Which guideline is performed prior to the hair design service?

• A. Check scalp for any diseases or disorders.
• B. Apply conditioner to the scalp
• C. Start cutting without consultation
• D. Ignore client health

Answer: (A)

Prior to any hair design service, evaluating the scalp for health issues is essential. Checking for diseases or disorders helps you spot conditions like dermatitis, fungal infections, psoriasis, or open lesions that could be aggravated by tools or chemical treatments. This step protects the client’s safety, informs product and technique choices, and may mean postponing or modifying the service or referring to a healthcare professional if needed. It also helps prevent infections and cross-contamination in the salon. The other options don’t fit because applying conditioner to the scalp isn’t a mandatory pre-service guideline, starting to cut without a proper consultation ignores the client's needs and consent, and ignoring client health is unsafe and unethical.