ACE EXAM

Prior to application, the temperature of the heated wax should be tested on

When the cuticle is lifted and the hair is overly pourous, what type of porosity would this be

The number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the bodys weight

Cutting nail tips with a nail or toenail clipper will cause the nail tip to weaken and

The thickened, club like structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the

What is the fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and diseases

____ minimizes stress and tension on the hair

Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called

Invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a

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

Dry skin and calluses should be gently removed from the ball and heel of the foot using

Which type of nail has a noticably thin, and is more flexible than a normal nail

A whitehead is also called a

When applying color using the brush and bowl method, the mixing bowl should be

The state agency that regulates the cosmetology profession is

A flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a

The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides, and when using a scissor over comb method

The range of numbers in the pH scale is

___ form from excessive pressure on the foot and provide the extra protection the foot needs

Neutral base colors are often used to

Chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require a ___ solution

The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe is called the

Non pathogenic bacteria are considered

Which of the following is a mechanical process

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

The epidermis has ____ layers

The layer of the skin that is seen and treated by the cosmetologist is the

Nail students are required to obtain___ hours in an approved course

What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicles

A combination of thio relaxer and thio permanent wrapped on large rods is a

What type of bond is broken by wetting the hair with water and is reformed when the hair dries

the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking is

What is the most common neutralizer

Sanitation/Disinfection procedures on foot spas should occur

The two front corners represent the widest part of the

What product is used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip

A ___ is created when the space between tow lines or surfaces intersects at a given point

A license holder is required to complete __ hours of continuing education every __ years

A _____ is a small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin

___ irons with straight edges are used to create smooth, straight styles are called

The concentration and strength of hydrogen peroxide is measured in terms of

The cosmetology/barber license must be renewed every ___ years

____ tones absorb more light creating a deeper tone

What is the active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers

When the eponychium or other living tissue surrounding the nail becomes split or torn, a _ ocur

What is considered to be the ideal profile?

The hair type with a large diameter that can take longer to process hair color is

The ___ is the heart of a nail wrap system and gives this system its unique properties

Pressing combs with less space between the teeth produce a

Waves that are activated from an outside heat source, such as a hood dryer are

Circular bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes is

The nozzle attachment of a blowdryer directs the hair stream to a specific area of the hair

What is the ideal temperature for a paraffin bath

A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a

A clients facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the ____

If any porous instrument contacts blood or body fluid, it should be ____ and discarded in ____

Trash on the cutting floor must be placed in a closed container and removed ___

The sudden falling out of hair in round patches or baldness in spots is known as

Small cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of hair follicles are known as

Nails that are completely straight across with no rounding at the edges are

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

Cosmetology/barber students are required to earn __ hours in a licensed culture school

For an operator license, a person must be at least ___ years old

For low level disinfection with household bleach, mix _____ to gallon of water

Organisms that grow, feed and find shelter on or in a host organism are called

When the cuticle is tight and the hair is resistant, what term describes this condition

Cosmetology salons are inspected at least once every

____ techniques should be avoided on clients with sensitive or redness-prone skin

Decolorizing the hairs natural pigment allows the colorist to create the exact degree of

The tiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are

Hair left on the floor must be removed

The correct temperature setting for thermal curling is determined by the

A large blister containing a watery fluid is a

Water-binding agents in moisturizers are also known as

tone can be described as cool, warm or

Powdered off the scalp lighteners contain persulfate salts for ____ and stronger lightening

The impact of a massage treatment depends on the amount of pressure, direction of movement, and

Round shaped bacteria that grow in pairs are called

Safety practices in a school or salon are governed by

a ____ profile has a receding forehead and chin

Pimples that have a pus head are called

You must notify the department in writing of any name or address change within ____ days

The surface of the skin is slightly

The ___ is the visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together

Electrolysis must be performed by a ___

Single use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be

Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage

Oxidative haircolor is classified as demi (deposit only), and _____ (lift and deposit)

The UVA rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms. They are

Hair texture is determined by the diameter of individual hair

To prevent contamination, ___ add new product to partially used jars or containers

the patch test is generally conducted behind the ear/neck or

the system used for understanding color relationships is the

Information that is contained on a resume should be relevant to

Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bone are

_____ is a common bacterial infection of the eye

What type of curl is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility