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Cosmetology

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1. Which process uses the positive electrode to force acidic solution into the skin without breaking the skin?
Faradic
Cataphoresis
The HIV Virus
Temporary color procedures

2. What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration?
Scalp abrasions
Perm rod
Antibacterial soap
Antibacterial Soap

3. The Three major layers of the hair are the medulla - cortex and the...
Cuticle
Hair that has been pre-lightened (bleached)
Size of the circle
Joint

4. Benefits derived from what current are believed to be improved blood circulation - improved muscle tone - stimulation of hair growth and increased glandular activity?
Antibacterial soap
Density
Requires a wall receptacle containing 3 holes.
Faradic

5. The thickness of the hair covering the scalp is its...
Overloading
Lunula
2 1/2 times
Density

6. The purposeof a waving lotion is to...
Complementary colors
Break disulfide bonds
Shape or pattern
90 degree angle cut

7. The power source used most often in a salon is a...
4.5 to 5.5
All
Generator
Complementary colors

8. Professional development is...
Maxillae
Supplying stypic powder os spray and dressing to injury.
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
Fever Blisters

9. A bleeding wound should be treated by...
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
Cosmetology
Ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral
Inventory control system

10. The physical phase of a chemical relaxing treatment includes; smoothing the hair - rinsing the product from the hair and applying...
Neutralizer or neutralizing shampoo
Cosmetology
Color
Conditioning

11. What form of matter is hair?
1 level lighter
Veins
Blocking
Solid

12. Weekly rinses are applied and...
Change furnace filters regularly
Pilica Polonica
Toupee
Not rinsed out

13. Amino acids that create protiens are linked together end to end by...
Peptide bonds
Fluorescent
Pattern
Skin tumors

14. In order to achieve the desired style and you client have in mind - begin with a good...
Supplying stypic powder os spray and dressing to injury.
Avoid touching the nail
Skin tumors
Haircut

15. A soft pern curl loosens the texture of overly curly hair by...
Break disulfide bonds
Using a thioglycolate-based product
2 1/2 times
Square

16. If a client has a skin diseases - the cosmetologist should...
Pattern
4.5 to 5.5
Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor
Refer the client to a physician

17. What type of rinse is used after a color service to prevent the color from fading?
Temporary color procedures
Reception area
Avoid touching the nail
Acid-balanced

18. Blood spill procedures require you to react to a client's injury by...
Supplying stypic powder os spray and dressing to injury.
retailing
Hydrogen Peroxide
2/3 mineral matter

19. Because of a tendency toward brittleness - every wig-cleaning should be followed by...
Elasticity
90 degree angle cut
Conditioning
Break disulfide bonds

20. Color found opposite each other on the color wheel are called...
Acid-balanced
Complementary colors
Skin
Color

21. To achieve the desired curl formation - hair should wrap around the rod at least how many times?
2 1/2 times
Left & Right Atrium
Overloading
Disease and medication

22. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement
Sanitation
Joint
4.5 to 5.5
Avoid touching the nail

23. Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length - density - texture and /or...
Form
Temporary color procedures
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
Color

24. Universal precautions require you to preform infection control procedures with which clients?
All
Complementary colors
Blood spill procedure
Cortex

25. Warts are the most common...
Cortex
Skin tumors
Complementary colors
MSDS

26. What type of manufacturersn require a plastic impression of the client's head?
Sanitation
Veins
Toupee
At the free edge

27. What should be followed for any cut that may occur during a manicure?
Break disulfide bonds
Orange
Temporary color procedures
Blood spill procedure

28. What means that all becteria is killed or destroyed?
Powders
Cataphoresis
Sterilization
Semi-permanent coloring

29. The term texture character refers to the...
Vibration
Requires a wall receptacle containing 3 holes.
Return the the salon for conditioning treatments
Shape or pattern

30. There are how many signs of infection in the nails and hands?
8.0 to 9.5
Disease
Scalp abrasions
6

31. Which layer is the top - or uppermost - layer of the epidermis?
Mantle
Stratum corneum
Resealable plastic bag inside a waste can liner for disposal
90

32. What type of thermal iron will produce an S pattern?
Red hair
Veins
Undulating
The same as the length of the roller

33. All impliments must be thoroughly cleaned before...
The acid mantle
Immersion
Fluorescent
Red hair

34. You should wash and sanitize hands with a liquid...
Antibacterial soap
6
Generator
Shape or pattern

35. Which of the fallowing will help a Stylist determine the proper perm solution for a client?
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
2 1/2 times
Change furnace filters regularly
Scalp toner

36. The ability of hair to stretch and then return to its natural shape without breaking is refered to as...
24
Elasticity
Reception area
Placing it against a paper towel and looking for a change of color.

37. An example of a subjective symptom would be...
Veins
Itching
Acid balance of the hair and skin should be maintained at the 4.5 to 5.5 range level
Communicable diseases

38. Which of the following terms defines the art and science of beauty care?
Cosmetology
Scalp abrasions
Antibacterial soap
Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail

39. Do not perform skin services when this type of lesion is present on the client's skin...
Fever Blisters
Keratin
Be written in a short and concise manner
Temporary color procedures

40. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?
Sanitation
Human Hepatitis B
4.5 to 5.5
Closed circle

41. The first design element - which describes the outline or silhouette of an object - is...
Maxillae
Disease
Immersion
Form

42. The shape and location of hair loss is referredbto as...
Pattern
The skin and it's layers
Inventory control system
It is the toughest layer of the skin

43. In order to maintain fresh air in a salon - it is important to...
Return the the salon for conditioning treatments
Size of the circle
Strip the skin of it's acid mantle
Change furnace filters regularly

44. A term applied to matting of the hair is...
Pilica Polonica
Electricity
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
Inventory control system

45. A three-wire system safety device with a grounding wire...
Requires a wall receptacle containing 3 holes.
Disease
Elasticity
Wigs

46. The common cold - hepatitis and measles are examples of...
Avoid touching the nail
Communicable diseases
Cuticle
Human Hepatitis B

47. Nail services must not be performed on clients with a nail...
Change furnace filters regularly
Undulating
2 1/2 times
Disease

48. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...
Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor
Too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit.
The same as the length of the roller
The Acid Mantle

49. An overabundance of epithelial cells that accumulate on the scalp or fall to the shoulders is...
Dandruff
4.5 to 5.5
Generator
On pre-lightened hair

50. A skin patch test must be done at least how many hours before the actual procedure that requires thepredisposition test?
Return the the salon for conditioning treatments
Dandruff
24
Backcombing