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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. 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?






2. You should wash and sanitize hands with a liquid...






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






4. Hair grows from a tube-like 'pocket' called a root sheath or a/an...






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. There are how many signs of infection in the nails and hands?






12. If a client has 25% to 30% gray hair - what level should hair coloring be in comparison to the desired shade?






13. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






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






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






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






17. Which of the fallowing is vital in order to allow close management of products purchased for retailing in the salon?






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






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






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






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






22. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...






23. The power source used most often in a salon is a...






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






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






26. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?






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






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






29. The length of a section to be placed on a roller should be...






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






31. Cosmetology Codes of Ethics are designed to do all of the fallowing - EXCEPT...






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






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






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






35. Toners are pastl color used...






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






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






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






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






40. 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...






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






42. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






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






44. Your arms shake as you touch the client with the fingertips or palms in this type of message...






45. Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a...






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






47. What does a local shock do?






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






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






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