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Cosmetology

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1. The combination of the size of th base and the position of the curl in relation to the base is called...
Base Control
4.5 to 5.5
Stratum Lucidum
Maxillae

2. Which process uses the positive electrode to force acidic solution into the skin without breaking the skin?
Closed circle
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Cataphoresis
Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail

3. Hair is made up primarily of...
Small diameter rods
Keratin
Public Hygiene
Stratum Lucidum

4. 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?
Axon
Base Control
Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail
Backcombing

5. Fallowing a acrylic nail service - brushes should be cleaned...
Products used on the hair
In a brush cleaner
Clarifying
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles

6. The outer covering of the hair fiber is called the...
Closed circle
Size of the circle
Keratin
Cuticle

7. An example of a subjective symptom would be...
Itching
Disease and medication
Stratum Germinativum
Assets

8. A skin patch test is not required for...
Antibacterial soap
Temporary color procedures
Closed circle
Human Hepatitis B

9. What are the effects of cataphoresis?
On pre-lightened hair
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
Communicable diseases
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles

10. Do not perform skin services when this type of lesion is present on the client's skin...
Based on how well a substance combines with another
Antibacterial soap
Fever Blisters
Break disulfide bonds

11. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement
Joint
A mild form of ammonium thioglycolate
Protective base cream
It is the toughest layer of the skin

12. Professional development is...
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
Hydrogen Peroxide
Passes through a small part of the body
Keratin

13. All impliments must be thoroughly cleaned before...
Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail
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Scalp toner
Immersion

14. What means that all becteria is killed or destroyed?
Sterilization
Scalp abrasions
1 level lighter
Orange

15. The upper chambers of the heart include the...
Left & Right Atrium
Keratin
Joint
Lunula

16. The lowermost part of the epidermis is the...
Vibration
It is the toughest layer of the skin
Antibacterial Soap
Stratum Germinativum

17. What should be dne if a client has an infectious disease or disorder of the scalp?
Perm rod
Refer the client to a physician
Undulating
Circle

18. What base control for pincurls requires that the entire circle of the curl be positioned on the base?
No stem
Good posture
Too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit.
Temporary color procedures

19. Derm Means...
Stratum corneum
In a brush cleaner
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
Skin

20. Benefits derived from what current are believed to be improved blood circulation - improved muscle tone - stimulation of hair growth and increased glandular activity?
Orange
Faradic
Lunula
Square

21. The technical term for sizing a wig is...
On base
The same as the length of the roller
Temporary color procedures
Blocking

22. After applying the dehydrant and prior to applying the primer when doing a sculptured nail service - you should...
Perm rod
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
Incandescent light
Avoid touching the nail

23. What type of manufacturersn require a plastic impression of the client's head?
No stem
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Toupee
Dandruff

24. A highly infectious disease against which personal service working such as nurses - doctors - teachers and cosmetologist may be inoculated is known as...
Stratum Germinativum
Fever Blisters
Human Hepatitis B
Joint

25. What are the two bones of th upper jaw?
Form
Circuit breaker
Products used on the hair
Maxillae

26. Weekly rinses are applied and...
Acid-balanced
Not rinsed out
Products used on the hair
Cuticle

27. What organ controls all body functions?
Circle
Brain
Human Hepatitis B
Using a thioglycolate-based product

28. Acid balance is important to the cosmetologist because...
Reception area
Acid balance of the hair and skin should be maintained at the 4.5 to 5.5 range level
Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor
Stratum Germinativum

29. Health Hazards such as impure air and the inproper storage and use of food fall under the category of...
8.0 to 9.5
Record cards
Public Hygiene
Orange

30. In order to achieve the desired style and you client have in mind - begin with a good...
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles
Orange
Haircut
Cosmetology

31. Which of the following is not a part of a muscle cell?
Skin
Stratum Germinativum
Axon
Hydrogen Peroxide

32. Which type of light can create blue or cool tones?
The skin and it's layers
Nonporous surfaces
Overloading
Fluorescent

33. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...
Nonporous surfaces
Cause cosmetologist to be insecure about their abilities
Square
Public Hygiene

34. What should be followed for any cut that may occur during a manicure?
Blood spill procedure
Onychia
Itching
Skin

35. The ability of hair to stretch and then return to its natural shape without breaking is refered to as...
Elasticity
8.0 to 9.5
Clarifying
retailing

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

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37. What type of rods produce small firm curls?
8.0 to 9.5
Small diameter rods
Dandruff
Placing it against a paper towel and looking for a change of color.

38. What determines the width and strength of the wave?
Complementary colors
Size of the circle
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
Stratum Germinativum

39. If a client has 25% to 30% gray hair - what level should hair coloring be in comparison to the desired shade?
Cortex
Conditioning
1 level lighter
Clarifying

40. Theae are designed to cover the entire head and are worn for specific purposes...
Cuticle
Wigs
Undulating
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles

41. AIDS is a disease spread by...
The HIV Virus
Cuticle
Fever Blisters
Semi-permanent coloring

42. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...
Electricity
Protective base cream
Too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit.
Small diameter rods

43. 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?
Temporary color procedures
Scalp toner
Medium
Under-bevel

44. An overabundance of epithelial cells that accumulate on the scalp or fall to the shoulders is...
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles
Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail
Dandruff
Lunula

45. Blood spill procedures require you to react to a client's injury by...
Supplying stypic powder os spray and dressing to injury.
Faradic
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Red hair

46. Which of the fallowing is part of the excretory system?
Protective base cream
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
Skin
Requires a wall receptacle containing 3 holes.

47. Where should you apply the first bead of nail acrylic?
Record cards
At the free edge
2 1/2 times
Circuit breaker

48. Washing your hands is an example of...
Sanitation
Square
On base
Antibacterial Soap

49. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...
8.0 to 9.5
Closed circle
2 1/2 times
Faradic

50. The term given for selling products for client's home care is...
Trapezius
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retailing
Hair that has been pre-lightened (bleached)