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The important job of booking appointments and greeting clients is generally the responsibility of the:

Receptionist

The system used by colorists to analyze the lightness or darkness of a hair color is:

The level system

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n):

Angle

Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called:

Sebaceous glands

Nippers should be used to carefully trim away:

Dead skin

The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the:

Natural falling position

Hair texture is determined by the diameter of individual hair:

Strands

Dye precursors that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules are called:

Aniline derivatives

The three types of straight lines in haircutting include all of the following EXCEPT:

Straight

The difference in the strength of most chemical hair relaxers is determined by the concentration of:

Hydroxide

The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:

Reticular layer

A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n):

Allergy

A stockholder of a corporation is required to pay unemployment insurance taxes on:

Salary

Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight?

50 to 70 percent

The process of chemically altering the natural wave pattern of hair is:

Chemical texture services

The stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called:

Melanin

An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is:

Pediculosis capitis

The U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a predisposition test be given:

24 to 48 hours prior to application

The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe is called the:

Free Edge

The clear, transparent layer just under the stratum corneum that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the:

Stratum lucidum

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is:

Texturizing

The ability of the hair to absorb liquids is referred to as:

Porosity

Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shredding of the natural nail plate is:

Onychia

The technique using a free-form of painting hair lightener directly on clean, styled hair is:

Baliage

The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the:

Oval face

A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure is:

Friction

Newspaper or radio ads and charitable events are all forms of:

Advertising

A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:

Quarternary ammonium compounds

Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astrigent effect, making large pores appear smaller are:

Clay-based masks

Chemical side bonds formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together are:

Disulfide bonds

Which type of texture shear adds increased blending?

Texturizing

The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the:

Cuticle layer

When all three primary colors are present in equal proportions, the resulting color is:

Brown

The fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells that contains melanin pigment is the:

Cortex

A severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum is:

Pityriasis steatoides

Essential oils are extracted using various forms of distillation from which of the following?

Plant resin, seeds, wood (all of these answers are correct)

The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is:

Iontophoresis

A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:

Hepatitus

Hair flowing in the same direction, the result of follicles sloping in the same direction form a:

Hair stream

The natural nail is part of what system?

Integumentary

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

When cutting with a verticle or diagonal cutting line, the best way to maintain control of the subsection is to cut:

Palm-to-palm

The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is:

Massage

A lengthwise section of hair shows that cuticle scales overlap and each individual cuticle scale is attached to the:

Cortex

Supplies that are used and replaced in the daily business operation are identified as:

Consumption supplies

The location of the four corners signals a change in the:

Head shape

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

Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells are:

Alpha hydroxy acids

When the cuticle of the hair is overly porous and absorbs color quickly, the hair porosity is defined as:

High

The muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is the:

Sternocleidomastoideus

You should NEVER apply hair color to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of:

Abrasions

A manicuring implement not designed for reuse on an additional client is a:

Wooden pusher

If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be:

Cleaned and disinfected

Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by the skin:

Type

Lighteners that have a thicker consistency and give more control during scalp application are:

Cream lighteners

Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are:

Transitional lines

Fundamental or pure colors that cannot be achieved from a mixture are:

Primary colors

Which blood component gives blood its color?

Hemoglobin

An acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain is a:

Furuncle

Any deformity or disease of the nails in general is called:

Onychosis

In the croquignole method of wrapping, the hair is wound from:

Ends to scalp

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design?

Creativity

Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n):

Wave

The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the:

Rhythm

Nails that are slightly tapered and extend just past the fingertip are:

Round

The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is:

Minimum

The client consultation is also known as the:

Needs assessment

When communicating with your salon manager, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Complain about colleagues

As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more:

Aggressive

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

The dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is the:

Cuticle

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and diseases, is:

Dermatology

In the restructuring process, coarse, resistant hair with a strong compact cuticle requires a chemical solution that is:

Highly alkaline

A lower, thick-walled chamber of the heart is the:

Ventricle

Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in:

Degrees

The basic unit of all living things is:

Cells

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)

Hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and converts them to:

Lanthionine bonds

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)

Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are:

Cool tones

Reference points in a haircut are used to establish:

Design lines

Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:

Bleach

The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called:

Sections

The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the:

Crown

The sudden falling out of hair in round patches or baldness in spots is:

Alopecia areata

The cheekbones are also called the malar bones or:

Zygomatic bones

State regulatory agencies include which of the following?

Board of cosmetology, licensing agency, health department (all answer are correct)

Ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream are:

Endocrine glands

A predisposition test is generally conducted behind the ear or:

Inside the elbow

A curved part is used for high forehead or:

Receding hairline

An important aspect of human relations is to:

Talk less, listen more

A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a:

Polypeptide chain

The profile that is considered to be ideal is the:

Straight profile

The element of hair design the define form and space is:

Line

The most critical part of a color service is the:

Haircolor consultation

The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many subdivisions?

Three

Pressure in massage is usually directed from the:

Insertion to the origin

The process that stops the action of permanent wave solution and rebuilds the hair into its new form is:

Thio neutralization

One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have:

Capital for investment

A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a:

Gommage

The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is:

Convex

Product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained in:

Material safety data sheets

Dying a relaxer strand test, hair that is pressed to the scalp and continues to curl is:

Insufficiently relaxed

Which of the following is a function of the skin?

Heat regulation, sensation, excretion (all answers are correct)

In permanent waving, the reduction reaction is due to the addition of:

Hydrogen

The five main structures of the hair root include all of the following EXCEPT the:

Epidermis

Fatty tissue found below the dermis is:

Subcutaneous tissue

The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening or:

Ostium

The hair type with a large diameter that can take longer to process hair color is:

Coarse-textured hair

The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as mold, is:

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

The wrapping technique that provides the most control over hair ends is the:

Double flat wrap

The wrapping technique that provides the most control over hair ends is the:

Double flat wrap

The double-rod wrap technique is also called the:

Piggyback wrap

In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified as a:

Yellow-green spot

In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified as a:

Yellow-green spot

Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg?

Sural nerve

Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg?

Sural nerve

Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are known as:

Enzyme peels

Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for implements to be:

Completely immersed

The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides and when using a scissor-over-comb technique is a:

Barber comb

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

Rods that are equal in diameter along their entire length or curling area are:

Straight rods

The nails professionals chair should be selected for durability, comfort, ergonomics, and ease of:

Cleaning

Hydroxide relaxers that do not require the application of a protective base are:

No-base relaxers

The main active ingredient in true acid-balanced waving lotions is:

Glyceryl monothioglycolate

The bone that joins all of the bones of the cranium together is the:

Sphenoid bone

A one-length haircut where all the hair comes to a single hanging level is also known as a:

Blunt cut

Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n):

Physician

Clients with hair in questionable condition who request chemical services should be required to sign a:

Release statement

The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the:

Hyponychium

Lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor are:

Horizontal lines

The largest of the cranial nerves is the:

Fifth cranial nerve

The process where the hair is prelightened and then toned is:

Double-process application

Muscles that are attached to the bones and are voluntary or consciously controlled are:

Striated muscles

Which of the following scalp disorders is characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp?

Tinea favosa

Coloring products that have a coating action on the hair and are removed by shampooing are:

Temporary colors

When applying color using the brush-and-bowl method, the mixing bowl should be:

Nonmetallic

Dry hair and scalp should be treated with products that contain moisturizers and:

Emollients

Most acid waves used in salons have a pH value between:

7.8 to 8.2

The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the:

Humeras

Unfavorable conditions for mitosis include:

Disease, injury, toxins (all of these answers are correct)

The bone that forms the forehead is the:

Frontal

The tissue that binds together, protects, and supports parts of the body is:

Connective tissue

Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are:

Fungi

The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the:

Epidermis

You should ask the client what at-home products she uses as part of which step of the consultation?

Analyze client's hair

Relaxers that contain only one component and are used without mixing are:

Metal hydroxide relaxers

The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of:

Onycholysis

The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n):

Vertical line

The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is:

Slide cutting

When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid and:

Inward on the lower lid

The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the:

Wave pattern

The elastic, bony cage that acts as a protective framework for the heart and lungs is the:

Thorax

If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:

Contaminated waste container

The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is:

Porosity

Base sections are offset from each other row by row, to prevent noticeable splits, in which wrapping pattern?

Bricklay permanent wrap

Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate is an indication of:

Nail psoriasis

When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?

20 seconds

The largest organ of the human body is the:

Skin

Masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster-like consistency are:

Modelage masks

A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a:

Base coat

Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called:

Malassezia

Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with the skin disorder:

Rosacea

One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are:

Bacteria

The surface of healthy skin is slightly:

Acidic

Tones can be described as cool, warm, or:

Neutral

A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:

Pus

Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the:

Stratum corneum

Bacteria generally consists of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:

Protoplasm

The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is:

Cocci

Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are:

Airtight

Which fungus affects plants or grow on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?

Mildew

A pimple or an abscess is an example of a:

Local infection

The area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed is the:

Matrix

Prior to sitting at your station, every new client should fill out an intake form, also called a:

Consultation card

The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is:

Efficacy

The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the:

Client consultation

The most visible and functional part of the nail unit is the:

Nail plate

In the weaving technique, selected strands are picked up from a narrow section of hair with a:

Zigzag motion

The two front corners represent the widest part of the:

Bang area

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

The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area is the:

Eponychium

During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using:

Upward circular movements

Which of the following is also known as microscopic anatomy?

Histology

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

Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are:

Creams and oils

Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a(n):

Infection

The darkest hair colors in the level system are identified as being a level:

1

During the process of decolorizing, natural hair can go through as many as:

10 stages

In creating a length increase in the design of graduated in layered haircuts, the technique to use is:

Overdirection

The system used for understanding color relationships is the:

Law of color

The ring muscle of the eye socket that enables you to close your eyes is the:

Orbicularis oculi

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

Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called:

Parasites

The active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is:

Ammonium thioglycolate

The hue or balance of color seen in the hair is referred to as:

Tone

An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the clients skin is a(n):

Electrode

Muscles that separate the fingers are:

Abductors

Decolorizing the hair's natural pigment allows the colorist to create the exact degree of:

Contributing pigment

The word integument means:

Natural covering

The active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers is the:

Hydrogen ion

When sebum hardens and the sebaceous duck become clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is a:

Comedo

A color achieved by mixing equal parts of secondary color and its neighboring primary color on the color wheel is a:

Tertiary color

Another name for the form or mass of a hairstyle is:

Volume

The primary color that brings depth or darkness to any color is:

Blue

The three growth cycles of human hair are:

Anagen, catagen, and telogen

A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is:

Effleurage

The dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the:

Papillary and reticular

Natural nails should be filed:

From sides to center

Spa manicures include a relaxing massage and some form of:

Exfoliation

Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a:

90-degree angle

Water-binding agents in moisturizers are also known as:

Humectants

A nail condition in which blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is:

Bruised nails

The phase of metabolism that involves the breaking down of complex compounds within cells into smaller ones is:

Catabolism

Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are:

Layered cuts

The two defining characteristics of hair type are:

Wave patterns and hair texture

In order to have a successful business, a top priority in the allotment of funds is to:

Meet payroll obligations

The element used to define texture and line and tie design elements together is:

Color

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

In permanent waving, panels of hair are divided into smaller subsections called:

Base sections

Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:

Bloodborne pathogens

Examples of single-process permanent color applications are virgin applications and:

Color retouch applications

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

Light therapy using a light-emitting diode (LED) uses blue light to treat skin that is:

Acne-prone

Which of the following best describes fine, thin hair?

Needs weight,limp

Hydrogen bonds are easily broken by water or heat and are re-formed when the hair is:

Dried

A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a:

Virus

The coloring products that are regarded as the best for covering gray hair are:

Permanent haircoloring

Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as:

Peels

When handling a scheduling mix-up with a client, it is recommended that you:

Never argue and be polite

Spongy tissue composed of microscope cells in which inhaled air is exchanged for carbon dioxide during one breathing cycle are:

Lungs

Chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require a solution that is:

More alkaline

The process of treating grey or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color is:

Presoftening

Chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural pigment are:

Hair lighteners

Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate:

Oily skin areas

The largest and most complex nerve tissue of the body is the:

Brain

The protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus is the:

Cytoplasm

A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure is:

Pétrissage

A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft is:

Trichorrhexis nodosa

The greatest success applying nail polish is achieved by using:

Four coats

Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as:

Alipidic

The muscle of the scalp that raises the eyebrows, draws the scalp forward and causes wrinkles across the forehead is the:

Frontalis

Cotton used on the end of a wooden pusher should be changed:

After each use

The area surrounding the form or the area that hairstyle occupies is:

Space

High-frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes?

One

Fine hair takes color faster and can look darker because the melanin granules are grouped:

More tightly

The melanin that gives black and brown color to hair is:

Eumelanin

Hair that has too many disulfide bonds broken and will not hold a firm curl is considered:

Overprocessed

To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to:

Palm the shears

Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing is:

Course hair

A guideline used in blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase is a(n):

Stationary guide