State Practice 1

The process of bacteria dividing into two cells is called:

The form required that lists handling and disposal information for a product is known as a(n):

Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disorder?

Pheomelanin provides hair colors ranging from:

The red to yellow melanin produced by the body is:

A chemical compound that disperses, dissolves, and decolorizes the natural hair pigment.

The first step of double-process haircoloring is:

Uneven black or dark brown patches on the skin are a sign of which type of skin cancer?

The medulla is composed of _____ cells.

The measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid that affects how the fluid flows is:

The horny layer, or outer covering of the epidermis, is the:

One-celled microorganisms with plant and animal characteristics are called:

Salt bonds can be broken by _____ solutions.

Product that is a whipped and resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume

Conditioner with an acidic pH that conditions and restores the natural pH prior to shampooing.

Which process is used to soften oil deposits in hair follicles and treat acne conditions?

In a layered haircut, the layers create movement and volume by:

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a:

Paronychia is caused by a _____ infection.

Which type of lines are used to emphasize or minimize facial features?

In massage, pressure on a muscle is directed from:

What is the technical term for ingrown nails?

The _____ is a thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge.

What causes ridges running vertically down the length of the natural nail plate?

Bacilli and spirilla bacteria use slender, hair-like extensions called:

Which condition is characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts on the scalp?

Technique to use when you need to maintain control while cutting vertical or diagonal

Which term refers to the negative or positive pole of an electric current?

The small, cone-shaped area at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb is:

The first and the most critical part of the color service is the:

Which technique uses one end paper folded in half over the hair ends like an envelope?

When performing a haircut with haircutting shears, you should use your holding hand to:

Thio neutralizers are used to reform _____ bonds.

An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.

Flexible nails with a thin, white nail plate which may curve over the free edge are called:

Brush that has a large, flat base and staggered pin patterns to keep the hair from snagging.

The flow of electricity along a conductor is called:

The five major elements in skin and hair are referred to as the _____ elements.

A person with tinea pedis has a _____ infection.

What does the D on the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist stand for?

A _____ is obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors.

The average hair density is about how many hairs per square inch?

The _____ system is used by colorists to determine the lightness or darkness of a hair color.

The hair that is wrapped around a roller is the:

In permanent waving, the size of the curl is determined by the:

A _____ is a color component within the skin such as blood or melanin.

An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is:

Replacement of a natural fingernail takes about:

A _____ is a haircolor service that adds shine and color to the hair.

When the free edge pinches the sidewalls into a deep curve, this is called pincer nail or:

The clear, transparent skin layer just under the surface through which light passes is the:

Two or more immiscible substances combine with a special binding ingredient to create a(n):

What did women do during the Victorian era in England to add color to their cheeks?

Which type of metal is NOT commonly used to form ionic compounds in metal hydroxide relaxers?

A(n) _____ is an unstable physical mixture of undissolved particles in a liquid.

What is the active ingredient in alkaline permanents?

The positive electrode on an electrotherapy device is called a(n):

The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is the:

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called:

The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown:

What is the darkest haircolor level?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of side bonds of the cortex?

Sodium hydroxide are commonly known as _____.

What is the colorless, jelly-like substance found inside cells?

A(n) _____ is a thin, continuous mark used as a guide in haircutting.

Disulfide bonds account for about _____ of the hair's overall strength.

What holds all the elements of a design together?

A(n) _____ is a combination of equal parts of a prepared permanent color mixture and shampoo?

Common places for allergic contact dermatitis on a client include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which color should you use to balance violet tones?

Hydrogen bonds can be broken by:

The scientific study of hair and its diseases and care is called:

The unit that measures the strength of the electric current is a(n):

Which condition often presents as a fever blister or cold sore?

A raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling.

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

Onychophagy is the technical term used to describe _____ nails.

A switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit is a(n):

Which term refers to a fungal infection of the natural nail plate?

The skin and sweat glands are part of which body system?

When performing a layered haircut, the hair is usually cut at an elevation of _____ degrees.

The natural pH of hair is between:

The _____ is the tube-like depression in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root.

What type of melanin gives black and brown color to hair?

The chronic condition _____ is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose.

How many hair growth treatments have been approved by the FDA for sale in the United States?

In galvanic current, the electrode used on the area to be treated is the:

The small, cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of hair follicles are called the:

Disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions

A _____ is used when creating layered or graduated haircuts.

The bone of the cranium that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the:

An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a:

Alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the hair strand is called:

The _____ nervous system carries impulses or messages to the central nervous system.

Which term refers to split or brittle nails?

The technique of backbrushing is also called:

An oxidizing agent:

In an oxidation-reduction reaction:

The study of substances that contain carbon is called _____ chemistry.

Which of the following is NOT found in the reticular layer?

Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge form a wave are called:

The scientific study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system is:

The different types of electrical currents used in facial and scalp treatments are called:

Which tool is mainly used when creating short haircuts, short tapers, fades, and flat tops?

Which type of alopecia describes temporary hair loss at the end of a pregnancy?

Negative and positive electric currents moving from the source through the conductors and back.

A(n) _____ is a lesion that is a different color than the color of the skin.

A stable physical mixture of two or more substances is a(n):

A(n) _____ is a device that changes direct current to alternating current.

Any substance that occupies space and has mass (weight) is considered:

New hair is produced during the _____ phase, or growth phase, of hair growth.