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1
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Egyptians mixed sulfur and animal fat to create:

A

Kohl

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2
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In ancient Rome, women used hair color to:

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Indicate their class in society

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3
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An unhealthy compulsion to always do things perfect is called:

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Perfectionism

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4
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A talent in unlimited resources of ideas is called:

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Creativity

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5
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The hallmark of professionalism is:

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Being Polite and Respectful

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6
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What is the client consultation also known as

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Needs Assessment

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7
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When communicating with your salon manager your should do all EXCEPT..

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Complain about your collegues

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8
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Medical and first aid information & product disposal is found where?

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MSDS (Manufacturers Safety Data Sheet)

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9
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Nonpathogenic bacteria is:

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Good

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10
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A disease caused by bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:

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Hepatitis

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11
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What is the most frequently encountered infection of the foot?

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Tinea Pedis (Athletes Foot)

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12
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How do we clean tools?

A

Ultrasonic, Soap & Water, Disinfect, Autoclave

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13
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What is a drawback of using a phenolic disinfectant?

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Rust and Damage

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14
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Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:

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Bleach

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15
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How many bones make up the face?

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14

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16
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The bone that join all the bones in the cranium is called:

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Sphenoid

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17
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The exterior muscles that turns the hand inward so the palms face down are:

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Pronators

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18
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What is the nerve system controls the voluntary five senses:

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Central Nervous System

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19
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What blood components gives blood its color?

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Hemoglobin

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20
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Insulin, Adrenalin and Estrogen are?

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Hormones

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21
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What is the outermost and thinnest layer of the skin?

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Epidermis

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22
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Epidermis is also known as:

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The cuticle layer

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23
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What is the name of the layer of the dermis that houses the nerve endings?

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Papillary Layer

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24
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What is the deepest layer of the dermis that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the skin?

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Reticular Layer

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25
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What is the protein that gives skin flexibility?

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Elastin

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26
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What are the skins functions?

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Secretion
Sensation
Heat Regulation

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27
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What is NOT a primary lesion?

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Keloid

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28
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A flat spot of discoloration of the skin is a :

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Macule

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29
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A skin disorder of chronic inflammation of sebaceous glands is called:

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Acne

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30
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Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a:

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Wart

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31
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The bone that form the forehead:

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Frontal

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32
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American Cancer Society uses a checklist to check a mole, what does the B stand for?

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Border

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33
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The area of the nail where the nail plates are formed is called:

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Matrix

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34
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A slightly thickened area of the skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is:

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Hyponychium

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35
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Normal healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes depending upon the shape of the…

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Matrix

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36
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The surface of a healthy natural nail should be:

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smooth and unspotted

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37
Q

Redness, Pain and Swelling are signs of:

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infection

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38
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Tinea Pedis is:

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Athletes foot

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39
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A small cone shaped area located at the base of the hair follicle that fits in the hair bulb is called:

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Dermal Papilla

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40
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The substance created by the sebaceous gland is:

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Sebum

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41
Q

Which layer of the hair shaft creates a shiny, smooth and silky feel:

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Cuticle

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42
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The medulla, which is the innermost layer of the hair follicle, is composed of cells that are what shape?

A

Round

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43
Q

A physical side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a:

A

Hydrogen Bond

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44
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The resting phase, or final phase, of hair growth that lasts until it is fully grown and shed is the:

A

Telogen Phase

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45
Q

The medical term used to describe dandruff is:

A

Pityriasis

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46
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A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite is:

A

Scabies

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47
Q

Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing is:

A

Coarse Hair

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48
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The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is called:

A

Porosity

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49
Q

The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking is referred to as the hairs:

A

Elasticity

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50
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Dry hair and scalp should be treated with products that contain moisturizers and ____________

A

Emollients

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51
Q

Elements differ from on another because of the differences in the structure of their:

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Atoms

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52
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The chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements produces a:

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compound

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53
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Change in the form of a substance that does not cause a chemical reaction is called:

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Physical Change

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54
Q

Liquids that can be mixed together to form stable solutions are:

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miscible

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55
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A sweet, colorless, oily substance that is used as a moisturizer in the skin and body cream is:

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Glycerin

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56
Q

Ions with a positive electrical charge are considered to be:

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Cation

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57
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Electricity is a form of energy that, when in motion, exhibits:

A

ALL OF THE ABOVE
Thermal
Magnetic
Chemical Effects

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58
Q

Rubber, silk, wood and glass are common examples of:

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Insulators

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59
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Rapid and interrupted current that flows in on direction and then the opposite direction is:

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Alternating Current

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60
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Electricity travels how many miles per second:

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186,000

61
Q

The process used to treat acne and soften and emulsify deposits in the hair follicles is:

A

Disincrustation

62
Q

Rays with long wavelengths that penetrate more deeply and produce more heat than visible light are:

A

Infrared Rays

63
Q

The element of hair design that defines form and shape is:

A

Line

64
Q

The type of line used to make hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a:

A

Vertical line

65
Q

The element used to define texture and line and tie the design elements together is:

A

Color

66
Q

Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in hair design is called:

A

Balance

67
Q

The principle of hair design that holds all elements of hair deign together is:

A

Harmony

68
Q

Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to:

A

A physician

69
Q

To prevent fatigue, muscle aches, and back strain when performing a shampoo maintain good:

A

Posture

70
Q

Products are classified as either alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of:

A

Hydrogen

71
Q

The water purification process, used in the manufacture of cosmetics, when water is heated to a vapor and then collected as liquid is:

A

Distillation

72
Q

The water attraction head of the surfactant molecule is:

A

Hydrophilic

73
Q

Two conditioning agents that restore moisture and elasticity to the hair shaft are:

A

Protein and Biotin

74
Q

When manipulation the scalp during a shampoo begin at the front hairline and work in a:

A

back and forth movement

75
Q

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and the:

A

Reference Points

76
Q

Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in:

A

degrees

77
Q

The hair type that requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage when it dries is:

A

Curly Hair

78
Q

The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the:

A

wave pattern

79
Q

the best overall blade edge for a hairstylist is:

A

convex

80
Q

the process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is

A

tapering

81
Q

a type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is

A

wave lotion

82
Q

arc pin curls are also known as half moon or

A

C shaped base curls

83
Q

ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a a ridge to create a

A

wave

84
Q

another term used to describe back brushing is

A

ruffing

85
Q

the technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is

A

blow dry styling

86
Q

brushes that are used to blow-dry precision haircuts where little to no volume is desired are

A

classic styling brushes

87
Q

hanging curls that are suitable for medium to long hairstyles are

A

spiral curls

88
Q

which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots and snarls in short, textured hair and long straight hair?

A

square paddle brush

89
Q

brushes that collapse when they encounter too much resistance in releasing tangles are called

A

pheumatic

90
Q

brushes with widely spaced protective pins used on human hair extensions or to gently remove tangles from wet wavy or dry curly hair are

A

vent brushes

91
Q

which tool is used for lifting and separating textured hair

A

pick with rounded teeth

92
Q

a manufactured synthetic fiber used in h air extensions that is durable, soft, and less included to tangle than many other synthetics is:

A

kanekalon

93
Q

Capless wigs are more popular than cap wigs as they are considered ready to wear and are

A

less expensive

94
Q

the least expensive wig option is

A

machine made

95
Q

when styling a wig without a natural looking hairline or a lace front, you should soften the hairline by

A

backcombing around the hairline

96
Q

prior to a full color application to a wig or hairpiece, it is recommended to perform a

A

strand test

97
Q

in the braid and sew method of hair extensions, the angle of the track determines

A

how the hair will fall

98
Q

a simple, quick stitch that can be used to secure the entire length of a weft to a track is the

A

overcast stitch

99
Q

chemical side bonds formed when two sulfur type chains are jointed together are called

A

disulfide bonds

100
Q

hydrogen bonds are easily broken by water or hear and are reformed when the hair is

A

dried

101
Q

the wrapping technique that provides the most control over hair ends is the

A

double flat wrap

102
Q

in permanent waving, the reduction reaction is due to the addition of

A

hydrogen

103
Q

most alkaline permanent waves have a ph between

A

9.0 - 9.6

104
Q

the active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers is the

A

hydrogen ion

105
Q

hydroxide relaxers that do not require the application of a protective base are

A

no base relaxors

106
Q

hair that is treated with hydroxide relaxers must not be treated with

A

thio relaxers

107
Q

the ability of the hair to absorb liquids is referred to as

A

porosity

108
Q

when the cuticle of the hair is lifted and the hair is overly porous and absorbs color quickly, the hair porosity is defined as

A

High

109
Q

the darkest hair colors in the level system are identified as being level

A

1

110
Q

a color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is a

A

secondary color

111
Q

tones can be described as cool, warm and

A

neutral

112
Q

the coloring products that are regarded as the best for covering gray hair are

A

permanent haircolor

113
Q

hair removed by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is

A

electrolysis

114
Q

the natural arch of the eyebrow or the curved line of the eye socket follows what bone

A

orbital

115
Q

when tweezing, the skin should be held taut and hair pulled using a quick motion

A

in the direction of the hair growth

116
Q

wax that may cause an allergic reaction and should be patch tested is

A

beeswax

117
Q

prior to application, temperature of heated wax should be patch tested on

A

the wrist

118
Q

wax applied to an area should be removed using

A

fabric strips

119
Q

to avoid contaminating the wax, the applicator used on each client should be inserted into the wax

A

ONLY once

120
Q

the direction in which the fabric strips used in hair removal treatments should be pulled

A

in the opposite direction of hair growth

121
Q

acne bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen and are

A

anaerobic

122
Q

treatments that produce heat or stimulate he skin should be avoided for clients who suffer from skin disorder called

A

rosacea

123
Q

foaming wash off type cleanser contain a detergent that is also known as

A

surfactant

124
Q

cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from what layer of the epidermus

A

stratum corneum

125
Q

oil absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large pores appear smaller are

A

clay based masks

126
Q

the impact of a massage treatment depends on the amount of pressure, direction or movement and the

A

duration of manipulation

127
Q

every massage should begin and end with what massage movement

A

effleurage

128
Q

according to the American medical association, eye pencils should never be used on the

A

inner rim of the eye

129
Q

the metal ring that keeps the bristles and handle of the brush together is called the

A

ferrule

130
Q

prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be

A

thoroughly cleaned

131
Q

which of the following is shaped like a two sided nail file, long and narrow, with one or two additional grit abrasives and a final shine surface

A

two way buffer

132
Q

the greatest success applying nail polish is achieved by using

A

four coats

133
Q

hot paraffin baths should not be given to clients with

A

impaired foot circulation

134
Q

which of the following is ideal for use around the edges of the big toenail

A

curette

135
Q

to avoid the risk of infection, nippers should never be used on clients who are

A

diabetic

136
Q

a chemical that should never be added to the foot bath with the clients feet is a

A

disinfectant

137
Q

an implement similar to a nail clipper that is used on nail tips is called a

A

tip cutter

138
Q

cutting nail tips wit a nail or toenail clipper will cause the nail tip to weaken and

A

crack

139
Q

properly sized nail tips for a client should cover the nail plate from

A

sidewall to sidewall

140
Q

nail tips are softened with acetone or tip remover and are then

A

slide off

141
Q

pre-forded nail extensions made from abs or tenite acetate plastic are called

A

nail tips

142
Q

wrap resins are called

A

cyanoacrylates

143
Q

clients who wish to wear colored polish over nail enhancements should use the

A

one color method

144
Q

the amount of colored pigment concentration in a gel is called

A

opacity

145
Q

UV gel polish is relatively new and evolved in what year

A

2000

146
Q

the second uv gel layer applied is called the

A

building UV gel

147
Q

the factor that will affect how well you preform during the licensing examinations and on test in general is

A

test taking skills

148
Q

compensation that is paid a direct result of total amount of service dollars generated for a salon is

A

commission

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