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Cosmetology

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Weekly rinses are applied and...






2. 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?






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






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






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






6. In order to achieve the desired style and you client have in mind - begin with a good...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






19. Which of the fallowing is part of the excretory system?






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






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






22. What should be dne if a client has an infectious disease or disorder of the scalp?






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






24. AIDS is a disease spread by...






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






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






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






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






29. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. A list of all the property you own is called your...






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






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






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






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






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






42. What part of a curl is the hair that is positioned around the roller?






43. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...






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






45. Derm Means...






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






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






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






49. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?






50. What determines the width and strength of the wave?