Written Test Flashcards
Archeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as:
The Ice Age
Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails is:
Leukonychia
The first cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions and use cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits were:
The Egyptians
In Ancient Rome, women used hair color to indicate their:
Class in society
During the renaissance period, the unusual practice of shaving eyebrows was done to give a woman a greater look of:
Intelligence
Daily maintenance and cleanliness through personal sanitary practices is known as:
Personal hygiene
The inability to cope with a threat, real or imagined, is defined as:
Stress
The key to alleviating musculoskeletal disorders and back injuries is:
Prevention
After the consultation and service, client formulations and specific techniques should be recorded on the:
Intake form
When dealing with difficult or unhappy clients, the best approach to use is to be:
Honest and tactful
One-called microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are:
Bacteria
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is:
Cocci
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads is:
Streptococci
Body tissues being invaded by disease-causing or pathogenic bacteria results in a:
Infection
Nonpathogenic bacteria are:
Harmless
A disease that spreads from one person to another by contact is said to be:
Contagious
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
The skin disease that is caused by an infestation of head lice is called:
Pediculosis capitis
Substances used to destroy bacteria and viruses on surfaces such as implements and combs are:
Disinfectants
Federal law requires manufacturers to provide important product information, precautions, safety information, and ingredients in the form of:
Material Safety Data Sheets
Single use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be:
Discarded
When removing implements from the disinfectant solution, to avoid damaging the skin or contaminating the disinfectant solution, use:
Tongs
All of the following need to be disposed of after a single use except for:
Nippers
The standard that must be used in the industry in dealing with bloodborne pathogens is regulated by:
OSHA
The study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures is:
Physiology
The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones with movable and immovable joints is the:
Skeletal system
The bone that forms the forehead is the :
Frontal
The medulla, the innermost layer of the hair, is composed of cells that are:
Round
The hair shaft that emerges from the scalp is a nonliving fiber composed of:
Keratinized protein
The three different types of cross-links that form bonds between the polypeptide chains in the cortex are:
Hydrogen, salt, and disulfide bonds
The ability of hair to stretch and return to it’s original length without breaking is referred to as hair:
Elasticity
Dry hair and scalp should be treated with products that contain moisturizers and :
Emollients
Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or over active:
Sebaceous glands
The short, fine, and downy hair that helps in the efficient evaporation of perspiration is:
Vellus hair
The resting phase or final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed is the:
Telogen phase
A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite is:
Scabies
A client with seborrheic dermatitis should be referred to:
A physician
There are how many naturally occurring elements, each with its own distinctive physical and chemical properties?
90
Matter that has fixed chemical composition and distinct properties is a:
Pure substance
A combination of two more substances that are physically blended but not chemically joined is a:
Physical mixture
The head of a surfactant molecule is:
Hydrophilic
The middle part of the muscle is the:
Belly
The muscle that covers the back of the neck and upper and middle region of the back and that rotates and controls the swinging movement of the arms is the:
Trapezius
The nervous system that controls the voluntary functions of the five senses is the:
Central nervous
The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, it’s functions, and diseases is:
Dermatology
The deepest layers of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the:
Stratum germinativum
A fiber protein that is the principal component of hair, skin, and nails is:
Keratin
The underlying or inner layer of the skin also called the derma curium, cutis, or true skin is the :
Dermis
The dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the:
Papillary and reticular
The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the:
Arrector pili muscle
A fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is:
Collagen
When sebum hardens and the sebaceous duct becomes clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is a:
Comedone
The portion of living skin on which the nail plate sits is the:
Nail bed
The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue called the:
Bed epithelium
The nail that grows the fastest is on the:
Middle finger
A sweet, colorless, oily substance that is used as a moisturizer in skin and body creams is:
Glycerin
Another term that is used interchangeably to describe an alkali is:
Base
Chemical reactions that are characterized by or formed by giving off heat are:
Exothermic
Rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction and then in the opposite direction is:
Alternating current
The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor is a (n):
Volt
The electrical appliance connection that supplies current to the circuit is the:
Live connection
The indication of the negative or positive pole of an electric current is referred to as the:
Polarity
Thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration is:
Tesla current
Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are:
Horizontal lines
Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a (n):
Wave
The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a (n):
Vertical line
The element used to define texture and line and tie design elements together is:
Color
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called:
Balance
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 profile that is considered to be ideal is the :
Straight profile
Shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color treated hair is:
High-pH shampoo
Products are classified as either an alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of:
Hydrogen
Water that is chemically softened and allows soaps and shampoos to lather freely is:
Soft water
The hair should never be brushed prior to a:
Chemical service
Hair that grows below the parietal, or crest, hangs because of:
Gravity
An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of:
Angles
Lifting any section of hair above 0 degrees is known as:
Elevation
A guideline used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in over direction to create a length or weight increase is a (n):
Stationary cut
The amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut is called:
Tension
Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are:
Layered cuts
The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the:
Full stem curl
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the:
Arc base
To avoid an indentation when anchoring pin curls, do not pin across the:
Circle
When securing a roller, one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end:
Inside the roller
A blow dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a:
Diffuser
When creating base curls with full volume, the hair should be held with medium tension at a:
125 degree angle
The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a:
Soft press
The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure is:
Wiry/curly
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either:
Stainless steel or brass
In terms of braiding and other natural hairstyling, the diameter of hair refers to whether the hair is:
Coarse, medium, or fine
A light, soft extension material that does not reflect light and gives the braid a matte finish is:
Yarn
A strong extension material that comes from the domestic of found in the mountains of Tibet and Central Asia is:
Yak
A board of fine, upright nails that is used to comb or detangle human hair extensions or to blend colors is a:
Hackle
Blow-drying softens textured hair, stretches the hair shaft length, and:
Elongates a wave pattern
The three stranded braid produced by overlapping the strands of hair on top of each other is the:
Inverted braid
Natural, textured hair that is interwoven and meshed together to form a single or separate network of hair is:
Locks
A rule of classic proportion in the ratio. Of head size to body size is:
1 to 7
Top-of-the line synthetic wigs that simulate protein rich hair are made of:
Kanekalon
Hair that is arranged so that the cuticles of all hair strands slope in the same direction is:
Turned hair
Capless wigs are more popular than cap wigs as they are considered ready to wear and:
Less expensive
All synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the hair color ring used by manufacturers, which contains:
70 colors
Prior to a full color application to a wig or hairpiece, it is recommended to perform a (n):
Strand test
Hair addictions that are secured at the base of the client’s natural hair to add length, volume, texture, or color are:
Extensions
The method of attaching extensions to a client’s own hair with a bonding material and heat from a special tool is:
Fusion
Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together are:
Disulfide bonds
In permanent waving, the shape and type of curl are determined by the shape and type of rod and the:
Wrapping method
Rods that are equal in circumference along their entire length or curling area are:
Straight rods
In permanent waving, panels of hair are divided into smaller subsections called:
Base sections
Once in the cortex, the waving solution breaks the disulfide bonds through a chemical reaction called:
Reduction
The most common reducing agents used are:
Thioglycolic acids
The main active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is:
Ammonium thioglycolate
Most alkaline permanent waves have a pH between:
9.0 and 9.6
Most acid waves have a pH value between:
7.8 and 8.2
Hydroxide relaxers remove one atom of sulfur from a disulfide bond, converting it into a (n) :
Lanthionine bond
During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid over processing or hair breakage, do not :
Overlap the relaxer
The blonding process where the hair is prelightened then toned with a toner or glaze is a:
Double-process color
Fine hair takes color faster and can look darker because the melanin granules are grouped:
More tightly
The ability of the hair to absorb liquids is referred to as hair:
Porosity
Artificial hair colors are developed from the primary and secondary colors that form:
Base colors
When all three primary colors are present in equal proportions, resulting color is:
Black
Primary and secondary colors that are positioned opposite each on the color wheel are:
Complementary colors
Hair coloring products fall into one of how many categories?
Four
The chemical process involving the diffusion of natural pigment or artificial color from the hair is:
Hair lightening
As part of their composition, all permanent hair coloring products and lightness contain both a developer and a (n):
Alkalizing ingredient
The measure of the potential oxidation of varying strengths of hydrogen peroxide is called:
Volume
To ensure successful results when performing hair coloring services, the colorist must follow a:
Prescribed procedure
The hair coloring process that lightens and colors hair in a single application is a:
Single-process hair coloring
For a virgin application with a single-process color, the application should be applied first to:
Mid-strand area
In the weaving technique, selected strands are picked up from a narrow section of hair with a:
Zigzag motion
The technique using a free-form of painting hair lightener directly on clean, styled hair is:
Baliage
When attempting to color the unpigmented hair in a salt and pepper head, to ensure gray coverage, formulate the color:
Two levels lighter than the natural level
Never apply hair color to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of:
Abrasions
To be effective, sunscreen used as protection to filter out UVA and UVB rays should be rated as:
Full or broad spectrum
A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is:
Acne
Acne, or common pimples, is also known as:
Acne vulgaris
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by red, flaky skin in the scalp and hairline is:
Seborrheic dermatitis
A non contagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales found on the scalp is:
Psoriasis
An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth, is a (n):
Ulcer
The technical term that refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body is:
Hypertrichosis
The two major categories of hair removal are classified as:
Temporary and permanent.
A commonly used epilator that removes hair from the bottom of the follicle is:
Wax
The thick epilator that does not require the use of fabric strips for removal is:
Cold wax
To relax eyebrow tissue, saturate pledgets or towel with:
Warm water
When tweezing, the skin should be held taut and hair pulled using a quick motion:
In the direction of hair growth
Prior to application, the temperature of the heated wax should be tested on:
The wrist
Wax applied to an area should be removed using:
Sterile fabric strips
The important part of the facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and the recommended treatment is the:
Skin analysis
Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by the skin:
Type
Pimples that have a pus head are called:
Pustules
Hydrators that are thick in texture and bind water to the skin are used for:
Dehydrated skin
Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with the skin disorder:
Rosacea
Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliates are often referred to as:
Peels
A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin after forming a crust is a:
Gommage
A popular type of enzyme peel that does not dry and can be used during a steam treatment is the:
Powder form
A lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional products to penetrate the skin is:
Massage cream
Masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster like consistency are:
Modelage masks
A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms with no pressure is:
Effleurage
A stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements is:
Tapotement
The point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is the:
Motor point
An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client’s skin is a (n):
Electrode
Makeup should be blended onto the skin using:
Disposable sponges
Thick, heavy types of foundations that are used to hide dark circles, splotches, and other imperfections are:
Concealers
Lipstick when applied properly should be even on both sides of the mouth and :
Symmetrical
A darker shade of eye color makes the natural color of the eye appear:
Lighter
Any color that is significantly deeper or darker than the client’s skin tone is considered a:
Contour color
The metal ring that keeps the bristles and handle of a brush together is the:
Ferrule
No matter how light or dark the skin is, neutral skin tone contains equal elements of:
Warm and cool
Cleansing cream and lotions should be removed from the container using:
A spatula
A nail condition where blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is:
Bruised nails
Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the result of a major illness or injury are:
Beau’s lines
A manicuring implement not designed for reuse on an additional client is a:
Wooden pusher
A multiuse tool used to shorten the natural nail plate is a nail:
Clipper
Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are:
Creams and oils
Cuticle removers typically contain sodium or potassium hydroxide used to:
Loosen and dissolve dead tissue
Nail hardeners that are useful for thin, weak nail plates and that should never be applied to hard, rigid, or brittle nail plates contain:
Formaldehyde
The greatest success applying nail polish is achieved by using:
Four coats
Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a glossy, finished appearance is a:
Top coat
The manicure type with a dramatic white free edge is a (n):
French polish application
A form of massage known as “joint movement” is the:
Relaxer movement
Spa manicures should include a relaxing massage and some form of:
Exfoliation
At a minimum, the disinfecting of foot spas should be performed:
After each client
A product used in the pedicure bath to soften the skin is:
Foot soaks
A rough surface that is used to shape or smooth the nail and remove surface shine is a (n):
Abrasive board
The product that gives a nail wrap system it’s unique properties is the:
Wrap resin
Nail enhancements, commonly called acrylic nails, are based on mixing a combination of:
Liquids and powders
As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small:
Bead of product
Special containers used to hold monomer and powder to minimize contamination and evaporation are:
Dappen dishes
To protect eyes from flying objects and accidental slashes, the nail technician should wear:
Safety eyewear
In general, odorless acrylics must be used with a (n):
Dry mix ratio
Brushes that are used to hold and spread the UV gel are:
Synthetic
Each layer of UV gel product should be cured according to:
Manufacturer’s instructions
UV gels cure with a tacky surface called a (n):
Inhibition layer
The finisher UV gel is applied from the base of the nail plate to the free edge using:
Polish like strokes
For proper maintenance, UV gel enhancements must be rebalanced:
Every 2-3 weeks
To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview, is is important to:
Reflect on answers in advance
If possible, a simple résumé should have how many pages?
One
The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a (n):
Job description
Scheduling is central to the salon business; it is respectful to clients and coworkers to be:
Punctual
Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n):
Problem solver
A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your:
People skills
Supplies that are used and replaced in the daily business operation are identified as:
Consumption supplies
To remove cuticle tissue with a currette, draw the currette over the plate away from the eponychium in a sweeping:
C-type motion
Heated wax should be spread in a thin coat using a (n):
Wooden applicator
A popular type of enzyme peel that does not dry and can be used during a steam treatment is the:
Powder form
For proper maintenance, UV gel enhancements must be rebalanced:
Every 2-3 weeks
Professionals who have an easy time talking about themselves and listening to others have developed great:
Communication skills
Muscles that are at the base of each finger and draw the fingers together are:
Adductors
The ability of the hair to absorb liquids is referred to as hair:
Porosity
The process of removing bulk without shortening hair length is:
Texturizing
The degree of ensign used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is:
Minimum
The double rd technique is also called the:
Piggyback wrap
A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears to remove bulk is:
Point cutting
The nail plate is constructed of how many layers of nail cells?
100
The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is:
Deductive reasoning
If possible, a simple résumé should have how many pages?
1
Liquids that can be mixed with each other without separating easily are:
Miscible
The two front corners represent the widest part of the:
Bang area
A well thought out process for career success is:
Self management
Hair texture is determined by diameter of individual hair:
Strands
The clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the:
Stratum lucidum
A spot or discoloration of the skin, neither raised nor sunken, is a:
Macula
Hydroxide relaxers that do not require the application of a protective base are:
No base relaxers
Anti dandruff shampoos and conditioners contain anti fungal agents that suppress the growth of:
Malassezia
The tough exterior layer of the hair structure is called the:
Cuticle
When cutting hair, 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
When performing a pedicure, do not push back the:
Eponychium
Extensor muscles that are involved with the bending of the wrist are:
Flexors
Traditionally, UV gels relied on urethane acrylate; newer gel systems use:
Urethane methacrylates
Permanent waving and hair relaxers change the shape of hair by chemically altering the hair’s:
Disulfide bonds
An oxidizer added to hydrogen peroxide to increase its chemical action is a (n):
Activator
The sealer and finisher layer of a UV gel product covers the entire nail surface and is wrapped under the natural free edge to:
Seal and protect coatings
Dry hair and scalp should be treated with products that contain moisturizers and:
Emollients
The most visible and functional part of the nail module is the:
nail plate
The simplest form of matter that cannot be broken down without the loss of identity is a (n):
Element
The chief motor nerve of the face is the:
Seventh cranial nerve
A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship potrays a strong:
Work ethic
The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color is:
Pheomelanin
Liquid and powder artificial nail enhancements are based on a subcategory of acrylic called:
Methacrylate
The hair type with a large diameter that can take longer to process hair color is:
Course-textured hair
Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for implements to be:
Completely immersed
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the:
Oval face
The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue called:
Bed epithelium
The large stand most complex nerve tissue of the body is the:
Brain
The cranium is made up of how many bones:
8
Recognizing the client’s needs and preferences lays the foundation for:
Successful selling
Rays with long wavelengths that penetrate the deepest and produce more heat than visible light are:
Infrared rays
A type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is:
Waving lotion
The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, it’s function, and diseases is:
Dermatology
Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially opened to reduce volume and create movement is:
Slithering
A significant factor in the product selection used in the application of color is the client’s hair:
Structure
The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a (n):
Angle
When securing a cape during the client preparation, do not let the cape touch the:
Client’s skin
For natural looking nails, product application near the eponychium, sidewalls, and free edge must be:
Thin
During salon visits, to ensure that all key areas are observed, it is important to develop a:
Checklist
Chemical bonds that hold together amino acid molecules are:
Peptide bonds
When you are building weight in a haircut, the hair should be held:
Below 90 degrees
A salon with a national name, consistent image, and business formula owned by an individual is considered a (n):
Franchise salon
Pimples that have a pus head are called:
Pustules
A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by:
Staphylococci
The technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp and create a flat top or square shape is:
Clipper over comb
Eye pencils and sharpeners should be sanitized :
After each use
Liquid soap used for pedicuring should contain a mild:
Detergent
An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge is a (n):
Ion
Ancient Egyptian were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from
Leaves and blossoms
A lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed additional products to penetrate the skin is:
Massage cream
Total immersion of implements while they are disinfecting is a requirement of the:
EPA
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body’s weight?
50 to 70 percent
To be successful in sales, you need ambition, determination, and a:
Good personality
The pocket or tubelike depression in the scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the:
Follicle
During the maturation stage of locks, the hair is soft and coiled into spiral configurations and the end is:
Closed
Nail infections are caused by a large number of bacteria or :
Fungal organisms
UV gels cure with a tacky surface called a (n):
Inhibition layer
The outermost layer of skin that forms the protective covering of the body is the:
Epidermis
A disease caused by a blood borne virus and marked by inflammation of the liver is:
Hepatitis
The career possibilities are endless for a hard working professional cosmetologist who approaches his/her career with a strong sense of:
Personal integrity
All the protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus is the:
Cytoplasm
When testing synthetic hair or fibers by burning, the hair will either ball up, melt, or burn:
Quickly with no odor
The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the:
Natural falling position
Permanent wave rods that produce a tighter curl in the center and looser curl on either side of the strand are:
Concave rods
Makeup should be blended onto the skin using:
Disposable sponges
An effective epilator treatment that uses a thick paste easily removed with water is:
Sugaring
The panel of hair on which a roller is placed is called the:
Base
A section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is the:
Guideline
To create curls in using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller:
Two and a half turns
The product that gives a nail wrap system it’s unique properties is the :
Wrap resin
The inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached at the wrist and located on the side of the little finger, is the:
Ulna
The 14 bones in the fingers or digits are called:
Phalanges
Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of:
Width
Hair flowing in the same direction, result of follicles sloping in the same direction form a :
Hair stream
Full braiding styles can make an oblong shaped face appear :
Shorter
The three parts of a muscle are the :
Origin, insertion and belly
A nail condition where blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is:
Bruised nails
Pedicures are a basic part of hygiene and good:
Foot care
The ring muscle of the eye socket that enables you to close your eyes is the:
Orbicularis oculi
The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a (n):
Vertical line
A color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is a :
Secondary color
Hair that is referred to as virgin or natural hair has no previous coloring, chemicals, lightening treatments or :
Physical abuse
The U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a predisposition test be given:
24-48 hours
Introducing water soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current is a process known as:
Iontophoresis
The line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from another, creating subsections is a:
Parting
A temporary side bond between adjacent polypeptide chains that is broken by changes in pH is a:
Salt bond
Chemical services performed on overly porous hair require solutions that are:
Low pH
The division process where bacteria divide into two new cells is:
Mitosis
An abnormal condition that occurs when skin is stretched by the nail plate and is a result of damage to the eponychium or hyponychium is:
Nail pterygium
In creating a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts, the technique to use is:
Over direction
A small circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus is a:
Papule
The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the:
Full stem curl
The portfolio, like the résumé, should be prepared in a way that projects:
Professionalism
The special device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit and overloading the circuit is a (n):
Fuse
Rods that are equal in circumference along their entire length or curling area are:
Straight rods
Unlike thio neutralization, the neutralization process of hydroxide relaxers does not involve:
Oxidation
To create the illusion of length and soften facial lines in a square face shape, choose full styles that:
Frame the forehead, temples and jawline
Current that should not be used on clients who are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have a pacemaker is:
Tesla high frequency
The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair is called:
Cosmetology
Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as:
Peels
When using the slicing technique to remove bulk, the shears should never be completely:
Closed
The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor is a (n):
Volt
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is:
Well balance and proportioned
The process of steam distillation was refined by the:
Persians
Prior to sodium hydroxide relaxer retouch service, the hair should never be:
Shampooed
Weak physical side bonds that are the result of an attraction between negative and positive electrical charges are:
Salt bonds
The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening or:
Ostium
An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth is a (n):
Ulcer
A more aggressive version of point cutting that creates a chunkier effect is:
Notching
Pheomelanin is the predominant melanin found in what color hair?
Red
The second bead of product placed on the natural nail should be:
Of medium consistency
After heating a pressing comb, temperature of the comb should be tested using:
Light paper
Placing enhancement products too close to the skin may cause:
Lifting
The wig type recommended for a client with no hair or extremely thin hair is the:
Cap wig
The contact areas of nail tips are smoothed with a fine grit block buffer held:
Flat across the surface
In general, a razor should not be used on curly hair as it weakens the:
Cuticle
A fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is:
Collagen
In a basic perm wrap, all rods within a panel move in the same direction, and the base control is:
Half off base
