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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 determines the width and strength of the wave?






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






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






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






5. 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...






6. Toners are pastl color used...






7. The technical term for sizing a wig is...






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






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






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






11. An equal mixture of red and yellow creates what color?






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






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






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






15. What type of manufacturersn require a plastic impression of the client's head?






16. What organ controls all body functions?






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






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






19. Fallowing a acrylic nail service - brushes should be cleaned...






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






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






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






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






24. 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...






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






26. All impliments must be thoroughly cleaned before...






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






28. The cuticle is the...






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






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






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






32. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?






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






34. What are the two bones of th upper jaw?






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






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






37. Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length - density - texture and /or...






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






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






40. Strong disulfide bonds are found in the which layer of the hair?






41. The ph of the acid mantle will normally be...






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






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






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






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






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






47. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






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






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






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