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Cosmo Final Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement?

A

Vibration

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2
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In natural fall, all lengths in the solid form fall to the same:

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Level

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3
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A constant, stable guide to which all lengths are directed is referred to as a:

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Stationary design line

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4
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A graduated form is also referred to as a wedge or a:

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45 degree angle cut

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5
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A layered cut or 90° angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n):

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Uniformly layered form

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6
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A moveable guide that consists of a small amount of previously cut hair is known as what type of design line?

A

Mobile

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7
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An uneven effect is created when cutting curly hair that is:

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Partly wet and partly dry

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8
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Angles between 60° and 90° represent:

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Hight projection

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9
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Channeling shears are primarily used for all of the following special effects EXCEPT

A

Lightly tapered effects

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10
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For control and to observe the shrinkage factor, curly hair should be texturized while it is:

A

Dry

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11
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In most instances, which of the following finger/shear positions is used to sculpt graduation from horizontal or diagonal partings?

A

Parallel

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12
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Infection control procedures include sweeping and disposing of hair clippings:

A

Prior to performing an air forming service

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13
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The apex refers to what part of the head?

A

Hightest point

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14
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The finger position used to conserve the most length when sculpting increase layers is:

A

Nonparallel

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15
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The hair above the crest is known as the:

A

Interior

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16
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The hair below the crest is known as the:

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Exterior

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17
Q

What is the first step in cleaning combs and brushes?

A

Remove hair an debris

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18
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What is the result of using higher projection when cutting the hair?

A

Less weight buildup

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19
Q

Avoid performing a scalp treatment:

A

Immediately prior to a chemical service

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20
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Which massage movement involves light, gliding strokes and is often used to begin and/or end a treatment?

A

Effleurrage

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21
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Another name for hair pressing is:

A

Silking

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22
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Begin setting flat pincurls at the:

A

Concave end

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23
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Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:

A

Excessive blowdrying

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24
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The blow dryer attachment that fits on the nozzle and allows control of air flow to a small area is called:

A

A concentrator

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25
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The blow dryer attachment that spreads airflow gently over a larger area is called a:

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Diffuser

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26
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The hair condition that is NOT able to be reconditioned is:

A

Burned hair

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27
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The pincurl base control used when an equal degree of predetermined direction or volume is required is:

A

Half-off base (half stem)

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28
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The temperature of the iron you choose to use is determined by which one of the following factors?

A

A client’s hair condition and texture

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29
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To reduce the potential of hair and scalp damage from heat, hold the blow dryer at least:

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

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30
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What type of hair can be quite resistant to hair pressing?

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Coarse, tightly curled

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31
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When pressing the hair, hair breakage may result from which of the following actions?

A

Pressing hair too often

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32
Q

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

A

Between scalp and firt turn

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33
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Which base control is used to create reduced volume and base strength?

A

Underdirected

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34
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Which of the following can be used to remove buildup from a cool iron barrel?

A

Spray cleaner

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35
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Which of the following tool positions will result in the least volume and the least base strength?

A

Off-base

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36
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Which type of base control is used to produce lift or a strong curl effect when using pincurls?

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On base (no stem)

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37
Q

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

A

3-strand underbraid

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38
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Which tool allows the greatest airflow to the hair while directing it into the lines of the design?

A

Air forming brushes

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39
Q

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

A

Drawing board

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40
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A metal plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten fiber/hair during an addition service is called a:

A

Hackle

41
Q

Canvas-covered head forms are known as:

A

Wig blocks

42
Q

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

A

Burn slowly

43
Q

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

A

European

44
Q

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?

A

Thermal fusion

45
Q

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

A

Comb

46
Q

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

A

Highlighting

47
Q

A level 12 hair color is:

A

The lightest level

48
Q

A mixture of red and yellow creates what color?

A

Orange

49
Q

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:

A

Semi-permanent color

50
Q

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

A

Aniline

51
Q

A small concentration of eumelanin will produce:

A

Light blonde hair

52
Q

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

A

Henna

53
Q

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

A

Be used as a color product for eyelashes and eyebrows

54
Q

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

A

Henna

55
Q

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

A

Proceed with the service

56
Q

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

A

Alkaline compounds

57
Q

On-the-scalp lighteners have a pH of:

A

9

58
Q

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

A

Oxidative colors

59
Q

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

A

A higher pH substance

60
Q

The client record houses the following information EXCEPT:

A

Legal information

61
Q

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

A

3.5

62
Q

What is usually the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide?

A

3 years

63
Q

With resistant porosity, cuticles are:

A

Smooth

64
Q

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

A

A preliminary strand test

65
Q

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

A

Reduces the swelling caused by the alkalinity

66
Q

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

A

Sodum hydroxide

67
Q

Acid perms are in the pH range of:

A

6.9-7.2

68
Q

Alkaline perms carry a pH of:

A

8.0-9.5

69
Q

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

A

Soften

70
Q

Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of:

A

8.5-9.5

71
Q

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

A

Abrasions

72
Q

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

A

Exothermic

73
Q

Leaving the neutralizer on longer than recommended can:

A

Lead to hair damage

74
Q

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

A

Sodium hydroxide relaxer

75
Q

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

A

Tension may cause breakage

76
Q

Sodium hydroxide relaxers have a pH of:

A

11.5-14

77
Q

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

A

Tightly curled coarse textured hair

78
Q

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

A

Swell

79
Q

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

A

Rinsed

80
Q

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

A

Incomplete neutralization

81
Q

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

A

Cystemine hydrochlorde

82
Q

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

A

Sodium hydroxide

83
Q

All of the following are methods of treating hypertrichosis EXCEPT:

A

Applying antiseptic lotion

84
Q

Chemical depilatories remove unwanted hair by:

A

Dissolving the hair

85
Q

Electrolysis uses electric current to damage the:

A

Hair follicle

86
Q

Why is it not recommended to wax lanugo hair?

A

May lose softness

87
Q

A hue with black added is known as a:

A

Shade

88
Q

The vibrancy of a color is referred to as:

A

Intensity

89
Q

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

A

Oblong

90
Q

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

A

Bacteria

91
Q

A gel with a high viscosity is used:

A

To scuplt nails

92
Q

An acrylic brush is made of what type of hair?

A

Natural

93
Q

Catalysts are found in liquid monomer to:

A

Control the set or curing time

94
Q

Gels are mostly made up of what type of polymers?

A

Oligomers

95
Q

Methacrylic acid is typically found in what artificial nail product?

A

Acrylic primer

96
Q

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

A

Bacterial infection

97
Q

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

A

Monomer

98
Q

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

A

Malpractice

99
Q

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

A

Salon owner

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