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Cosmetology

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. The temperature of the pressing comb can be tested by...






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






3. The integumentary system is made up of...


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






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






6. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






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






8. The lowermost part of the epidermis is the...






9. Keeping your lower abdomen flat - your chin level and your head up are key parts in having...






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






11. A list of all the property you own is called your...






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






13. The term given for selling products for client's home care is...






14. 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?






15. 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...






16. Which of the fallowing conditions would prevent you from going ahead with a chemical relaxing service?






17. What may affect the porosity of hair?






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






19. 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...






20. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






21. An inflammation of the nail matrix is a/an...






22. Do not perform skin services when this type of lesion is present on the client's skin...






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






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






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






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






27. The projection used to create the arrangement of hair lengths that are the same throughout the head form is...






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






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






30. Hue is another term for...






31. A highly infectious disease against which personal service working such as nurses - doctors - teachers and cosmetologist may be inoculated is known as...






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






33. Professional development is...






34. Equal mixtures of inorganic and organic substances that do not dissolve in water and are sifted and perfumed are called...






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






36. This element is the most abundant on earth






37. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...






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






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






40. The ability of hair to stretch and then return to its natural shape without breaking is refered to as...






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






42. Your arms shake as you touch the client with the fingertips or palms in this type of message...






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






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






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






46. What are the effects of cataphoresis?






47. Strong disulfide bonds are found in the which layer of the hair?






48. The six general cosmetic classifacations used in the cosmetology industry are...






49. Amino acids that create protiens are linked together end to end by...






50. What does a local shock do?