Test #4 Flashcards
Which of the following materials would corrode during disinfection and sterilization?
Nickel coated metal
_______________ are designed to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften and moisturize.
Nail oils
What could happen if a client with dry hair begins to use a balancing shampoo?
Because the balancing shampoo removes excess oiliness so it is likely to dry out the hair more
How many coats do you need for the most successful nail polish application?
Four coats
The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the ____________.
Onyx
At which stage of service should a cosmetologist perform a scalp massage to help restore hair to a more balanced state?
During the conditioning stage
Few all-natural products are commercially available. What is an alternative when a client requests all-natural products?
Mix your own products from fresh ingredients in small batches everyday
A normal nail plate grows forward from the ____ and extends over the tip of the finger.
Matrix
A client with moderately curly hair comes into the salon and asks for the hair to be made 50 percent less curly, but not completely straight. The best product for such a treatment is ____________.
Ammonium Thioglycolate (ATG)
Why would a cosmetologist use an astringent lotion after a scalp treatment?
To remove accumulated oil from the scalp
Which of the following is MOST likely to increase a beauty professional’s chances of quickly building a solid and loyal clientele?
Employ advanced marketing and publicity strategies
What should the stylist do if a client’s hair is not sufficiently processed within 10 minutes of applying a permanent wave solution?
Do not add more solution because this might damage the hair
Which shampoo type would benefit a client with dry, brittle hair that needs softening?
Oil shampoo
Marielle, a new cosmetologist, is file prepping. Why is it important she takes this action?
File prepping removes sharp edges from the file, which prevents it from cutting the clients
What color is NOT normal for a healthy nail bed?
Reddish
Which substance(s) can interact in a negative way with the ingredients in hair relaxers?
Some medications and caffeine
Although Jamie did not have to set up her own small business, she does pay the owner of the establishment she works at a portion of every client fee in exchange for the use of the station and the space. Jamie is MOST likely a(n) ______.
Independent contractor
Which of the following is part of the lymphatic system?
Thymus gland
Which of the following abrasives is used to buff, polish, and remove very fine scratches?
240-grit and higher
How do veins function in the circulatory system?
Veins transport oxygen-poor blood and waste products.
Which of the following would be used to remove surface debris during a service?
Nylon nail brush
________________ contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nails and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin.
Nail creams
During which scenario do nail growth rates increase dramatically?
During the last trimester of pregnancy
Michelle, a 10-year beauty pro, gets sick much less frequently than many of her coworkers and clients. Michelle contends that the reason she stays so healthy is her “super-duper immune system.” If, in fact, her immune system is more helpful to her than those of her coworkers and clients, which of the following is LEAST LIKELY the reason?
