STRUGGLE DECK

Question 1

Most cold waves have a pH between ___________

a. 9.0 and 9.6
b. 10.0 and 10.8
c. 8.0 and 9.0
d. 7.6 and 8.4

Answer 1

a. 9.0 and 9.6

Question 2

True acid waves have a pH between ___________

a. 2.0 and 3.0
b. 4.5 and 7.0
c. 5.5 and 8.0
d. 6.0 and 9.0

Answer 2

b. 4.5 and 7.0

Question 3

Most of the acid waves found in today’s salons have a pH between ___________.

a. 7.8 and 8.2
b. 9.5 and 10.5
c. 3.8 and 4.2
d. 4.5 and 5.5

Answer 3

a. 7.8 and 8.2

Question 4

Average sized wigs fit heads from ________________.

a. 21.5 to 22.5 inches
b. 22.5 to 24 inches
c. 19 to 21.5 inches
d. 23.5 to 24.5 inchs

Answer 4

a. 21.5 to 22.5 inches

Question 5

A ________ is a substance dissolved into a solution.

a. solvent
b. alkali
c. solute
d. acid

Answer 5

c. solute

Question 6

Chemically combining two or more atoms in definite proportions forms _________________.

a. an acid
b. a molecule
c. a mixture
d. a solvent

Answer 6

b. a molecule

Question 7

A __________ is a stable physical mixture of two or more substances in a solvent.

a. solution
b. emulsion
c. compound
d. element

Answer 7

a. solution

Question 8

Characteristics that can only be determined by a chemical reaction and a chemical change in the substance are ___________.

a. chemical properties
b. elemental properties
c. molecular properties
d. physical properties

Answer 8

a. chemical properties

Question 9

Characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that do not involve a chemical change in the substance are _______________.

a. chemical properties
b. elemental properties
c. molecular properties
d. physical properties

Answer 9

d. physical properties

Question 10

Any deformity or disease of the natural nail is known as ____________.

a. onychauxis
b. onychosis
c. onychia
d. paronychia

Answer 10

b. onychosis

Question 11

The separation and falling off of the nail plate from the nail bed is ____________.

a. onychia
b. paronychia
c. onychomadesis
d. pyogenic granuloma

Answer 11

c. onychomadesis

Question 12

The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is ______________.

a. onychosis
b. onychocryptosis
c. onycholysis
d. onychomadesis

Answer 12

c. onycholysis

Question 13

The technical term for bitten nails is ________________.

a. onychorrhexis
b. plicatured nails
c. onychophagy
d. onycholysis

Answer 13

c. onychophagy

Question 14

A fungal infection of the natural nail plate is known as ______________.

a. onychomycosis
b. onychia
c. onychogryposis
d. paronychia

Answer 14

a. onychomycosis

Question 15

African civilizations had a variety of hairstyles that were used as a symbol of tribal traditions and conveyed a message of age, marital status, ____________, and rank.

a. political position
b. religious beliefs
c. power
d. education

Answer 15

c. power

Question 16

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances without a loss of identity is _________.

a. a compund
b. an ion
c. a molecule
d. an element

Answer 16

d. an element

Question 17

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances without a loss of identity is _________.

a. a compound
b. an ion
c. a molecule
d. an element

Answer 17

d. an element

Question 18

The point on the skin that covers the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is referred to as the ___________.

a. insertion point
b. motor point
c. origin point
d. connection point

Answer 18

b. motor point

Question 19

A __________ is a short chain of monomer liquids that is often thick, sticky, and gel-like and is not long enough to be considered a polymer.

a. post-polymer
b. methacrylate
c. oligomer
d. resin

Answer 19

c. oligomer

Question 20

A substance that will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into long polymer chains is _________.

a. an initiator
b. a catalyst
c. a reactor
d. a concentrator

Answer 20

a. an initiator

Question 21

A _______ is a bead created using twice as much liquid as powder.

a. damp bead
b. medium bead
c. dry bead
d. wet bead

Answer 21

d. wet bead

Question 22

A ________ is a bead created using equal amounts of liquid and powder.

a. wet bead
b. dry bead
c. damp bead
d. medium bead

Answer 22

b. dry bead

Question 23

A ________ is a bead created using one and a half times more liquid than powder.

a. medium bead
b. damp bead
c. wet bead
d. dry bead

Answer 23

a. medium bead

Question 24

CH: 28: Monomer liquid & Polymer powder

In general, odorless products must be used with a ______ mix ratio.

a. dry
b. wet
c. damp
d. medium

Answer 24

a. dry

Question 25

CH: 27: Nail tips and wraps

The strongest wrap fabric is considered to be __________.

a. silk
b. paper
c. fiberglass
d. linen

Answer 25

d. linen

Question 26

The structural correction of the nail during a nail wrap maintenance service to ensure it’s strength, shape, and durability is known as __________.

a. a fill
b. a backfill
c. a rebalance
d. an activation

Answer 26

c. a rebalance

Question 27

The point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip and where the tip is adhered to the nail is called the __________.

a. tip point
b. well connection
c. position stop
d. free edge groove

Answer 27

c. position stop

Question 28

Which of the following is designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nail?

a. nail oil
b. nail cream
c. nail lotion
d. acetone

Answer 28

b. nail cream

Question 29

Which of these permanent waves process at room temperature?

a. acid-balanced waves
b. exothermic waves
c. low pH waves
d. true acid waves

Answer 29

a. acid-balanced waves

Question 30

A pH of 7.0 is ____________ than the pH of hair.

a. 10 times more alkaline
b. 100 times more alkaline
c. 10 times more acidic
d. 100 times more acidic

Answer 30

b. 100 times more alkaline

Question 31

To use a linking method of attachment, the natural hair should be at least how long?

a. 3 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 6 inches
d. 8 inches

Answer 31

b. 5 inches

Question 32

Which brush is recommended for stimulating the scalp and removing dirt and lint from locks?

a. vent brush
b. boar-bristle brush
c. nylon-bristle brush
d. square paddle brush

Answer 32

b. boar-bristle brush

Question 33

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A finishing comb is usually __________ in length and works well on fine or straight hair.

a. 3-4 inches
b. 5-6 inches
c. 6-8 inches
d. 8-10 inches

Answer 33

d. 8-10 inches

Question 34

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For ease of styling, _______ hair is generally best cut short.

a. curly, medium
b. curly, coarse
c. extremely curly, coarse
d. very curly, fine

Answer 34

d. very curly, fine

Question 35

Lines with a definite forward or backward movement are _______ lines.

a. transitional
b. contrasting
c. directional
d. diagonal

Answer 35

c. directional

Question 36

Chemical reactions that release a significant amount of heat under certain circumstances are _________.

a. endothermic
b. exothermic
c. negative
d. positive

Answer 36

b. exothermic

Question 37

Which of the five main structures of the hair root contain the blood and nerve supply that provide the nutrients needed for hair growth?

a. Dermal papilla
b. Hair bulb
c. Hair follicle
d. Sebaceous glands

Answer 37

a. Dermal papilla

Question 38

The naturally occurring fungus that causes the symptoms of dandruff when it grows out of control is ___________.

a. medulla
b. monilethrix
c. malassezia
d. hypertrichosis

Answer 38

c. malassezia

Question 39

The naturally occurring fungus that causes the symptoms of dandruff when it grows out of control is ___________.

a. medulla
b. monilethrix
c. malassezia
d. hypertrichosis

Answer 39

c. malassezia

Question 40

The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull and consists of the occipitalis and frontalis is the ________.

a. epicranial aponeurosis
b. epicranius
c. sternocleidomastoideus
d. temporalis

Answer 40

b. epicranius

Question 41

The _____ system controls and coordinates all other systems of the body and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently.

a. lymphatic
b. endocrine
c. integumentary
d. nervous

Answer 41

d. nervous