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Cosmetology
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1. Washing your hands is an example of...
Overloading
Sanitation
Electricity
Cosmetology
2. The physical phase of a chemical relaxing treatment includes; smoothing the hair - rinsing the product from the hair and applying...
Change furnace filters regularly
Form
6
Neutralizer or neutralizing shampoo
3. What determines the width and strength of the wave?
Lunula
Size of the circle
Sanitation
Communicable diseases
4. The integumentary system is made up of...
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5. Benefits derived from what current are believed to be improved blood circulation - improved muscle tone - stimulation of hair growth and increased glandular activity?
Faradic
Peptide bonds
Blood spill procedure
Nail matrix and nail bed meet
6. The six general cosmetic classifacations used in the cosmetology industry are...
Hydrogen Peroxide
Faradic
Small diameter rods
Based on how well a substance combines with another
7. The ph of the acid mantle will normally be...
Cosmetology
4.5 to 5.5
Size of the circle
Conditioning
8. The mixture of oil and sweat on the skin called...
The acid mantle
Sanitation
Ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral
Follicle
9. What type of face is characterized by a broad - straight forehead and hairline - with a broad jaw line?
Square
Blood spill procedure
Pattern
Oxygen
10. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement
2/3 mineral matter
Medium
Joint
Measures how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by a source.
11. Which of the following terms defines the art and science of beauty care?
Cosmetology
Overloading
Blow dryer
Be written in a short and concise manner
12. 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...
Clarifying
Blood spill procedure
Immersion
Semi-permanent coloring
13. The temperature of the pressing comb can be tested by...
Supplying stypic powder os spray and dressing to injury.
Trapezius
Perm rod
Placing it against a paper towel and looking for a change of color.
14. Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length - density - texture and /or...
Blood spill procedure
Stratum Germinativum
4.5 to 5.5
Color
15. If you cut the hair in a forward head position with the client's neck stretched - when the head is returned to an upright position what effect is achieved?
Perm rod
Blow dryer
Complementary colors
Under-bevel
16. To achieve the desired curl formation - hair should wrap around the rod at least how many times?
retailing
Sterilization
2 1/2 times
Cuticle
17. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?
Itching
It is the toughest layer of the skin
Fever Blisters
Hydrogen Peroxide
18. Which of the following is not a part of a muscle cell?
Immersion
Stratum Lucidum
Axon
Return the the salon for conditioning treatments
19. A bleeding wound should be treated by...
Blow dryer
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
Public Hygiene
The Acid Mantle
20. The upper chambers of the heart include the...
Measures how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by a source.
Left & Right Atrium
The acid mantle
Stratum Germinativum
21. Drawing the head back - rotating the shoulder blades and controlling the swing of the arm are functions controlled by the latissimus dorsi and the...
Hydrogen Peroxide
Perm rod
Trapezius
Record cards
22. The shape and location of hair loss is referredbto as...
Nail matrix and nail bed meet
1 level lighter
Pattern
Skin tumors
23. The pH measurement scale has which of the fallowing characteristics?
Hydrogen Peroxide
Ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral
MSDS
Acid balance of the hair and skin should be maintained at the 4.5 to 5.5 range level
24. The lowermost part of the epidermis is the...
The same as the length of the roller
Stratum Germinativum
Cuticle
At the free edge
25. Hair grows from a tube-like 'pocket' called a root sheath or a/an...
Follicle
Hair that has been pre-lightened (bleached)
Left & Right Atrium
Reception area
26. 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?
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Backcombing
Using a thioglycolate-based product
Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor
27. The purposeof a waving lotion is to...
Complementary colors
Break disulfide bonds
Cuticle
Change furnace filters regularly
28. An equal mixture of red and yellow creates what color?
Acid-balanced
Orange
Using a thioglycolate-based product
Complementary colors
29. Nail services must not be performed on clients with a nail...
Cause cosmetologist to be insecure about their abilities
Left & Right Atrium
Disease
Red hair
30. A high alkaline shampoo used to remove residue and dirt build up is an example of this type of shampoo...
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
Clarifying
Good posture
Scalp toner
31. An overabundance of epithelial cells that accumulate on the scalp or fall to the shoulders is...
All
Refer the client to a physician
Dandruff
MSDS
32. What should be followed for any cut that may occur during a manicure?
Maxillae
Blood spill procedure
Conditioning
6
33. Theae are designed to cover the entire head and are worn for specific purposes...
Follicle
Lunula
Wigs
Color
34. A skin patch test must be done at least how many hours before the actual procedure that requires thepredisposition test?
Solid
Communicable diseases
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
24
35. Hair is made up primarily of...
Blow dryer
The Acid Mantle
In a brush cleaner
Keratin
36. If a client has a skin diseases - the cosmetologist should...
Haircut
Good posture
Refer the client to a physician
Hair that has been pre-lightened (bleached)
37. Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the fallowing effects?
May cause the peroxide to become weak
Avoid touching the nail
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles
MSDS
38. 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...
Blow dryer
On base
Hydrogen Peroxide
Scalp abrasions
39. Which of the fallowing conditions would prevent you from going ahead with a chemical relaxing service?
Nonporous surfaces
Scalp abrasions
Oxygen
Reception area
40. The thickness of the hair covering the scalp is its...
Assets
1 level lighter
Density
At the free edge
41. The common cold - hepatitis and measles are examples of...
Fever Blisters
Generator
Perm rod
Communicable diseases
42. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...
Using a thioglycolate-based product
Acid-balanced
8.0 to 9.5
Pilica Polonica
43. Which of the fallowing is part of the excretory system?
Skin
2 1/2 times
Orange
Refer the client to a physician
44. Health Hazards such as impure air and the inproper storage and use of food fall under the category of...
Solid
Public Hygiene
Communicable diseases
Trapezius
45. Which light generally makes the hair appear warmer than it actually is?
The Acid Mantle
Color
Maxillae
Incandescent light
46. The length of a section to be placed on a roller should be...
The skin and it's layers
The same as the length of the roller
Circuit breaker
8.0 to 9.5
47. Because of a tendency toward brittleness - every wig-cleaning should be followed by...
Conditioning
Faradic
Square
Refer the client to a physician
48. What is the most commonly used developer or oxidizing agent?
Orange
Neutralizer or neutralizing shampoo
Hydrogen Peroxide
Record cards
49. A soft pern curl loosens the texture of overly curly hair by...
2/3 mineral matter
Overloading
The skin and it's layers
Using a thioglycolate-based product
50. Key information on a specific product reguarding ingredients - assiciated hazards - combustion levels - storage requirements is provided by...
24
Base Control
MSDS
Incandescent light