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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. An overabundance of epithelial cells that accumulate on the scalp or fall to the shoulders is...






2. What are the two bones of th upper jaw?






3. The term texture character refers to the...






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






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






6. To keep the hair in optimal condition after a chemical hair relaxing service you should recommend that you client...






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






8. A term applied to matting of the hair is...






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






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






11. Which layer is the top - or uppermost - layer of the epidermis?






12. What does a local shock do?






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






14. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






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






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






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






18. 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?






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






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






21. The first design element - which describes the outline or silhouette of an object - is...






22. Benefits derived from what current are believed to be improved blood circulation - improved muscle tone - stimulation of hair growth and increased glandular activity?






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






24. The thickness of the hair covering the scalp is its...






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






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






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






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






29. Permanent hair removal requires the use of...






30. What is the whitened - half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail?






31. Weekly rinses are applied and...






32. Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a...






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






34. The most common oxidizing agent used in hair coloring and in hair lightening is...






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






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






37. To achieve maximum volume - which tool position should be used?






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






39. Which of the fallowing is part of the excretory system?






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






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






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






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






44. What are the effects of cataphoresis?






45. Which vessels are dark in color because they carry oxygeen-poor blood?






46. 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...






47. Drawing the head back - rotating the shoulder blades and controlling the swing of the arm are functions controlled by the latissimus dorsi and the...






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






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






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