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The important job of booking appointments and greeting clients is generally the responsibility of the: |
Receptionist |
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The system used by colorists to analyze the lightness or darkness of a hair color is: |
The level system |
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The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n): |
Angle |
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Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called: |
Sebaceous glands |
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Nippers should be used to carefully trim away: |
Dead skin |
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The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the: |
Natural falling position |
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Hair texture is determined by the diameter of individual hair: |
Strands |
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Dye precursors that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules are called: |
Aniline derivatives |
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The three types of straight lines in haircutting include all of the following EXCEPT: |
Straight |
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The difference in the strength of most chemical hair relaxers is determined by the concentration of: |
Hydroxide |
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The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the: |
Reticular layer |
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A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n): |
Allergy |
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A stockholder of a corporation is required to pay unemployment insurance taxes on: |
Salary |
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Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight? |
50 to 70 percent |
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The process of chemically altering the natural wave pattern of hair is: |
Chemical texture services |
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The stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called: |
Melanin |
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An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is: |
Pediculosis capitis |
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The U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a predisposition test be given: |
24 to 48 hours prior to application |
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The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe is called the: |
Free Edge |
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The clear, transparent layer just under the stratum corneum that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the: |
Stratum lucidum |
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The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is: |
Texturizing |
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The ability of the hair to absorb liquids is referred to as: |
Porosity |
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Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shredding of the natural nail plate is: |
Onychia |
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The technique using a free-form of painting hair lightener directly on clean, styled hair is: |
Baliage |
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The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the: |
Oval face |
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A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure is: |
Friction |
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Newspaper or radio ads and charitable events are all forms of: |
Advertising |
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A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is: |
Quarternary ammonium compounds |
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Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astrigent effect, making large pores appear smaller are: |
Clay-based masks |
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Chemical side bonds formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together are: |
Disulfide bonds |
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Which type of texture shear adds increased blending? |
Texturizing |
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The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the: |
Cuticle layer |
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When all three primary colors are present in equal proportions, the resulting color is: |
Brown |
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The fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells that contains melanin pigment is the: |
Cortex |
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A severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum is: |
Pityriasis steatoides |
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Essential oils are extracted using various forms of distillation from which of the following? |
Plant resin, seeds, wood (all of these answers are correct) |
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The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is: |
Iontophoresis |
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A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is: |
Hepatitus |
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Hair flowing in the same direction, the result of follicles sloping in the same direction form a: |
Hair stream |
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The natural nail is part of what system? |
Integumentary |
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The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has: |
Volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides |
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When cutting with a verticle or diagonal cutting line, the best way to maintain control of the subsection is to cut: |
Palm-to-palm |
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The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is: |
Massage |
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A lengthwise section of hair shows that cuticle scales overlap and each individual cuticle scale is attached to the: |
Cortex |
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Supplies that are used and replaced in the daily business operation are identified as: |
Consumption supplies |
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The location of the four corners signals a change in the: |
Head shape |
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Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the: |
Occipital bone |
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Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells are: |
Alpha hydroxy acids |
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When the cuticle of the hair is overly porous and absorbs color quickly, the hair porosity is defined as: |
High |
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The muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is the: |
Sternocleidomastoideus |
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You should NEVER apply hair color to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of: |
Abrasions |
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A manicuring implement not designed for reuse on an additional client is a: |
Wooden pusher |
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If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: |
Cleaned and disinfected |
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Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by the skin: |
Type |
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Lighteners that have a thicker consistency and give more control during scalp application are: |
Cream lighteners |
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Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are: |
Transitional lines |
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Fundamental or pure colors that cannot be achieved from a mixture are: |
Primary colors |
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Which blood component gives blood its color? |
Hemoglobin |
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An acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain is a: |
Furuncle |
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Any deformity or disease of the nails in general is called: |
Onychosis |
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In the croquignole method of wrapping, the hair is wound from: |
Ends to scalp |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design? |
Creativity |
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Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n): |
Wave |
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The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the: |
Rhythm |
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Nails that are slightly tapered and extend just past the fingertip are: |
Round |
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The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is: |
Minimum |
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The client consultation is also known as the: |
Needs assessment |
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When communicating with your salon manager, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: |
Complain about colleagues |
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As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more: |
Aggressive |
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On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at the: |
Back of the ears |
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The dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is the: |
Cuticle |
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The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and diseases, is: |
Dermatology |
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In the restructuring process, coarse, resistant hair with a strong compact cuticle requires a chemical solution that is: |
Highly alkaline |
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A lower, thick-walled chamber of the heart is the: |
Ventricle |
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Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in: |
Degrees |
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The basic unit of all living things is: |
Cells |
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Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants? |
Are known carcinogens, can damage plastic and rubber, can cause some metal to rust (all answers are correct) |
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Hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and converts them to: |
Lanthionine bonds |
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Before purchasing shears, the stylus should: |
Determine how many pairs are needed, ask about the service agreement,analyze the cost of the shears (all answers are correct) |
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Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are: |
Cool tones |
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Reference points in a haircut are used to establish: |
Design lines |
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Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for: |
Bleach |
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The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called: |
Sections |
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The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the: |
Crown |
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The sudden falling out of hair in round patches or baldness in spots is: |
Alopecia areata |
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The cheekbones are also called the malar bones or: |
Zygomatic bones |
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State regulatory agencies include which of the following? |
Board of cosmetology, licensing agency, health department (all answer are correct) |
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Ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream are: |
Endocrine glands |
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A predisposition test is generally conducted behind the ear or: |
Inside the elbow |
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A curved part is used for high forehead or: |
Receding hairline |
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An important aspect of human relations is to: |
Talk less, listen more |
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A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a: |
Polypeptide chain |
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The profile that is considered to be ideal is the: |
Straight profile |
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The element of hair design the define form and space is: |
Line |
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The most critical part of a color service is the: |
Haircolor consultation |
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The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many subdivisions? |
Three |
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Pressure in massage is usually directed from the: |
Insertion to the origin |
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The process that stops the action of permanent wave solution and rebuilds the hair into its new form is: |
Thio neutralization |
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One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have: |
Capital for investment |
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A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a: |
Gommage |
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The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is: |
Convex |
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Product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained in: |
Material safety data sheets |
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Dying a relaxer strand test, hair that is pressed to the scalp and continues to curl is: |
Insufficiently relaxed |
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Which of the following is a function of the skin? |
Heat regulation, sensation, excretion (all answers are correct) |
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In permanent waving, the reduction reaction is due to the addition of: |
Hydrogen |
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The five main structures of the hair root include all of the following EXCEPT the: |
Epidermis |
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Fatty tissue found below the dermis is: |
Subcutaneous tissue |
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The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening or: |
Ostium |
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The hair type with a large diameter that can take longer to process hair color is: |
Coarse-textured hair |
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The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as mold, is: |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
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The wrapping technique that provides the most control over hair ends is the: |
Double flat wrap |
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The wrapping technique that provides the most control over hair ends is the: |
Double flat wrap |
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The double-rod wrap technique is also called the: |
Piggyback wrap |
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In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified as a: |
Yellow-green spot |
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In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified as a: |
Yellow-green spot |
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Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg? |
Sural nerve |
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Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg? |
Sural nerve |
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Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are known as: |
Enzyme peels |
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Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for implements to be: |
Completely immersed |
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The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides and when using a scissor-over-comb technique is a: |
Barber comb |
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Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are: |
Clippers |
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Rods that are equal in diameter along their entire length or curling area are: |
Straight rods |
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The nails professionals chair should be selected for durability, comfort, ergonomics, and ease of: |
Cleaning |
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Hydroxide relaxers that do not require the application of a protective base are: |
No-base relaxers |
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The main active ingredient in true acid-balanced waving lotions is: |
Glyceryl monothioglycolate |
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The bone that joins all of the bones of the cranium together is the: |
Sphenoid bone |
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A one-length haircut where all the hair comes to a single hanging level is also known as a: |
Blunt cut |
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Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n): |
Physician |
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Clients with hair in questionable condition who request chemical services should be required to sign a: |
Release statement |
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The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the: |
Hyponychium |
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Lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor are: |
Horizontal lines |
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The largest of the cranial nerves is the: |
Fifth cranial nerve |
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The process where the hair is prelightened and then toned is: |
Double-process application |
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Muscles that are attached to the bones and are voluntary or consciously controlled are: |
Striated muscles |
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Which of the following scalp disorders is characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp? |
Tinea favosa |
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Coloring products that have a coating action on the hair and are removed by shampooing are: |
Temporary colors |
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When applying color using the brush-and-bowl method, the mixing bowl should be: |
Nonmetallic |
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Dry hair and scalp should be treated with products that contain moisturizers and: |
Emollients |
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Most acid waves used in salons have a pH value between: |
7.8 to 8.2 |
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The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the: |
Humeras |
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Unfavorable conditions for mitosis include: |
Disease, injury, toxins (all of these answers are correct) |
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The bone that forms the forehead is the: |
Frontal |
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The tissue that binds together, protects, and supports parts of the body is: |
Connective tissue |
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Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are: |
Fungi |
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The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the: |
Epidermis |
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You should ask the client what at-home products she uses as part of which step of the consultation? |
Analyze client's hair |
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Relaxers that contain only one component and are used without mixing are: |
Metal hydroxide relaxers |
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The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of: |
Onycholysis |
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The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n): |
Vertical line |
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The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is: |
Slide cutting |
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When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid and: |
Inward on the lower lid |
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The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the: |
Wave pattern |
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The elastic, bony cage that acts as a protective framework for the heart and lungs is the: |
Thorax |
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If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a: |
Contaminated waste container |
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The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is: |
Porosity |
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Base sections are offset from each other row by row, to prevent noticeable splits, in which wrapping pattern? |
Bricklay permanent wrap |
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Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate is an indication of: |
Nail psoriasis |
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When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long? |
20 seconds |
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The largest organ of the human body is the: |
Skin |
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Masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster-like consistency are: |
Modelage masks |
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A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a: |
Base coat |
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Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called: |
Malassezia |
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Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with the skin disorder: |
Rosacea |
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One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are: |
Bacteria |
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The surface of healthy skin is slightly: |
Acidic |
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Tones can be described as cool, warm, or: |
Neutral |
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A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of: |
Pus |
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Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the: |
Stratum corneum |
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Bacteria generally consists of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called: |
Protoplasm |
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The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: |
Cocci |
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Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are: |
Airtight |
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Which fungus affects plants or grow on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon? |
Mildew |
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A pimple or an abscess is an example of a: |
Local infection |
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The area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed is the: |
Matrix |
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Prior to sitting at your station, every new client should fill out an intake form, also called a: |
Consultation card |
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The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is: |
Efficacy |
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The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the: |
Client consultation |
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The most visible and functional part of the nail unit is the: |
Nail plate |
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In the weaving technique, selected strands are picked up from a narrow section of hair with a: |
Zigzag motion |
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The two front corners represent the widest part of the: |
Bang area |
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When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting and to keep your body weight: |
Centered |
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The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area is the: |
Eponychium |
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During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using: |
Upward circular movements |
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Which of the following is also known as microscopic anatomy? |
Histology |
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The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline is a: |
Traveling guide |
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Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are: |
Creams and oils |
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Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a(n): |
Infection |
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The darkest hair colors in the level system are identified as being a level: |
1 |
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During the process of decolorizing, natural hair can go through as many as: |
10 stages |
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In creating a length increase in the design of graduated in layered haircuts, the technique to use is: |
Overdirection |
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The system used for understanding color relationships is the: |
Law of color |
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The ring muscle of the eye socket that enables you to close your eyes is the: |
Orbicularis oculi |
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Which of the following is shaped like a two-sided nail file, long and narrow, with one or two additional grit abrasives and a final shine surface? |
Two-way buffer |
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Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called: |
Parasites |
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The active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is: |
Ammonium thioglycolate |
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The hue or balance of color seen in the hair is referred to as: |
Tone |
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An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the clients skin is a(n): |
Electrode |
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Muscles that separate the fingers are: |
Abductors |
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Decolorizing the hair's natural pigment allows the colorist to create the exact degree of: |
Contributing pigment |
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The word integument means: |
Natural covering |
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The active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers is the: |
Hydrogen ion |
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When sebum hardens and the sebaceous duck become clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is a: |
Comedo |
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A color achieved by mixing equal parts of secondary color and its neighboring primary color on the color wheel is a: |
Tertiary color |
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Another name for the form or mass of a hairstyle is: |
Volume |
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The primary color that brings depth or darkness to any color is: |
Blue |
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The three growth cycles of human hair are: |
Anagen, catagen, and telogen |
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A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is: |
Effleurage |
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The dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the: |
Papillary and reticular |
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Natural nails should be filed: |
From sides to center |
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Spa manicures include a relaxing massage and some form of: |
Exfoliation |
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Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a: |
90-degree angle |
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Water-binding agents in moisturizers are also known as: |
Humectants |
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A nail condition in which blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is: |
Bruised nails |
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The phase of metabolism that involves the breaking down of complex compounds within cells into smaller ones is: |
Catabolism |
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Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are: |
Layered cuts |
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The two defining characteristics of hair type are: |
Wave patterns and hair texture |
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In order to have a successful business, a top priority in the allotment of funds is to: |
Meet payroll obligations |
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The element used to define texture and line and tie design elements together is: |
Color |
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To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has: |
Volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears |
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In permanent waving, panels of hair are divided into smaller subsections called: |
Base sections |
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Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called: |
Bloodborne pathogens |
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Examples of single-process permanent color applications are virgin applications and: |
Color retouch applications |
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The technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp, creating a flat top or square shape, is: |
Clipper-over-comb |
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Light therapy using a light-emitting diode (LED) uses blue light to treat skin that is: |
Acne-prone |
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Which of the following best describes fine, thin hair? |
Needs weight,limp |
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Hydrogen bonds are easily broken by water or heat and are re-formed when the hair is: |
Dried |
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A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a: |
Virus |
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The coloring products that are regarded as the best for covering gray hair are: |
Permanent haircoloring |
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Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as: |
Peels |
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When handling a scheduling mix-up with a client, it is recommended that you: |
Never argue and be polite |
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Spongy tissue composed of microscope cells in which inhaled air is exchanged for carbon dioxide during one breathing cycle are: |
Lungs |
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Chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require a solution that is: |
More alkaline |
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The process of treating grey or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color is: |
Presoftening |
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Chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural pigment are: |
Hair lighteners |
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Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate: |
Oily skin areas |
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The largest and most complex nerve tissue of the body is the: |
Brain |
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The protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus is the: |
Cytoplasm |
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A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure is: |
Pétrissage |
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A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft is: |
Trichorrhexis nodosa |
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The greatest success applying nail polish is achieved by using: |
Four coats |
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Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as: |
Alipidic |
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The muscle of the scalp that raises the eyebrows, draws the scalp forward and causes wrinkles across the forehead is the: |
Frontalis |
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Cotton used on the end of a wooden pusher should be changed: |
After each use |
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The area surrounding the form or the area that hairstyle occupies is: |
Space |
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High-frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes? |
One |
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Fine hair takes color faster and can look darker because the melanin granules are grouped: |
More tightly |
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The melanin that gives black and brown color to hair is: |
Eumelanin |
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Hair that has too many disulfide bonds broken and will not hold a firm curl is considered: |
Overprocessed |
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To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to: |
Palm the shears |
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Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing is: |
Course hair |
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A guideline used in blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase is a(n): |
Stationary guide |