Cosmo Exam Flashcards
Moisturizers that contain a broad-spectrum sunscreen protect against _____ rays.
UVA and UVB
The thickest adhesives are gel adhesives, sometimes referred to as:
resin
What is the first step of the pre-service procedure?
Put on a fresh pair of gloves.
Which type of electrotherapy involves a thermal current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration, and is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments?
Tesla high-frequency current
To shorten a wig from front to nape and remove bulk, you should create a:
horizontal tuck or fold across the back
Phenolic disinfectants have:
a high pH
A substance’s state of matter depends on its:
temperature
The saturation, density, or concentration of color is referred to as:
level
Nail polish is an example of a(n):
suspension
The diameter of individual hair strands is referred to as hair:
texture
The ponytail is NOT the foundation for which hairstyle?
French pleat
The study of human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called:
anatomy
Which type of lines are used to emphasize or minimize facial features?
diagonal
To produce half-base curls, strong curls with moderate lift or volume, you should hold the hair out at a _____ angle.
90-degree
Guanidine hydroxide relaxers are advertised and sold as _____ relaxers.
no-lye
Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?
ability of wood to burn
When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing:
blackheads
The two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the:
parietal bones
Which type of wrap is made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave?
fiberglass
The process in which water passes through a porous substance to remove suspended materials is called:
filtration
The unit that measures the resistance of an electric current is a(n):
ohm
The _____ artery supplies blood to the little-finger side of the arm.
ulnar
Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:
milia
Rationale: Milia are benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening.
When using the braid-and-sew method, position the braids or tracks:
vertically, horizontally, or diagonally
A _____ is a substance that allows oil and water to mix, or emulsify.
surfactant
Laser hair removal is most effective when used on follicles that are in the growth, or _____, phase.
anagen
The _____ gives hair the majority of its strength and elasticity.
cortex
Smooth directional wave patterns are particularly useful when you wish to:
narrow a round head shape
Vellus hair almost never has a:
medulla
After targeting and observing salons, the next step in the process of securing employment is to:
send a resume and cover letter
The _____ is the substance that is dissolved into a solution.
solute
In massage, pressure on a muscle is directed from:
the insertion to the origin
A water-in-oil emulsion:
has water droplets emulsified in oil
If you remove vellus hair while waxing:
the skin may temporarily feel less soft
Mixing equal parts of a secondary color and its neighboring primary color results in a:
tertiary color
When using galvanic current, the electrode that is applied directly to the client’s skin is the _____ electrode.
active
Extremely curly hair does NOT typically:
have a fairly regular and uniform diameter along a single strand
Alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand is called:
ringed hair
What is the purpose of a general scalp treatment?
to maintain the scalp and hair in a clean and healthy condition
Which condition refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair?
hirsuties
If you have a client who returns to the salon often with broken enhancements, which type of product should you select for his or her next service?
gel that uses fiberglass
Polypeptide chains are cross-linked like the rungs on a ladder by _____ different types of side bonds.
three
Generally, only which type of hair contains a medulla?
thick, coarse hair
Onychophagy is the technical term used to describe _____ nails.
Bitten
True acid waves have a pH between:
have a pH between 4.5 and 7.0
Skip waves are two rows of _____ curls used to create a strong wave pattern with well-defined lines between the waves.
Ridge
Haircoloring products used on pre-lightened hair to achieve pale and delicate colors are called:
toners
A _____ is a non-ammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair.
Glaze
Impulses are carried from the brain to the muscles by _____ nerve fibers.
Motor
Which type of wrap is made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave?
fiberglass
In hair design, _____ is a regular pulsation or a recurrent pattern of movement.
rhythm
The _____ gives hair the majority of its strength and elasticity.
Cortex
Peptide bonds are also known as:
end bonds
Which term refers to a fungal infection of the natural nail plate?
onychomycosis
The side bonds of the _____ must be broken in order to change the natural wave pattern of the hair.
Cortex
A verruca is also known as a:
A wart
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is also known as:
photoepilation
When selling salon products and services, you should:
never misrepresent your products or services
Which type of relaxers are commonly called lye relaxers?
potassium hydroxide
The predominant tone of a color is referred to as the _____ color.
Base
The stitch used in extensions where thread is wound twice around the needle is a(n):
double-lock stitch
The positive electrode on an electrotherapy device is called a(n):
ANODE
To be an education director, you must have at least _____ of experience as a cosmetologist.
5yr
The varying degrees of warmth exposed during a permanent color or lightening process is called:
contributing pigment
What does a photoinitiator do?
Start a polymerization reaction.
The technical term used to describe a highly curved nail is:
plicatured nails
Volume or _____ is the mass or general outline of a hairstyle.
Form
How many hair growth treatments have been approved by the FDA for sale in the United States?
two
The natural nail is also known as:
onyx
To _____ a new brass pressing comb, you heat the comb until it is extremely hot, coat it in a petroleum based product or pressing oil, and then rinse the oil off after it has cooled down.
temper
The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the:
parietal ridge
The protein base that helps skin regain its shape after being stretched or expanded is called:
Elastin
A C-shape curl is formed by how many turns of hair around the roller?
ONE
Another name for a nevus is a:
Mole or birthmark
A(n) _____ is an applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client’s skin.
electrode
A _____ mask is an oil-absorbing mask that is often recommended for oily and combination skin.
Clay
Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a salon surface?
Hep B
The client’s service record card should contain all of the following information EXCEPT:
Prices paid for product or services
Most men prefer which nail shape?
Round
