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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. What form of matter is hair?






2. 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?






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






4. AIDS is a disease spread by...






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






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






7. In order to achieve the desired style and you client have in mind - begin with a good...






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






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






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






11. 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?






12. Blood spill procedures require you to react to a client's injury by...






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






14. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?






15. Bone is the hardest structure in the body and is composed of 1/3 organic matter and...






16. 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...






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






18. Toners are pastl color used...






19. An example of a subjective symptom would be...






20. Nail growth originates from active tissue known as the matrix located in the...






21. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...






22. Warts are the most common...






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






24. What type of face is characterized by a broad - straight forehead and hairline - with a broad jaw line?






25. In order to maintain fresh air in a salon - it is important to...






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






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






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






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






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






31. The Three major layers of the hair are the medulla - cortex and the...






32. What should be dne if a client has an infectious disease or disorder of the scalp?






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






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






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






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






37. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






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






39. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






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






41. 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?






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






43. Amino acids that create protiens are linked together end to end by...






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






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






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






47. The cuticle is the...






48. What organ controls all body functions?






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






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