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Cosmetology

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1. Color found opposite each other on the color wheel are called...
All
Complementary colors
Acid balance of the hair and skin should be maintained at the 4.5 to 5.5 range level
Form

2. An overabundance of epithelial cells that accumulate on the scalp or fall to the shoulders is...
Dandruff
Stratum corneum
Undulating
Based on how well a substance combines with another

3. The combination of the size of th base and the position of the curl in relation to the base is called...
2/3 mineral matter
Base Control
Backcombing
Maxillae

4. Which of the following is not a part of a muscle cell?
Axon
On base
Cuticle
Sanitation

5. Toners are pastl color used...
Refer the client to a physician
On pre-lightened hair
Sterilization
A mild form of ammonium thioglycolate

6. Which layer is the top - or uppermost - layer of the epidermis?
Refer the client to a physician
8.0 to 9.5
90
Stratum corneum

7. Permanent hair removal requires the use of...
Oxygen
Electricity
2/3 mineral matter
Density

8. Benefits derived from what current are believed to be improved blood circulation - improved muscle tone - stimulation of hair growth and increased glandular activity?
Left & Right Atrium
Lunula
Itching
Faradic

9. A term applied to matting of the hair is...
Disease
Scalp abrasions
Pilica Polonica
Supplying stypic powder os spray and dressing to injury.

10. Derm Means...
Skin
Communicable diseases
Strip the skin of it's acid mantle
The skin and it's layers

11. Which of the fallowing conditions would prevent you from going ahead with a chemical relaxing service?
On pre-lightened hair
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
4.5 to 5.5
Scalp abrasions

12. All impliments must be thoroughly cleaned before...
At the free edge
Blocking
Immersion
It is the toughest layer of the skin

13. Theae are designed to cover the entire head and are worn for specific purposes...
Backcombing
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Wigs
Blocking

14. The six general cosmetic classifacations used in the cosmetology industry are...
MSDS
Based on how well a substance combines with another
Circle
The HIV Virus

15. Bone is the hardest structure in the body and is composed of 1/3 organic matter and...
Immersion
Circuit breaker
2/3 mineral matter
Scalp toner

16. What should be followed for any cut that may occur during a manicure?
Scalp abrasions
Blood spill procedure
Reception area
Onychia

17. 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?
Stratum corneum
Onychia
Backcombing
Circuit breaker

18. The length of a section to be placed on a roller should be...
Reception area
Nail matrix and nail bed meet
The same as the length of the roller
Measures how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by a source.

19. The power source used most often in a salon is a...
A mild form of ammonium thioglycolate
Human Hepatitis B
Generator
Based on how well a substance combines with another

20. What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration?
Dandruff
Overloading
Hydrogen Peroxide
Perm rod

21. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?
Communicable diseases
Stratum corneum
Protective base cream
Sanitation

22. Amino acids that create protiens are linked together end to end by...
Cuticle
Peptide bonds
Scalp toner
Small diameter rods

23. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...
Break disulfide bonds
Refer the client to a physician
Follicle
8.0 to 9.5

24. Because of a tendency toward brittleness - every wig-cleaning should be followed by...
Conditioning
Backcombing
Orange
Strip the skin of it's acid mantle

25. A bleeding wound should be treated by...
Size of the circle
Hydrogen Peroxide
Skin tumors
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand

26. Which of the fallowing is part of the excretory system?
Too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit.
Complementary colors
Nonporous surfaces
Skin

27. The ability of hair to stretch and then return to its natural shape without breaking is refered to as...
1 level lighter
Orange
Stratum Lucidum
Elasticity

28. The purposeof a waving lotion is to...
Joint
Left & Right Atrium
Break disulfide bonds
Solid

29. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement
Size of the circle
Pilica Polonica
Joint
Passes through a small part of the body

30. 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...
Trapezius
Keratin
Blocking
Nail matrix and nail bed meet

31. Which of the fallowing will help a Stylist determine the proper perm solution for a client?
No stem
Products used on the hair
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
On pre-lightened hair

32. Keeping your lower abdomen flat - your chin level and your head up are key parts in having...
Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail
Hydrogen Peroxide
2/3 mineral matter
Good posture

33. What type of rods produce small firm curls?
Antibacterial soap
Based on how well a substance combines with another
Small diameter rods
Wigs

34. The term texture character refers to the...
Shape or pattern
6
Change furnace filters regularly
Lunula

35. A list of all the property you own is called your...
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
Return the the salon for conditioning treatments
Measures how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by a source.
Assets

36. The main ingredient found in a booster is...
A mild form of ammonium thioglycolate
Color
Based on how well a substance combines with another
Ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral

37. The common cold - hepatitis and measles are examples of...
Stratum Germinativum
Communicable diseases
Size of the circle
No stem

38. The ph of the acid mantle will normally be...
Conditioning
4.5 to 5.5
In a brush cleaner
90 degree angle cut

39. The fluid part of the blood is what percentage of water?
Reception area
Peptide bonds
90
The HIV Virus

40. Warts are the most common...
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
Skin tumors
Resealable plastic bag inside a waste can liner for disposal
8.0 to 9.5

41. What maintains the acid balance of the hair and skin?
Placing it against a paper towel and looking for a change of color.
Complementary colors
The Acid Mantle
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair

42. Where should you apply the first bead of nail acrylic?
Avoid touching the nail
Not rinsed out
At the free edge
Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor

43. The Three major layers of the hair are the medulla - cortex and the...
Cuticle
Acid-balanced
Inventory control system
Measures how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by a source.

44. Equal mixtures of inorganic and organic substances that do not dissolve in water and are sifted and perfumed are called...
The same as the length of the roller
Blocking
Powders
Axon

45. Hair is made up primarily of...
Scalp abrasions
Acid-balanced
Skin tumors
Keratin

46. Cosmetology Codes of Ethics are designed to do all of the fallowing - EXCEPT...
Inventory control system
Cause cosmetologist to be insecure about their abilities
Under-bevel
Maxillae

47. The pH measurement scale has which of the fallowing characteristics?
Based on how well a substance combines with another
Brain
Ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral
Record cards

48. The projection used to create the arrangement of hair lengths that are the same throughout the head form is...
8.0 to 9.5
90 degree angle cut
Protective base cream
Powders

49. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?
Cataphoresis
Orange
Axon
It is the toughest layer of the skin

50. Nail services must not be performed on clients with a nail...
Overloading
Disease
90 degree angle cut
Closed circle