Practice Written Questions (200)

Natural hairbrush bristles are designed to absorb and hold monomer like a:

The acid used in permanent waving is:

The number of hairs per square inch on a head is referred to as hair:

For a natural-looking nail, product application in the eponychium,free edge&sidewall should be:

The term electricity describes a form of:

To remove nail tips softened in remover or acetone, gently slide off tips using:

clear polish & protein combo. that is applied to the natural nail plate to provide hard coating

The strongest of the three side bonds are:

Every client who enters the salon is a potential purchaser of additional services or:

The appearance of the powder-and-liquid mix-ratio bead created with low-odor product is:

Bonds reformed by the sue of thio neutralizers are:

The creation of unity in a design and the most important art principle is:

To save time and provide consistent results in a comb-out, follow a:

A closely woven heavy fabric material used for nail wraps is:

UV gels cure with a tacky surface called a(n):

To soften a square face, choose a style:

A technique of keeping curly hair smooth and straight while maintaining a beautiful shape is:

A part or parting is the line dividing hair, separating one section from another creating:

Weekly disinfection procedures for foot spas requires that solution be left overnight or for:

An oily cream used to protect the skin and scalp during hair and relaxing is:

The best form of advertising is through:

Liquids that can be mixed without separating are:

Premolded nails shaped from a tough polymer .. adhered to the natural nail plate to add length:

Short,rod-shaped bacteria that produce diseases such as tetanus and tuberculosis are:

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length is known as:

Dark spots on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormonal imbalances is:

The layer of the skin commonly called the true skin is the:

For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into uniform working areas called:

Which of the following choices is not a major artery that supplies blood to the lower leg/foot?

Due to chemical composition, hydroxide relaxers are not compatible with:

The technical term that refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body is:

The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head is the:

The tool used in short haircuts, tapers, and flat tops and used with or without a guard is:

Consumer studies show that the most dollars spent in the salon on hair care products are:

The surface of healthy skin should be slightly:

Included in the chemical formulation of moisturizers to attach hair fibers&provide protection:

Acne bacteria are anaerobic and cannot survive in the presence of:

The chemical process in living organisms where cells are nourished and carry out activities:

The three principal parts of a pink curl are stem, circle and:

The function of white blood cells is to destroy disease-causing:

When applying a hydroxide relaxer for a virgin application, the application should be:

The technical term used to describe gray hair is:

Skin gets its strength,form, and flexibility from protein fibers found within the:

A chronic condition characterized by dilation of the surface blood vessels on the cheeks/nose:

Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to remove dead surface cells from the:

Permanent hair removal methods include: electrolysis, photo-epilation, and...

An equal combination of the primary colors blue and red produces:

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

Which of the following is not considered one of the three types of side bonds of the cortex

A process used to soften&emulsify oil deposits in hair follicles & treat acne conditions are:

Products used to soften skin around nails & increase the flexibility of natural nails are:

On a nail plate, the early stages of a typical bacteria infection are identified as:

Shampoos used to brighten and add a slight hint of color to hair are:

A salon is a creative workplace that requires strong self-discipline and excellent:

The facial shape with a narrow forehead and the greatest width is across the cheekbones is the:

The movement or mobility in a pin curl is determined by the:

Infections on a nail surface are caused by large numbers of bacteria or:

In the beauty business it is especially important that the practitioner reflect the industry &:

An inflammatory condition of the skin is called:

When washing your hands, you should scrub them together in a lather for at least:

The foundation of hair coloring is based on modifying the:

The thickest skin is found on the:

In the service business, the number one thing to remember is that your schedule revolves around

Brushes with large,flat bases&staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer length hair are:

If a man has a wide face and full cheeks, a fairly close-trimmed beard would be:

How many bones make up the human foot?

The five basic elements of three dimensional design are line, form, space... 

During a haircut, when the hair is elevated below 90 degrees, you build:

Movements used to spread cleanser or lotion over the face and neck should be:

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

During the preservice sanitation procedure, implements should be immersed in EPA for:

Ticket upgrading /upselling services is an enormous & easy opportunity for the practitioner to:

When removing nail polish from wrap-type nail enhancements,the recommended remover is:

The outermost layer of the hair is the:

A chemical product that should never be used in a foot bath is:

The human body has how many major systems?

A section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is a:

In selecting the proper products for a client, it is important to understand the:

A harsh shampoo with a high pH value is considered to be:

An oxidizing agent that supplies the oxygen gas to activate color molecules is a:

The pin curl that produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility is the:

Matter exists in three forms:

The follicle is the tubelike depression in the skin or scalp that contains the:

Exfoliants used in a salon that contain larger concentrations of alpha hydroxy acids are:

Brushes used in products that do no allow for growth of pathogens are considered:

To be effective as a disinfectant, ethyl alcohol must have a strength no less than:

The highest part of an eyebrow arch should be in line with the:

The units of structure that build proteins and linked together end-to-end are:

A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function is a:

After visiting a salon, regardless of whether or not you would like to work there, you should:

Shaking polish bottles causes a rough application, & polish appears irregular due to:

To improve shelf life of adhesives, store them at room temperature between:

Moisturizers that contain a broad-spectrum sunscreen should protect against both:

In the context of cosmetology, pH refers to the alkalinity or acidity of:

Carpal tunnel syndrome & back injuries are repetitive work-related injuries classified as:

Prior to waxing,cotton pledgets or a towel with warm water is placed over the brow to:

When performing a shampoo, apply small quantities of shampoo and work into lather using:

To avoid client misunderstandings with natural hairstyling service perform a(n):

UV gel products applied to natural nails or forms require exposure to a UV light to:

Substances that allow oil and water to mix or emulsify are:

During the Golden Age of Greece, women ground cinnabar to produce coloring for:

A conversation between a client and practitioner to determine client needs is called a:

The maturing process of hair is:

Smooth waves and uniform curls are produced by:

Natural nail cells are formed in what part of the nail structure?

A method of waving and curling straight or pressed hair using irons is:

The texture of each hair strand is based on its thickness or:

A term used to encompass the broad range of speciality areas; hairstyling, nails, & esthetics:

Permanent haircolors:

The vast majority of bacteria fall into two primary types classified as:

The use of therapeutic oils & oil blends for their positive effects on the body,mind& spirit is

If the skin barrier is broken on a client with a virus, the possibility exists of transmitting:

A violet base color helps to minimize unwanted:

Removing nail enhancements from the acetone or product remover causes the product to:

Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by:

To identify an allergy in a client, the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act requires a:

Hair that has the most versatility in styling is:

Visible depressions across the width of the natural nail plate caused by a major trauma to body

Cuticle removers that have a pH of 12 or higher are considered to be:

Disinfectants used in salons must be:

Haircolor that has a coating action and is removed by shampooing is a:

Colors obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors are:

When applying UV gel, start with the client's left hand and apply starting from the:

Dappen dishes with narrow openings are used to:

In the test-taking process,reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is:

A highly effective technique of field research you should learn is:

To remove manufacturer polish from a new brass pressing comb, it should be:

When working on a haircut, it is important to remember to keep your body weight:

The greatest impact on how skin ages is related to:

Cleansing milks designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin are:

The term used to describe the mapping out for a career plan is:

The facial shape that is about one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is:

When added, what color will make the resulting color appear lighter and brighter?

The portion of the central nervous system that originates in brain down to the lower trunk is:

Infections on a nail surface are caused by large numbers of bacteria or:

The time needed to properly disinfect implements between each use is:

During the nail tip application procedure, the eponychium is gently pushed back using:

Natural nails will continue to grow provided that there is no damage to the:

Eyeliner pencils consist of the hardened oil base petrolatum, color additives, and :

Guidelines that are used when creating layered or graduated haircuts are:

A local infection confined to a particular part of the body is indicated by a:

Most pedicure carts are designed to be:

After targeting & observing salons, the next step in the process of securing employment is to:

Statistically, clients who receive color services stay with their stylist for:

The foundation of hair coloring is based on modifying the:

To find the right proportional balance for a client, study the:

The type of owner who assumes expenses,receives profits, & bears all losses of the business is:

The therapeutic compression movement that includes kneading, squeezing, and friction is:

The label of disinfectant must indicate the product's:

With a flat iron with beveled edges, the edge of the iron farthest from the stylist is the:

Textured hair presents certain challenges when styling, as it is very fragile both:

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

When performing a haircut,cutting past the 2 front corners can cause bang area to end up on the

When cutting a wig, the desired goal should be to make the hair look:

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

The amount of pressure applied in cutting when combing and holding a subsection is called:

The layer responsible for the strength and elasticity of human hair is the:

A deep/rubbing massage movement.. pressure is applied while moving over an underlying structure

Common bacteria that are transferred through skin-to-skin contact or unclean implements are:

The inactive phase cycle of bacteria is also known as the:

The processing time for permanent waves should be determined by the:

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:

Two bones that form the bridge of the nose and are involved in facial massage are:

The chemical process in living organisms where cells are nourished & carry out their activities

Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as:

Extremely curly hair often:

The protective gloves that work best for many nail salon-related applications are made of:

Waving solution breaks the disulfide bonds in the cortex through a chemical reaction called:

Avoid treatments that release heat or stimulate the skin for clients with:

A popular keratolytic enzyme peel that is mixed with water & applied to the face is:

Strips of human or artificial hair woven by hand or machine onto a thread are:

The first culture known to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion was:

A substance that dissolves another substance to form a solution is a(n):

Wrinkles around the eyes and jawline or sagging skin is the result of the loss of the skins:

Substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of hair products are:

The processing time for permanent waves should be determined by the:

A shampoo recommended to remove product buildup on the hair is a:

The average replacement tie for a toenail is:

The side bonds that make up the cortex include: disulfide bonds, salt bonds, and:

Electromagnetic radiation that carries energy through space on waves is also called:

The red to yellow melanin produced by the body is:

A very common skin irritant found in the salon is:

Coloring pigments can be natural derived minerals or color agents called:

The best customer-service approach with an aggressive client is:

Strip lashes applied with adhesive to the natural lash line are:

In a pin curl, the size of the circle determines the:

Nail wraps should be rebalanced with new fabric and resin after:

Hair secured to a client's natural hair to add length,volume,texture..worn for a longer period:

A popular keratolytic enzyme peel that is mixed with water and applied to the face is:

The natural wave patterns of hair are described as wavy, curly and:

When handling an unhappy client, the ultimate goal is to:

Different braiding styles in some African tribes have been known to distinguish:

Prolonged or repeated direct skin contact with chemicals may cause:

Disposable gloves worn when performing a waxing service prevent any possible contact with:

Color is described as a property of objects that depends on the light they:

Specialized preparations used to equalize porosity & deposit a base color in one application...

Salons with a high volume of walk-in traffic anchored to a busy shopping center or mall are:

In psychology of selling, the practitioner must determine the:

A procedure used to determine the reaction of a color formula on hair is a: