Cosmetology · Tools, Implements and Safety

Combs and brushes used on clients should be:

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Cleaned and disinfected between clients (or discarded if single-use)

A Cleaned and disinfected between clients (or discarded if single-use)
B Shared between stations only
C Used on everyone without cleaning
D Never cleaned

Why this is the answer

Combs and brushes are tools that contact the hair and scalp, so they must be cleaned and disinfected between clients if they are nonporous and reusable, or discarded if they are single-use. Removing hair and debris and then disinfecting prevents the transfer of scalp conditions, infestations, and pathogens from one client to the next. Keeping a supply of properly disinfected combs and brushes ready supports both sanitation and smooth service. This links the haircare tools content to the infection-control rules emphasized on the exam.

Source: Hair Care — Comb and Brush Sanitation

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Tools, implements and safety questions cover the correct use and care of shears, razors, clippers, combs, brushes, thermal tools and electrical equipment, and the disinfection rules between clients. This is one of 6 Hair Care questions on tools, implements and safety, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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