Scientific Concepts
What part of the hair supplies nourishment to the hair?
Papilla
What do you do first if a client has lice?
Refer to a physician
What is used to loosen the cuticle before a manicure?
Cuticle pusher
What is produced by sudoriferous glands?
Sweat
What is the term for the muscle that separates fingers and toes?
Abductors
What chemical is prohibited in salons?
MMA
What is the layer of skin where pigment is visible?
Stratum corneum
What do you use to create shorter and longer hair for momentum in a haircut?
Thinning Shears
Why do you file nails horizontally during a pedicure?
To prevent hangnails/agnails
What type of current is used in desincrustation treatments?
Galvanic
What is the purpose of using a cape during a service?
To protect the clients clothing
Do you need a license to open a salon shop?
No, you need an EPL to run/manage it
What phase of hair growth lasts 2–6 years?
Anagen (growing phase)
What is the purpose of a strand test during a relaxer service?
To determine processing time
What is the first step to prepare a nail for polish application?
Warm the nail polish by rolling between palms
What does an astringent do to the pores?
Rebalances pH and closes pores
What cut uses the palm-to-palm method?
Blunt/0 degree
What agency approves the quality and efficacy of products?
FDA
What is the process called when hydrogen peroxide reacts with an aniline derivative in permanent color?
Oxidation
Which type of hair removal is ideal for sunburned skin?
Tweezing
What is a the spoon shaped tool used to remove debris from the nail called?
Curette
What should you use for malassezia on the scalp?
anti-dandruff shampoo
What do you do if a client has an open wound?
Do Not service
How long is an operator license valid before renewal? and on what date do you renew it?
Every 2 years, expires September 30
What is the measurement of resistance in an electrical current?
OHM
What is the effect of a no-lye relaxer versus a lye relaxer?
Ingredients and chemical strength
What is the best nail shape for strengthening?
Round
What is a fissure
Cracks in the skin
Keen
How many square feet must a salon be in order for you to open it?
350 square feet