CHS Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CHS facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. How does professional liability insurance protect CHS practitioners? → Covering financial losses from claims of negligence or errors
2. What is the first step in CHS risk assessment? → Identifying potential hazards and threats
3. What is the role of a healthy scalp in hair growth? → To increase hair density
4. How does professional liability insurance protect CHS practitioners? → Covering financial losses from claims of negligence or errors
5. How does professional liability insurance protect CHS practitioners? → Covering financial losses from claims of negligence or errors
6. Which type of hair is considered the gold standard for extensions due to intact, aligned cuticles and long-lasting quality? → Remy human hair
7. Which single factor has the greatest influence on how long hair extensions will last and look their best? → Proper installation technique combined with diligent at-home maintenance
8. What is the importance of continuing education for CHS professionals in Sanitation & Infection Control? → Maintaining current knowledge and adapting to industry changes
9. What is a near-miss report in CHS practice? → Documentation of an event that could have caused harm but did not
10. What is evidence-based practice in CHS Business Management? → Integrating research evidence with expertise and client needs
11. The hair growth cycle consists of three main phases. Which phase is the active growth phase? → Anagen
12. Leave-in conditioners differ from rinse-out conditioners primarily because they: → Are not rinsed out and continue to moisturize throughout the day
13. Eumelanin and pheomelanin are pigments found in the hair cortex responsible for: → Hair color
14. What is the benefit of using a deep conditioning treatment? → To restore moisture and improve texture
15. Which product characteristic is MOST important when selecting a styling gel for fine hair? → Lightweight, non-flaking formula
16. What is the hierarchy of controls in CHS risk management? → Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, then PPE
17. What is evidence-based practice in CHS Advanced Styling Techniques? → Integrating research evidence with expertise and client needs
18. What is a compliance audit in CHS practice? → A systematic review verifying adherence to requirements and policies
19. How should CHS professionals handle difficult conversations? → Prepare key points, remain calm, focus on facts, seek solutions
20. What is the importance of continuing education for CHS professionals in Anatomy of Skin & Hair? → Maintaining current knowledge and adapting to industry changes
21. What is the medulla in the context of hair structure? → The innermost core of the hair shaft
22. Tape-in hair extensions are generally recommended to be repositioned as natural hair grows every: → 6–8 weeks
23. Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with hair loss? → Vitamin D
24. Before applying hair extensions, the most critical initial step a stylist must perform is: → Performing a thorough client consultation and hair and scalp analysis
25. What is the primary adhesive used in keratin (fusion) hair extension application? → Keratin bond heated with a fusion wand
26. Why is sectioning important in hair cutting? → To achieve precise cutting and styling
27. An ionic blow dryer reduces frizz primarily by: → Emitting negative ions that break down water molecules faster
28. A hairstylist uses a diffuser attachment on a blow dryer primarily to: → Dry curly hair while preserving curl definition
29. How do regulations differ from standards in CHS practice? → Regulations are legally binding; standards are typically voluntary
30. Extensions applied with excessive tension close to the scalp over time can cause which serious hair loss condition? → Traction alopecia