Cosmetology Final Exam Practice Test 2

The ___ is the stationary (non-moving) foundation of the curl on the area closest to the scalp.

What is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions?

What is a stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails?

Foaming cleansers that wash off easily contain a detergent that is also known as a(n) ___.

What is a non-ammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair?

A standard manicuring table is usually ___ long and includes a drawer and shelf for storing implements and products.

___ and skin rashes are the two general types of injuries that can occur in hair pressing.

A ___ is a basic haircut cut at a 90 degree elevation and then over directed to maintain length and weight.

___are personal protective equipment (PPE) worn to protect the cosmetologist from exposure to microbes during service.

Hair flowing in the same direction, as the result of follicles sloping in the same direction, is known as a ___.

A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus is a ___.

What is a light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms?

___ is considered a skin type because the tendency to develop this condition is hereditary.

Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?

What term refers to the study of hair and it’s diseases and care?

Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called ___.

As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small ___.

___ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting the hair.

What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-length haircut?

Which layer of hair is the innermost layer of the hair and often called the pith or core of the hair?

Which pin curls produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end?

A___is a conversation between you and your client to make suggestions, find what they want and decide on a haircut.

What is a deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over underlying structure?

The coloring technique that involves coloring some strands of hair lighter than the natural color is known as ___.

Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n) ___.

Single-use or disposable implements are used ___ on a client then discarded, preferably while the client can watch.

Most alkaline permanent waves have a pH between ___.

A ___ is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate.

Which term describes follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup, also known as blackheads?

___ is a professional, industry-coined term referring to artificial hair coloring products and services.

An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth is a(n) ___.

The active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is ___.

___ is the last step in a perfect manicure.

What is the process of rearranging the basic structure of curly hair into a straighter or smoother form?

In the ___, pedicures exploded onto service menus and became the fastest-growing service in the industry.

___implements aka reusable are generally stainless steel because they must be properly cleaned and disinfected after use

Standard precautions that require one to assume all blood and body fluids are infectious are published by the ___.

A weak, physical, cross-link side bond between adjacent polypeptide chains that is broken by changes in pH is a ___bond

The darkest hair colors in the level system are identified as ___ while the lightest hair colors are ___.

Which item would be described as multi-use?

Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called ___.

What type of immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculation?

The technique used to check a haircut for precision of the line and shape is called ___.

___based pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth upswept effect.

What section of the pin curl lies between the base and first arc of the circle that gives the curl it’s direction?

What is the resting phase or final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed?

What is the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners?

Single-cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are ___.

Which scenario is an example of an exposure incident?

What determines the size of the curl in a permanent waving process?

What is a metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate?

What waving solutions use an ingredient other than ATG as the primary reducing agent?

Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are __.

What is a product used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin?

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

What soft foam perm rods are usually about 12 inches long with a uniform diameter along the entire length of the rod?

What type of melanin gives black and brown color to the hair?

What chemical side bonds are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together?

OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be ___.

A ___is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.

Nail hardeners that are useful for weak nail plates and that shouldn’t be used for hard or rigid nail plates contain __.

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called ___.

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have not visible opening are ___.

The initiator added to polymer powder to start the chain reaction of curing the nail enhancement is ___.

What cosmetic treatment of the hands involves cutting, shaping and painting of nails, cuticle removal, skin softening?

What is a concentrated treatment product composed of beneficial ingredients to cleanse and nourish the skin?

The fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells that contains melanin pigment is the ___.

Large demeanor pin curls that are similar to a roller but do not have the same amount of tension are called ___.

The pigment that provides brown or black color to hair is ___.

Which statement best describes UV sanitizers?

A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a ___.

___ refers to the strength of the color.

During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using ___.

What term describes any art or design that protrudes from the nail?

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

What is the main active ingredient in true acid and acid-balanced waving lotions?

Which type of hair has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing?

Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?

Which bonds are weak physical side bonds from an attraction between negative and positive charges broken by pH changes?

Laws are also called ___.

Which product is used on the natural nail to assist in adhesion and chemically bond the enhancement to the natural nail?

What are the large flat brushed with staggered pin patterns that are used for mid to longer hair lengths?

___ primers were developed because acid-based primer is corrosive to the skin and potentially dangerous to the eyes.

The soak bath is filled with comfortably ___ and a product to soak the client’s feet.

Which term describes follicles impacted with solidified sebum that appear as small bumps under the skin’s surface?

___implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in every state.

The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty and state is known as ___.

Powdered persulfate salts added to haircolor to increase its lightening ability are ___.

Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are ___.

A freckle is an example of a mark on the skin known as a ___.

All perm wraps begin by sectioning the hair into ___.

It is important to work with the natural ___ or where and how hair is moved over the head when locating the bang area.

___ are non-foaming, lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and to remove makeup.

Clients most enjoy the ___ that manicures provide.

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

Before purchasing___, the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and blade edge.

The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is ___.

Hydroxide relaxers remove a sulfur atom from a disulfide bond, converting it into a(n) ___.

When filing to toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed ___.

When the cuticle is slightly raised and the hair is normal and processes in an average amount of time, the hair has ___.