Which of the following statements about permanent waving is least accurate?

uses chemicals to maintain the current structure of the bonds of hair.

The purposes of using an alkaline solution in permanent waving include all of the following EXCEPT:

keep the solution from penetrating the cortex

The catagen phase of hair growth lasts for 2 – 3 weeks in the human scalp. Which of the following is not an element

The base of the follicle moves downwards away from the surface of the skin.

The function of an alkalizing agent is to:

raise the cuticle of the hair so that the tint can penetrate

The main purpose of thinning the hair for a client is which of the following?

removing bulk without shortening the hair

The aim of a hair design for a woman with an oblong face would be which of the following?

Make the face appear shorter and wider.

Wrapping a perm rod with the natural direction of hair growth will:

cause the least amount of stress to the hair

Which of the following would not be an appropriate guideline for using disinfectants?

Disinfectants may be mixed with each other to activate their disinfecting

The occipital bone is best described as which of the following?

the bone that protrudes at the base of the skull

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using phenolic disinfectants?

They may soften plastic or rubber instruments.

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1
Which of the following would NOT be a basic requisite of a healthy scalp?
diet
stimulation
cleanliness
amount of hair
2
Which of the following statements about permanent waving is least accurate?
soften the inner structure of the hair by breaking the cross links
uses chemicals to maintain the current structure of the bonds of hair.
The hair swells, stretches, softens and molds around the perm rod.
Perming is a texturing service.
3
A chemical texture service that restructures overly curly hair into loose curls or waves is called a(n):
lanthionization
relaxation
acid-wave perm
soft curl reformation
4
The purposes of using an alkaline solution in permanent waving include all of the following EXCEPT:
soften the hair
keep the solution from penetrating the cortex
open the cuticle
swell the hair
5
Which of the following relaxers is usually used for sensitive scalps?
ammonium thioglycolate
sodium hydroxide
guanidine
lithium hypochloride
6
Bacteria cells can reproduce by a process known as:
flagellation
contamination
mitosis
spindling
7
The catagen phase of hair growth lasts for 2 – 3 weeks in the human scalp. Which of the following is not an element
No pigment is produced.
The base of the follicle moves downwards away from the surface of the skin.
The follicle stops producing hair.
The follicle shrinks to about 1/6th of its normal length.
8
The function of an alkalizing agent is to:
strengthen¬†the melanin
bleach or lighten the hair
raise the cuticle of the hair so that the tint can penetrate
strengthen color tone
9
What is an example of a pure substance?
filtered water
detergent
conditioner
distilled water
10
The cap technique of highlighting hair is best used for which of the following?
long hair
damaged hair
shorter hair
overprocessed hair
11
The main purpose of thinning the hair for a client is which of the following?
removing bulk and shorten the hair
styling the hair while shortening it
removing bulk without shortening the hair
styling the hair without shortening it
12
If you want to know which microbes a product is designed to inhibit or destroy, you would check which of the following?
state regulations
EPA efficacy label
FDA label
computer resources
13
Hair that has undergone several chemical services such as perms and color is known as which of the following?
developed hair
unconditioned hair
double processed hair
overprocessed hair
14
The aim of a hair design for a woman with an oblong face would be which of the following?
Decrease the width of forehead and increase the width
Make the face appear shorter and wider.
Reduce the width across the cheekbone line
Create the illusion of length to the face.
15
In terms of porosity a resistant hair is one that has which of the following?
high porosity
low porosity
average porosity
above average porosity
16
Water that has had impurities removed is which of the following?
deionized water
hard water
pH balanced water
treated water
17
Color that lasts for about 4 to 6 shampoos is:
demi-permanent color
semi-permanent color
permanent color
temporary color
18
Relaxers that are marketed as no-mix, no-lye relaxers are which of the following?
All of the answers given are true
potassium hydroxide relaxers
sodium hydroxide relaxers
guanidine hydroxide relaxers
19
Which of the following is NOT a type of textured hair?
spongy
straight
thready
silky
20
Fillers in hair coloring do which of the following?
equalize porosity
bleach hair
oxidize hair
blend colors
21
You are draping a client for a dry service. How should the cape be placed?
under a neck strip
under a towel
over a neck strip
over a towel
22
An infection such as a pimple or abscess that is confined to a particular part of the body is which type of infection?
general
particular
broad
local
23
The lowest level of decontamination is which of the following?
sanitation
sterilization
antisepsis
decontamination
24
Which of the following is a powerful tuberculocidal disinfectant?
autoclave
phenolics
formalin
bleach
25
What is the process of making springy and long-lasting curls?
finger waving
roller curls
pin curls
based curls
26
In a relaxer, the concentration of Thio compared to the concentration in a perm solution is:
slightly lower
higher
lower
the same
27
Wrapping a perm rod with the natural direction of hair growth will:
produce a band mark
cause breakage at the base of the curl
cause the least amount of stress to the hair
cause spiraling throughout the curl
28
When doing a permanent wave for a client you would start where?
nape
temple
at the occipital bone
hairline or crown
29
A specific response where antibodies are produced after exposure and overcoming of a disease is which of the following?
innate immunity
attained immunity
specific immunity
acquired immunity
30
Bacteria grow and reproduce in which of the following stages?
None of the answers given are true
spore forming
active
inactive
31
When the hair forms in a circular pattern this is called a:
whorl
cowlick
hair stream
vellus
32
How long should the contact be for a disinfectant to disinfect a pre-cleaned, hard, nonporous surface?
30 minutes
1 minute
5 minutes
10 minutes
33
Gray hair colors come from which of the following?
eumelanin
neuromelanin
pheomelanin
absence of melanin pigment
34
Cutting hair straight only at the bottom is known as which type of cut?
trimmed
blunt
layered
tapered
35
Which of the following types of permanent waves would use an endothermic heat source?
true acid wave
ammonia-free wave
acid-balanced wave
thio-free wave
36
Which of the following relaxers has a pH of 6.5 to 8.5?
sodium hydroxide
thio no-lye relaxer
lithium hydroxide
ammonium sulfites
37
Alkaline waves are best for which type of hair?
damaged
coarse, thick or resistant
very straight
fine
38
Heat from the scalp will do what to a relaxer cream?
speed up
slow down
negate the action of
reduce burn potential
39
The number of individual hairs strands on one square inch of scalp is known as which of the following?
hair mass
hair density
hair texture
hair quantity
40
Which of the following would not be an appropriate guideline for using disinfectants?
Disinfectants should be mixed with distilled or deionized water.
Disinfectants may be mixed with each other to activate their disinfecting
Items must be thoroughly cleaned before being disinfected.
Disinfectants can be harmful to the cells of the human body.
41
If you wish to neutralize an orange color to the hair you would use which of the following colors?
red
blue
violet
green
42
The neutralizing process of a permanent wave can do which of the following to the color of the client’s hair?
darken
intensify
dull
lighten
43
Which of the following diseases is defined as an infection caused by a tiny mite?
pediculosis
psoriasis
chicken pox
scabies
44
The occipital bone is best described as which of the following?
ear bone
jawline
the bone that protrudes at the base of the skull
the highest part of the head
45
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using phenolic disinfectants?
They are not as safe as other disinfectants.
They are extremely flammable.
They may soften plastic or rubber instruments.
They are slow acting.
46
The two types of disinfectants used in salons are which of the following?
tuberculocidal and household
household and hospital
hospital and commercial
tuberculocidal and hospital
47
When a sulfur atom is removed from a disulfide bond, the bond is converted into which of the following?
lanthionine bond
salt bond
hydrogen bond
oxygenation bond
48
To minimize a large nose, you would add highlights to:
ends of hair
bang section
both at sides of face and top of head
sides of face
49
The largest organ of the human body is which of the following?
colon
lungs
heart
skin
50
The three types of drapes include all but which of the following?
chemical service
natural service
dry service
wet service
51
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is:
Hydrophilic
Alipidic
Straight
Hydrogen Bond
52
Which of the following statements about cold wave perming is least accurate?
Cold waves are also known as acidic waves.
Cold waves have a pH of 9.0 ‚Äì 9.6.
Cold waves process at room temperature
Ammonium thioglycolate is the reducing agent in cold wave solution.
53
The conditioning agents that boost shampoos are:
minerals and deionized water
protein and minerals
protein and biotin
protein and filtration agents
54
For a dandruff scalp hair treatment, antifungal agents suppress the growth of which of the following?
sebum
malassezia
scales
crusts
55
Which of the following can be defined as slender, hair-like extensions that permit locomotion in certain bacteria?
diplococci
cocci
fungi
cilia
56
Which of the following actions would you NOT take when shampooing a client?
Test water temperature before using on client.
Do not allow the shampoo cape to come in contact with the client‚Äôs skin.
Blot excess moisture from client‚Äôs hair before leaving the shampoo sink.
Use fingernails to scratch and stimulate the client‚Äôs scalp.
57
If a salon records transactions only when cash flows in or out of the business, this method
accounts payable
accrual
accounts receivable
cash
58
Which of the following statements about cutting curly hair is least accurate?
In general, a razor should be used for a curly hair cut.
Use minimal tension when cutting curly hair.
Curly hair expands more than straight hair.
Curly hair shrinks much more than straight hair after it is dried.
59
All disinfectants used in a salon must be __
All of the answers given are true
bactericidal
virucidal
fungicidal
60
Which of the following statements about this caustic-type hair relaxer is least accurate?
As the solution penetrates into the cortical layer, the cross-bonds break
Sodium hydroxide does not require pre-shampooing.
Sodium hydroxide both softens and swells hair fibers.
higher the pH, the slower the chemical reaction
61
Which of the following techniques for perming is effective for blending between perm rods with opposite base directions?
bricklay
double tool
spiral
weave
62
Which of the following is NOT a texturizing haircutting technique?
notching
slithering
blunting
slicing
63
The diminishing of pigment in hair producing a range of colors from normal to white that is perceived as gray is known
canities
polymelanin
keratin loss
vellus
64
Which of the following will high-frequency current NOT help with?
infusing an acidic or alkaline product into deeper tissue
stimulating blood circulation
increasing skin metabolism
relieving congestion
65
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as which of the following?
alternative relaxers
acid relaxers
lye relaxers
thio relaxers
66
communication methods would nodding your head or saying “I see” as a response to a person fall?
listening
focusing
clarifying
paraphrasing
67
For normal color lift, which of the following developers would you use?
30-volume
20-volume
10-volume
40-volume
68
When you avoid insisting on your own style for a client, you are exhibiting which of the following ethical standards?
respect
confidentiality
integrity
professionalism
69
A substance that acts as a bridge to allow oil and water to mix or emulsify is which of the following?
anion
glycerin
alkanolamine
surfactant
70
Any haircut that ends in a blunt line is called a blunt cut or a:
mullet
graduated cut
pixie
bob
71
The outer line of a hairstyle is known as which of the following?
hairline
diameter
perimeter
circumference
72
Flagella help which of the following types of bacteria to move?
diplococci
streptococci
spirilla
staphylococci
73
Usually, neutralizing is complete about how long after the neutralizer has been applied?
one hour
1 ‚Äì 2 minutes
2 ‚Äì 3 minutes
5 ‚Äì 8 minutes
74
esthetician infuses the solution with the electrode set at negative, the client would hold which electrode?
both
negative
doesn‚Äôt matter
positive
75
All of the following statements about phenolics and their use in the workplace are accurate EXCEPT:
Phenolics can cause damage to the skin and eyes.
Avoid skin contact with phenolics.
Phenolics are powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants.
Phenolics have a very low pH.
76
One of the key principles of hairstyling is the pattern of the style that creates eye movement in the observer.
proportion
rhythm
balance
harmony
77
What term describes the angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting?
cutting line
bevel
elevation
bluntness
78
The type of massage that employs several rolling and pinching movements in circular motion
vibration
effleurage
petrissage
tapotement
79
The term for painting a lightener freehand on the hair is which of the following?
filtering
foiling
balayage
capping
80
Which type of roller placement would give you the most volume in hair styling?
half-off base
indented
off-base
on-base
81
Which of the following hydroxide relaxers causes less skin irritation than the others?
potassium hydroxide
sodium hydroxide
guanidine-hydroxide
lithium hydroxide
82
When you wrap the hair for a permanent wave from the ends to the scalp, this is which of the following?
croquignole wrap
weave wrap
spiral wrap
base wrap
83
hair that has been cut is mixed in with the uncut hair to be used as a guide, you are using which of the following?
low elevation guide
high elevation guide
traveling guide
stationary guide
84
When complementary colors are placed next to each other they do which of the following?
appear brighter
appear lighter
appear darker
appear duller
85
All of the following are characteristics of thready hair EXCEPT:
wets easily
low sheen
high frizz
bright shine

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