Cosmetology Stateboard Exam Questions Part 2
The diameter of the hair strand refers to its thickness and is a key factor in determining hair texture—whether it's fine, medium, or coarse. Hair texture is determined by the thickness (diameter) of each hair strand, which can be influenced by genetics and hormonal changes.
What determines the texture of the hair?
Diameter of the hair strand
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What determines the texture of the hair?
Diameter of the hair strand
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
What type of manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails?
Nail oil.
Why is it necessary to use a conditioner-filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service?
It helps even the porosity
Nerves and Vessels are found in what part of the nail?
lunula
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What determines the texture of the hair? | Diameter of the hair strand |
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 |
What type of manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails? | Nail oil. |
Why is it necessary to use a conditioner-filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service? | It helps even the porosity |
Nerves and Vessels are found in what part of the nail? | lunula |
| Ridge |
During the processing time in chemical waving, the hair will do what? (another word for swell) | 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 Onychomycosis(abnormal condition and fungal infection in the toe and finger nails) should be referred to a? | Physician |
Scalp manipulations should not be performed if? | Abrasions are present. |
The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for hair which is? | Fine |
Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoo may cause the hair to become what? | Dry |
When tinting lightened hair back to it's natural shade, it is necessary to add what? | A filler. |
What is the function of Keratin? | It forms the base of all horny tissue. |
What should be done to protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment? | Apply a protective base. |
High elevation in haircutting is used to? | Create layers |
What should be used to stop bleeding of a minor cut during a manicure? | Alum powder. |
What is the pH of Sodium Hydroxide? | 10.5 to 11.5 |
What is formed when 2 or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder or gum-like substance? | Emulsion |
Metal implements should be disinfected with what kind of solution? | Hospital grade solution |
To remove lightener, hair should be rinsed in water that is _____ (temperature). | Tepid (or warm) |
what is the tube-like pocket that contains the hair? | Follicle |
What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect? | Effleurage |
The mobility of a pin curl is determined by the? | Stem |
What type of hair coloring is designed to last 4-6 shampoos? | Temporary rinses |
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 |
Prelightening the hair is usually necessary when using a: | Toner |
A lightener retouch should FIRST be applied to: | New growth |
What is the most effective level of infection control? | Sterilization |
In a lightener retouch, hair breakage may result if: | The lightener overlaps |
What is the MAIN ingredient in a chemical hair relaxer? | Sodium hydroxide |
What test determines if a wig is made of human hair or synthetic fiber? | Match test |
What type of hair is MOST difficult to press? | Coarse and overly curly |
The science of nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscles in called: | Myology |
What condition would PREVENT a cosmetologist from preforming a service on a client? | Tinea Capitus |
The first step in the decontamination process is called: | Cleaning |
Liquid(s) and cream(s) forms of foundation are a mixture of water and oil with coloring agents called: | Pigments |
A spot or discoloration of the skin, neither raised nor sunken, is a: | Macule |
Thinning the hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially opened to reduce volume and create movement is called? | Slithering |
A common volatile organic compound that evaporates quickly and is used in hair spray is: | Ethyl alcohol |
Infrared lamps used during hair treatments and to process hair color should be operated at a distance of at least:(inches) | 30 inches |
In ancient Rome, Middle-class women colored their hair what color? | Blonde |
The area that begins at the apex and ends at the 4 corners and is located by placing a comb on the top of the head so that the middle of the comb is balanced is the: | Bang area |
An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used in hair extensions is: | Lin |
A single line of color, or series of repeated lines, creates a: | Bold, dramatic accent |
Suspensions differ from solutions. With that said, Suspensions contain particles that are: | undissolved |
To avoid over processing and scalp irritation in a virgin relaxer application, start at least: | 1/2 inch away from the scalp |