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






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






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






4. What organ controls all body functions?






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






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






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






8. What is the device used to protect a circuit from being overloaded?






9. If a client has a skin diseases - the cosmetologist should...






10. A bleeding wound should be treated by...






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






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






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






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






15. Which vessels are dark in color because they carry oxygeen-poor blood?






16. Healthy skin's pH level of 4.5 to 5.5 is...






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






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






19. Derm Means...






20. Amino acids that create protiens are linked together end to end by...






21. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






22. An inflammation of the nail matrix is a/an...






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






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






25. Keeping your lower abdomen flat - your chin level and your head up are key parts in having...






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






27. Color found opposite each other on the color wheel are called...






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






29. Strong disulfide bonds are found in the which layer of the hair?






30. Drawing the head back - rotating the shoulder blades and controlling the swing of the arm are functions controlled by the latissimus dorsi and the...






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






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






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






34. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






35. A soft pern curl loosens the texture of overly curly hair by...






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






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






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






39. Key information on a specific product reguarding ingredients - assiciated hazards - combustion levels - storage requirements is provided by...






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






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






42. 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?






43. Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the fallowing effects?






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






45. A nonoxidative process that uses large and small color molecules and allows the small color molecules to penetrate the cuticle and enter the cortex would be...






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






47. Washing your hands is an example of...






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






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






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