| The amount of time the surface must stay moist with disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be effective is called: | Contact time |
| A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a: | nodule |
| People with dark-colored skin mostly produce: | eumelanin |
| Which of the following is a common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye? | conjunctivitis |
| Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters and can cause abscesses, pustules, and boils are: | staphylicocci |
| Mucous membranes are an example of which type of tissue? | epithelial |
| One-celled microorganisms with plant and animal characteristics are called: | bacteria |
| Which type of bacteria cause Lyme disease? | spirilla |
| When using disinfectants, you should NOT: | submerge implements using your bare hands |
| The nail that grows the fastest is on the: | middle finger |
| what is not a method of cleaning your tools or implements? | soaking them in a disinfectent |
| The red to yellow melanin produced by the body is: | pheomelanin |
| The bone of the cranium that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the: | occipital bone |
| The term _____ is defined as a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level. | sanitizing |
| Which condition is an inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural plate? | onychia |
| How many bones make up the foot? | 26 |
| The _____ is a slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate. | hyponychium |
| Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches is called: | hyperpigmentation |
| The chronic condition _____ is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose. | rosacea |
| The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is called hair: | Porosity |
| When performing a hand, skin, and nail analysis, you should evaluate all of the following EXCEPT the: | seriousness of any medical condition |
| A _____ is a raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling. | papule |
| What does the D on the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist stand for? | diameter |
| A(n) _____ is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus. | pastule |
| Alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand is called: | ringed hair |
| Vellus hair almost never has a: | a medulla |
| The cell does NOT need an adequate supply of _____ for mitosis to occur. | waste products |
| A majority of scientists now believe that most signs of skin aging are caused by: | sun exposure |
| When a nail plate separates and falls from the nail bed, it is called: | onychomadesis |
| A chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements in definite proportions is a(n): | compound |
| A disease that affects the body as a whole, often due to under- or overfunctioning is called: | systemic |
| The cortex of the hair has a fibrous protein core formed by _____ cells. | elongated |
| Which of the following is an example of a single-use item? a pumice stone, nippers, a permanent wave rod, or a metal pusher | a pumice stone |
| Which skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal? albinism, hyperhidrosis, herpes simplex I,
psoriasis | psoriasis |
| The muscles that can cause goose bumps are called the _____ muscles. | arrector pili |
| Finger waving is the process of shaping and directing the hair into a(n) _____ pattern. | s |
| A _____ brush is a thin nylon styling brush with a tail for sectioning and a narrow row of bristles. | teasing |
| Correct hair brushing does all of the following EXCEPT:
help remove dust and dirt from the hair
give hair added shine
stimulate blood circulation to the scalp
prepare the hair for a bleach lightening service | prepare the hair for a bleach lightening service |
| The basic permanent wrap is also known as a: | straight set wrap |
| aniline derivatives | Permanent haircolors contain uncolored dye precursors called _____. |
| blue | The strongest of the primary colors that also brings depth to any color is |
| orange | Which of these is an example of a secondary color?
orange
blue-green
yellow
red |
| space | The area surrounding the form is called: |
| apply leave in conditioner | When preparing a client's hair for braiding, what should you do next after shampooing and towel blotting the hair?
blowdry the hair
begin combing at the ends of the hair
apply a leave-in conditioner
apply a wax, pomade, paste, or lotion to hold the hair in place |
| only when needed | How often should you sharpen your shears? |
| every five to ten minutes | When coloring a human hair wig, you should conduct color checks every: |
| natural | Henna is an example of a _____ haircolor.
temporary
metallic
natural
progressive |
| coretex | When using a lightener, the oxidation process occurs within which layer of the hair? |
| you should allow for the natural lift of the hair | When cutting the bangs or fringe:
you should allow for the natural lift of the hair
the hair must be damp
the hair must be completely dry
you should use tension |
| extremely curly | A super-strength relaxer is recommended if the client has _____ hair. |
| directional patterns and hair texture | Hair type is categorized by what two defining characteristics? |
| four inches | For the bonding method of attaching hair extensions, natural hair should be how long? |
| reference point | Areas of the head where the surface changes are called: |
| 20 volume | The standard hydrogen peroxide volume used with permanent haircolor is: |
| spiral curl | Which curl pattern creates a vertical corkscrew effect? |
| comb with one pick at the end | A _____ is used to lift the hair away from the head.
comb with closely spaced teeth
comb with widely spaced teeth
comb with a pick at one end
classic styling brush |
| two | When the client is a brunette, to avoid unwanted brassy tones, you should not lighten more than _____ level(s) above the natural color.
two
four
three
one |
| confine to your comfort zone | When creating hair designs, you should NOT:
confine yourself to your comfort zone
practice your technique on a mannequin
seek inspiration from nature
follow a plan |
| directional | Which type of lines have a definite forward or backward movement? |
| formaldehyde gas | When the silicone polymers and formalin in keratin-based straightening treatments are heated to high temperatures, they release:
methane
chlorine gas
water vapor
formaldehyde gas |
| inverted diamond | Which of the following is NOT one of the seven basic facial shapes?
triangle
oblong
inverted diamond
square |
| 4.5 and 7.0 | True acid waves have a pH between: |
| fine straight hair | Which hair type generally hugs the head shape due to the lack of body or volume?
coarse, wavy hair
fine, straight hair
fine, curly hair
medium, straight hair |
| humectant | A(n) _____ absorbs moisture or promotes the retention of moisture. |
| hold the comb stationary and cut the length against the comb | When using the clipper-over-comb technique, you should:
work in the direction of the growth patterns of the hair
stand to the side of the section on which you are working
turn the comb so the teeth are angled slightly toward the head
hold the comb stationary and cut the length against the comb |
| updo | A(n) _____ is a hairstyle with the hair arranged up and off the shoulders and secured with implements such as hairpins, bobby pins, and elastics. |
| density of the hair | Hair texture does NOT refer to:
density of the hair
diameter of the hair
wave pattern or coil configuration
how the hair feels |
| viscosity | The measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid that affects how the fluid flows is: |
| balance | Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic elements of three-dimensional design?
balance
form
space
design texture |
| overactive sebaceous glands | What causes excessive scalp oiliness? |
| texture | The diameter of individual hair strands is referred to as hair: |
| beveling | Which of the following is a technique that uses diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends with a slight increase or decrease in length?
beveling
texturizing
slide cutting
notching |
| angle at which the hair is wrapped | Base placement is determined by the: |
| deactivation of any remaining waving lotion | The first function of thio neutralization is the: |
| braid out set | Which style involves braiding the hair when either wet or dry and then opening the braid to create a crimped texture-on-texture effect with added volume?
Bantu knot
Nubian knot
flat-twist
braid-out set |
| blue-violet | When blue and violet are combined, they create: |
| lighten rapidly | When performing a test to determine whether metallic salts are present, the hair will _____ in the solution if metallic salts are present. |
| filtration | The process in which water passes through a porous substance to remove suspended materials is called: |
| start at the hairline | When using the scissor-over-comb method, you generally:
start at the apex
start at the hairline
dampen the hair before you begin cutting
hold the hair between your fingers |
| changes in PH | Salt bonds are broken by: |
| lightener | A(n) _____ is a chemical compound that disperses, dissolves, and decolorizes the natural hair pigment. |
| patch | A(n) _____ test is used to identify a possible allergy in a client. |
| hair consultation | The first and the most critical part of the color service is the:
release statement
formula mixing
product recommendation
haircolor consultation |
| loosens and elongates the wave pattern | Blowdrying textured hair:
shrinks the length of the hair shaft
causes it to stiffen
makes it difficult to braid
loosens and elongates the wave pattern |
| 3 to 12 weeks | Clients who have their hair colored usually visit the salon every:
15 to 20 weeks
3 to 12 weeks
10 to 20 days
5 to 10 days |
| head form | The shape of the head is also known as the: |
| circle | The hair that is wrapped around a roller is the: |
| symmetrical balance | When an imaginary line is drawn down the center of the face resulting in the two sides forming a mirror image of one another, _____ occurs.
asymmetrical balance
rhythm
proportion
symmetrical balance |
| hair color glaze | A _____ is a haircolor service that adds shine and color to the hair. |
| keep your shoulders back | When performing a shampoo, the most important rule regarding posture is to always:
keep your shoulders back
keep your wrists flexed
use only your fingertips
relax your abdomen |
| concave | The most common type of perm rod is the: |
| level | The saturation, density, or concentration of color is referred to as: |
| cuticle | The _____ is the outermost layer of the hair. |
| mixed with low volume devolper | Demipermanent haircolor is:
usually more alkaline than permanent haircolor
mixed with a low-volume developer
formulated to lighten color
also known as semipermanent haircolor |
| shampoo products | Which of the following is the most widely purchased of all hair care products? |
| conditioner | What type of product is a special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer?
thermal protector
dry shampoo
conditioner
scalp astringent lotion |
| blonde hair | For clients who are 80 to 100 percent gray, a haircolor within the _____ range is generally most flattering. |
| sandy | Natural tones are commonly described as: |
| keep the style close to the head at the nape | When styling the hair of a client with a convex profile, you should:
keep the style close to the head at the nape
style the hair at the nape with an upward movement
use any hairstyle because all hairstyles are flattering to this profile
avoid curls and bangs over the forehead |
| normalizing lotion | A _____ is a conditioner with an acidic pH that conditions hair and restores the natural pH prior to shampooing. |
| at or slightly over the cuticle area | When your shears are properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest
at or slightly over the cuticle area
over the knuckle
up to the knuckle
below the cuticle area |
| porosity | To test the _____ of the hair, you should select a small section of hair at the crown, hold it at the root and the tip, and slide the hair down two to three times slowly. |
| new growth | The hair shaft between the scalp and hair that has been previously colored is called the: |
| create width | Horizontal lines are used to: |
| products you use | The main difference between massage for relaxation and massage done in conjunction with a treatment is the:
need for a physician's approval
products you use
duration of the massage
type of movements involved |
| 5 | A pH of _____ is neutral for hair. |
| parietal ridge | The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the: |
| palm roll | Which method of locking is most gentle on the hair?
sisterlocks
palm roll
coil comb
braids or extensions |
| height | Cascade, or stand-up, pin curls are used to create _____ in the hair design. |
| 6 | A shampoo with a pH of _____ closely matches the ideal pH of hair.
6
8
3
10 |
| double toothed comb | Which type of comb should you use for separating wet, curly hair?
cutting comb
finishing comb
double-toothed comb
locking/twist comb |
| is very flammable | A disadvantage of lin is that it: |
| soap cap | A(n) _____ is a combination of equal parts of a prepared permanent color mixture and shampoo? |
| toupee | A(n) _____ is a small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head. |
| boar bristle brush | Which type of brush is best for stimulating the scalp?
nylon-bristle brushes
vent brushes
boar-bristle brush
square paddle brushes |
| visible | A(n) _____ braid is a three-strand braid created with an underhand technique. |
| classic styling brush | A _____ is a half-round, rubber-based brush used for smoothing and untangling all hair types.
teasing brush
vent brush
classic styling brush
grooming brush |
| texture of the hair | The correct temperature used for a thermal iron is primarily determined by the:
texture of the hair
length of the hair
style desired
type of iron |
| croquignole | A _____ perm wrap is wrapped perpendicular to the length of the rod, in overlapping concentric layers.
croquignole
spiral
curvature
bricklay |
| volume | What measures the concentration and strength of hydrogen peroxide? |
| releasing weight | In a layered haircut, the layers create movement and volume by: |
| harmony | What holds all the elements of a design together? |
| line | A(n) _____ is a thin, continuous mark used as a guide in haircutting. |
| block | A _____ is a head-shaped form used for fitting, styling, or coloring a wig. |
| side swept | Which bang style is generally NOT designed for all hair lengths?
versatile
asymmetric
square
side swept |
| stand to the side of the section you are cutting | When standing to work on a haircut, you should NOT:
center your body weight
stand to the side of the section you are cutting
keep your knees slightly bent
make sure the client is sitting up straight |
| base | The _____ is the panel of hair on which a roller is placed. |
| narrow a round head shape | Smooth directional wave patterns are particularly useful when you wish to:
soften square or rectangular features
create a trendy, multi-textured look
narrow a round head shape
widen a narrow head shape |
| base cream | What is used to protect the skin and scalp during hair relaxing? |
| 7.0 | An acid-balanced wave has a pH of: |
| hard | If the water for your salon comes from a well, it is most likely _____ water. |
| base of the scalp | Where should you place the comb to perform the coil comb technique? |
| open end | A pin curl should always begin at the _____ of a shaping. |
| from the right pinky to the right index finger, from the left pinky to the left index finger, then the thumbs | When applying UV or LED gel onto the fingernail, it is recommended that you work in what order, from start to finish |
| volume based | Which type of thermal curls are placed very high on their base to provide maximum lift?
off-base curls
full-base curls
volume-base curls
half-base curls |
| daughter cells | When a bacteria cell grows and splits into two new cells, the new cells are called: |
| blending the deeper color shadow over the prominent part of the upper lid | Protruding or bulging eyes can be minimized by: |
| back of the ear | To determine the front area of the head, you should draw a line from the apex to the: |
| weekly | How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements? |
| low-lighting | The technique of coloring hair strands darker than the natural hair color is called: |
| 2.5 and 4.5 | Developers have a pH between: |
| deionized | The main ingredient in most shampoos is _____ water. |
| 2200 | The average hair density is about how many hairs per square inch? |
| square | Which facial type is wide at temples and narrow at the middle third of the face? |
| facial skeleton | The skull is divided into two parts: the cranium, which protects the brain, and the |
| semisolid mixtures | Ointments, pastes, and pomades are: |
| dermis | The layer of the skin commonly called the true skin is the |
| magnesium | Which type of metal is NOT commonly used to form ionic compounds in metal hydroxide relaxers?
sodium (Na)
magnesium (Mg)
lithium (Li)
potassium (K) |
| flexibly plastic sheet | When applying a fabric wrap, what should you use to press fabric onto the nail plate? |
| at least 30 minutes before sun exposure | When should you apply sunscreen? |
| produce melanin | Subcutaneous tissue does all of the following EXCEPT:
gives smoothness and contour to the body
produces melanin
acts as a protective cushion for the skin
contains fats for use as energy |
| electrolysis | Hair removal by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is called: |
| diameter | Variations in hair texture are determined by feel and _____ of the hair. |
| anhidrosis | A deficiency in perspiration is called: |
| day spa | What term was coined by beauty legend Noel DeCaprio in the late 1980s? |
| nail psoriasis | Salmon patches are a sign of which condition? |
| organic | The study of substances that contain carbon is called _____ chemistry. |
| parietal bone | The two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the: |
| collagen | The fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength is: |
| resin | The thickest adhesives are gel adhesives, sometimes referred to as: |
| uva | Which rays of the sun are known as aging rays? |
| yak | Which type of hair lends itself to adding fantasy colors? |
| disulfide | The strongest of the three side bonds are: |
| serum | A(n) _____ contains a higher concentration of ingredients designed to penetrate skin. |
