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For a good sitting posture, keep your knees and

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feet close together

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One of the major elements for good health is proper

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Diet

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A successful cosmetologist is a skilled

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Listener

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3
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Bacteria are not harmed by disinfectants while in the

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Spore forming stage

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4
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Bacilli are bacteria with a

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Rod shape

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5
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the

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HIV virus

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6
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Surfaces that may be sterilized are

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Nonporous

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7
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Disinfection is one step below sterilization because it does not

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Kill bacteria spores

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8
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The technical term for eyelash hair is

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Cilia

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9
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The chemical composition of hair varies with its

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Color

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10
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The club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the

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Bulb

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11
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The growing phase of hair is known as the

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Anagen stage

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12
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A topical solution applied to the scalp that is medically proven to regrow hair is

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Minoxidil

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13
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Long, thick, pigmented hair is known as

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Terminal

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14
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Hair flowing in the same direction is known as

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Hair stream

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15
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A miniaturization of certain scalp follicles contributes to

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Androgenetic alopecia

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16
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Trichoptilosis is the technical name for

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Split ends

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17
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The medical term for dandruff is

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Pityriasis

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18
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To maintain proposer tension during hair cutting do not

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Cut past your second knuckle

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19
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The amount of elevation from the head form, is measured in

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Inches

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20
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Which portion of the hair is a chemical wave solution absorbed faster

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Where hair porosity is greatest

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21
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If the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily, the hair is

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Normal

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22
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Before giving a chemical wave, the hair should be

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Analyzed and shampooed

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23
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To add strength and body to damaged hair, it is advisable to give a

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Conditioning treatment

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24
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A coiled, corkscrew shaped bacteria cell that causes syphillis and cholera is

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Spirilla

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25
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Which determines the texture of the hair

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Diameter

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26
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If a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair, it will

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Coat the cuticle layer

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27
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Why is an antiseptic applied to tweezed areas during arching

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To avoid infection

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28
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Which instrument should be used to slither a client’s hair

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Shears

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29
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Why is it necessary to use a conditioner - filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service

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It helps even the porosity

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30
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What type of manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails

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Oil

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31
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Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail

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Bed

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32
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Which is the peak of a finger wave

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The ridge

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33
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During the processing time in chemical waving, the hair has a tendency to

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Expand

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34
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What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate

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Bones

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35
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Disulfide bonds are broken by the

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Chemical wave solution

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36
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What are tint removers designed to remove

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Artificial pigment

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37
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A client with which nail condition should be referred to a physician

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Onychomycosis

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38
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Scalp manipulation should not be performed if

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Abrasions are present

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39
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The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for hair which is

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Lightened

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40
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Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoos may cause the hair to become

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Dry

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41
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When tinting lightened hair back to its natural shade, it is necessary to

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Apply a filler

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42
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What should be done to protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment

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Apply a protective base

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43
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What is the function of keratin

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It forms the base of all horny tissue

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44
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Which should be used to stop the bleeding of a minor cut during a manicure

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Alum powder

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45
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What is formed when two or more non mixable substances are united with the help of a binder or gum like substance

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Emulsion

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46
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Metal implements should be disinfected with

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Hospital grade solution

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47
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To remove lightener, it should be rinsed in water that is

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Tepid

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48
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What is the tube-like pocket that contains the hair

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Follicle

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49
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What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect

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Effleurage

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50
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Prior to a permanent wave, you should drape with a

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Towel and plastic cape

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51
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What is the pH of sodium hydroxide

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10.5 to 11.5

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52
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By highlighting the cheekbone, the area will appear

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Emphasized

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53
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The mobility of a pin curl is determined by the

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Stem

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54
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What type of hair coloring is designed to last 4-6 shampoos

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Semi permanent

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55
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Hair is primarily composed of

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Keratin

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56
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A chemical compound used to slow the growth of bacteria is called

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Antiseptic

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57
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What protects the skin from irritation and stains around the hairline

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Protective cream

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58
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Pre lightening the hair is usually necessary when using a

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Toner

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59
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A lightener retouch should FIRST be applied to the

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New growth

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60
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What is the most effective level of infection control

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Sterilization

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61
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In a lightener retouch, hair breakage may result if

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The lightener overlaps

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62
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Which of the following is a MAIN ingredient in a chemical hair relaxer

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Sodium hydroxide

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63
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Which test determines if a wig is made of human hair or synthetic fiber

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Match

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64
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What type of hair is most difficult to press

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Coarse and overly curly

65
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The science of the nature, structure, function and diseases of the muscle is called

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Myology

66
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A face that is composed of straight lines, with a wide forehead and jawline, is considered to be

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Square

67
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Specialized preparations that are designed to equalize porosity and deposit a base color in one application are called

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Color fillers

68
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Which condition would PREVENT a cosmetologist from performing a service on a client

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Tinea capitus

69
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The Greek word kosmetikos means

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Skilled in use of cosmetics

70
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Hair cutting and hairstyling have been practiced since the

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Glacial age

71
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Henna is a dye extracted from

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The leaves of an ornamental shrub

72
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Nail care was first practiced before 3000 B.C. in

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Egypt and China

73
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When monks and priests were forbidden by Pope Alexander III to she’d blood, they enlisted the help of

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Barbers

74
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The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, has its roots in the early practice of

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Bloodletting

75
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The first permanent waving technique that did not require the use of a machine was invented by

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Charles Nessler

76
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An entry level cosmetologist may be expected to perform a variety of duties except for

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Paying bills

77
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An esthetician an can choose from many employment possibilities, including

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Consultant for a cosmetic company

78
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Product educators selling to professionals and salon owners often provide

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Product knowledge classes

79
Q

A design team works together to present

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Fashion and runway shows

80
Q

The salon industry has grown tremendously and annually grosses

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50 billion

81
Q

Government regulatory agencies are involved in providing

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Standards for the industry

82
Q

The melanin that provides brown or black color to hair is

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Eumelanin

83
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The technical term for gray hair is

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Canities

84
Q

Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called

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Steatoides

85
Q

A small wig used by men to cover the top or crown of the head is

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Toupee

86
Q

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

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Coarse hair texture

87
Q

Lipstick when applied properly should be even on both sides of the mouth and

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Symmetrical

88
Q

Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered

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Endothermic

89
Q

The area that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners and is located by placing a comb on top of the head so that the middle of the comb is balanced is the

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Fringe area

90
Q

Hanging curls that are suitable for medium to long hairstyles are

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Spiral curls

91
Q

Products that are designed to lower the pH of skin after cleaning and aid in the removal of excess cleaning products are

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Toners

92
Q

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

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Insulators

93
Q

The middle part of the muscle is the

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Belly

94
Q

The part of the nail where the natural nail is formed, is the

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Matrix

95
Q

The units of structure that build protein and are linked end to end like a string of pearls are

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Amino acids

96
Q

Another term used to describe back brushing is

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Ruffing

97
Q

To avoid infection, sponge a tweezed area frequently with cotton moistened with

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Antiseptic lotion

98
Q

Before taking the head measurements in fitting for a wig, the natural hair should be

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Flat and tight to the scalp

99
Q

When securing a cape during the client preparation, do not let the cape touch the

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Client’s skin

100
Q

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

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Curly hair

101
Q

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

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Reference points

102
Q

The two major categories of hair removal are classified as

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Temporary and permanent

103
Q

Wigs that most closely resemble actual human hair growth with flexibility at the roots are

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Hand knotted

104
Q

Lines that are up and down and perpendicular to the floor are

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Vertical lines

105
Q

A rod shaped microorganism that infected clients due to improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot spa was

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Mycobacterium fortuitum furnunculosis

106
Q

The chemical process involving the diffusion of natural color pigment or artificial color from the hair is

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Hair lightening

107
Q

During the Victorian age, women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips to

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Induce natural color

108
Q

The nail that grows the slowest is on the

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Middle finger

109
Q

Natural looking hair color is made up of a combination of primary and

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Contributing colors

110
Q

If a client has a skin disorder that is not recognized as a simple disorder, the client should be referred to a

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Physician

111
Q

The needle that is used to sew extensions onto a track should be

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Straight or curved

112
Q

Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as

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Alipidic

113
Q

Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints and

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Muscles

114
Q

All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called

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Melanin

115
Q

The therapeutic use of oils in skin care products that creates positive effects on the body, mind and spirit is

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Aromatherapy

116
Q

A fiber protein that is in the principal component of hair, skin and nails is

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Keratin

117
Q

The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and

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Secretion and absorption

118
Q

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

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Blow dry styling

119
Q

Examples of single process permanent coloring applications are virgin color applications and

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Color retouch applications

120
Q

Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are

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Tonics

121
Q

The skin disease that is caused by an infestation of head lice is called

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Pediculosis bacteria

122
Q

Infrared lamps used during hair treatments and to process hair color should be operated at a distance of at least

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30 inches

123
Q

Careless electrical connections and overloaded circuits can result in an electric shock, burn or

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Fire

124
Q

A rule of classic proportion in the ratio of head size to body size is

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1 to 7

125
Q

Specialized preparations designed to equalize hair porosity and deposit a base color in one application are

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Fillers

126
Q

The two defining characteristics of hair type are

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Wave patterns and hair texture

127
Q

A more aggressive version of point cutting that creates a chunkier effect is

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Notching

128
Q

A method of hair removal using a beam pulsed on the skin that requires specialized training is

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Epilation removal

129
Q

An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used in hair extensions is

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Lin

130
Q

The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water soluble products containing ions into the skin is known as

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Iontophoresis

131
Q

The positive electrode is called the

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Annode

132
Q

The thinnest skin can be found on the

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Eyelids

133
Q

A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a

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Hair and scalp examination

134
Q

When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be

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Low

135
Q

To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has

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Volume around areas between the temples and jaw, and adds width around the ears

136
Q

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

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Permanent hair coloring

137
Q

Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called

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Metal relaxers

138
Q

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is

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Texturizing

139
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

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High

140
Q

The three different types of cross-links that form bonds between the polypeptide chains in the cortex are

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Hydrogen, salt, and disulfide bonds

141
Q

As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than

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Fine hair

142
Q

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting and to keep your body weight

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Centered

143
Q

The rays of the sun that cause sunburns and tanning and are also known as burning rays are

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UVB rays

144
Q

Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layer of scales, which clean and add luster to the hair are

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Natural

145
Q

Horizontal lines are used to create one length and low elevation cuts and build

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Weight

146
Q

In Ancient Rome, middle class women colored their hair

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Blonde

147
Q

The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is

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Cross checking

148
Q

A light continuous, stroking movement applied with the finger or palms with no pressure is

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Effleurage

149
Q

A pimple or abscess is an example of a

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Local infection

150
Q

Tines is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by

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Parasites

151
Q

Suspensions differ from solutions in that suspensions contain particles that are

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Emulsified

152
Q

Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the

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Occipital bone

153
Q

A spot or discoloration of the skin, neither raised nor sunken, is a

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Macula

154
Q

A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a

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Smooth press

155
Q

The most commonly used developer in hair color is

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Hydrogen peroxide

156
Q

During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid over processing of hair breakage, do not

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Overlap the relaxers

157
Q

The water attracting head of the surfactant molecule is

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Hydrophilic

158
Q

The cortex is responsible for the natural color of hair, 90 percent of the total weight, and hair

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Elasticity

159
Q

To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel, use a

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Light color

160
Q

Nerve tissues carries messages to the brain and is made up of special cells known as

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Neurons

161
Q

The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure is

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Wiry/curly

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