Which example is an intrinsic factor that influences skin aging?
repetitive facial expressions
Epithelial tissue provides a covering that protects the body.
The inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached at the wrist and located on the side of the little finger, is the _____.
ulna
What is a fibrous protein that is the principal component of hair and nails?
keratin
What standard should be used to determine when to treat a skin condition?
When in doubt, refer the client to a healthcare provider.
What characteristics can help identify a malignant melanoma?
black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture
The natural nail unit includes which part of the finger?
the tip to the first knuckle
A ____ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place.
ligament
What helps guide the nail plate along the nail bed as it grows?
the bed epithelium
What is the relationship between nail cell production and plate growth?
The faster that nail cells are produced, the faster the plate will grow.
What are the two parts of a strand of human hair?
the root and the shaft
porosity
Which type of hair has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing?
coarse hair
Which hair disorder causes terminal hair to grow on areas of a woman’s body where terminal hair typically does not grow?
hirsuties
An example of a parasitic infection is _______
pediculosis capitis
Select the most appropriate type of haircutting shears to use when a stylist wants to add texture to the ends of a client’s hair by point cutting.
short blades
In what way can stylists center their weight when cutting hair to avoid fatigue and injury?
When standing, keep knees slightly bent.
When stylists part the haircut in the opposite way from how it was cut, at the same elevation, what are they checking for?
line and shape precision
A benefit of using the shear-over-comb technique is it allows for _______.
short tapers that go from extremely short length to longer length
What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line?
palm-to-palm
A higher frequency of curl reversion occurs in relaxers that use which of the following active ingredients?
ammonium sulfite
Hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair by removing one of the bonded sulfur atoms in a disulfide bond. What is the name of this process?
lanthionization
What is the proper placement of bands on perm rods?
on the top
In a single treatment, what is the maximum number of levels healthy hair can be lightened before risking damage?
four
To freshen up dull, faded hair between touch-up services, apply a demipermanent color that is in the same tonal family and __________ than the original color formulation.
one to two levels lighter
Using an alkaline shampoo will __________.
strip color
Which method of removing hair from the eyebrows requires specialized training beyond the standard cosmetology license?
threading
A client had a laser treatment 3 weeks ago. Under which of the following conditions can waxing be performed?
Permission is received from a physician
Which equipment would cosmetologists use to oxygenate the cutaneous layer of the skin?
A highly stimulating technique that includes a rapid shaking movement while the balls of the fingertips are firmly pressed on the application point is __________
Why would an esthetician ask about the reason for a client’s visit?
to determine if the client is seeking relaxation or treatment
Which piece of equipment is used to kill microorganisms and their spores and sterilize implements and tools?
autoclave
Which of the following is used to apply nail oils?
disposable application brushes
What is often the most memorable part of the manicure?
massage
Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. Which manicure would incorporate the use of alpha hydroxy acid for exfoliation and skin rejuvenation?
anti-aging manicure
All manicures can be performed using _______ manicure techniques.
dry
When did pedicures become the spa industry’s fastest-growing service?
1990s
A __________ is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clay, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and so on.
mask
How might you help a client remove dry and flaky skin from the feet?
Give the client an exfoliating scrub.
________________ is a unique method of applying pressure to specific points on the hands or feet with the thumb and index fingers that promotes health benefits to specific parts of the body.
Reflexology
Where should you place your fingers (except thumb) when performing a foot massage?
on the top of the foot
A massage performed during a manicure or pedicure is purely for what purpose?
relaxation
What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?
overlay
Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?
full-coverage tip
How often should appointments be scheduled for wrap maintenance?
every 2 weeks
When using odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products, the tacky layer on top of the nail is called the ____________ layer.
inhibition
Which product contains aloe and other skin softening agents when you purchase it at a beauty supply store instead of a local hardware store?
acetone
The difference between respiratory droplets and airborne transmission is ______.
respiratory droplets do not stay in the air as long
What is a microorganism?
any organism of microscopic size
HIV is spread through which of the following means?
from person to person through the blood
The first step in infection control is ______.
cleaning
Franca has recently committed a major offense against her license. Who among the following is MOST LIKELY to revoke her license?
the state agency
When immiscible liquids are combined, they form ______.
suspensions
All acids owe their chemical reactivity to ______.
the hydrogen ion
Acid–alkali neutralization reactions occur when an acid is mixed with an alkali in equal proportions, balancing the total pH and forming water (H2O) and ______.
a salt
What does an oxidizing agent do?
releases oxygen
What did the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) replace?
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
What does a watt measure?
how much electric energy is being used in one second