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






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






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






4. Which of the following terms defines the art and science of beauty care?






5. Hue is another term for...






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






7. What means that all becteria is killed or destroyed?






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






9. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?






10. The main ingredient found in a booster is...






11. This element is the most abundant on earth






12. What are the effects of cataphoresis?






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






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






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






16. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






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






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






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






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






21. Which of the fallowing will help a Stylist determine the proper perm solution for a client?






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






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






24. What adds a refreshing - stimulating feeling to the scalp and may have mild antiseptic properties?






25. What form of matter is hair?






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






27. What part of a curl is the hair that is positioned around the roller?






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






29. 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...






30. The term texture character refers to the...






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






32. What organ controls all body functions?






33. The most common oxidizing agent used in hair coloring and in hair lightening is...






34. The ability of hair to stretch and then return to its natural shape without breaking is refered to as...






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






36. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...






37. 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?






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






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






40. Color found opposite each other on the color wheel are called...






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






42. Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the fallowing effects?






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






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






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






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






47. 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...






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






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






50. In a well-organized salon the client should be greeted in the...