Milady Final Exam 1

What is the average time an employer will spend scanning a resume?

When opening a new business, the location selected should reflect your _

What is a water-based lotion that contains an abrasive as the exfoliating agent?

Melanocytes are _

What is a small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head

What term refers to a form of anaphoresis used to treat acne, milia, and comedones

What is one of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets?

_ are used to increase adhesion to the natural nail plate, similar to monomer and polymer

What is the ideal Rockwell hardness of a shear?

What term refers to an acute localized bacterial inflection of hair follicle that produces pain

Relaxers that contain two components and must be mixed immediately prior to use are _

A patch test is generally conducted behind the ear or _

What is a fibrous protein that is the principal component of hair and nails?

Redness, pain, and swelling are best described as signs of a(n) _

Which action best illustrates the use of ergonomic principles in a salon?

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_ shampoo is designed to rebalanced the pH level by neutralizing any alkali & unwanted residue

The nail bed and metrix bed are attached to the underlying bone by _.

What is formed by combing many small molecules(monomers) into very long, chain like structures?

OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDS be _

The part of a business plan which lists the purpose, values, direction, foundation and goals

A _ profile has a receding forehead and chin

The main ingredient in most shampoos is _

All lasers work by selective _, a process that turns the light from the laser device into heat

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

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Hair that grows below the parietal ridge hangs because of _

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Inflammation for the sebaceous glands: redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting and itchiness

_ are secured to the base of the client’s natural hair in order to add length, volume, or color

What term refers to a plan to meet financial obligations?

Acne bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, and therefore, are _

Backbrushing, also known as _, is used to mesh 2 or more curls together for a smooth comb out

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What four common directional patterns are found in all hair and must be considered

_ curls serve as a basis for patterns, lines, waves, curls, and rolls on all hair types

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The bone that joins all of the bones of the cranium together is the _

The principal of hair design that hold all elements of design together is _

Traditional gels, also known as hard gels, cannot be removed with a solvent and must be _

The system used for understanding color relationships is the _

What is the first step in the 10 step consultation method?

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What is a hydroxide relaxer that does not require the application of a protective base?

What are pre-formed nail extensions made from ABS plastic?

Water binding agents in moisturizers are also known as _

To be successful in sales, you need ambition, determination and a _

Monomer liquid and Polymer powder should be stored separately in covered containers in _

What type of hair piece is constructed with a combination of synthetic and hand-tied human hair

_ tones absorb more light, therefore they look deeper than their actual level

The invisible braid, also known as the _ braid, is a overhand 3 strand braid

Pressing combs with less space between the teeth produce a _

What nail supply is placed under the free edge and used as a guide to extend a nail enhancement

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A substance, usually liquid, that dissolves another substance to form a solution is a(n) _

What hair removal method is often completed as part of a professional makeup service?

A(n) _ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point.

The natural coloring pigment found in the cortex layer of the hair is _

The average adult skin weighs _ pounds

The _, is a wrapping pattern in which all rods he same direction and positioned on equal bases

The method of attaching extensions to a client’s own hair with a bonding material and heat

Modern acid waves are actually _ waves, which are permanent waves that have a 7.0 or neutral pH

Change in the form of substance that does not cause a chemical reaction in a(n) _ change.

To test for porosity, take from different parts of the head: hairline, temple, the crown and _

Clients most enjoy the _ that manicures provide.

Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer, such as chapped hands or lips, are _

Gauze squares, also called _, have many uses in manicure services.

What severe form of dandruff is accompanied by redness and inflammation?

What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicle?

As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than _

Scheduling clients for their next appointment before they leave the salon is known as _

Hair color products that change color gradually by progressive buildup and air exposure contain

The technique using a free form painting of hair lightener directly onto the hair is called _

The main arteries that supply blood to the head, neck, and face are the _

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

The dense, active structure at the center of the cell is the _

A common volatile organic compound used in hair spray is _

Compensation that is paid as a direct result of the total amount of service dollars generated

Which hair removal procedure is most appropriate for underarms?

_ is a professional, industry coined term referring to artificial hair color

_ refers to a fungal infection of the nail.

To avoid the risk of infection, sharp implements should never be used on clients who are _.

The twist, also referred to as the French _, is a classic hairstyle that is popular for formals

Today, most wigs are cut and finished on _ and then cleaned and stored on a drying rack

Which inorganic compound degrades the protein in cells and the quickest to soften calluses

_-based chemical treatments used for straightening are popular but not permanent

_ is achieved by mixing a secondary color and it’s neighboring primary color

In which step of the consultation would you counsel clients on salon and home maintenance

A longer nail matrix produces a _ nail plate.

“Having an attraction to fat and oils” is defined as _

Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the _.

Powders containing very little or no pigment that are used to reduce shine by absorbing oil

Which wrapping technique was introduced when women cut their hair into the short bob style

What is the medical term used to describe dandruff

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An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body‘s natural electrical impulses

The term cosmetology comes from the _ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics

What is a stimulating massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking

What types of injuries are most commonly reported by stylists in salons

What type of skin cancer is often characterized by scaly red Papuans or nodules?

Facial waxing should not be performed on clients with which condition?

The drive to take the necessary action to achieve a goal is known as _

Lesions of the skin characterized by piles of material or a depression on the skin surface are

Spa manicures typically include a relaxing massage and some form of _

Liquid, stick, cream, or _ are the most common formulations for foundations

If you want hair to be longer toward the face, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at

Recommending professional products to clients for at home care is known as _

What strong extension material comes from the domestic ox found in Central Asia

Remaining wax residue can be safely removed from the skin with a gentle _.

The angle at which a permanent wave rod is positioned on the head is referred to as _.

The building blocks of hair are: Amino acids, peptide bonds, polypeptide chains, _

Which LED therapy is associated with increasing circulatio, collagen and elastin in the skin

The science of designing, the workplace and tools, for maximum comfort, safety and efficiency

The two major categories of hair Removal are _

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Cowlicks and whorls are examples of _ that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dry

What technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation has revolutionized the world

Which of the following are relaxers often marketed and sold as no mix, no lye relaxers?

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

What style technique is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight

The whitish cords made up of bundles of nerve fibers, held together by the nervous system

Alkaline waves, also known as _, were developed in 1941.

Extension fibers, hackles,and drawing boards are examples of things needed for

With regard to the wave pattern, textured hair is defined as hair with a(n) _

Continued pressure on any part of the skin causes it to thicken and develop in to a(n) _

Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, and snarls in hair

The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of _

Remove dust from the natural nail plate with a _

The _, also known as the arch, is the center of the nail with the most strength

Congenital hypopigmentation (absence of melanin) including the skin, hair and eyes

The medical branch of science that deals with study of the skin, it’s functions, and diseases

The branch of science that applies to substances that contain carbon is called _ chemistry

What are the shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of hair

The skin layer in which the shedding of the skin cells first begin is the stratum _

Bending forward and twisting, squeezing tools too tightly, and arms too far away from your body

Listening to the client and then repeating back in your own words what they said

The body naturally produces _ of the 20 amino acids that make up hair

You take a bite of steaming hot pizza, what type of tissue have you damaged?

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no openings

Salons often implement _ to create a salon culture, and have the stylist dressed for success

Which compounds are made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur?

Clients who wish to wear a French manicure finish over nail enhancements should use the _

Which organisms our pus forming bacteria that grow in clusters like grapes

In an interview which question would be legal for the interviewer to ask you?

_ is the unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly due to the fear of making mistakes

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

The _ is the point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip.

What is the movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor

What are two basic requirements for maintaining a healthy scalp

What are tiny openings in the skin which can allow microbes to enter, leading to infection

One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have _

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

What part of the electromagnetic spectrum has rays that penetrate deeper and produce more heat

What is the best color for your terry cloth towels?

What type of hairpiece has a natural, realistic look, and closely resemble actual human hair

What type of melanin gives blonde and red colors to the hair?

When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _

In permanent waving, the reduction reaction is due to the additional of _

The surface of a healthy natural nail should be _

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

Natural nails should be filed _

What is a safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called QUATS?

A substance created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of ground galena, sulfur and animal fat

What is one of the most valuable tools for identifying the natural level in the hair?

Hair that is treated with hydroxide relaxers must not be treated with _

A _ forms from a papule when dead white blood cells accumulate in it.

_ irons with straight edges are used to create smooth, straight, styles-even on very curly hair

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

The location of the four corners signals a changed in _

_ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting the hair

Client questionnaires used for hair removal, should contain information about medications and _

The primary male reproductive hormone is _

Capless wings are more popular than cap wigs as they are ready to wear and _

Light cured gel enhancements rely on ingredients from the monomer and polymer family called

The period in history which western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern

Comparing answers to some of your questions from salon interviews will help you choose _

A pimple or an abscess is an example of a _

Clients with skin or nails that are infected, inflamed or swollen should be referred to a(n) _

Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be _

What unit measures the strength of an electric current?

Every massage should begin and end with which movement?

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If hair shrinks when it dries, you will need to cut wet hair _ than the desired length.

What are some items that should be included in your hygiene pack?

Eyebrows _ are used to add color and shape to the eyebrows

Activators come in several different forms: brush-on bottle, pump spray-on, and _

All natural hair color is the result of pigment called _

An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color and shape is a _

When applied to the lids, eye shadow makes the eyes appear _ and more expressive.

An ion with a positive electrical charge is considered to be _

Single use or disposable implements are used _ on a client then discarded.

The important job of booking appointments and greeting clients is the responsibility of the _

Also known as tact, it is the ability to deliver truthful, difficult messages in a kind way

Brushes with _ bristles have overlapping scales, which clean and add luster to the hair

Antidandruff products contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of a bacteria called _

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

_ waves are permanent solutions based on sulfites, and are usually marketed as body waves

All haircolor products are organic chemicals, which means they _

What are the two types of wax, the most commonly used epilator?