State Board Exam Flashcards
For a good sitting posture, keep your knees and
feet close together
One of the major elements for good health is proper
Diet
A successful cosmetologist is a skilled
Listener
Bacteria are not harmed by disinfectants while in the
Spore forming stage
Bacilli are bacteria with a
Rod shape
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the
HIV virus
Surfaces that may be sterilized are
Nonporous
Disinfection is one step below sterilization because it does not
Kill bacteria spores
The technical term for eyelash hair is
Cilia
The chemical composition of hair varies with its
Color
The club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the
Bulb
The growing phase of hair is known as the
Anagen stage
A topical solution applied to the scalp that is medically proven to regrow hair is
Minoxidil
Long, thick, pigmented hair is known as
Terminal
Hair flowing in the same direction is known as
Hair stream
A miniaturization of certain scalp follicles contributes to
Androgenetic alopecia
Trichoptilosis is the technical name for
Split ends
The medical term for dandruff is
Pityriasis
To maintain proposer tension during hair cutting do not
Cut past your second knuckle
The amount of elevation from the head form, is measured in
Inches
Which portion of the hair is a chemical wave solution absorbed faster
Where hair porosity is greatest
If the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily, the hair is
Normal
Before giving a chemical wave, the hair should be
Analyzed and shampooed
To add strength and body to damaged hair, it is advisable to give a
Conditioning treatment
A coiled, corkscrew shaped bacteria cell that causes syphillis and cholera is
Spirilla
Which determines the texture of the hair
Diameter
If a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair, it will
Coat the cuticle layer
Why is an antiseptic applied to tweezed areas during arching
To avoid infection
Which instrument should be used to slither a client’s hair
Shears
Why is it necessary to use a conditioner - filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service
It helps even the porosity
What type of manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails
Oil
Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail
Bed
Which is the peak of a finger wave
The ridge
During the processing time in chemical waving, the hair has a tendency to
Expand
What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate
Bones
Disulfide bonds are broken by the
Chemical wave solution
What are tint removers designed to remove
Artificial pigment
A client with which nail condition should be referred to a physician
Onychomycosis
Scalp manipulation should not be performed if
Abrasions are present
The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for hair which is
Lightened
Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoos may cause the hair to become
Dry
When tinting lightened hair back to its natural shade, it is necessary to
Apply a filler
What should be done to protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment
Apply a protective base
What is the function of keratin
It forms the base of all horny tissue
Which should be used to stop the bleeding of a minor cut during a manicure
Alum powder
What is formed when two or more non mixable substances are united with the help of a binder or gum like substance
Emulsion
Metal implements should be disinfected with
Hospital grade solution
To remove lightener, it should be rinsed in water that is
Tepid
What is the tube-like pocket that contains the hair
Follicle
What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect
Effleurage
Prior to a permanent wave, you should drape with a
Towel and plastic cape
What is the pH of sodium hydroxide
10.5 to 11.5
By highlighting the cheekbone, the area will appear
Emphasized
The mobility of a pin curl is determined by the
Stem
What type of hair coloring is designed to last 4-6 shampoos
Semi permanent
Hair is primarily composed of
Keratin
A chemical compound used to slow the growth of bacteria is called
Antiseptic
What protects the skin from irritation and stains around the hairline
Protective cream
Pre lightening the hair is usually necessary when using a
Toner
A lightener retouch should FIRST be applied to the
New growth
What is the most effective level of infection control
Sterilization
In a lightener retouch, hair breakage may result if
The lightener overlaps
Which of the following is a MAIN ingredient in a chemical hair relaxer
Sodium hydroxide
Which test determines if a wig is made of human hair or synthetic fiber
Match
What type of hair is most difficult to press
Coarse and overly curly
The science of the nature, structure, function and diseases of the muscle is called
Myology
A face that is composed of straight lines, with a wide forehead and jawline, is considered to be
Square
Specialized preparations that are designed to equalize porosity and deposit a base color in one application are called
Color fillers
Which condition would PREVENT a cosmetologist from performing a service on a client
Tinea capitus
The Greek word kosmetikos means
Skilled in use of cosmetics
Hair cutting and hairstyling have been practiced since the
Glacial age
Henna is a dye extracted from
The leaves of an ornamental shrub
Nail care was first practiced before 3000 B.C. in
Egypt and China
When monks and priests were forbidden by Pope Alexander III to she’d blood, they enlisted the help of
Barbers
The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, has its roots in the early practice of
Bloodletting
The first permanent waving technique that did not require the use of a machine was invented by
Charles Nessler
An entry level cosmetologist may be expected to perform a variety of duties except for
Paying bills
An esthetician an can choose from many employment possibilities, including
Consultant for a cosmetic company
Product educators selling to professionals and salon owners often provide
Product knowledge classes
A design team works together to present
Fashion and runway shows
The salon industry has grown tremendously and annually grosses
50 billion
Government regulatory agencies are involved in providing
Standards for the industry
The melanin that provides brown or black color to hair is
Eumelanin
The technical term for gray hair is
Canities
Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called
Steatoides
A small wig used by men to cover the top or crown of the head is
Toupee
Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing time is
Coarse hair texture
Lipstick when applied properly should be even on both sides of the mouth and
Symmetrical
Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered
Endothermic
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
Fringe area
Hanging curls that are suitable for medium to long hairstyles are
Spiral curls
Products that are designed to lower the pH of skin after cleaning and aid in the removal of excess cleaning products are
Toners
Rubber, silk, wood, and glass are common examples of
Insulators
The middle part of the muscle is the
Belly
The part of the nail where the natural nail is formed, is the
Matrix
The units of structure that build protein and are linked end to end like a string of pearls are
Amino acids
Another term used to describe back brushing is
Ruffing
To avoid infection, sponge a tweezed area frequently with cotton moistened with
Antiseptic lotion
Before taking the head measurements in fitting for a wig, the natural hair should be
Flat and tight to the scalp
When securing a cape during the client preparation, do not let the cape touch the
Client’s skin
The hair type that requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage when it dries is
Curly hair
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and
Reference points
The two major categories of hair removal are classified as
Temporary and permanent
Wigs that most closely resemble actual human hair growth with flexibility at the roots are
Hand knotted
Lines that are up and down and perpendicular to the floor are
Vertical lines
A rod shaped microorganism that infected clients due to improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot spa was
Mycobacterium fortuitum furnunculosis
The chemical process involving the diffusion of natural color pigment or artificial color from the hair is
Hair lightening
During the Victorian age, women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips to
Induce natural color
The nail that grows the slowest is on the
Middle finger
Natural looking hair color is made up of a combination of primary and
Contributing colors
If a client has a skin disorder that is not recognized as a simple disorder, the client should be referred to a
Physician
The needle that is used to sew extensions onto a track should be
Straight or curved
Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as
Alipidic
Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints and
Muscles
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called
Melanin
The therapeutic use of oils in skin care products that creates positive effects on the body, mind and spirit is
Aromatherapy
A fiber protein that is in the principal component of hair, skin and nails is
Keratin
The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and
Secretion and absorption
The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is
Blow dry styling
Examples of single process permanent coloring applications are virgin color applications and
Color retouch applications
Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are
Tonics
The skin disease that is caused by an infestation of head lice is called
Pediculosis bacteria
Infrared lamps used during hair treatments and to process hair color should be operated at a distance of at least
30 inches
Careless electrical connections and overloaded circuits can result in an electric shock, burn or
Fire
A rule of classic proportion in the ratio of head size to body size is
1 to 7
Specialized preparations designed to equalize hair porosity and deposit a base color in one application are
Fillers
The two defining characteristics of hair type are
Wave patterns and hair texture
A more aggressive version of point cutting that creates a chunkier effect is
Notching
A method of hair removal using a beam pulsed on the skin that requires specialized training is
Epilation removal
An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used in hair extensions is
Lin
The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water soluble products containing ions into the skin is known as
Iontophoresis
The positive electrode is called the
Annode
The thinnest skin can be found on the
Eyelids
A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a
Hair and scalp examination
When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be
Low
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has
Volume around areas between the temples and jaw, and adds width around the ears
The coloring products that are regarded as the best for covering gray hair are
Permanent hair coloring
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called
Metal relaxers
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is
Texturizing
When the cuticle of the hair is lifted and the hair is overly porous and absorbs color quickly, the hair porosity is defined as
High
The three different types of cross-links that form bonds between the polypeptide chains in the cortex are
Hydrogen, salt, and disulfide bonds
As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than
Fine hair
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
Centered
The rays of the sun that cause sunburns and tanning and are also known as burning rays are
UVB rays
Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layer of scales, which clean and add luster to the hair are
Natural
Horizontal lines are used to create one length and low elevation cuts and build
Weight
In Ancient Rome, middle class women colored their hair
Blonde
The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is
Cross checking
A light continuous, stroking movement applied with the finger or palms with no pressure is
Effleurage
A pimple or abscess is an example of a
Local infection
Tines is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by
Parasites
Suspensions differ from solutions in that suspensions contain particles that are
Emulsified
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the
Occipital bone
A spot or discoloration of the skin, neither raised nor sunken, is a
Macula
A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a
Smooth press
The most commonly used developer in hair color is
Hydrogen peroxide
During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid over processing of hair breakage, do not
Overlap the relaxers
The water attracting head of the surfactant molecule is
Hydrophilic
The cortex is responsible for the natural color of hair, 90 percent of the total weight, and hair
Elasticity
To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel, use a
Light color
Nerve tissues carries messages to the brain and is made up of special cells known as
Neurons
The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure is
Wiry/curly
