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Cosmetology

Subject : certifications
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1. Which type of light can create blue or cool tones?






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






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






4. Because of a tendency toward brittleness - every wig-cleaning should be followed by...






5. What maintains the acid balance of the hair and skin?






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The cuticle is the...






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






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






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






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






17. 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?






18. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?






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






20. Where would you record vital client information such as the name - address and the condition of a client's hair and scalp?






21. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






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






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






24. Acid balance is important to the cosmetologist because...






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






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






27. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






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






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






30. The soles of the feet and the palms of the hand are the only places where which layer is found?






31. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...






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






33. The lowermost part of the epidermis is the...






34. Professional development is...






35. What is the whitened - half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail?






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






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






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






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






40. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...






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






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






43. What form of matter is hair?






44. Derm Means...






45. The upper chambers of the heart include the...






46. The projection used to create the arrangement of hair lengths that are the same throughout the head form is...






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






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






49. A highly infectious disease against which personal service working such as nurses - doctors - teachers and cosmetologist may be inoculated is known as...






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