Cosmetology Final Exam Practice

Which term describes follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup, aka blackheads?

___ refers to the strength of the color.

What is a light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms?

A ___ is a basic haircut, cut at 90 degree elevation, then over directed to maintain length and weight at perimeter.

Most alkaline permanent waves have a pH between ____.

During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using ____.

Which scenario is an example of an exposure incident?

Hair flowing in the same direction as a result of follicles sloping in the same direction is known as a ____.

Which pin curls produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end?

OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be ____.

____ are non-foaming lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types to remove makeup.

What describes follicles filled with sebum and dead cell buildup that appears as small bumps under the skin surface?

The coloring technique that involves coloring some strands of hair lighter than the natural color is known as ___.

What cosmetic treatment of the hands involved cutting, shaping, painting of the nails, and skin softening?

An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth is ___.

A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a ___.

What section of a pin curl lies between the base and the first arc that give the curl it’s direction and movement?

Which type of hair has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing time?

____ base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth upswept effect.

What term refers to the scientific study of hair and it’s diseases and care?

____ is the last step in a perfect manicure.

___ implements, aka reusable implements, are stainless steel because they must be cleaned/disinfected after one client.

The soak bath is filled with comfortably ___ and a product to soak the client’s feet.

Which layer of the hair is the innermost layer and often called the pith or core?

What is the main active ingredient in true acid and acid-balanced waving lotions?

Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?

Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called ____.

Clients most enjoy the ____ that manicures provide.

All perm wraps begin by sectioning the hair into _____.

A freckle is an example of a mark on the skin known as a ___.

What waving solutions use an ingredient other than ATG as the primary reducing agent?

Foaming cleansers that wash off easily contain a detergent that is also known as a(n) ___.

A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure:

A ___ is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate.

What type of immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations?

What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-length haircut?

Which product is used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion?

What is a concentrated treatment product composed of beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish the skin?

It is important to work with the natural ____ or where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area.

What is the process of rearranging the basic structure of curly hair into a straighter or smoother form?

____ is a professional, industry-coined term referring to artificial haircoloring products and services.

Benign keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis with no visible opening:

What term describes any art or design that protrudes from the nail?

In the ___ with the development of the spa industry, pedicures became the fastest-growing service in the industry.

Before purchasing ____the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and the right blade edge.

A ___ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.

What chemical side bonds are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together?

Laws are also called ____.

When the cuticle is slightly raised and the hair is normal and processes in an average amount of time, the hair has ___.

____ are personal protective equipment, worn to protect the cosmetologist from exposure to microbes during service.

What is the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners?

Weak side bonds resulting from attraction between negative and positive electrical charges broken by changes in pH:

What is a stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails?

Which statement best describes hand sanitizers?

Single-celled organisms such as mold, mildews, and yeasts are____

Large-diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller but do not have the same amount of tension are called:

Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?

Containers that provide the perfect environment for pathogens to live and reproduce are ____.

What is a metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate?

A small elevation on the skin that contains fluid but may develop pus:

Single-use or disposable implements are used ____ on a client then discarded

A weak cross-link side bond between adjacent polypeptide chains that is broken by changes in pH is ____.

Nail hardeners that are useful for weak nail plates and that should never be applied to rigid, brittle nail plates:

What is a non-ammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair?

Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called ___.

When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed ___.

Hydroxide relaxers remove a sulfur atom from a disulfide bond, converting it into a(n) ____.

The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape:

The fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells that contains melanin pigment is the ___.

What is a product used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin?

A ___ is a conversation with a client to find out what they’re looking for, offer suggestions, and decide the best cut.

The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is___.

Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n) ____.

What determines the size of the curl in a permanent waving process?

When soft foam perm rods are usually about 12 inches long with a uniform diameter along the length of the rod?

Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called ___.

Powdered persulfate salts added to haircolor to increase its lightening ability:

What type of melanin gives black and brown color to the hair?

What is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the subaceous glands caused from retained secretions?

____ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting the hair.

The pocket or tube-like depression in the scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the hair ____.

The ___ is the stationary (non-moving) foundation of the curl, on the area closest to the scalp.

The pigment that provides brown or black color to hair is ___.

___ primers we’re developed because acid-based nail primer is corrosive to the skin and potentially dangerous to eyes.

Nail products used to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase flexibility of the natural nail are ___.

The darkest hair colors in the level system are level ___ while the lightest are level ___.

____ implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in every state.

As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small ____.

What are the large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns that are used for mid to longer hair length?

____ and skin rashes are the two general types of injuries that can occur in hair pressing.

The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty and in your state is known as ____.

Standard precautions that require employer/employee to assume that all blood/body fluids are infectious are published by

Coloring products that have a coating action on the hair and are removed by shampooing are ___.

Which item would be described as multi-use?

A standard manicuring table is usually ___ long, and includes a drawer and a shelf for clean implements and products.

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called ____.

What is the resting phase or final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed?

The active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is ____.

The initiator added to polymer powder to start the chain reaction of curing the nail enhancement is ____.

____ is considered a skin type because the tendency to develop this condition is hereditary.