Cosmo Final Exam 1

Question 1

A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement?

Answer 1

Vibration

Question 2

In natural fall, all lengths in the solid form fall to the same:

Answer 2

Level

Question 3

A constant, stable guide to which all lengths are directed is referred to as a:

Answer 3

Stationary design line

Question 4

A graduated form is also referred to as a wedge or a:

Answer 4

45 degree angle cut

Question 5

A layered cut or 90° angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n):

Answer 5

Uniformly layered form

Question 6

A moveable guide that consists of a small amount of previously cut hair is known as what type of design line?

Answer 6

Mobile

Question 7

An uneven effect is created when cutting curly hair that is:

Answer 7

Partly wet and partly dry

Question 8

Angles between 60° and 90° represent:

Answer 8

Hight projection

Question 9

Channeling shears are primarily used for all of the following special effects EXCEPT

Answer 9

Lightly tapered effects

Question 10

For control and to observe the shrinkage factor, curly hair should be texturized while it is:

Answer 10

Dry

Question 11

In most instances, which of the following finger/shear positions is used to sculpt graduation from horizontal or diagonal partings?

Answer 11

Parallel

Question 12

Infection control procedures include sweeping and disposing of hair clippings:

Answer 12

Prior to performing an air forming service

Question 13

The apex refers to what part of the head?

Answer 13

Hightest point

Question 14

The finger position used to conserve the most length when sculpting increase layers is:

Answer 14

Nonparallel

Question 15

The hair above the crest is known as the:

Answer 15

Interior

Question 16

The hair below the crest is known as the:

Answer 16

Exterior

Question 17

What is the first step in cleaning combs and brushes?

Answer 17

Remove hair an debris

Question 18

What is the result of using higher projection when cutting the hair?

Answer 18

Less weight buildup

Question 19

Avoid performing a scalp treatment:

Answer 19

Immediately prior to a chemical service

Question 20

Which massage movement involves light, gliding strokes and is often used to begin and/or end a treatment?

Answer 20

Effleurrage

Question 21

Another name for hair pressing is:

Answer 21

Silking

Question 22

Begin setting flat pincurls at the:

Answer 22

Concave end

Question 23

Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:

Answer 23

Excessive blowdrying

Question 24

The blow dryer attachment that fits on the nozzle and allows control of air flow to a small area is called:

Answer 24

A concentrator

Question 25

The blow dryer attachment that spreads airflow gently over a larger area is called a:

Answer 25

Diffuser

Question 26

The hair condition that is NOT able to be reconditioned is:

Answer 26

Burned hair

Question 27

The pincurl base control used when an equal degree of predetermined direction or volume is required is:

Answer 27

Half-off base (half stem)

Question 28

The temperature of the iron you choose to use is determined by which one of the following factors?

Answer 28

A client’s hair condition and texture

Question 29

To reduce the potential of hair and scalp damage from heat, hold the blow dryer at least:

Answer 29

3” to 5” (7.5 to 12.5 cm) from the hair

Question 30

What type of hair can be quite resistant to hair pressing?

Answer 30

Coarse, tightly curled

Question 31

When pressing the hair, hair breakage may result from which of the following actions?

Answer 31

Pressing hair too often

Question 32

Where is the stem (arc) of the pincurl located that demonstrates the direction of the curl?

Answer 32

Between scalp and firt turn

Question 33

Which base control is used to create reduced volume and base strength?

Answer 33

Underdirected

Question 34

Which of the following can be used to remove buildup from a cool iron barrel?

Answer 34

Spray cleaner

Question 35

Which of the following tool positions will result in the least volume and the least base strength?

Answer 35

Off-base

Question 36

Which type of base control is used to produce lift or a strong curl effect when using pincurls?

Answer 36

On base (no stem)

Question 37

Which braid is created when the outside strands are crossed under the center strand?

Answer 37

3-strand underbraid

Question 38

Which tool allows the greatest airflow to the hair while directing it into the lines of the design?

Answer 38

Air forming brushes

Question 39

A flat mat used to hold hair extension fibers during a hair addition service is known as a:

Answer 39

Drawing board

Question 40

A metal plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten fiber/hair during an addition service is called a:

Answer 40

Hackle

Question 41

Canvas-covered head forms are known as:

Answer 41

Wig blocks

Question 42

Human hairstrands will produce which of the following results when held over a match flame?

Answer 42

Burn slowly

Question 43

The type of human-hair wig that is the most costly is:

Answer 43

European

Question 44

What is the hair addition method that uses a bonding agent activated by a heating element to affix loose hair fiber to small sections of the client's own hair?

Answer 44

Thermal fusion

Question 45

What tool detangles and styles wigs, hairpieces and hair additions?

Answer 45

Comb

Question 46

A coloring technique that lightens isolated strands by weaving or slicing is called:

Answer 46

Highlighting

Question 47

A level 12 hair color is:

Answer 47

The lightest level

Question 48

A mixture of red and yellow creates what color?

Answer 48

Orange

Question 49

A nonoxidative process that uses large and small color molecules and allows small color molecules to penetrate the cuticle and enter the cortex is called:

Answer 49

Semi-permanent color

Question 50

A predisposition test is required with toners because they contain which type of derivative?

Answer 50

Aniline

Question 51

A small concentration of eumelanin will produce:

Answer 51

Light blonde hair

Question 52

A vegetable dye that produces reddish highlights is commonly known as:

Answer 52

Henna

Question 53

Aniline derivative tints have the ability to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 53

Be used as a color product for eyelashes and eyebrows

Question 54

Apply 70% alcohol to the hairstrand for 5-7 minutes to remove which of the following products?

Answer 54

Henna

Question 55

If redness and swelling were found around the test area when performing a predisposition test, which of the following steps should NOT be taken?

Answer 55

Proceed with the service

Question 56

In order to become active, a developer needs to be mixed with ammonia or:

Answer 56

Alkaline compounds

Question 57

On-the-scalp lighteners have a pH of:

Answer 57

9

Question 58

Permanent colors containing para-dyes would fall into which color category?

Answer 58

Oxidative colors

Question 59

Peroxide can act as an oxidizer and lift or subtract color when activated by:

Answer 59

A higher pH substance

Question 60

The client record houses the following information EXCEPT:

Answer 60

Legal information

Question 61

What is the pH level of hydrogen peroxide, a commonly used developer in hair coloring products?

Answer 61

3.5

Question 62

What is usually the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide?

Answer 62

3 years

Question 63

With resistant porosity, cuticles are:

Answer 63

Smooth

Question 64

A good indicator of the overall condition of the hair and its ability to withstand a relaxer service is:

Answer 64

A preliminary strand test

Question 65

A neutralizer rebonds and restores the disulfide bonds in addition to which of the following?

Answer 65

Reduces the swelling caused by the alkalinity

Question 66

A salon professional should never use an ammonium thioglycolate product on a client's hair if it has been previously treated with:

Answer 66

Sodum hydroxide

Question 67

Acid perms are in the pH range of:

Answer 67

6.9-7.2

Question 68

Alkaline perms carry a pH of:

Answer 68

8.0-9.5

Question 69

Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to:

Answer 69

Soften

Question 70

Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of:

Answer 70

8.5-9.5

Question 71

During the scalp analysis, prior to a relaxer, check for any cuts, bruises, sores and:

Answer 71

Abrasions

Question 72

Heat waves that are self-timed and self-heated and range from acid to alkaline are called:

Answer 72

Exothermic

Question 73

Leaving the neutralizer on longer than recommended can:

Answer 73

Lead to hair damage

Question 74

Never perm hair that has been treated with metallic salts or a:

Answer 74

Sodium hydroxide relaxer

Question 75

On base control is not recommended for alkaline perms since expansion is limited at the base and:

Answer 75

Tension may cause breakage

Question 76

Sodium hydroxide relaxers have a pH of:

Answer 76

11.5-14

Question 77

Super strength ammonium thioglycolate relaxer is used for which of the following hair conditions?

Answer 77

Tightly curled coarse textured hair

Question 78

The alkalinity of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and:

Answer 78

Swell

Question 79

To remove all chemicals after the hair has been neutralized, the hair needs to be:

Answer 79

Rinsed

Question 80

What could be the cause of a perm not lasting as long as expected?

Answer 80

Incomplete neutralization

Question 81

What do low- or no-thio perms use as a reducing agent?

Answer 81

Cystemine hydrochlorde

Question 82

Which ingredient is found in the stronger of the two most commonly used chemical relaxers?

Answer 82

Sodium hydroxide

Question 83

All of the following are methods of treating hypertrichosis EXCEPT:

Answer 83

Applying antiseptic lotion

Question 84

Chemical depilatories remove unwanted hair by:

Answer 84

Dissolving the hair

Question 85

Electrolysis uses electric current to damage the:

Answer 85

Hair follicle

Question 86

Why is it not recommended to wax lanugo hair?

Answer 86

May lose softness

Question 87

A hue with black added is known as a:

Answer 87

Shade

Question 88

The vibrancy of a color is referred to as:

Answer 88

Intensity

Question 89

Which face shape can be visually shortened by applying deeper tones under the chin and horizontally at the hairline?

Answer 89

Oblong

Question 90

A dehydrant is used to help remove moisture and prevent the growth of:

Answer 90

Bacteria

Question 91

A gel with a high viscosity is used:

Answer 91

To scuplt nails

Question 92

An acrylic brush is made of what type of hair?

Answer 92

Natural

Question 93

Catalysts are found in liquid monomer to:

Answer 93

Control the set or curing time

Question 94

Gels are mostly made up of what type of polymers?

Answer 94

Oligomers

Question 95

Methacrylic acid is typically found in what artificial nail product?

Answer 95

Acrylic primer

Question 96

When moisture is trapped between an artificial nail and the natural nail, what can form?

Answer 96

Bacterial infection

Question 97

Which of the following ingredients is the liquid used to form an acrylic nail?

Answer 97

Monomer

Question 98

Which type of insurance protects the salon owner from financial loss due to an employee's negligence?

Answer 98

Malpractice

Question 99

Who must apply for a state sales tax permit before collecting taxes on products or services sold?

Answer 99

Salon owner