Cos Exam Ace - Final v6

Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic hand washing procedure?

During a natural nail service apply nail polish

When applying artificial eyelashes, begin with the shorter & position them midway between the inside corner of the eye &

A spray or polish that aids in the fast drying of polish is called:

Which of the following actions should NOT be considered if the client has a diamond face shape?

What do low- or no-thio perms use as a reducing agent?

The most accurate method of measuring pH is with:

Heat and wrapping with firm, even tension when using an acid perm produces which of the following effects?

The name given to grayness or whiteness of the hair is:

When is the appropriate time to analyze the client’s skin type and tone for a makeup service?

Which of the following is not one of the main ingredients found in most neutralizers?

Onychorrhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:

Advise a client to not shampoo their hair within how many hours prior to a sodium hydroxide relaxer service?

Which of the following items can be used to remove buildup from a cool iron barrel?

Spreading infection in a salon can be attributed to all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Why does the base area lighten faster when using a midstrand-to-ends then base (lighter result) technique?

a healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and

A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6

A highlighting technique in which a crochet hook is used to pull hairstrands through a perforated cap is called:

Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or:

Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cysts which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of the skin are known as:

Which nerve extends to the muscles on the side of the neck

Which of the following items is used to place products from containers on to the makeup palette?

a disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as

Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called:

To avoid damage to the muscle tissues, massage movements should be directed toward the:

Which of the following descriptions identify where wax should NOT be applied?

Immersing in an approved EPA-registered disinfectant after precleaning applies to all of the following items EXCEPT:

What color tool consists of nylon bristles on one end and a pointed tip on the other?

The occipitalis muscle is located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp:

Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/or moist or:

What type of profile has a strong outward curvature resulting from either a protruding nose or sloping forehead or chin?

What is usually the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide?

When a solution can’t take or dissolve more of the solute than it already holds at a given temperature is called a ___.

What is another name for a stain in the skin caused by dilation of small blood vessels, also known as a birthmark?

A massage can provide all of the following results EXCEPT:

What tans the skin to help protect it from the burning rays of the sun?

All of the following statements describe ammonium thioglycolate relaxers EXCEPT:

The tubing method of applying hair extensions requires the use of:

Which type of mixing bowls may cause hydrogen peroxide to weaken?

Which of the following steps is necessary before the hair design procedure begins?

What product protects polish from chipping?

What should be applied when draping for a color service to prevent irritating and staining the hairline?

Which of the following guidelines is true if the client has a heart face shape?

applying the same infection control procedures on all clients is a practice known as ?

What should you do with a porous item such as a neck strip, sponge or emery board once it has been used on a client?

During the scalp analysis, prior to a relaxer, check for any cuts, bruises, sores and

All of the following terms describe the type of container disinfected tools or nonporous supplies are stored in EXCEPT:

Which of the following steps should a cosmetologist perform immediately prior to a service?

Freckles are considered to be:

An artificial nail service using an overlay of fabric along with resin is referred to as:

Which of the following wig types simulates natural hair growth and creates a natural look?

Apply eyeliner to outer edges of top and bottom lids and extending lines outward to:

Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away from the scalp?

Pterygium of the nail can occur at either the hyponychium or at the:

Use an approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant if tools, multi-use supplies or equipment have come in contact with

Most corrective makeup and contouring is done to help create the illusion of which face shape?

Jane closed a door on her finger & the nail fell off-a year later it grew back distorted. What has possible perm damage?

most widely used solvent in the nail industry is

Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with?

What is NOT an indication of an allergic reaction to a cosmetic product?

A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service?

What part of the curl determines the amount of movement of the curl?

The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis, is called:

What provides the tension necessary in an alkaline wave?

Which method of bonding features double-adhesive edges with sticky sides to hold the weft in position before securing?

Which smaller branch of the external maxillary artery supplies blood to the upper lip and septum?

How many standardized colors are on the J and L Color Ring?

Which of the following statements describes the recommended removal of bonded wefts?

What is considered the appropriate water pressure for rinsing during a shampoo service

To avoid a false color analysis, be sure the area used for performing the analysis is:

How often should the client typically schedule a retouch after receiving a lighter result hair service?

The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the

Re-balancing the nail during a fill-in nail service means to file the nail and blend?

Why should brushing and pulling the hair before any chemical service be avoided?

When presented with a disease or disorder to a requested nail service, which of the following actions is NOT suggested

Nail wraps can be made of fiberglass, linen, nylon and?

What hair addition method involves applying heat to melt the addition to natural hair?

The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized:

Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and respond to:

The medical term for ringworm is:

Which of the following hairstyling products creates sleek, smooth finishes?

Which muscle bends the wrist and closes the fingers

An uneven effect is created when sculpting curly hair that is:

Product used to prepare & protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching & breakage of the hair?

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about onychomycosis:

The active growing stage of hair lasts from

Who is the party responsible for distribution of Safety Data Sheets?

In a permanent hair color procedure, the small colored molecules enter the hair with the aid of this alkaline substance:

To maintain a constant temperature during use, the electric curling iron contains a heating element controlled by a:

If the workstation surface has been contaminated during a blood exposure incident, these actions are necessary EXCEPT:

Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades in a(n):

Pressing combs are made of stainless steel or

The live tissue at the base of the nail is called the:

All tools must be thoroughly cleaned before:

Which of the following is NOT a step taken when performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer service?

Combination of hydrogen peroxide and which of the following will allow for the lift & lightening hair’s natural color?

To shape and blend nail tips, what type of file is used?

A pull test is performed to check for which of the following conditions