Which of the following should you do if you don’t feel comfortable writing your own resume?

Seek a professional resume writer

Which of the following conditions would be cause for a cosmetologist to decline relaxer services?

Client has a pins & needles sensation on the scalp, & the hair is thinning

What do you NOT need to bring to a job interview?

report card from your most recent schooling

What is the active ingredient in acid waves?

glycerol monothioglycolate (GMTG)

Why might a cosmetologist choose to give a client a scalp massage using the petrissage technique?

to loosen dead skin cells from the scalp

Most appropriate scalp treatment plan for a client with straight, textured hair who is seeking relief for a dry scalp?

Prebrush the scalp to loosen dead skin cells

Which of the following is a LEGAL question an interviewer can ask a job candidate?

Are you physically able to perform this job?

How do alkaline perms differ from acid perms?

Alkaline perms have a higher pH

Which of the following BEST defines a resume?

a written summary of a person’s education and work experience

How could the cosmetologist design a treatment to improve the client's hair?

Should attempt to restore the hair's moisture balance using a scalp steamer

How do chemical hair relaxers work?

They increase the hair's pH balance to an alkaline state

When targeting potential employers, which of the following should you NOT do?

Begin your search immediately after graduation

When using relaxer products, why should the cosmetologist avoid using metal clips?

They could cause a chemical reaction when used with a relaxer.

Which of the following should you AVOID doing at the interview?

Wear strong but stylish cologne or perfume

Which of the following is a reason cosmetologists should understand hair and scalp properties?

Differences between common and uncommon hair loss to recommend products

How does thio neutralization differ from hydroxide neutralization?

The neutralization of thio relaxers involves oxidation

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1
Which of the following should you do if you don’t feel comfortable writing your own resume?
Present your resume orally
Apply for a different job
Explain that you don’t feel comfortable writing a resume
Seek a professional resume writer
2
Which of the following conditions would be cause for a cosmetologist to decline relaxer services?
Hair was highlighted approximately 4 weeks ago at a different salon
Client has a pins & needles sensation on the scalp, & the hair is thinning
Spends time in the pool, which has caused mineral buildup on the hair
3
What do you NOT need to bring to a job interview?
report card from your most recent schooling
names and phone numbers of previous employers
driver’s license or number
Social Security card or number
4
What is the active ingredient in acid waves?
ammonium thioglycolate (ATG)
glycerol monothioglycolate (GMTG)
monoethanolamine (MEA)
aminomethylpropanol (AMP)
5
Which of the following item(s) prevents fishhooks?
pre-neutralizing conditioners
end papers
roller picks
protective barrier creams
6
Why might a cosmetologist choose to give a client a scalp massage using the petrissage technique?
to remove excess moisture after shampooing
to detangle hair
to bring nutrients to the scalp
to loosen dead skin cells from the scalp
7
Name the process that permanently straightens hair by removing one of the bonded sulfur atoms in a disulfide bond
lanthionization
thio neutralization
keratin smoothing
thermal reconditioning
8
How often should clients with normal scalp health have a scalp treatment performed?
with every season change
never
twice each year
whenever a service is performed on their hair or scalp
9
Prebrushing is recommended for all of the following scalp treatments EXCEPT ___________.
antidandruff treatment
dry scalp treatment
oily scalp treatment
normal scalp treatment
10
Most appropriate scalp treatment plan for a client with straight, textured hair who is seeking relief for a dry scalp?
Massage the scalp with a kneading action
Prebrush the scalp to loosen dead skin cells
Massage the scalp using fingernails to scrape off loose skin cells
Do not prebrush to avoid overstimulating the scalp
11
When a perm is processed correctly, it breaks and rebuilds how much of the hair's disulfide bonds?
100 percent
25 percent
50 percent
75 percent
12
Which of the following is a LEGAL question an interviewer can ask a job candidate?
Are you physically able to perform this job?
How old are you?
Are you a U.S. citizen?
What is your native language?
13
Which massage technique uses stroking and circular hand movements?
kneading
effleurage
petrissage
humectant
14
When does the majority of the processing for permanent waving occur?
within 2 minutes
after 25 minutes
after 15 minutes
within 5 to 10 minutes
15
How do alkaline perms differ from acid perms?
Alkaline perms work best on color-treated hair
Alkaline perms use GMTG as the active ingredient
Alkaline perms have a higher pH
Alkaline perms alter the hair temporarily
16
Which of the following BEST defines a resume?
Thorough, comprehensive, oral description of your education and experience
a written summary of a person’s education and work experience
Thorough, comprehensive, written description of your education and work
an oral summary of a person’s education and work experience
17
How could the cosmetologist design a treatment to improve the client's hair?
Stimulate the scalp with a shampoo that contains a stimulating oil
Avoid overworking the hair strands by massaging the scalp with fingernails
Should attempt to restore the hair's moisture balance using a scalp steamer
Should stimulate the follicles using effleurage techniques
18
How soon should you make a follow-up contact after submitting a resume and requesting an interview?
week
day
month
year
19
How do chemical hair relaxers work?
They repair broken disulfide bonds
They decrease the hair's pH balance to an alkaline state
They break the hydrogen bonds
They increase the hair's pH balance to an alkaline state
20
When targeting potential employers, which of the following should you NOT do?
Keep the establishment's culture in mind
Check out websites and social networking sites
Begin your search immediately after graduation
Locate an establishment that serves the type of clients you wish to serve
21
Which item prevents direct contact between the client and the chemical cape?
disposable gloves
plastic clips
neck strips
base creams
22
Each of the following is a benefit of scalp massage EXCEPT ______.
minimized flaking
calming and relaxing
increased scalp microcirculation
decreased natural hair loss
23
If you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts, you should start with ______.
studying
deductive reasoning
targeting
networking
24
During a dry hair and scalp treatment, a _____, which resembles a hooded dryer can be used to add moisture
scalp shampooer
scalp massager
scalp steamer
scalp dryer
25
Which massage technique is most effective in an oily hair and scalp treatment?
light, quick strokes under an infrared heating lamp
a gentle action at the root area
lifting the scalp with a rotary motion
a kneading technique
26
When using relaxer products, why should the cosmetologist avoid using metal clips?
They make it more difficult to detangle the hair without pulling.
They break easily and tend to rust with repeated washes.
They could cause a chemical reaction when used with a relaxer.
They can get hot when used with a relaxer that requires heat to process.
27
Which of the following should you AVOID doing at the interview?
Wear strong but stylish cologne or perfume
Wear fashionable and functional accessories
Wear fashionable clothing
Have well-groomed nails
28
Which of the following is a reason cosmetologists should understand hair and scalp properties?
Identifying the cause of a dry or oily scalp helps to recommend medication
Differences between common and uncommon hair loss to recommend products
Elasticity of hair helps to determine treatments to soften coarse gray hair
Identifying the shape of hair follicles can help when recommending product
29
How does thio neutralization differ from hydroxide neutralization?
Thio relaxers have a lower viscosity and a lower pH.
Cosmetologists need advanced certification to apply thio relaxers.
The neutralization of thio relaxers involves oxidation
Thio relaxers are more effective at fully straightening the hair.
30
How should the cosmetologist design the massage service to loosen any flakes?
Use effleurage
Use petrissage
Scrape the scalp with fingernails
Apply mineral oil to the scalp prior to massaging

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