History
Cosmetology is defined as ___________.
the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, including the study of cosmetics and their application
The impression that you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace is known as _____.
Professional image
In which situation would a clarifying shampoo be recommended?
when there is product buildup
Vitamin ______________ aids in and accelerates the skin’s healing processes as well as boosting the immune system.
C
Which type of skin cancer is characterized by scaly red or pink papules or nodules?
squamous cell carcinoma
Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?
Martha Matilda Harper
Asha, a beauty professional, smokes while on her work breaks. What would be considered a good practice
for her before Brush her teeth, use mouthwash, and wash her hands
attending to a client?
Brush her teeth, use mouthwash, and wash her hands
Which treatment is a form of mechanical exfoliation that involves shooting aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with a hand-held device in order to remove buildup of dead cells?
Microdermabrasion
OSHA stands for _____________.
Occupations of Safety and Health Agency
Which nail disorder is associated with whitish spots of discoloration of the nails and is usually caused by minor injury to the nail matrix?
leukonychia
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to Los Angeles, where he began making and selling makeup?
Max factor
. __________ is effectively the basis of all long-lasting relationships with clients and coworkers.
Communication
Completely destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores is known as _____________
Sterilizing
All of the following are examples of primary lesions EXCEPT _________
Uclers
What is the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge?
Nail bed
In the Zhou dynasty of ancient China, commoners could be punished with death if caught using what cosmetic coloring technique?
tinting their nails gold or silver, which were the royal colors
If a client is dissatisfied with a service, what is one of the first steps you should take?
Ask for specifics
Each of the following hair disorders is characterized by brittle hair EXCEPT ___________
hirsuties
Which nerve fibers in the skin stimulate muscles?
Motor nerve fibers
Which of the following best describes how a disulfide bond in human hair is formed?
Sulfur atoms on neighboring cysteine amino acids within polypeptide chains in the hair join
All of the following are examples of how the Internet started to be used in cosmetology in the early twenty-first century EXCEPT _____________.
allowing clients to bring homemade color formulas made from online videos to the salon
Beauty professionals should have a working knowledge of nutrition because ____________.
good nutrition is necessary for healthy skin, hair, and nails
If a client’s hair is brittle and there are circular-shaped lesions on the scalp with red spots at the opening of the hair follicles, the client is likely infected with ____________
tinea capitis
What is the function of sebaceous glands?
to secrete oil to lubricate the skin
How would you compare the relationship between the matrix and the plate?
The length, width, and curvature of the matrix determine the thickness, width, and curvature of the plate.