The muscle that circles the mouth and is responsible for contracting, puckering and wrinkling the lips is the:
a.risorius
b.triangularis
c.orbicularis oris
d.quadratus labii
Orbicularis oris
It is essential to completely rinse the perm solution before applying the:
a.relaxer
b.shampoo
c.neutralizer
d.conditioner
Neutralizer
An open comedone is the technical name for:
a.nevus
b.macule
c.blackhead
d.birthmark
What is blackhead?
Another name for split or brittle nails is:
a.agnails
b.leukonychia
c.onychophagy
d.onychorrhexis
Onychorrhexis
The hair condition that is NOT able to be reconditioned is:
a.dry hair
b.dull hair
c.burned hair
d.bleached hair
burned hair
What is the average amount of daily hair loss?
a.10 to 20 strands
b.40 to 100 strands
c.250 to 500 strands
d.750 to 1,000 strands
40-100 strands
The lips, soles of the feet, palms of the hands and eyelids do not have:
a.hair
b.cells
c.nerves
d.muscles
hair
no-stem
On what area of the body would you not find any sebaceous glands?
a.the face
b.in the groin area
c.on the arms and legs
d.on the palms of hands and soles of feet
On the palms and hands of the feet
How often do artificial nail clients need a fill service?
a.5-7 days
b.10-14 days
c.18-24 days
d.28-30 days
10-14 days
What can be mixed with a cream on-the-scalp lightener to speed the oxidation process?
a.oil
b.water
c.activator
d.peroxide
activator
Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft is known as trichorrhexis nodosa or:
a.alopecia
b.gray hair
c.matted hair
d.knotted hair
Knotted hair
Which muscle straightens the fingers and wrist?
a.tricep
b.bicep
c.flexor
d.extensor
extensor
In what pH range is skin and hair?
a.4.5 to 5.5
b.6.5 to 7.0
c.7.5 to 10.5
d.11.5 to 12.0
4.5-5.5
Acne is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the:
a.sweat glands
b.eccrine glands
c.sebaceous glands
d.sudoriferous glands
Sebaceous glands
acetone
What is the pH level of hydrogen peroxide, a commonly used developer in hair coloring products?
a.between 1.2 and 2.2
b.between 2.5 and 4.5
c.between 5.5 and 6.5
d.between 7.2 and 8.2
2.5-4.5
To accommodate a growth pattern such as a widow’s peak, cowlick or whorl when cutting the hair, which of the following statements would apply?
a.cut the hair shorter in the growth pattern area
b.allow additional length in the growth pattern area
c.perform heavy texturizing in the growth pattern area
d.cut the hair with 90° projection in the growth pattern area
allow additional length in the growth pattern area
Which muscle aids in swinging of the arms?
a.platysma
b.trapezius
c.pectoralis major
d.latissimus dorsi
Latissimus dorsi
What could be the cause of a perm not lasting as long as expected?
a.overprocessing
b.uneven distribution
c.excessive stretching
d.incomplete neutralization
Incomplete neutralization
Which of the following terms is considered a pigmentation abnormality?
a.mole
b.wheal
c.fissure
d.verruca
A mole
Which of the following hair colors do NOT require a patch or predisposition test?
a.temporary
b.oxidative
c.permanent
d.demi-permanent
Temporary
Cell division during the active stage of bacterial growth is called:
a.mitosis
b.replication
c.duplication
d.binary fission
Binary fission
Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg and bends the foot up and extends the toes?
a.tibialis anterior
b.extensor hallucis longus
c.extensor digitorum longus
d.flexor digiti minimi brevis
extensor digitorum longus
Stand-up, cascade and barrel curls are another name for which of the following pincurls?
a.flat
b.transitional
c.straight volume
d.straight indentation
straight volume
An autoimmune skin disease that results in sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as:
a.alopecia areata
b.telogen effluvium
c.traumatic alopecia
d.postpartum alopecia
Alopecia Areata
All of the following descriptions identify possible causes of paronychia EXCEPT:
a.systematic disease
b.infected hangnail
c.bacterial infection
d.prolonged exposure of hands to water
What product comes in powder form and when mixed with hydrogen peroxide becomes a strong lightening product?
a.henna
b.mousse
c.intensifiers
d.off-the-scalp lighteners
off-the scalp lightners
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the:
a.active stage
b.telogen stage
c.anagen stage
d.catagen stage
Catagen stage
Sensory nerves carry messages to the brain and:
a.heart
b.lungs
c.spinal cord
d.muscles and glands
Spinal cord
Which of the following steps would occur FIRST during a retouch sodium hydroxide relaxer service?
a.apply relaxer
b.apply base cream
c.perform scalp analysis
d.apply protective cream
perform scalp analysis
Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with:
a.a mole
b.freckles
c.lentigines
d.miliaria rubra
A mole
Under normal circumstances, the growth of a new fingernail takes approximately:
a.1 year
b.2 years
c.1-3 weeks
d.4-6 months
4-6 months
What size partings are generally used for a double-process technique?
a.⅛" (.3 cm)
b.¼" (.6 cm)
c.½" (1.25 cm)
d.1" (2.5 cm)
.3cm
Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away from the scalp?
Question 30Select one:
a.⅛" (0.3 cm)
b.½" (1.25 cm)
c.1" (2.5 cm)
d.1½" (3.75 cm
3.75cm
What reduces the swelling of the hair and re-hardens the bonds in the new shape during a perm process?
a.apply shampoo
b.applying a neutralizer
c.acid waves without heat
d.applying a processing agent
applying a neutralizer
Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cysts which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of the skin are known as:
a.acne
b.milia
c.rosacea
d.comedones
Millia
During an acrylic overlay using tips, when is primer applied?
a.after applying tips
b.before applying tips
c.primer is not applied
d.after the acrylic is applied
after applying tips
The name given to grayness or whiteness of the hair is:
a.canities
b.monilethrix
c.plica polonica
d.trichorrhexis nodosa
Canities
The long, narrow, flat plate that forms the center of the front of the chest is the:
a.ribs
b.sternum
c.clavicle
d.scapula
Sternum
During a perm service, when is it important to replace cotton around the hairline?
a.at the end of the service
b.when it becomes saturated
c.after rinsing the neutralizer
d.after rinsing the perm solution
when it becomes saturated
Which of the following conditions can be caused by a nervous habit?
a.onychauxis
b.onychophagy
c.onychorrhexis
d.onychogryposis
Onychophagy
The amount and density of the strands selected during the cap method in hair coloring will determine:
a.the porosity of the hair
b.the elasticity of the hair
c.the type of product to use
d.if the effect will be bold or subtle
if the effect will be bold or sutble
Hair that is 90% cortex and 10% cuticle when compared to hair that is 40% cuticle would be considered to be:
a.less elastic
b.more elastic
c.resistant to holding a set
d.resistant to holding a perm
more elastic
Which muscle bends the wrist and closes the fingers?
a.flexor
b.deltoid
c.adductor
d.supinator
Flexor
Extreme breakage shortly after a relaxer service may be caused by:
a.lack of a comb test
b.poor hair sculpture
c.improper neutralization
d.insufficient moisture content
improper neutralization
The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis, is called:
a.vitiligo
b.albinism
c.leukoderma
d.melanoderma
Melanoderma
Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:
a.etiology
b.onychosis
c.onychology
d.onychomycosis
Onychosis
Which hair color generally has the highest number of hairs per square inch on the head?
a.red
b.black
c.blond
d.brown
Blond
Normal dry hair is capable of being stretched about how much of its length?
a.0.1
b.0.2
c.0.3
d.0.4
0.2
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and respond to:
a.pain
b.light
c.taste
d.sound
Pain
A virgin ammonium thioglycolate relaxer service may be performed after a:
a.light shampoo
b.vigorous shampoo
c.decolorizing service
d.sodium hydroxide relaxer service
light shampoo
Which harmful effect can UV light produce on the skin?
a.acne
b.chemical
c.skin infections
d.vitamin D production
Chemical
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about onychomycosis:
a.ringworm of the nail
b.caused by biting the nail
c.no service may be performed
d.nail becomes thick and discolored
Caused by biting of the nail
Which type of rinse closes the cuticle after a color service to prevent the color from fading?
a.acid
b.cream
c.acid-balanced
d.anti-dandruff
Acid-balanced
When performing a hair sculpture, what determines the size of the parting?
a.color
b.length
c.texture
d.density
density