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Cosmetology

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Color found opposite each other on the color wheel are called...






2. What determines the width and strength of the wave?






3. Where should you apply the first bead of nail acrylic?






4. Which type of light can create blue or cool tones?






5. Where would you record vital client information such as the name - address and the condition of a client's hair and scalp?






6. If a client has 25% to 30% gray hair - what level should hair coloring be in comparison to the desired shade?






7. Washing your hands is an example of...






8. What are the effects of cataphoresis?






9. Which of the following terms defines the art and science of beauty care?






10. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...






11. A skin patch test must be done at least how many hours before the actual procedure that requires thepredisposition test?






12. What maintains the acid balance of the hair and skin?






13. What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration?






14. Healthy skin's pH level of 4.5 to 5.5 is...






15. Derm Means...






16. You should wash and sanitize hands with a liquid...






17. All impliments must be thoroughly cleaned before...






18. The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the...






19. A predominant amount of pheomelanin will produce...






20. A resume should describe your attributes and...






21. Which type of hair is the least difficult to press?






22. Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length - density - texture and /or...






23. A high alkaline shampoo used to remove residue and dirt build up is an example of this type of shampoo...






24. Acid balance is important to the cosmetologist because...






25. What type of thermal iron will produce an S pattern?






26. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement






27. An example of a subjective symptom would be...






28. Which of the fallowing is vital in order to allow close management of products purchased for retailing in the salon?






29. The fluid part of the blood is what percentage of water?






30. The technical term for sizing a wig is...






31. In a well-organized salon the client should be greeted in the...






32. The Three major layers of the hair are the medulla - cortex and the...






33. The purposeof a waving lotion is to...






34. In order to achieve the desired style and you client have in mind - begin with a good...






35. Universal precautions require you to preform infection control procedures with which clients?






36. The length of a section to be placed on a roller should be...






37. A skin patch test is not required for...






38. A soft pern curl loosens the texture of overly curly hair by...






39. What organ controls all body functions?






40. What form of matter is hair?






41. The combination of the size of th base and the position of the curl in relation to the base is called...






42. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...






43. Toners are pastl color used...






44. The power source used most often in a salon is a...






45. The physical phase of a chemical relaxing treatment includes; smoothing the hair - rinsing the product from the hair and applying...






46. What should be dne if a client has an infectious disease or disorder of the scalp?






47. Key information on a specific product reguarding ingredients - assiciated hazards - combustion levels - storage requirements is provided by...






48. What should be followed for any cut that may occur during a manicure?






49. The shape and location of hair loss is referredbto as...






50. Because of a tendency toward brittleness - every wig-cleaning should be followed by...