The _____ is the area of the nail that has all of its strength.
apex
The double-rod wrap technique is especially effective on _____ hair.
long
Which type of thermal curls are placed very high on their base to provide maximum lift?
volume-base curls
_____ is a section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut.
guideline
Effective sterilization typically requires the use of _____ to complete.
an autoclave
Nail tips are not long-wearing and can break without the reinforcement of a(n):
overlay
Which end paper technique uses one end paper folded in half over the hair ends like an envelope?
bookend wrap
Which hair type gives a soft, romantic look when left natural?
curly, medium hair
Once a week, you should open shears to a ______-degree angle in order to clean out any hair particles or debris.
90
Pus contains _____, bacteria, and dead cells.
white blood cells
The thin layer of tissue that is attached to the nail plate is the:
bed epithelium
The strength of the permanent waving solution is determined primarily by the concentration of:
thio
Open-center curls produce:
uniform curls
What determines the size and number of subsections needed to complete a cut?
density of the hair
The inactive growth stage of bacteria is also known as the:
spore-forming stage
What is the technical term for ingrown nails?
onychocryptosis
Which type of hair requires a highly alkaline chemical solution?
coarse, resistant hair
Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called:
ribboning
A _____ haircut is a slow or immediate build up of weight.
graduated
The most common bacteria are:
Bacilli
The nail is considered part of the _____ system.
integumentary
Polypeptide chains are long chains of amino acids joined together by _____ bonds.
peptide
Which type of pin curl produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility?
no-stem curl
The _____ is the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape.
cutting line
Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in another organism are called:
parasites