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Apprentices must learn under the direction of a senior cosmotologist. The apprentice must train ____ hours a week, no less than _____ months and no longer than _____ months

20


24


36

Every licenser, permit holder, or registrant shall comply with....

All laws and regulations

Creams are to be removed from clients with...

Disposable cotton, tissues or pledgets

You may not work on clients with...

Contagious or infection diseases

Salons and schools must be clean, sanitary, well lit, heated, ventilated and...

Must have hot and cold running water

Beauty salon signs must be

In full view of public and be at least 3 inches high in bold letters

If an owner employs someone without a license

They will be fined and have license suspended

If a beauty salon is in your home you must have a _______ entrance

Separate

A nail technician...

Can massage hands and feet, cut, shape nails etc

A salon owner has ______ to correct a violation

10 days

Inspectors are allowed to inspect the school or salon

Anytime during business hours

Every licenser must have a ________ attached to their license and have a _________ available at all times

Current picture


Government issued photo id

The fine for working as an unlicensed practitioner or operating an unauthorized salon

$1,000 per day

A senior cosmotologist is responsible for...

Theory and practical training of apprentices

Cosmetology licenses must be renewed every

2 years

Fee for license renewal

$25.00

Fee for cosmetology exam

$79.00

A cosmotologist must be _____ years old

17

A nail technician must complete _______ hours

250

The board consists of

7 members

Finger bowls, pedi spas and foot baths must be disinfected after each client with

EPA hosptial grade disinfectant

An owner will be notified of a complaint by

Certified mail

School of beauty culture are approved by

Maryland state board of education


Maryland higher education commission

A license must be displayed at

The practitioners work station

A licensee who is authorized to practice all aspects of the beauty culture

Cosmotologist

The board meets

Once a month

If you fail to renew your license you have ______ to do so

5 years

Creams must be removed from jars using

Spatula

A senior cosmotologist must have completed...

2 years and pass a written exam

The board cannot exceed a fine of ______ in one day

$300

Have contact with skin, but limited to beautification, cleansing, removal of makeup, massage and makeup application

Esthetician

A wet set is an example of a

Physical change

Keeping accurate, detailed records that you update regularly helps you

Improve your technical skills

Most important factors to consider in a hair analysis for chemical texture service

Texture and porosity

Hair texture is classified as

Coarse, medium, fine

Hair with normal elasticity can stretch up to

50%

Applying waving solution and neutralizer during a perm is a

Chemical change

The size of the rod determines

The size of the curl

Wrapping a perm with too much tension can cause

Bands marks and broken hair

When wrapping a perm the least amount of volume is achieved with

Off base placement

Rods with a smaller circumference in the center than the ends

Concave

Straight rods have a

Uniform circumference

Ends papers help to

Control the ends of the hair

In a single flat wrap

End paper placed over the top of the strand

End paper technique using one paper that is folded like an envelope

Bookend wrap

Cold waves is another term for

Alkaline waves

Acid balanced waves have a pH of

7.8 and 8.2

Perms actived by an outside heat source

Endothermic

Perms that use alkanolamine substitues are _______ free

Ammonia

Perm solution should be rinsed for at least

5 minutes

After rinsing perm solution from hair the next step is to

Towel blot

If you suspect metallic salts are in the hair, soak 20 strands in a mixture of

Peroxide and ammonia

Another term for straight set wrap

Basic perm wrap

Another name for a double tool perm wrap

Piggyback wrap

Correct processing time for a perm can be determined by a

Strand test

Rearranging the basic structure of curly hair into a straighter form

Chemical hair relaxing

Perms and relaxers rearrange the curl structure by

Breaking disulfide bonds

Ingredients found in depilatories are the same as those found in

Hair relaxers

The twists in extremely curly hair are

very weak

To neutralize a hydroxide relaxer, use a

Acid balanced shampoo

Fine, damaged, and ______ hair should be relaxed with mild strength relaxers

Color treated

During a Virgin relaxer apply product to the ___________ last

Scalp and ends

Procedure to help determine if clients hair is relaxed

Periodic stand testing

After a relaxer, normalizing solution should be left on for

5 minutes

A soft curl permanent

Makes existing curl larger

During a soft curl perm, relaxed hair is

Wrapped in horizontal base sections

Do not wash hair prior to

Hydroxide relaxer

Colors that cannot be achieved from a mixture of other colors

Primary colors

Mixing equal parts of a secondary color and it's neighboring primary color

Tertiary

Primary and secondary colors opposite each other on color wheel

Complimentary colors

Equal parts of 2 primary colors

Secondary colors

Blue, red, and yellow

Primary colors

Blue is the

Darkest primary color

Complementary colors

Red and green

Tertiary color

Blue-green

Fine hair takes color

faster

Resistant hair that takes longer to process has

Low porosity

Contributing pigment is exposed when

Natural hair is lightened

Lightness or darkness of hair is measured is terms of

Levels

A colors warmth or coolness

Tone

Another name for bleaching or decolorizing

Lightening

Demi permanent hair colors darken natural hair color but

Do not lift

A capacity to lift neutral color from the hair is a feature of

Permanent color

Tint molecules from permanent color cannot be rinsed out because they are trapped in the

Cortex

Oxidizer most often used in haircolor

Hydrogen peroxide

Dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing melanin of the hair is the function of

Lighteners

When hydrogen peroxide is added to a lightener formula it begins to

Release oxygen

A haircolor product used to achieve pale and delicate colors on prelightened hair

Toner

The goal when decolorizing is to reach the correct level of

Contributing pigment

The baby blonde look is achieved by lightening hair to pale yellow and using a toner to

Neutralize the undertone

Most important part of a color service

Consultation

Possible allergy to an aniline tint or toner is determined by

Patch test

After lightening the hair in a double process application, you apply

The depositing color

Hair processes color more quickly at the

Scalp

Avoid overlapping of previously colored/ lightened hair to avoid

Line of demarcation

After strand test, if hair is not light enough..

Increase processing time

1/8" parting used for

Lightening

Hair color can go through up to _____ degrees of decolorizing

10

Lowlights

Hair is colored darker than natural hair

Balayage involves

Painting lightener onto the hair

Fillers are used to ________ porosity and deposit ___________

Equalize


a base color

Foil technique where selected strands are picked up in a zip zag motion

Weaving

A filler is used to help get hair tint

back to normal

Any leftover tint should be

Discarded

Dimensional haircoloring is also known as

Highlighting

Resistant hair has a

Strong cuticle

During a perm, the physical change that occurs when the hair is wrapped on perm rods breaks

Hydrogen bonds

Wrapping the hair on base may ________ the hair

damage

One characteristic of a true acid wave

Require heat to help processing time

If too few disulfide bonds are broken during a perm

The hair may be straighter at the scalp

2 important functions of a neutralizer

Deactivating any remaining waving solution


Rebuilding broken disulfide bonds

Most common neutralizer for perms

Hydrogen peroxide

Perm solution may be applied safely to hair that has been treated with a ________ relaxer

thio

thio relaxers have a pH _____

above 10

Bonds that are broken during a hydroxide relaxer and can't be reformed

Disulfide bonds

Soft perms and thio relaxers cannot be used on hair that has been treated with

Hydroxide relaxer

Lye relaxers is another name for

Sodium hydroxide relaxers

A relaxer that causes less scalp irritation

Guanidine hydroxide relaxer

Most resistant area of the hair where relaxer should be applied first

Back of the head

No more than _____ of the natural curl should be removed during a relaxer

80%

If a client's hair feels smooth when tested between the finger it has

Low porosity

Intensity is used to refer to

Strength of color tone

Proper foundation in the hair must be achieved before applying

Toner

Unwanted orange tones can be corrected using color with

Blue base

Product that lightens hair slightly but doesn't require a patch test

Highlighting shampoo

Double process applications include

Presofteneing and tinting

If there are insufficient protein bonds and natural melanin in the cortex the hair can appear

Gun metal grey

When formulating permanent color for grey hair it should be 1 level lighter for hair that is

10-30% grey

A strand test should be done in

The lower crown

Elasticity is the single most important factor in determining the hairs ability to

Hold a curl

One-legged microorganisms also known as germs or microbes

Bacteria

Parasites are a type of

Pathogenic bacteria

Bacteria that cause disease

Pathogenic

Disease in plant or animal tissue is caused by

Pathogenic bacteria

Pus forming bacteria that cause strep throat and blood poisoning

Streptococci

The bacteria with a corkscrew or spiral shape

Spirilla

Certain bacteria move about with the help of hair like extensions called

Flagella

Certain bacteria, during their inactive stage form outer coverings called

Spores

A disease transmitted from one person to another by contact is

Communicable

Sign of bacterial infection

Pus

Hepatitis is caused by a bloodbound virus and involves inflammation of

Liver

AIDS is caused by

HIV virus

HIV virus is not transmitted through

Kissing or hugging

One way bacteria and viruses can enter the body is through

Broken skin

Immunity is the ability of the body to resist

Infection

A MSDS on every product used in the school or salon is required by

Federal law

An MSDS contains important information about product including

Storage requirements

The government agency that regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace

OSHA

OSHA

Occupational safety and health administration

MSDS

Material safety data sheet

EPA Registered tuberculocidal disinfectant is requires by OSHA for implements that come in contact with

Blood or bodily fluids

Implements must be thoroughly cleaned before they are

Soaked in disinfectant

Once implements have been disinfected, they should be stored in

Disinfected and covered container

Cotton balls or wipes used in cleaning up a blood spill should be

Double bagged before disposing

In the salon, hands should be thoroughly washed before and after each service with

Soap and warm water

The guidelines and controls for infection control published by the centers for disease control and prevention are called

Universal precautions

Apex

Highest point on top of the head

Widest area of the head starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown

Parietal Ridge

Occipital bone is found

At the base of the skull

When combed into its natural falling position, the fringe falls no farther than

Outer corners of the eyes

Straight lines that are level and direct the eye from side to side

Horizontal lines

Diagonal lines are used to create

Beveled shapes

For control during hair cutting, the hair is parted into uniform working areas called

Sections

Elevation is measured in

Degrees

The more graduation you want to create, the more you need to

Elevate the hair

The length the hair will be cut is determined by a section of hair called the

Guideline

A guideline that moves as the haircut progresses

Traveling guideline

A stationary guideline is used to create a length or weight increase in a haircut when using

Overdirection

Straight hair shrinks 1/4 to 1/2 inch as it

Dries

Another term for growth pattern

Natural fall

Hair texture, classified as coarse, medium, or fine, is based on the

Diameter of each hair strand

The amount of movement in the hair strand is called

Wave pattern

Blunt or straight lines are cut in the hair with

Haircutting shears

Thinning shears are used mainly to

Remove bulk from the hair

The finger grip of the still blade is for the

Ring finger

The most efficient way to handle both comb and shears while coming the hair is

Palm the shears

The tang is the part of the razor in which ______ is placed

Little finger

Tension is the amount of pressure created on a subsection of hair by

Stretching or pulling the hair

When precise lines are desired in a haircut on straight hair use ________ tension

Maximum

The haircut that uses zero to no elevation is the

Blunt cut

The basic haircut in which the hair is cut at a 180 degree angle is the

Long layered cut

Parting the hair opposite of the way in which you cut it to check the lengths is

Cross checking

A tool that should be avoided when cutting curly hair is

A razor

The hair that lies between the two front corners of the head is called the

Fringe

When working with a razor, remember not to use it on

Dry hair

Slide cutting is a method of haircutting in which

Shears glide along the edge of the section

Texturizing technique in which pieces of hair are snipped out with the tips of the shears

Freehand notching

In shears over comb the hair is held in place

Comb

When performing the technique called shears over comb you hold the comb

At an angle to the head

Texturizing is the process of ______ without shortening the length

Removing excess bulk

Removing bulk and removing weight are modern terms for

Thinning the hair

Working against the natural growth patterns is particularly important when cutting with

Clippers

During a manicure, use a ______ to shape the free edge

Emery board

An oil manicure is a recommended treatment for

Brittle nails

To remove polish from the nails use

A firm movement from base to tip

Nail polish is applied

Over the base coat

One of the functions of top coat

Make the nail polish more resistant to chipping

Never perform a pedicure on feet with

Contagious disease

When performing a pedicure, do not massage

The shin bone

A French manicure involves polishing, tipping, or sculpting the free edge with a

Opaque color

Base coat prevents nail polish from

Staining the nail plate

The nail shape squoval is

Square with the ends rounded

When applying nail tips and wraps, nail antiseptic is used to

Dehydrate the nail

The position stop is the point where the nail plate meets

The nail tip

Acrylic nails are created by combining

Acrylic liquid and acrylic powder

A primer is a substance that prepares the nail for bonding with

Acrylic

In an acrylic nail application make an extremely wet mixture for the

Third ball

Bacterial infection may occur if dirt and ______ are trapped between a sculptured nail and the natural nail

Moisture

After you apply light cured gels, you harden them by exposing them to

Uv light

Penetrating cells and becoming part of them is a characteristic of

Viruses

The spirilla Treponema pallida causes

Syphilis

The type of bacteria called cocci have a

Round shape

The type of bacteria with a rod shape

Bacilli

A typical example of a general infection

Syphilis

Each individual state and the ______ must approve all disinfectants

EPA

Sanitation is the

Lowest level of decontamination

The most effective way to establish design lines that are proportionate is with

Reference points

The widest points in the _____ are the two front corners

Fringe area

By parting the hair at the partial Ridge and continuing all the way around the head, you can locate the

Top

Elevating the hair below 90 degrees when cutting has the effect of

Texturizing the hair

The stationary guideline is used for

Blunt cuts

The angle at which the fingers are held during cutting is called

Cutting line

By using a traveling guide and no overdirection to cut the same lengths throughout, you are creating

Uniform layers

You should replace your razors blade

Before each new client

The most common elevation used to cut a graduated haircut

45 degrees

Cutting with the guide above the fingers only is a feature of

Razor cutting

A technique in which the razor makes small circular motions is called

Razor rotation

Filling each fingernail from corner to center

Avoids splitting

Manicure table must be sprayed with an EPA disinfectant and allowed to remain wet for

10 minutes

Acetone polish remover should never be used on

Plastic artificial nails

When creating acrylic nails, after you form the first acrylic ball, place it

At the free edge

Making sure you do not touch the nail after you have applied primer helps prevent

Injury to your skin

When you shampoo a client's hair, your primary purpose is to

Cleanse the hair and scalp

The condition of the clients hair is a consideration in the selection of

shampoo

pH levels are a measure of

Whether a solution is acidic or alkaline

In hair products that are acid balanced, the pH is

Between 4.5 and 5.5

Shampoos that contain acidic ingredients designed to cut through product buildup are called

Clarifying

In some cases dry or powder shampoos combine a surfactant base with

Basic colors

For hair that feels dry or damaged, a temporary remedy is

Conditioner

Heredity, health, and diet are the determining factors in

The texture and structure of hair

The cuticle of the hair has overlapping scales and is

The outermost layer

After an alkaline chemical treatment, instant conditioners are used to

Restore pH balance

A conditioning agent used on the scalp to remove oil accumulation is

Scalp astringent lotion

Use deep conditioning treatments when _______ is needed

Equal moisturizing and protein treatment

Spray on thermal protectors are used to

Protect the hair

A dry scalp may be helped by a

Scalp conditioner

Do not brush the hair before giving a

Chemical service

To brush hair most effectively

Part it into sections

Scalp massage is performed prior to the shampoo and provides

Stimulation

A necessary item when performing a shampoo service

Shampoo cape

When preparing to shampoo a client, it's important to do a _______ first

Examine the clients hair and scalp

Water temperature is an important consideration during a shampoo, so always

Test the temperature

When manipulating the scalp during a shampoo use firm pressure if

The client has healthy hair and scalp

During a shampoo, manipulating the scalp immediately follows

Applying shampoo

Once conditioner has been applied

Gently comb through hair

Chemically treated hair has a tendency to ________ after shampooing

Knot

In order to avoid scalp irritation when performing chemical services....

Do not shampoo, brush, or massage

To keep scalp clean and healthy, use a

Conditioning treatment

Increasing blood circulation by kneading the scalp helps to

Normalize overactive sebaceous glands

Using the fingers, combs, and waving lotion to shape and direct the hair into s-shaped waves is called

Finger waves

A good finger waving lotion...

Does not flake when dry

Pin curls are made up of three main parts

Stem


Circle


Base

Using _______ with roller sets is important

Tension

The size of a roller wave or curl is determined by the

Circle or curl

Fitting a roller curl directly on its base produces

Full volume

The off base method of roller placement produces

The least volume

If rollers are loose because they are not properly secured, the result will be

A weak set

When blow drying, to direct the stream of air to any section more intensely, use the

Concentrator

The blow dryer attachment that causes air to flow more softly is

Diffuser

Always make sure that the air intake at the back of the blow dryer is

Clear

Foam or mousse is a

Light, airy, whipped styling product

When blow drying the hair, always remember to direct the blow dryer...

From scalp to ends

It is important that the hair be dry for

Thermal waving or curling

There are two parts in the styling portion of a thermal iron

Rod


Shell

When using thermal irons, the texture of the hair and whether it has been lightened or tinted determines

Temperature setting

After heating the irons to the desired temperature, test them on

Tissue paper

A hard rubber comb is the best for using the thermal irons because it is

Non-flammable

End curls are created with thermal irons to

Give the hair a finished appearance

To form half base curls hold the hair at a

90 degree angle

The off base thermal curl provides

Slight lift or volume

When pressing the hair, a factor that must be taken into account when to setting the temperature is

Texture of hair

Hair strands that are burned during pressing

Cannot be conditioned

Because it has the greatest diameter ______ hair requires more heat and pressure during pressing

Coarse

When pressing gray, tinted or lightened hair avoid

Using excess heat

The back rod of the pressing comb

Does all the pressing

Scalp massage makes the scalp

More flexible

You can tell a human hair wig from a synthetic wig by performing a

Match test

Among human wigs, Virgin European hair is considered

Top of the line

Capless wigs are ________ made

machine

Wigs that have a natural, realistic look that most closely resembles actual human hair are

Hand tied

The least expensive type of wig construction is the

Machine made wig

When styling a wig, the outcome is always

To make it look more realistic

Hair additions that are attached to the base of the clients own hair and are not removed for sleep are called

Extensions

The fusion method of attatching hair extensions involves a

Keratin based strip

The massage movement called effleurage is applied in a

Light, slow, rhythmic manner without pressure

Because massage increases circulation, it should not be performed on clients with

High blood pressure

Friction in massage requires the use of

Deep rubbing movements

The massage movement called tapotement is a

Tapping movement

To relax the client early in the massage treatment, perform a few manipulations on the proper

Motor points

It is best to remove facial products from containers with

Spatula

The last product to be applied in a basic facial is

Moisturizer or sunscreen

To make sure a facial service is relaxing for the client make sure

Your hands are warm and smooth

In a facial for oily skin, when you remove blackheads from the skin...

Press from under the follicle

Shampoos that are acidic rather than alkaline are

Better for the hair

Shampoos main ingredient

Water

Molecules made up of a hydrophilic head and lipophilic tail are responsible for

The effectiveness of surfactants

Included in the formulation of moisturizers are quaternary ammonium compounds, which attatch to

hair fibers

A protein conditioner is effective for slightly __________ the ________ of the hair

increasing


diameter

It is not recommended to use concentrated protein treatment

Immediately after a chemical treatment

Natural bristle brushes have overlapping layers that clean and

Add luster to the hair

At the end of the shampoo, the cleanup and sanitation process includes

Disinfecting combs and brushes

It is appropriate to perform a dry hair and scalp treatment for

A deficiency of natural oil

Before you perform a pin curl, you first mold the section of hair called the

Shaping

The classic styling brush features excellent airflow through the brush and a

Half rounded rubber base

Lukewarm thermal irons should be used on

Lightened or tinted hair

Thermal irons are manipulated with a rolling movement of the

Fingers

With thermal irons, lift and volume are provided by using

Volume thermal iron curl

A strong curl with full volume is provided by

Full base thermal curl

Allowing hair ends to protrude over thermal irons will cause

Fish hooks

To remove carbon and give the comb a smooth and shiny appearance, immerse the metal portion in a solution of

Hot baking soda

Bonding hair extensions involves the use of an

Adhesive

Prior to the application of bonded extensions, be sure to perform a

Patch test

A facial product that restores the skins natural pH after cleansing is

Tonic lotion

Friction movements include (3)

Chucking


Rolling


Wringing

A type of percussion movement performed only on the back, shoulders and arms

Hacking

You should begin and end each massage with

Effleurage

In a plain facial, removing makeup follows

The client consultation

The two basic types of facial are

Corrective


Preservative

When draping g for a facial, one towel is places on the back of the facial bed and the other

On the clients chest

Branch of science that focuses on the hair, it's diseases and is care

Tricology

The hair root is made up of 3 main structures

Follicle


Bulb


Dermal papilla

The follicle is the tube like depression in the skin and contains

The hair root

The dermal papilla contains the blood and nerve supply that provides

Nutrients

At the base of the follicle is a tiny involuntary muscle called the

Arrector pili

The sebaceous glands secrete a substance called

Sebum

The hair shafts is made up of thee layers

Cuticle


Cortex


Medulla

A healthy, compact cuticle serves as the hairs

Primary defense

The layer of hair that is generally only present in thick, coarse hair

Medulla

Chemical services cause changes that occur in the

Cortex

Side bonds account for the hairs

Elasticity

Polypeptide chains are cross linked together by these side bonds (3)

Hydrogen, salt, and disulfide bonds

Compared to hydrogen and salt bonds disulfide bonds are

Stronger

Permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing change the shape of the hair by chemically changing the

Disulfide bonds

The agents that easily break hydrogen bonds

Water or heat

The ratio of eumelanin to pheomelanin determines

Natural hair color

The pigment in the cortex that gives natural color to the hair is known as

Melanin

Porosity is defined as the hairs

Ability to absorb moisture

Of all the hair types, the hair with the largest diameter is

Coarse

The measure of how many individuals hair strands there are on 1 square inch of scalp is the hairs

Density

Resistant hair is hair with

Low porosity

Hair can be stretched up to 50% of its original lengths when it is

Wet

Some vellus hair is replaced with terminal hair because of hormonal changes during

Puberty

The phase during which the follicle canal shrinks and detaches from the dermal papilla is

Telogen

The average daily rate of hair loss is

34 to 40 hairs

The term applied to abnormal hair loss is

Alopecia

Alopecia areata is characterized by

The sudden falling out of hair

One of the two products approved by the FDA to counter hair loss, the topical product is called

Minoxidil

Finasteride is a prescription drug that is taken

Orally

Finasteride, a hair loss treatment approved by the FDA is not prescribed to women because of

Birth defects

Canities is the technical term for

Dandruff

Hypertrichosis is characterized by

Abnormal hair growth

Pityriasis capitis simplex is marked by

Dry dandruff

The scalp inflammation called pityriasis steatoides is characterized by

Greasy or waxy dandruff

The common animal parasites that cause pediculosis capitis are

Head lice

Eyelids have the ______ skin on the body

Thinnest

Skin is thickest on the

Palms and soles

Another term for stratum corneum is

Horny layer

Type of primary lesion in which fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter is contained in a closed, abnormally developed sac is a

Cyst

Milia are also known as

Whiteheads

Astestosis is characterized by

Dry skin

Oily, shiny skin indicates the presence of

Seborrhea

A disorder of the sudoriferous glands characterized by excessive sweating is

Hyperhidrosis

The inflammatory disease of the skin called eczema typically has many forms of

Dry or moist lesions

Psoriasis is a _________ disease

Non contagious

An absence of melanin from the body, including the hair, skin, and eyes is characteristic

Albinism

A nexus is more commonly known as

Birthmark

Basal cell carcinoma is a type of

Skin cancer

The skin disease characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may be uneven in texture

Malignant melanoma

The nails which are part of the integumentary system, are an appendage of the

Skin

A slightly pink nail is a sign of a ________ nail

Healthy

The nail is composed of Keratin which is

A protein

The cells that produce the nail plate are found in the

Matrix bed

The lunula or half moon, is the visible portion of the

Matrix bed

The part of the nail unit that rests on and is attached to the nail bed is the

Nail plate

Extending over the fingertip is the part of the nail plate called the

Free edge

The matrix bed is embedded in a deep fold of skin called the

Mantle

A rate of nail growth of 1/8 inch per month is average for

Normal adults

Careless filing and excessive use of cuticle solvents and nail polish removers are among the causes of

Abnormal nail brittleness

Agnail is a condition of

Splitting of the cuticles

Eggshell nails have a thin nail plate and are noticeably ______ than normal

More flexible

Onychorrhexis is characterized by abnormally brittle nails with

Striations of the nail plate

Pterygium can be recognized by

Forward growth of the eponychium

Paronychia, which affects the tissues surrounding the nail plate is a

Bacterial inflammation

Onycholysis is the

Loosening of the nail

The two main divisions of the hair are

Hair shaft


Hair root

The lower part of the hair root is the club shaped

Hair bulb

The cortex accounts for about ____ of the total weight of the hair

90%

Swelling the hair raises the _____ and allows liquids to penetrate

Cuticle

Cystine is created when a disulfide bonds joins the _____ atoms of two neighboring cysteine amino acids

Sulfur

The quality of hair that is described as straight, wavy, curly or extremely curly is

Wave pattern

An oval cross section is typical of

Wavy hair

The anagen phase of the hair growth cycle is the

Growth phase (1st)

The shortest of the three phases of hair growth is the

Catagen (2nd)

Telogen is the

Resting phase (3rd)

Splits ends are also known as

Trichoptilosis

Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by

The itch mite

Healthy skin possesses a reaction that is

Slightly acid

In the skin, the epidermis is the

Outermost layer

The epidermis contains several layers but no

Blood vessels

A layer of the stratum germinativum is responsible for growth of ________

epidermis

The layer of the epidermis that contains melanin, which protects sensitive cells from destructive effects of excessive UV rays is the

Stratum germinativum

At the bottom of the hair follicles can be found small, cone shaped elevation called

Papillae

The reticular layer of the dermis supplies

Nutrients to the skin

The layer found below the dermis, called subcutaneous tissue is a

Fatty layer

One of the functions of the sudoriferous glands is to regulate

Body temperature

A pustule is an example of a

Primary lesion

Skin contact either poison oak of poison ivy often causes

Vesicles

Comedones are a disorder of the

Sebaceous glands

Redness, dilation of the blood vessels and the formation of papules and pustules are characteristics of

Rosacea

The skin disorders known as herpes simplex or fever blisters is a recurring

Viral infection

Leukoderma is a skin disorders that is further classified as

Vitiligo and albinism

Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by

Scaly red papules or nodules

The vitamin that helps fight the aging process and promotes the production of collagen in the skin is

Vitamin C

The extension of the cuticle that partly overlaps the lunula is the

Eponychium

Nail disorders formerly called molds, characterized by discoloration between the nail plate and artificial nails are actually caused by

Bacteria

Vegetable parasites are commonly known as

Fungi

A bacteria that can cause nail infections when artificial products such a tips and wraps are applied under unsanitary conditions

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Tinea pedis is the medical term for

Athletes foot

The correct processing time for a a perm is determined by

Preliminary test curls

Soft curl perms and thio relaxers cannot be used on hair that has been treated with

Hydroxide relaxer

The lightness or darkness of hair is measured in terms of

Intensity

Perform a strand test in the

Lower crown

A senior cosmetologist must have completed ______ and ______

2 years


Passed a written exam

Owners have ______ days to correct a violation

10

After an alkaline chemical treatment, instant conditioner is used to

Restore pH balance

Before applying bonded extensions perform a

Patch test

Friction movement include

Chucking


Rolling


Wringing