State Board Practice Test 1

The lightness or darkness of a color refers to its

the alteration made to a wig to remove width in the nape is a

elements that are equal or in the correct proportions to one another are

A stable mixture where the solute is uniformly dispersed in a solvent

The technical term for the loss of pigment in the hair is

eggshell nails are characterized by

The part of the nail that contains the live cells is the

when removing products from jars you should

Prior to applying a gel enhancement you should prep the nail by

Dermatology deals with the study of the

Mask that uses warm wax to rehydrate skin; is applied over a layer of gauze

The process of permanently altering overly curly hair into a straighter pattern is

The tool position that creates the most tension on the hair

Sterilization means to

Immediately after removing the fabric strip in a waxing service, pressure should be applied to the treated area for:

Type of business where you use a parent companies name and image

Medical condition where patches of the skin become red rough and itchy

a colored cosmetic used to even out skin tone

Another term for upselling is

When hiring employees, make sure they have

A ____ is a hairpiece that covers the back of the head from the crown to the nape

Another name for a curl reformation service is a

a condition where the body has the ability to resist a disease by stopping the development of pathogens

The file used to shape the natural nail

Using anything other than a proper nail tip cutter may

Which of the following conditions are a contraindication for a relaxer service

a zonal relaxer is applied to

The loss of skin color, resulting in light patches:

the tool position that creates the least amount of volume

Files that have been used on a client should then be

_____ is an example of a good conductor

Insurance that protects the owner in the event a client sues the salon resulting from employee negligence:

When doing a permanent wave service, you should check to make sure the hair doesn’t have any _____ on it

An example of being paid a specific amount of money, regardless of the amount of dollars brought in:

The track on the sides of the nail

A business owned by one person

the massage movement that uses a light tapping movement

An expectation of your employer may be for you to:

a meeting where you are given feedback on your performance

the body’s largest organ is

Chemically treated water is referred to as

Permanent hair removal involved the use of electricity to damage the follicle and/or

The line that draws the eye up and down the hair and is used to create layers

Long strips of artificial or human hair with a reinforced edge at the top

Pityriasis steatoides is characterized by

Do not do scalp treatments if the client has

The strongest nail wrap material is

The wrap which uses one from from the mid shaft to the scalp, and another from the ends to the mid shaft

the bacteria that forms long chains resembling a string of beads is called

Lipstick is used to

Acid balanced means the solution is balanced between this range

A good haircut starts with

the nail file used to create a high shine is

another term for blow drying is

another term for ingrown nail

Light pressure should always be used around the

Located at the base of the nail, its the area were the nail root is embedded

An appendage of the hair follicle that reacts to emotions causing it to contract and give you goose bumps

The ideal face shape is

colors that are used to neutralize unwanted tones

a piece of the guide is taken out of the previously cut section and used in the next section being cut

The focal point of a design is

a salon technician should clean their hands:

Because of its limited supply, the most expensive wigs tend to be made from

The product used to help with the adhesion of the nail polish

Melanocytes are found in which layer of the epidermis

Body manipulations that include kneading, tapping, or other movements to stimulate blood flow

The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its natural form without breaking is

Which electrical current has electrons that flow only in one direction

The attachment for a blowdryer that is used over large areas to let hair dry more natural is

This iron consists of two flat plates that are used to straighten the hair:

The system where two peoples genetic make up are combined to produce a new individual

The technique of tapping, rubbing, or manipulating the skin

If a client has leukonychia, you should

Another term for the stem is the pincurls

Onychauxis is characterized by

Body organs and/or structures working together top perform one or more functions is known as

The relaxer service used on natural, untreated hair to relax it by 85% of its natural pattern is called

A patch test is recommended when using this technique of hair removal:

Blush or rouge can be used to

A blister filled with a watery substance and bigger than a vesicle

This design element can be used to visually create an illusion of texture

In the telogen stage

the thick layer of epidermis that lies under the free edge towards the end of the finger

this technique is used to remove unwanted body hair from smaller areas of the body such as chin, brow, or upper lip

The two divisions of the skin are

A contraindication to using an electric device on a client is

How often should you disinfect your tools

the application of individual synthetic lashes to the clients own lashes

Bacterial infection that produces foul smelling perspiration

Continuous, even manipulations made to the scalp area in order to increase blood circulation or to relax the client are:

A moral belief that the importance of work, taking pride in what you do, and always giving your best is:

If you have a higher proportion of Eumelanin in your hair, you will have

The study of nails, its structure and growth is called:

the creation of energy from the movement of particles around an atom

the chemical process where the cells receive nutrients is called

If you need to equalize the porosity of the hair you could apply

A facial shape that has a wide forehead and a narrow chin is

Skin condition caused by an animal parasite that burrows under the skin

the pH of hair, skin, and nails should be