Haircutting
If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, over direct the sections to a stationary guide at the ____?
Back of the ears
What is the technical term for the nail?
onyx
What is the highest level of decontamination?
Sterilization
The natural pigment found in hair is called:
melanin
In nail structure, the portion that extends past the finger and is free of attachment is called:
Free edge
If hair shrinks when it dries, you will need to cut wet hair ______ than the desired length?
1/4-1/2 longer
What part of the nail contains the nerves, lymph, and blood vessels that nourish the nail?
Nail bed
Which of the following is NOT a single-use item?
wooden pusher, cotton ball, metal pusher, emery board
Metal cuticle pusher
Which underlying pigment is exposed when lifting dark brown (level 3) hair?
red
The main purpose of draping a client is to:
Protect clients skin and clothing
Hair ____ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm2) of scalp and is usually described as thin, medium, or thick.
density
The visible part of the matrix that appears as a whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail is called:
Lunula
Which disinfectant is most commonly used in salons?
EPA registered disinfectant
What volume developer is standard for permanent hair color and gray coverage?
20 vol
The muscle at the front of the scalp that raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead is the:
Frontalis
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is _____, because it will give you the smoothest cut and is the sharpest edge possible
convex
Which implement is used to push back the cuticle?
Cuticle pusher
How often should disinfectant solutions be changed?
Daily or when contaminated
A patch test (predisposition test) should be performed how long before a color service?
24-48 hours before
Which layer of the skin contains melanocytes (pigment cells)?
Epidermis
Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shears
Japan germany and United States
What is the proper sanitation step after a manicure service?
Cleaning and disinfecting according to state rules.
What is the first step if blood exposure occurs during a service?
stop the service
Which technique involves applying lightener or color only to the surface of selected hair strands?
Balayage
Which type of shampoo is designed to remove buildup of products, minerals, or medications from the hair?
Clarifying shampoo