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Cosmetology

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1. The ph of the acid mantle will normally be...
Skin
Electricity
4.5 to 5.5
Dandruff

2. What is the whitened - half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail?
Lunula
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The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Cataphoresis

3. Color found opposite each other on the color wheel are called...
May cause the peroxide to become weak
4.5 to 5.5
Inventory control system
Complementary colors

4. Because of a tendency toward brittleness - every wig-cleaning should be followed by...
Follicle
Conditioning
Scalp abrasions
Change furnace filters regularly

5. The mixture of oil and sweat on the skin called...
Incandescent light
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
The acid mantle
Left & Right Atrium

6. After applying the dehydrant and prior to applying the primer when doing a sculptured nail service - you should...
retailing
Brain
Based on how well a substance combines with another
Avoid touching the nail

7. If a client has a skin diseases - the cosmetologist should...
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles
Slightly acid
Refer the client to a physician
Wigs

8. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...
Temporary color procedures
Vibration
Neutralizer or neutralizing shampoo
Nonporous surfaces

9. The term texture character refers to the...
Keratin
Shape or pattern
Skin tumors
Mantle

10. The most common oxidizing agent used in hair coloring and in hair lightening is...
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Hydrogen Peroxide
Veins
Inventory control system

11. 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?
No stem
Skin tumors
Under-bevel
Size of the circle

12. The upper chambers of the heart include the...
8.0 to 9.5
Form
Joint
Left & Right Atrium

13. A sodium hydroxide relaxer service should not be performed on...
Scalp toner
Record cards
Hair that has been pre-lightened (bleached)
Inventory control system

14. An example of a subjective symptom would be...
Itching
Disease
Immersion
Nail matrix and nail bed meet

15. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement
Cuticle
Lunula
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Joint

16. 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...
Color
Nail matrix and nail bed meet
Slightly acid
Lunula

17. Which of the fallowing is part of the excretory system?
Stratum Lucidum
Fever Blisters
Skin
Refer the client to a physician

18. The pH measurement scale has which of the fallowing characteristics?
Ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral
8.0 to 9.5
It is the toughest layer of the skin
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19. Which layer is the top - or uppermost - layer of the epidermis?
Ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral
Good posture
Stratum corneum
Break disulfide bonds

20. Which of the following is not a part of a muscle cell?
At the free edge
All
Axon
4.5 to 5.5

21. What form of matter is hair?
Solid
Circuit breaker
Red hair
Shape or pattern

22. An overabundance of epithelial cells that accumulate on the scalp or fall to the shoulders is...
Cause cosmetologist to be insecure about their abilities
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Dandruff
Base Control

23. The shape and location of hair loss is referredbto as...
Be written in a short and concise manner
Pattern
Form
Elasticity

24. The common cold - hepatitis and measles are examples of...
Break disulfide bonds
Communicable diseases
A mild form of ammonium thioglycolate
Fluorescent

25. Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a...
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
Resealable plastic bag inside a waste can liner for disposal
Blood spill procedure
Using a thioglycolate-based product

26. You should wash and sanitize hands with a liquid...
Products used on the hair
Antibacterial soap
Sterilization
Hydrogen Peroxide

27. Fallowing a acrylic nail service - brushes should be cleaned...
Disease and medication
Semi-permanent coloring
Joint
In a brush cleaner

28. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?
Red hair
Overloading
Antibacterial Soap
Protective base cream

29. What type of manufacturersn require a plastic impression of the client's head?
Stratum Germinativum
Cataphoresis
Toupee
Mantle

30. An inflammation of the nail matrix is a/an...
Onychia
Antibacterial soap
Peptide bonds
Trapezius

31. Which of the fallowing will help a Stylist determine the proper perm solution for a client?
Lunula
Disease
Semi-permanent coloring
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair

32. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...
4.5 to 5.5
Powders
May cause the peroxide to become weak
Under-bevel

33. Which of the fallowing conditions would prevent you from going ahead with a chemical relaxing service?
Cause cosmetologist to be insecure about their abilities
Too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit.
Conditioning
Scalp abrasions

34. Which type of light can create blue or cool tones?
Fluorescent
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
Cortex
Haircut

35. In order to achieve the desired style and you client have in mind - begin with a good...
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
Undulating
Haircut
It is the toughest layer of the skin

36. A resume should describe your attributes and...
Be written in a short and concise manner
Keratin
On pre-lightened hair
Avoid touching the nail

37. Equal mixtures of inorganic and organic substances that do not dissolve in water and are sifted and perfumed are called...
May cause the peroxide to become weak
Perm rod
Overloading
Powders

38. What is the device used to protect a circuit from being overloaded?
Circuit breaker
Ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral
Undulating
Size of the circle

39. What maintains the acid balance of the hair and skin?
Cataphoresis
Hair that has been pre-lightened (bleached)
The Acid Mantle
Cuticle

40. What part of a curl is the hair that is positioned around the roller?
Toupee
Circle
In a brush cleaner
A commitment to constatly improve yourself

41. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...
Base Control
Too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit.
Axon
Skin

42. Drawing the head back - rotating the shoulder blades and controlling the swing of the arm are functions controlled by the latissimus dorsi and the...
The HIV Virus
Trapezius
Blocking
Products used on the hair

43. What type of rods produce small firm curls?
2 1/2 times
Fever Blisters
Small diameter rods
Backcombing

44. To achieve the desired curl formation - hair should wrap around the rod at least how many times?
90 degree angle cut
2 1/2 times
Overloading
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45. Permanent hair removal requires the use of...
Supplying stypic powder os spray and dressing to injury.
Electricity
Hydrogen Peroxide
Joint

46. What are the two bones of th upper jaw?
Cortex
Skin
Shape or pattern
Maxillae

47. Cosmetology Codes of Ethics are designed to do all of the fallowing - EXCEPT...
Veins
Cuticle
Cause cosmetologist to be insecure about their abilities
Strip the skin of it's acid mantle

48. A high alkaline shampoo used to remove residue and dirt build up is an example of this type of shampoo...
Blocking
Assets
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles
Clarifying

49. A three-wire system safety device with a grounding wire...
retailing
Requires a wall receptacle containing 3 holes.
Sterilization
Scalp abrasions

50. What determines the width and strength of the wave?
Electricity
Size of the circle
Nonporous surfaces
Antibacterial Soap