in the hair
Finger waving - Answer-the process of shaping and directing the hair into an s pattern
No stem curl - Answer-Curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm, long-
lasting curl and allows minimum mobility.
