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Which of the following conditions would prevent a cosmetologist from performing a service on a client?
a. Hypertrichosis b. Psoriasis
c. Pityryasis capitus d. Tinea capitus
What is (d) Tinea capitus?
Tinea capitus is a fungal infection that affects the scalp and hair shafts. It can cause hair loss, itching, and inflammation. Since it is contagious, a cosmetologist would not be able to perform a service on a client with tinea capitus to prevent the spread of the infection to other clients.
High elevation in haircutting is used for what?
a. establish guidelines b. add bulk
c. thin hair d. create layers
What is (d) create layers?
High elevation in hair cutting is used to create layers. When cutting hair with high elevation, the hair is lifted away from the head and cut at an angle, resulting in shorter layers on top and longer layers underneath.
A cosmetologist is designing a new eye makeup style for a client. Which bones will affect the appearance of the eye makeup that is applied?
a. the zygomatic bones and the lacrimal bones
b. the parietal bone and the occipital bone
c. the metacarpus and the phalanges
d. the metatarsals and the tarsals
what is (a) the zygomatic bones and the lacrimal bones?
The highest point at the top of the head is called
What is the apex?
What is advisable to give if you want to add strength and body to damaged hair?
Permanent wave Massage treatment
Hair analysis Conditioning treatment
What is conditioning treatment?
A conditioning treatment is advisable to give if you want to add strength and body to damaged hair. Conditioning treatments are designed to nourish and moisturize the hair, providing it with the necessary nutrients to repair and strengthen the damaged strands.
What is hair primarily composed of?
a. calcium b. cortisone
c. keratin d. magnesium
What is (c) Keratin?
Keratin is a tough, fibrous protein that is responsible for the strength and structure of hair. It forms the outer layer of the hair shaft and provides protection and elasticity.
When cutting hair, two types of guides can be used. What are they?
a. Stationary & traveling/mobile
b. Parallel & stationary c. Complete & incomplete
d. Projection and sectioning
What is (a) Stationary & traveling/mobile?
A cosmetologist is performing a foot massage during a pedicure service. On which muscles will the cosmetologist be directing pressure?
a. the platysma & the sternocleidomastoideus
b. the procerus & the buccinator
c. the trapezius & the supinator
d. the flexor digitorum brevis & the flexor digiti minimi
What is (d) the flexor digitorum brevis & the flexor digiti minimi?
The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is the
What is the cutting line?
What manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails?
Antiseptic Machine
Oil Regular
What is Oil?
Oil is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails because it helps to moisturize and nourish the cuticles and nails, improving their condition. Oil can penetrate the skin and nails, providing hydration and preventing further dryness and brittleness.
Pre-lightening the hair is usually necessary when using a
a. temporary color b. one process tint
c. metallic tint d. toner
What is a toner?
Pre-lightening the hair is usually necessary when using a toner because toners are used to neutralize unwanted tones in the hair, such as brassiness or yellowing. For the toner to effectively work and achieve the desired result, the hair needs to be pre-lightened to a certain level.
Jamie's teacher tells her to elevate the hair when cutting. What is another word for elevation?
a. Sectioning b. Thinning
c. Projection d. Lowering
What is (c) Projection?
During which scenario do nail growth rates increase dramatically?
a. first trimester of pregnancy
b. second trimester of pregnancy
c. last trimester of pregnancy
d. first three months after delivery
What is (c) last trimester of pregnancy?
The number of individual hair strands on one square inch of the scalp is hair ______.
What is density?
Disulfide bonds are broken by the:
Neutralizing solution winding process
shampooing process chemical wave solution
What is a chemical wave solution?
Chemical wave solutions are used in hair perming processes to break the disulfide bonds in the hair. These bonds are responsible for the hair's natural shape and structure. By breaking the disulfide bonds, the hair can be reshaped and styled into a new form.
What is the pH of sodium hydroxide?
a. 10.5 to 11.5 b. 8.5 to 9.5
c. 5.5 to 6.5 d. 2.5 to 3.5
What is (a) 10.5 to 11.5?
Sodium hydroxide is a strong base, so it dissociates completely in water to produce hydroxide ions (OH-). A pH range of 10.5 to 11.5 indicates a highly alkaline solution, which aligns with sodium hydroxide being a strong base.
Jada is performing a haircut. She looks down and notices that this finger controls the stationary blade of her shears. Which finger is it?
a. Index finger b. Thumb
c. Ring finger d. Pinky finger
What is (c) the ring finger?
How would you recommend clients make their plates grow thicker?
a. Regular manicures will make the nail plate grow thicker over time.
b. Nothing can make the nail grow thicker.
c. A healthy diet & exercise can help the nail grow thicker.
d. Pregnancy typically helps the nail plate grow thicker.
What is (b) Nothing can make the nail grow thicker?
In the haircutting procedure, reference points are used to establish _______
What is design lines?
A client with ____________ nail conditions should be referred to a physician:
a. white spots b. onychophagy
c. onychomycosis d. blue nails
What is onychomycosis?
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails that can cause discoloration, thickening, and crumbling of the nails. It is a more serious condition compared to the other options listed.
What should metal implements be disinfected with?
a. hydrogen peroxide b. 2% boric acid
c. antibacterial soap
d. hospital-grade solution
What is (d) hospital-grade solution?
Metal implements should be disinfected with a hospital-grade solution because it is specifically designed to kill a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This solution is more effective in eliminating harmful pathogens compared to antibacterial soap or hydrogen peroxide.
A subsection of the hair is known _______ in haircutting.
a. part b. angle
c. guide d. angle small subsection
What is guide?
Jackie is putting her marcel irons away for the day. She accidentally burns herself. What should she do first?
a. Immerse the burn in cool water.
b. Put ointment on the burn.
c. Put a band-aid on it.
d. Immerse the burn in warm water.
a. Immerse the burn in cool water.
The outer line of a haircut is referred to as the:
What is the perimeter?
What should be done to protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment?
a. use an astringent on the scalp.
b. apply a protective base.
c. use a mild shampoo.
d. apply a conditioner to the hair.
What is applying a protective base?
To protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment, it is important to apply a protective base. This is because a relaxer treatment involves the use of chemicals that can be harsh on the scalp and cause irritation or burns. Applying a protective base creates a barrier between the scalp and the relaxer, minimizing the risk of damage.