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






2. Which type of hair is the least difficult to press?






3. Hue is another term for...






4. This element is the most abundant on earth






5. AIDS is a disease spread by...






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






7. What may affect the porosity of hair?






8. A high alkaline shampoo used to remove residue and dirt build up is an example of this type of shampoo...






9. Hair is made up primarily of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?






17. Health Hazards such as impure air and the inproper storage and use of food fall under the category of...






18. The combination of the size of th base and the position of the curl in relation to the base is called...






19. If a client has a skin diseases - the cosmetologist should...






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






21. What determines the width and strength of the wave?






22. The mixture of oil and sweat on the skin called...






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






24. Which of the fallowing can affect hair growth by either stimulating the onset of the telogen phase or by causing the production of abnormal - brittle hair?






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






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






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






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






29. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






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






31. The outer covering of the hair fiber is called the...






32. A predominant amount of pheomelanin will produce...






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






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






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






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






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


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






39. 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...






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






41. Nail services must not be performed on clients with a nail...






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






43. The common cold - hepatitis and measles are examples of...






44. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






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






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






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






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






49. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?






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