COSMETOLOGY-REVIEW FINAL EXAM Flashcards
The technical term for brittle hair
Fragilitas crinium
Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy
Postpartum alopecia
The thickness or diameter of each hair strand is referred to as hair
texture
Process that completly destroys all microbial life, including spores
Sterilization
The therapeutic use of essential oils for beauty and health treatment is:
Aromatherapy
Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp condidions are
medicated shampoos
Nails that are slightly tapered and extended just past the fingertip are:
Round
Scheduling is central to the salon business; it is respectful to clients and coworkers tobe:
Punctual
Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called
parasites
Allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or substance
Sensitization
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria
Spirilla
When applying color for a single-process retouch application, the color should be applied to the new growth using?
1/4 inch partings
The natural nail is part of what system
intugumentary
The element of hair design that defins form and space is
line
The medical term for ringworm
Tinea
The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movement is:
Massage
Inventor, in 1872, of the first curling iron
Marcel Grateau
To create curls in hair using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller
two and a half turns
An oily substances that lubricates the hair and skin
Sebum
Abnormal brown or wine-colored of the skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape
Stain
Vital to effective makeup applications is a strong understanding of :
Color theory
Styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam, is also called
Mousse
Hair that has been lightened, colored, permed or chemicaly relaxed is called
chemically treated
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, registered and regulated by FDA
Antiseptics
The melanin that gives black and brown color to the hair is
Eumelanin
Small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin
Skin tag
The darkest hair colors in the level system are identified as being a level?
1
The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is
over fingers
The scientific study of hair and its diseases and care
Trichology
The outermost layer of the hair
Cuticle
The clear, transparent layer just under the stratum corneum that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the
stratum lucidum
Modern version of cold waves
Alkaline perm
Remaining wax residue can be safely removed from the skin with gentle?
Wax remover
The coloring technique that involves coloring some strands of hair lighter than natural color is?
Highlighting
The hair that should never be brushed prior to a
chemical service
The angel at which a permanent wave rod is positioned on the head is referred to as
Base direction
Period in history during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history
Renaissance
Inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances
Contact dermatitis
The double-rod wrap technique is also called the:
piggyback wrap
Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be:
Thoroughly cleansed
A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is:
effeurage
Another name for the form or mass of a hairstyle is:
volume
A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a:
base coat
Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails is:
leukonychia
The angle in which a permanent wave rod is positioned on the head is referred to as
base direction
The rays of the sun that cause sunburns and tanning and are also known as burning rays are:
UVB rays
Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a glossy, finished appearance is a:
top coat
The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is:
massage
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said to have:
symmetrical balance
The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is?
acquired immunity
The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is:
cross-checking
What main factor’s should you consider when choosing colors for a client?
skin, eye & hair color
Exothermic waves create a chemical reaction that heats the waving solution and speeds up:
processing
When using the slicing technique to remove bulk, the shears should NEVER be completely:
closed
Nonpathogenic bacteria are?
harmless
The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the:
arrector pili muscle
Cosmetics applied on the eyelids to accentuate or contour them are called:
eye shadow
The technical term for gray hair is:
canities
The natural nail is part of what system?
integumentary
5 main structures of the hair root
Hair follicle Dermal papilla Arecctor pili muscle Bulb Sebaceous glands
Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a(n):
infection
A one-length haircut where all the hair comes to a single hanging level is also known as a:
blunt cut
A basic haircut where the hair is cut at a 180-degree angle is the:
long layered haircut
Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are:
creams and oils
The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is:
minimum
List the five main structures of the hair root
Hair follicle Dermal papilla Arecctor pili muscle bulb sebaceous glands
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment; however, your career will be fueled with?
Personal dedication and passion
The tiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are:
melanin
A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a(n):
hair and scalp examination
Once in the cortex, the waving solution breaks the disulfide bonds through a chemical reaction called:
reduction
Shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color-treated hair is:
high-pH shampoo
Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n):
wave
The water content of the natural nail directly affects the nail’s:
flexibility
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is:
well balanced and proportioned
Hair that has too many disulfide bonds broken and will not hold a firm curl is considered:
overprocessed
Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are:
airtight
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called:
melanin
Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called:
ribboning
