Nevada State Board Written Practice

The substance secreted by the sebaceous glands is called

A true classic hairdo created simply out of a ponytail that can be simple or dressed up is

A single line of color, or series of repeated lines, creates a

A short chain of monomers that is not long enough to be considered a ploymer is a(n)

The medical terms used to descrribe dandruff is

The cheekbones are also called the molar bones or

What base should you use along the front hairline to prevent splits/breaks in finished styles

The technique that involves attaching hair wefts or single strands with adhesive or glue is

A type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is

When applied properly, lipstick should be even on both sides of the mouth and

What is microscopic anatomy also know as?

Reference points in a haircut are used to establish

When sebum hardens and the sebaceous duct becomes clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is

Coloring products that have a coating action on the hair and are removed by shampooing are

Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a(n)

The technique of using free-form of painting lightener directly on clean, styled hair is

Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid information can be found on a(n)

During a relaxer strand test, hair that is pressed to the scalp and continues to curl is...

A measurement of much electricity is being used in one second is a(n)

Most braided styles are appropriate for

A product used in the pedicure bath to cleans and soften the skin is...

Split or brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and rough surface appearance Is

The melanin that gives black and brown color to hair is...

Hair flowing in the same direction - the result of follicles sloping in the same direction form

Overlapping hair color on previously tinted hair can cause breakage and create visible line of

The hand-position used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is...

Skin that appears shiny or greasy from clogged, dead cells in the follicle is

Implements needing disinfection should be put in covered container large enough for them to be

The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones connected by joints is the...

The three types of straight lines in haircutting include all of the following EXCEPT...

Which fungus affects plants/grows on inanimate objects but wont cause human infection in salon

Inflammation is characterized by which iof the following

The system used for understanding color relationships is the

The line dividing hair at the scalp separating one section from another creating subsections is

Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing is

A substance that is a particularly good conductor of electricity is...

Onychomadesis is the separation and falling off of a naill plate and can be traced to

The basic unit of all living things is

A freckle is an example of a mark on the skin called a..

The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure is

The thickness or diameter of each hair strand is referred to as hair

The process where the hair is prelightened and then toned is

A chemical combination of matter in definite (fixed) proportions is a...

The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is...

What is the medical branch of science that deals with study of skin functions and diseases?

The layer of the skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the...

When removing dust from the natural nail plate, stroke the brush from...

Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair haveabrustle mixture consisting of

A hair follicle filled with sebum and keratin forms a

When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?

A thin open-meshed cotton fabric that is used to hold mask products on the face is

Nail tips are softened with acetone or tip remover and are

Which of the following is a function of the skin?

Products are classified as either an alkaline or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of

The uppermost and largetst bone of the arm, extending from elbow to shoulder is the

The important part of facial treatments that determines skin type, condition, and treatment is

Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width are

The water content of the natural nail directly affects the nail's

The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the

The tough and of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place is the

Too much powder in a mix ratio causes nail enhancements to cure incorrectly and become

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

The nape area is defined as the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the

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

Before purchasing shears, the stylist should

The element of hair design that defines form and space is...

The type of hair pressing service that removes 50-60% of the curl is the

One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are...

A UV-lamp used to cure UV gels should be

To avoid stretching the scalp, the telethon wide-toothed combs should have

A disposable supply provided to clients to avoid smudging toenail polish after a pedi are

The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge is the

The muscle that draws the eyebrow down and wrinkles the forehead vertically is the

Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?

All matter has physical and chemical properties and exists in the form of a

Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are

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

The U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a predisposition test be given

A combination of thio relaxer and a thio permanent wrapped on large rods is a

Disease causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called

Hair is composed of protein that grows from cells originating within the

The process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is

The nail professional's chair should be selected for durability, comfort, ergonomics, & ease of

Lesions of the skin characterized by piles of material on the skin surface are

All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called

The process of rearranging basic structure of curly hair into straighter or smoother form is

The fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells that contain melanin pigment is the

The most visible and functional part of the nail unit is the,

The direction of movement in massage should always be from insertion of the muscle toward its

The double-rod wrap technique is also known as...

High-frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes?

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

A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a(n)...

Severe type of dandruff known by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum is

State regulatory agencies include which of the following?

For natural nail preparation, select a medium abrasive file with

Hair that has been lightened, colored, permed, or chemically relaxed is called...

Electricity travels how many miles per second?

Prior to application, the temperature of the heated wax should be tested on

Pin curls sliced forma shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head is called

The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be...

The difference in the strength of most chemical hair relaxers is determined by concentration of

Curls that offer a curl option with only slight lift or volume are

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes

In creating length increase in the design of graduated/layered haircuts the technique to use is

How is porosity defined when cuticle of hair is lifted and absorbs color quickly?

The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the

Foot files are also known as

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

The profile that is considered to be ideal is the...