Core Written Test Study Guide

Culture and Styling

Where do you place your Paul Mitchell technical kit when you are working on
the clinic floor?
In your locker or under your station

Where are food and drinks only allowed?

In the Future Professional lounge

When greeting your service guest, you should shout his or her name from
your station-true or false?
False(please don't do this guys...)

What time do you need in if you will be late or will not attend school that
day?
By 7:30

What day of the week is mandatory and missing this day will lead to an
advisory?
Monday

Know what your multiple intelligence is and be able to write an affirmation :)

What does F.A.C.E. stand for?

F: Find what's working
A: Acknowledge it
C: Celebrate it
E: Enjoy your victory!!!

What are three laws of the mind?

You can't avoid a don't
You can only focus on one thing at a time
You move towards what you focus on

What are the 3P's of an affirmation?

Personal, Positive, and Present

What circumstances will put you on the Back- On- Track List?
a)Submitting your worksheet late
b)Having singles on your worksheet
c)Falling behind on theory tests
***d)All of the above!

What is forward focus?

a)Being solution-oriented
b)A system of managing your thoughts and energy
c)Making a 10-percent
***d)All of the above!

List the steps to the 2-Minute Plan(memorize this!)

1)Wait to clean your service area

2)Escort your guest to the service desk
3)Introduce your guest to the service team
4)Pull products and focus on solutions
5)Reserve a future service time
6)Give your guest a business card plus 5 more business cards
7)Ask for a referral
8)Say thank you!
9)Clean your service area

List the steps to the 4-Step Program(memorize this too!)

1)Mini Pow-wow
2)Consult
3)Service
4)Complete

Finger waves will help and develop

a)Dexterity finger strength
b)The art of hair sculpting
c)Coordination
***d)All of the above!

Label the circle of influence

Stranger, Network, Professional, Intimate, Family, Professional,
Neighborhood

What are the three cycles of hair growth?

Anagen, Catagen, Telogen

Be able to match the letter to the definition for:

Density-The measurement of the number of individual strands on one
square inch of the scalp
Texture-The diameter of an individual hair strand
Porosity-The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Elasticity-The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
without breaking, showing the strength of the side bonds in the cortex
Formation-Straight, wavy, curly, and extra curly hair

Be able to number the steps of the 10 opportunities

1)Create Magic first
2)Identify Challenges
3)Recommend Solutions
4)The Wash House
5)Educate your guests
6)Talk professionally
7)Recommend the color bar and other services
8)Style experience
9)Review and recommend
10)2-Minute Plan

Texture
*Be able to recite Perm Procedure for Wednesday!*

When performing a curl evaluation for an acid wave, what are you looking
for?
Rod size with play and maximum separation

When performing a curl evaluation for an alkaline wave, what are you
looking for?
Rod size with minimal separation

Light + Sodium Hydroxide=_________

Melted Hair

What are the four end-paper techniques?

Single flat wrap, double flat wrap, bookend width, and bookend length

When perming colored and highlighted hair, which perm solution is

recommended?
Acid

What are the two strengths of chemical relaxers that Paul Mitchell System
offers?
Any answer with Regular is correct

The ________ protect the porous ends from over processing during a
permanent wave service.
End papers

DVD Questions
In the Paul Mitchell Schools The cutting System DVD's, which DVD includes
the men's scissor-over-comb and clipper-over-comb demonstration?

Combination

In the Paul Mitchell Schools The cutting System DVD's, which DVD includes
the stress- relief treatment?
Answer is All of the Above, don't know the choices

Which Paul Mitchell DVD includes the 5-Minute mini makeover?

Disc 2

Color
What are the ABCD's of color?
A-Ammonia
B-Base
C-Color Pigment
D-Developer

Number the steps to Universal Formation in order

1)Determine natural level/percent of gray
2)Identify the target level
3)Determine the dominant pigment
4)Refer to the color map to determine how to neutralize or intensify pigment

PM SHINES is mixed in a 1:1 ration with which developer?

Processing liquid

Color Applications
Will need to know these for the practical exam, be able to match the
application name to the steps for written(multiple choice)

Single Process Going Darker

Apply to clean, dry hair.

Part the hair into 5 segments.

Outline all 5 segments.
Begin the application in the back segments.
Take 1/4 inch horizontal sections in the back segment and 1/4 vertical sections on the
side and Mohawk segments.
Apply from the scalp through the ends.
Apply to both sides.
Process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Rinse until the water runs clear, shampoo and condition according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

Single Process Going Lighter

Apply to clean, dry hair.

Part the hair into 5 segments.
Begin the application in the back segments at the bottom; work from the bottom to the
top and back to front
Take 1/4 inch horizontal sections in the back segment and 1/4 vertical sections on the
side and Mohawk segments
Apply from 1/2 inch from scalp to the porous ends
Apply to both sides
Process for 10 minutes
Outline the segments being worked on
Remix and apply color to the scalp and ends
Process for 35 minutes for permanent results
Rinse until the water runs clear, shampoo and condition according to the manufacturer's
instructions

Tint Retouch Application

Apply to clean, dry hair.
Part the hair into 5 segments.
Outline all 5 segments.
Begin the application in the back segments.
Take 1/4 inch horizontal sections in the back segments and 1/4 inch vertical sections on
the side and Mohawk segments.
Apply the chosen formula to the new growth.
Apply to both sides.
Refresh the mid-shaft and ends with the chosen formula and process appropriately.
Rinse until the water runs clear; shampoo and condition according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

Double Process(Virgin Hair)

Apply to clean, dry hair.

Part the hair into 5 segments.
Begin the application in the back segments.
Take 1/8 inch horizontal sections in the back segments and 1/8 inch vertical sections on
the side and Mohawk sections.
Apply 1/2 inch to one inch from scalp to porous ends.
Apply to both sides of the section.
Place the cotton strip at the scalp in between each section.
Lighten to 50-75% of the desired result.

Remove the cotton.

Outline the segments beginning in the back.
Apply to the scalp and ends.
Process to the desired lightness.
Rinse with cool water and shampoo according to the manufacturer's instructions and
tone.

Double Process Retouch

Apply to clean, dry hair.

Part the hair into 5 segments.
Outline the segments being worked on.
Begin the application in the back segments.
Take 1/8 inch horizontal sections in the back segments and 1/8 inch vertical sections on
the side and Mohawk segments.
Apply from the scalp to 1/16 of an inch away from the line of demarcation.
Apply to both sides.
Process to the desired lightness.
Rinse with cool water and shampoo according to the manufacturer's instructions and
tone.

Highlift Virgin Application

Apply to clean, dry hair.
Part the hair into 5 segments.
Outline all 5 segments.
Begin the application in the back segments.
Take 1/4 inch horizontal sections in the back segments and 1/4 inch vertical sections on
the side and Mohawk segments.
Apply from the scalp to the line of demarcation.
Apply to both sides.
Process for 45 minutes.
Rinse until the water runs clear; shampoo and condition according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

Highlift Retouch
Part the hair into five segments.
Outline all five segments,
Begin the application in the back segments,
Take 1/4 inch horizontal sections in the back segments and 1/4 inch vertical sections on
the side and Mohawk segments.
Apply from the scalp to the line of demarcation.
Apply to both sides.
Process for 45 minutes.

Rinse until the water runs clear; shampoo and condition according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

Horizontal Weave
Part the hair into six panels.
Begin at the bottom of the back Mohawk panel.
Take 1/4 inch sections, weave off the top half, and leave the bottom.
Weave using a 1:2 ratio, leaving double the amount of space between each "ribbon" or
weave
Complete the back panels first, then weave the front panels.
Include the hairline in the weave,
Lock the foils at the hairline, crown, center part, and sideburn areas.
Weave the "box" panel in the crown last.

Diagonal Slice
Foil on dry hair.
Part the hair into six panels.
Begin in either back panel, then do the sides, and finish in the top panel.
Take 1/4 inch horizontal/diagonal sections and skim 30-40 percent off the top.
Weave and lock the first two foils in the hairlines, sideburn area, and crown.
If a section is wider than two inches, divide in half and foil side by side.

Haircutting
What do height, width, and depth represent within haircutting?
Three principles of dimension
What are the geometric shapes?
Round, square, and triangular
What are the three section angles?
Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal

What are the phases of a haircut?

1)Creating the basic shape
2)Cross checking
3)Blow-dry
4)Refinement
5)Style and Finish
___________ is used to disinfect your combs and brushes.
Barbicide
Match the length of scissors with the technique
Small(4.5-5inches) - Graduation
Medium(5.5-6 inches) - Layers
Long(6.5 inches or longer) - One length and men's cutting
What are the three contours used in men's cutting?
Natural, Building, and Leaning
What is the purpose of the tension release method?
To protect the outline around the ears

Spa & Makeup

When filing nails, you should file in a back and forth movement, true or
false?
False
The face should be how many equal eye widths across?
5
The face should have how many equal horizontal sections?
3
How often should a scalp treatment be given?

Once weekly for a normal scalp, or two/three times per week for a troubled
scalp.
Name the steps to the 5 minute eye
Prepare Eye
Pencil Placement
Shading
Highlighter
Eyeliner
Mascara
What are the three steps to the T3 Experience?
Tea Tree Special Shampoo, Tea Tree Special Conditioner, Steamed Towel
What is the purpose of a scalp treatment?
To keep the scalp and hair clean, healthy, and conditioned
Not sure the question, something service area maybe?
Answer is working area and supply area I think

Stuff you need to label that I'm too lazy to upload

here!

Parts of scissors, Bone Structure, Hair Strand Structure,

Color Wheel, End-wrap techniques, Barrel curl, Base
placements, Texture and Formation Chart, Brow Poster, and
Lip Poster
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