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When damaged, which of the following will cause hair growth to be inhibited?

Which of the following is a government agency that regulates & enforces safety & health standards?

Which form of exfoliation uses a creme to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin?

The process of softening & emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the hair follicles is

Subsections that are used when performing a chemical relaxer retouch are

Which of the following is the bonding agent that secures the nail tip to the natural nail?

Which of the following is a form of hypopigmentation affecting the entire body?

The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is hair

The outermost & thinnest layer of the skin is the

Abrasive files are used to remove & shape which of the following?

Another name for a piggy back wrap is

Which of the following is a disorder causing unpleasant odors from the armpit?

Which of the following is the animal parasite that burrows under the skin & causes severe itching?

Which is the active ingredient in a relaxer that softens & swells the hair to form lanthionine bonds

Which of the following causes syphilis?

Which of the following conditions is a fungus found on the skin?

Which of the following tests is performed before a lightener to determine the end results?

Which of the following is a bone of the cranium located above the nape area?

Which of the following tissues send messages to other body parts?

Which of the following can cause hair breakage during a lightener retouch?

What type of hair requires more heat & pressure than the others to press when using a pressing comb?

Which of the following should be used to disinfect metal tools?

Which type of nerve tissue moves body parts?

Which test determines if a wig is made of human hair or synthetic fiber?

Which is an electrical treatment that is a form of mechanical exfoliation & removes dead cells from the skin surface?

What is the highest level of decontamination?

Increased curvature nail plates have deep or sharp curves at the free edge. The shape is determined by

Parasites need which of the following to survive?

Which of the following will cause a practitioner to use blood exposure procedures?

The massage movement that should be perfected & used for the purpose of relaxing the client during a pedicure is called

Which skin type exhibits fine lines and lacks sebum?

Which of the following is a retouch?

While performing a haircut, you accidentally nip the client's ear. What is the 2nd safety step that should be done?

Which of the following is the appropriate sequence of events in the first aid procedure for bleeding wounds?

A practitioner should refuse to service a client when which of the following is present?

The outline or silhouette of the design that verifies the identity of a hairstyle is

The portion of the hair that is inside the hair follicle under the skin's surface is the

Which type of base placement causes less stress & tension during a permanent waving service?

Which instrument is used to slither a client's hair?

The technique of attaching hair extensions with adhesive & a heat tool is known as

Which of the following are the surfactants used in skin cleansers?

A disease that effects the nail bed causing it to develop yellowish to reddish spots under the plate "salmon patches" is

A cosmetologist notices that the client has a whorl in the crown area of the head. When cutting they will need to use

Who regulates & enforces safety & health standards to protect the employees?

Which of the following is the watery material found between the cell membrane and the nuclear membrane?

The process which newly formed cells fill with keratin, move upward, lose their nucleus then die is known as the

A coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacteria cell that causes syphilis is

Which one of the following is the peak of a finger wave?

Which of the following is the study of all aspects of the muscles?

A lightener retouch is applied to the

When consulting with a client with an agnail, the proper consultation care advice would be to

Which of the following is a facial shape with a long, narrow face w/hollow cheeks?

What are the three basic parts of a cell?

Which type of light therapy is used for hair & scalp treatments & to heat the skin & increase the blood flow?

An autoclave is used in the spa to provide which level of infection control?

A hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots & splotches on the skin that may be related to the thyroid is:

If the cuticle is slightly raised & accepts color products easily, the hair is

Which of the following are primary colors?

Which of the following relaxing massage movements used in manicures & pedis are slow, rhythmic & stroking?

Which of the following is the recommended protocol in the proper hand washing technique?

Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from smoothing treatments?

Infection control in the facial area is necessary to help prevent the spread of which of the following viruses?

Which nerve fibers are distributed to the sudoriferous & sebaceous glands?

While smoothing the nail plate, the buffer should be lifted to prevent

Natural wave patterns like straight, wavy, curly & extremely curly that must be considered when styling hair refers to

A chemical disinfectant's efficiency is its ability to provide which of the following?

Which of the following is the depression in the skin where hair grows?

Which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters?

Using gloves when applying chemicals on clients will prevent which of the following?

What is a color that is formulated to deposit but not lighten color & is mixed w/a low-volume developer?

During the process time in chemical waving, the solution causes the wrapped hair to

Proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis & harmony are principles in

High elevation cutting will provide which of the following effects?

Permanent wave rods within a panel that move in the same direction & are positioned on equal-sized bases is a

What is the cause of onychomycosis?

Which of the following is an electrical current modality that produces chemical changes in the skin?

Which of the following may be used to dissolve soft tissue adhering directly to the nail plate?

Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling reproduction, growth and metabolism?

Which of the following pieces of equipment is recommended to sterilize implements in the facial spa?

Which of the following is used by the nail practitioner when giving a foot massage?

Debris is removed from tools & implements using which of the following procedures?

Which type of mask changes consistency before & after application & can be pulled up or lifted from the skin?

What color should be used to neutralize unwanted green tones in a clients hair?

Virucidal properties must be included in a chemical product used for which of the following infection control procedures

Which is considered a parasite & can be spread easily to a noninfected area by means of improperly disinfected tools?

Which of the following determines the mobility of a pin curl?

An example of a disease caused by a plant parasite is

The technical term for head lice is

What type of form would result from using a 45 degree angle cut?

Many clients may be infected with HIV without having any of the following?

Fungal infections are destroyed by which of the following preventative procedures in the facial areas?

A client comes in to purchase shampoo, she uses a lot of styling gel & spritz. What shampoo should be recommended?

What pH level will tend to dry the skin?

Which method of hair removal involves removing the hair in the same direction as the growth of the hair?

Which of the following products should be added to the pedicure bath?

Dry, flaky skin & calluses can be softened during a pedicure by using

Which facial feature would benefit from being contoured?

Which of the following parts of a cell contain DNA?

Which of the following are white spots on the nails?

Which of the following products is applied to equalize porosity & reconstruct damaged hair during a lightener process?