CHS Tools, Equipment & Product Knowledge Flashcards
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What type of comb is best suited for detangling wet hair without causing breakage?
Answer: Wide-tooth comb
A wide-tooth comb glides through wet hair with minimal tension, reducing breakage risk.
Which type of brush is specifically designed to smooth hair and add shine while blow-drying?
Answer: Boar bristle brush
Boar bristle brushes distribute natural scalp oils along the hair shaft, adding smoothness and shine during blow-drying.
A hairstylist uses a diffuser attachment on a blow dryer primarily to:
Answer: Dry curly hair while preserving curl definition
A diffuser disperses airflow gently to dry curly or wavy hair without disrupting the natural curl pattern.
What is the primary purpose of a clarifying shampoo?
Answer: Remove product buildup and mineral deposits
Clarifying shampoos contain stronger surfactants that strip accumulated styling products, hard water minerals, and oils from the hair.
Which tool is used to create clean, precise partings and assist in sectioning during color application?
Answer: Pintail comb
A pintail (rat-tail) comb has a fine metal or plastic point specifically designed for creating neat sections and partings.
Leave-in conditioners differ from rinse-out conditioners primarily because they:
Answer: Are not rinsed out and continue to moisturize throughout the day
Leave-in conditioners are formulated at a lower concentration to remain on the hair shaft all day, providing ongoing moisture and detangling benefits.