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






2. The cuticle is the...






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






4. A three-wire system safety device with a grounding wire...






5. Weekly rinses are applied and...






6. This element is the most abundant on earth






7. Hue is another term for...






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






9. The term texture character refers to the...






10. AIDS is a disease spread by...






11. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






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






13. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement






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






15. What may affect the porosity of hair?






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






17. What base control for pincurls requires that the entire circle of the curl be positioned on the base?






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






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






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






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






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






23. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?






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






26. Professional development is...






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






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






29. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






30. The term given for selling products for client's home care is...






31. What organ controls all body functions?






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






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






34. Where should you apply the first bead of nail acrylic?






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






36. Derm Means...






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






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






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






40. If appliances are causing more current to flow than what the circuit is designed for - a problem called what could occur?






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






42. What are the effects of cataphoresis?






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






44. What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration?






45. Permanent hair removal requires the use of...






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






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






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






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






50. A highly infectious disease against which personal service working such as nurses - doctors - teachers and cosmetologist may be inoculated is known as...