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Cosmetology

Subject : certifications
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1. A soft pern curl loosens the texture of overly curly hair by...






2. 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...






3. What type of thermal iron will produce an S pattern?






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






5. A skin patch test is not required for...






6. The cuticle is the...






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






8. These muscles extend across the front of the chest...






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






10. The pH measurement scale has which of the fallowing characteristics?






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






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






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






14. The shape and location of hair loss is referredbto as...






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






16. Warts are the most common...






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






19. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






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






21. Which process uses the positive electrode to force acidic solution into the skin without breaking the skin?






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






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






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






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






26. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...






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






28. What does a local shock do?






29. In a well-organized salon the client should be greeted in the...






30. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?






31. 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...






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






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






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






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






36. After applying the dehydrant and prior to applying the primer when doing a sculptured nail service - you should...






37. Which layer is the top - or uppermost - layer of the epidermis?






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






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






40. What is the most commonly used developer or oxidizing agent?






41. What type of face is characterized by a broad - straight forehead and hairline - with a broad jaw line?






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






43. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...






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






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






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






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






48. What form of matter is hair?






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






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






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