The two primary parts of hair are the hair fiber and the:
hair root
The pigment that gives hair its color is found primarily in the:
Cortex
What is the total lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin called?
albinism
The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as:
texture
The number of active hair follicles per square inch on the scalp refers to:
density
Hair follicles that are predetermined to produce short, fine, nonpigmented hair that cover most of the body are called:
vellus
Which of the following is known as the active growing stage of hair?
Anagen Stage
The normal temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy is:
Postpartum Alopecia
Scalp massage involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate:
Blood Circulation
A stationary design line is a guide to where all lengths are directed and is:
Stable
As a general rule, coarse hair should be texturized at least:
1.5” (3.75 cm) away from the scalp
Infection control procedures include sweeping and disposing of cut hair:
before performing an air-forming service
When performing a haircut, which of the following determines the size of a parting?
density of the hair
Holding the hair 90° from the center of the base and rolling it to sit on the bottom parting results in which of the following base controls?
half-off base
The comb used to protect the scalp when performing curling iron techniques should be made of:
hard rubber or nonflammable material
What is a hairpiece with a base that covers the crown, occipital and nape area called?
a fall
Which of the following chemicals is NOT one of the main ingredients found in most neutralizers?
potassium sodium bromate sodium perborate hydrogen peroxide
Potassium
If perm solution comes in contact with the client’s eyes or skin which of the following actions should be taken?
rinse thoroughly with cool water
What is the most likely cause of underprocessed hair?
perm solution not left on the hair long enough
An abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo or babyfine hair appears is a condition known as:
hypertrichosis
The medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is:
pityriasis steatoides
Frequent use of cream rinses and conditioners can result in product build-up that can leave the hair:
dull and lifeless
What should you NOT do during hairstyling if the client has a diamond facial shape?
add width at the cheekbones
In androgenetic alopecia, a combination of heredity, hormones and age causes:
shrinking or miniaturization of follicles
What scalp disease might be present if prior to a service several dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp are noticed along with a peculiar odor?
Tinea Favosa