Final Exam Theory Flashcards
An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used in hair extensions is:
lin
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If you are using an eyelash curler, you must _____ the lashes before applying mascara
curl
Page 833
What are scrubs that contain aluminum oxide crystals, along with other granular scrubs
Microdermabrasion Scrubs
Page 776
what is the main health issue that a cosmetologist may experience
Hypersensitivity
Page 851
what is the most common neutralizer
hydrogen peroxide
Page 608
the area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed is the
matrix
Page 200
any color that is significantly deeper or darker than the client’s skin tone is considered a
contour color
Page 823
when applying color using the brush-and-bowl method the mixing bowl should be
Non metallic
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Mono means one and mer stands for units, so a monomer is one unit called a(n) _________.
molecule
Page 952
____ primers were developed because acid-based nail primer is corrosive to the skin and potentially dangerous to the eyes.
Acid-free and non-acid
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What substance is used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate.
Nail dehydrator
Page 929
The U.S. Federal Food, Durg and Cosmetic Art prescribes that a predisposition test be given
24 to 48 hours prior to application
Page 691
Primary and secondary colors that are positioned opposite each on the color wheel are
complementary colors
Page 677
The angle at which a permanent wave rod is positioned on the head is referred to as
base direction
Page 598
a piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail is a
repair patch
Page 934
You should use the ____ degree of tension when cutting hair with stong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries.
minimum
Page 368
A license that has lapsed for __ years, will not be reinstated.
3
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The process of treating gray or very resistant hair to all for better penetration of a color is ____________.
Pre- Softening
Page 704
which material is thin and tightly woven and becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied
silk
Page 932
Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are called
clippers
Page 400
The _____ runs straight from the cuticle down the side of the nail to the end of the extension.
sidewall
Page 963
Skin color, eye color, and __ are all primary factors for consideration when choosing colors for a client.
hair color
Page 819
The difference between open and closed comedones is the size of the follicle opening, called the ________.
ostium
Page 773
An individual who determines policies, has the last say in decision making, assumes expenses, receives profits, and bears all the losses is the _____.
Sole proprieter
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After heating, the temperature of the pressing comb should be tested using
light paper
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What is the most widely used hairstyling product?
Hairspray
Page 460
What well-proportioned facial shape is considered ideal?
oval
Page 823
The testing of foundation color should be done on the client’s ___
jawline
Page 830
Which of the following is part of the lymphatic system?
Thymus gland
Page 137
elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in
degrees
Page 363
what chemical side bonds are formed when two sulfur type chains are joined together
Disulfide bonds
Page 600
___ base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth, upsweep effect.
Rectangular
Page 448
___ waving and curling, also known as Marcel waving, are methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative techniques
Thermal
Page 460
chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the servace cells are known as ___
enzyme peels
Page 777
sculptured nails are created by combining monomer liquid with
polymer powder
Page 952
When your shear is properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest at or slightly over the __
cuticle area of the thumb
Page 377
As a person ages, parts of the nail matrix begin to permanently slow down production, causing
the plate to develop a series of narrow grooves running down the length of the plate
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When all three primary colors are present in equal proportions, the resulting color is ___
Black
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To soften skin tissues and follicle accumulations making them easier to extract, it is recommended to first use a
facial steamer
Page 787
Natural nailes should be filed
from sides to center
Page 886
What is a stainless steel implement that can shorten the free edge of the nail quickly and effeciently
Nail Clipper
Page 857
Which term describes follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup, also known as blackheads
Open comedones
Page 773
What are small pieces of fabric used to strengthen a weak point in the nail or repair a crack?
Stress strips
Page 934
When learning corrective makeup techniques, the face is divided into three _____.
horizontal sections
Page 823
_____, or stacking, involves using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length.
Beveling
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What is a deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure?
Friction
Page 782
Hair that grows below the parietal ridge, or crest, hangs because of _____.
Gravity
Page 360
_____ is known as a major cause of aging and skin cancer.
Overexposure to the sun
Page 866
During a relaxer strand test, hair that is pressed to the scalp and continues to curl is _____.
insufficiently relaxed
Page 608
The darkest hair colors in the level system are identified as being a level _____, while the lightest hair colors in the level system are _____.
1; 10
Page 673
Avoid excessive heat, particularly when pressing _____ hair, to avoid discoloration and breakage.
Gray
Page 472
_____ is a form of pétrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out.
Fulling
Page 782
Metallic haircolors are also known as _____.
gradual colors
Page 682
When creating full-base curls, the hair should be held with medium tension at a _____.
125-degree angle
Page 465
Too much powder in a mix ratio causes nail enhancements to cure incorrectly and become _____.
brittle and discolored
Page 956
When clipping his own nails, Jose accidentally (and painfully) clips the skin under the nail between the fingertip and the free edge. What has he clipped?
Hyponychium
Page 201
You should NEVER apply hair color to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of _____.
Abrasions
Page 694
Can a Cosmetologist or Barber serve on the board while being an instructor, owner or manager of a school of cosmetology, owner of a barber school or college of barbering, or an employee of a school?
No
In what direction should fabric strips be removed?
Opposite hair growth
Page 756
Traditionally, light cured gels relied on urethane acrylate; newer gel systems use _____.
urethane methacrylates
Page 989
Cosmetologists and their clients should always wear _____ when using and handling nail tip adhesives.
eye protection
Page 930
When the hair is elevated _____, you are building weight in a haircut.
below 90 degrees
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Pressure in massage is usually directed from the _____.
insertion to the origin
Page 122
When answering a multiple choice question:
when two choices are similar, one of them is probably right
Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending upon the shape of the _____.
Matrix
Page 202
Overlapping haircolor on previously tinted hair can cause breakage and create a visible line of _____.
Demarcation
Page 694
What is a stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements?
Tapotement
Page 782
What are the most common reducing agents used in permanent waving?
Thioglycolic acids
Page 603
In the test-taking process, reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is called _____ reasoning.
deductive
Pimples that have a pus head are called _____.
pustules
Page 773
The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is ____.
iontophoresis
Page 790
Nails that are completely straight across with no rounding at the edges are _____.
square
Page 869
What is the age requirement to attend cosmetology school?
16
The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.
clockwise; counterclockwise
Page 448
The hue or balance of color seen in the hair is referred to as _____.
Tone
Page 678
Light therapy using a light-emitting diode (LED) uses blue light to treat skin that is _____.
acne-prone
Page 791
Exothermic waves create a chemical reaction that heats the waving solution and speeds up _____.
Processing
Page 604
All acid waves have three components: permanent waving lotion, neutralizer, and _____.
activator
Page 604
Shallow depressions that serve as contact points for nail tips and the natural nail are called _____.
Wells
Page 929
The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones connected by joints is the _____.
skeletal system
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Any person who does not hold a valid license as a cosmetologist , manicurist, aesthetician, natural hair stylist or cosmetology instructor may not demonstrate any teaching practices of cosmetology in a salon or a school.
True
A _____ C-curve is the average in most salons to ensure the optimal structure and strength to the nail.
35-percent
Page 963
What is the process of rearranging the basic structure of curly hair into a straighter or smoother form?
Chemical hair relaxing
Page 603
Which product is made of plastic, pre-molded nails shaped from a tough polymer of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic?
Nail Tips
Page 928
On the day of your licensing exam, you should:
budget your time to ensure you have enough time to finish the test
What type of melanin gives black and brown color to the hair?
Eumelanin
Page 673
A depilatory patch test should be performed on the client’s _____ prior to treatment for the first time.
Skin
Page 746
In the croquignole method of wrapping, the hair is wound from the _____ in overlapping concentric layers.
ends to the scalp
Page 598
_____ are eyelash hairs on a band that are applied with adhesive to the natural lash line.
Strip lashes
Page 834
Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n) _____.
physician
Page 767
Hairstyling that does not alter the natural curl or coil patterns of hair is known as _____.
natural hairstyling
Page 528
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called _____.
Section
Page 362
Heated wax should be spread in a thin coat using _____.
a wooden applicator
Page 756
Which tool is useful for lifting and separating textured hair?
Pick with rounded teeth
Page 532
The cortex, or middle layer of each hair, gives the hair the majority of its strength and elasticity, and contributes about _____ percent to the overall strength of the hair.
80
Page 672
Extension fibers come in a variety of types: Kanekalon®, nylon, rayon, human hair, yarn, lin, and _____.
Yak
Page 533
The terms single braids, box braids, or individual braids all refer to _____.
free-hanging braids
Page 537
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the _____.
hyponychium
Page 201
What bone protrudes at the base of the skull?
Occipital bone
Page 359
What tough exterior layer of the hair has the purpose of surrounding the inner layers and protecting the hair from damage?
Cuticle
Page 599
UV or LED gels cure with a tacky surface called a(n) _____.
inhibition layer
Page 992
Which manufactured synthetic fiber is used for hair extensions that is durable, soft, and less inclined to tangle than many other synthetics?
Kanekalon®
Page 533-534
Wrap resins are made from _____, a specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds.
cyanoacrylate
Page 931
You notice your instructor watching you perform a service. Your instructor’s eyebrows are down and her forehead has vertical wrinkles in it. What muscle is she most likely using?
Corrugator muscle
Page 124
Karen is very nervous at her first job interview. Her hands are sweating so much that she thinks her fingernails are sweating. In reality, from which part of the nail unit is the sweat most likely arising?
Nail folds
Page 199
Which compounds are made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur?
Amino Acids
Page 600
Acne, loss of scalp hair, facial hair growth and color, and darker skin pigmentations are some of the results of changing or fluctuating _____.
hormones
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Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the _____.
inhibition layer
Page 964
Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be _____.
thoroughly cleansed
Page 853
The tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones is the _____.
Ligament
Page 201
Before performing a coloring service with an aniline derivative product, the client must have a(n) _____.
Patch Test
Page 691
When is the most critical part of a color service?
Haircolor consultation
Page 686
The primary male reproductive hormone is _____.
Testosterone
Page 1
What is a mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin?
Microdermabrasion
Page 792
Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as ears, jawlines, and occipital bone, are referred to as _____
Reference points
Page 359
How long should hair be for waxing to be effective
1/4 inch
Page 746
In terms of braiding and other natural hairstyling, the diameter of hair refers to whether the hair is ___
coarse, medium, or fine
Page 530
Hair that has too many broken disulfide bonds and will not hold a firm curl is considered _____.
Overprocessed
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