CHS CHS Tools, Equipment & Product Knowledge

Question 1

What type of comb is best suited for detangling wet hair without causing breakage?

Accepted Answer

Wide-tooth comb

Answer

A wide-tooth comb glides through wet hair with minimal tension, reducing breakage risk.

Question 2

Which type of brush is specifically designed to smooth hair and add shine while blow-drying?

Accepted Answer

Boar bristle brush

Answer

Boar bristle brushes distribute natural scalp oils along the hair shaft, adding smoothness and shine during blow-drying.

Question 3

A hairstylist uses a diffuser attachment on a blow dryer primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Dry curly hair while preserving curl definition

Answer

A diffuser disperses airflow gently to dry curly or wavy hair without disrupting the natural curl pattern.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a clarifying shampoo?

Accepted Answer

Remove product buildup and mineral deposits

Answer

Clarifying shampoos contain stronger surfactants that strip accumulated styling products, hard water minerals, and oils from the hair.

Question 5

Which tool is used to create clean, precise partings and assist in sectioning during color application?

Accepted Answer

Pintail comb

Answer

A pintail (rat-tail) comb has a fine metal or plastic point specifically designed for creating neat sections and partings.

(CHS) Certified Hair Stylist Practice Test