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






2. Cosmetology Codes of Ethics are designed to do all of the fallowing - EXCEPT...






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






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






5. A piece of equipment used to air form wet hair using brushes - combs and fingers to create temporary direction and texture changes is called a...






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






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






8. Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the fallowing effects?






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






10. The mixture of oil and sweat on the skin called...






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






12. What are the effects of cataphoresis?






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






14. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?






15. What adds a refreshing - stimulating feeling to the scalp and may have mild antiseptic properties?






16. Nail growth originates from active tissue known as the matrix located in the...






17. Warts are the most common...






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






19. These muscles extend across the front of the chest...






20. What organ controls all body functions?






21. Which light generally makes the hair appear warmer than it actually is?






22. What is a technique used to push back the shorter lengths of hair toward the base to create a cushion and add volume to the hairatyle?






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






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






25. After applying the dehydrant and prior to applying the primer when doing a sculptured nail service - you should...






26. Which of the fallowing can affect hair growth by either stimulating the onset of the telogen phase or by causing the production of abnormal - brittle hair?






27. What type of face is characterized by a broad - straight forehead and hairline - with a broad jaw line?






28. Fallowing a acrylic nail service - brushes should be cleaned...






29. What part of a curl is the hair that is positioned around the roller?






30. What type of manufacturersn require a plastic impression of the client's head?






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






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






33. 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...






34. An equal mixture of red and yellow creates what color?






35. If appliances are causing more current to flow than what the circuit is designed for - a problem called what could occur?






36. A sodium hydroxide relaxer service should not be performed on...






37. What type of rinse is used after a color service to prevent the color from fading?






38. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...






39. The ph of the acid mantle will normally be...






40. What is the most commonly used developer or oxidizing agent?






41. Bone is the hardest structure in the body and is composed of 1/3 organic matter and...






42. A nonoxidative process that uses large and small color molecules and allows the small color molecules to penetrate the cuticle and enter the cortex would be...






43. A three-wire system safety device with a grounding wire...






44. What is the device used to protect a circuit from being overloaded?






45. Theae are designed to cover the entire head and are worn for specific purposes...






46. Hair grows from a tube-like 'pocket' called a root sheath or a/an...






47. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






48. The temperature of the pressing comb can be tested by...






49. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






50. What does a local shock do?