mock test Flashcards

1
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What does Depilation mean?

A

The process of hair removal

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2
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What is the approximate working temperature of strip wax?

A

43 degrees celcius

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3
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What are the 3 main functions of hair?

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Heat Regulation
Sensory Receptors
Protection

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4
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What are the layers of terminal hair and where is each layer?

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Cuticle - Outer layer
Cortex - Middle layer (makes up most of the hair follicle)
Medulla - At the centre of the hair

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5
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Describe the appearance of dry or dehydrated nails - minimum of 3 points

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Peeling and brittle (rough surface)
Hard, dry cuticles
Yellowish colour

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6
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What are the 3 stages of hair growth? Give 2 key points of each stage

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Anagen - active growing phase, begins hair growth cycle
Catagen - transitional phase, hair detaches from Dermal Papilla
Telogen - the hair is ready to fall out, last stage of the growth cycle

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7
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What is superfluous hair?

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Fine hair, that is in excess and not abnormal but is unwanted for a person’s age, sex, or ethnic group.

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8
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What is a contra-action?

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A reaction to a treatment

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9
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Name 3 normal contra-actions

A

Erythema (redness)
Swelling
Itchiness

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10
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Name 3 abnormal contra-actions

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Bruising
Bleeding
Vomiting

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11
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Describe what a histamine reaction is

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An allergic reaction (non life threatening) like redness, itchiness, pain, etc.

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12
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Give 2 ingredients found in strip wax

A

Paraffin

Cera Alba

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13
Q

Name 4 nail diseases or disorders that can restrict a treatment

A

Onychomalacia, Koilonychia, Eczema, Psoriasis

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14
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Name 4 nail diseases or disorders that contraindicate a treatment

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Tinea Pedis
Paronychia
Verucca
Warts

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15
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What is Pteryguim?

A

Overgrown cuticle stuck to the nail plate

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16
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What is Paronychia?

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Matrix is inflamed, swollen, and red
Pus may be present
Nail may fall off

17
Q

What is a cuticle knife used for?

A

To remove cuticle tissue adhering to the nail plate

18
Q

What is the purpose of a cuticle remover?

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To soften the cuticle, making it easier for removal

19
Q

What is the purpose of a topcoat? (2 points)

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To add shine or matte finish to your nails

To make your manicure last longer by sealing polish and preventing chipping

20
Q

What is the purpose of cuticle cream?

A

To nourish and hydrate the cuticle

21
Q

What is the purpose of a nail strengthener?

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To hydrate and nourish the nail plate keeping it in key condition to prevent breakage or damage

22
Q

How do you apply and remove Hot wax?

A

Apply against the direction of the hair growth

Remove against the direction of the hair growth

23
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How do you apply and remove Warm Wax?

A

Apply in the direction of the hair growth

Remove against the direction of the hair growth