Beauty Business Techniques 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When performing a keratin smoothing treatment, why is a flat iron used after applying the product?
- To dry the scalp only
- To seal the product into the hair with heat (Correct answer)
- To curl the ends
- To remove the product completely
Correct answer: To seal the product into the hair with heat
Heat from the flat iron bonds the keratin solution into the hair cuticle to smooth frizz.
Question 2: What is the correct technique for shaping an eyebrow with tweezers?
- Pluck against the direction of growth
- Pluck in the direction of hair growth (Correct answer)
- Pull straight up sharply
- Twist each hair before pulling
Correct answer: Pluck in the direction of hair growth
Tweezing in the direction of growth reduces breakage and discomfort.
Question 3: In a gel manicure, what causes the gel polish to harden?
- Air drying over time
- Curing under a UV or LED lamp (Correct answer)
- Applying a top coat
- Soaking in warm water
Correct answer: Curing under a UV or LED lamp
Gel polish cures and hardens through exposure to UV or LED light.
Question 4: Which sectioning technique gives the most even color saturation for a full head of foils?
- Random grabbing of strands
- Working in clean, uniform subsections (Correct answer)
- Applying to wet, unsectioned hair
- Starting only at the crown
Correct answer: Working in clean, uniform subsections
Consistent, clean subsections ensure even product distribution and predictable results.
Question 5: What is the main goal of exfoliation during a facial?
- To add oil to the skin
- To remove dead skin cells and reveal fresher skin (Correct answer)
- To close pores permanently
- To darken the complexion
Correct answer: To remove dead skin cells and reveal fresher skin
Exfoliation sloughs off dead surface cells to improve texture and radiance.
Question 6: When applying a spray tan, why should the technician keep the gun a consistent distance from the skin?
- To use less product
- To ensure even, streak-free coverage (Correct answer)
- To make the tan darker instantly
- To speed up the appointment
Correct answer: To ensure even, streak-free coverage
A steady, consistent distance prevents streaking and uneven color development.
Question 7: Which technique helps blend eyeshadow for a seamless transition between colors?
- Packing color on with a wet brush only
- Using a clean fluffy brush in windshield-wiper motions (Correct answer)
- Applying all colors at once
- Rubbing with a cotton pad
Correct answer: Using a clean fluffy brush in windshield-wiper motions
A clean fluffy blending brush softens harsh lines between shades.
Beauty Business Techniques 3
When performing a keratin smoothing treatment, why is a flat iron used after applying the product?