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






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






3. Professional development is...






4. To achieve the desired curl formation - hair should wrap around the rod at least how many times?






5. There are how many signs of infection in the nails and hands?






6. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






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






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






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






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






11. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...






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






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






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


15. A bleeding wound should be treated by...






16. Which process uses the positive electrode to force acidic solution into the skin without breaking the skin?






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






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






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






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






21. 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?






22. The upper chambers of the heart include the...






23. Which of the following is not a part of a muscle cell?






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






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






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






27. Your finger bowls should contain warm water and...






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






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






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






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






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






33. What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration?






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






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






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






37. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement






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






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






40. What organ controls all body functions?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. What base control for pincurls requires that the entire circle of the curl be positioned on the base?






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