Nevada State Board Written Practice

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

What is microscopic anatomy also know as?

Electricity travels how many miles per second?

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

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

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

A hair follicle filled with sebum and keratin forms a

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

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

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

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

For natural nail preparation, select a medium abrasive file with

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

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

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

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

The basic unit of all living things is

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

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

Which of the following is a function of the skin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The cheekbones are also called the molar bones or

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

Foot files are also known as

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inflammation is characterized by which iof the following

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

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

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

The medical terms used to descrribe dandruff is

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

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

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes

High-frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Before purchasing shears, the stylist should

A UV-lamp used to cure UV gels should be

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

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

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

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

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

The substance secreted by the sebaceous glands is called

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail tips are softened with acetone or tip remover and are

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

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

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

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

Reference points in a haircut are used to establish

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The system used for understanding color relationships is the

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

The process where the hair is prelightened and then toned is

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

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

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

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

Most braided styles are appropriate for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are

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

State regulatory agencies include which of the following?

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

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