Principles of Electricity
Electricity in Cosmetology
Color Skills
Product knowledge
Color Design
Guest Experience
100

light, heat, chemical and magnetic changes are all produced by 

electricity

100

the application of special currents that have a variety of effects on the skin is called

electrotherapy 

100

which technique is performed on the surface of the hair to create a highlighted or lowlighted color effect

A)virgin lighter

B)color glazing

C)freeform painting

D)lighter result touch up

C)freeform painting 

100

a mixture of two or more kinds of molecules, evenly dispersed would be 

solution

100

common reasons for a color change include

A)cover gray

B)enhance existing hair color

C)create a fashion statement 

D)all of the above

D) all of the above


100

the guest experience begins with 

building rapport and trust 

200
most of the electricity you use daily consists of a flow of tiny, negatively charged particles called

electrons

200

when using galvanic current on clients in a salon, what precaution must a salon professional take to prevent injury to the client 

A)do not wrap electrodes in moist cotton

B)do not use over an area having broken capillaries

C)do not apply the active electrode to the clients skin

D) do not allow the client to hold the inactive electrode

B)do not use over an area having broken capillaries

200

a highlighting technique in which a crochet hook is used to pull hair strands through a perforated cap is called 

cap method 

200

mixtures of two or more kinds of molecules, having a tendency to separate when left standing, are known as 

suspensions

200

what color design principle can draw attention away from the texture of a design and focus on the silhouette


repetition

200

greeting your client with a firm handshake is part of the _____ service essential

connect

300

the movement of electricity along a path called a conductor is a(n)

electric current
300

which of the following currents has chemical effects that are caused by passing the currents through particular acid or alkali solutions, then through body tissues and fluids

A)EMS
B) galvanic

C)microcurrent 

D)high-frequency

B) galvanic

300

which coloring technique is used to ensure the product thoroughly penetrates the entire strand 

base to ends 

300

which of the following terms means liquids not able to be mixed

A) solvent

B)solution

C)miscible

D)immiscible

D)immiscible 

300

the texture of a hair design can be emphasized or de-emphasized based on 

color patterns 

300

producing a functional, predictable and pleasing result is part of the ___ service essential


create

400

materials that best transport electricity are called

conductors

400

the electrode that is negatively charged during a electrotherapy treatment is known as

cathode

400

which of the following techniques is generally referred to as a retouch application 

A)base to ends

B)base

C)ends to base 

D)base, then midstrand to ends

B) base

400

which of the following statements about surfactants is not true 

A)contains a lipophilic part 

B)contains a hydrophilic part

C)used to remove oil from the hair 

D)prevents shampoo from lathering 

D)prevents shampoo from lathering 

400

selective color placement in as specific area can create a 

focal point 

400

asking questions and analyzing the clients anatomical features is part of the ___ service essential 

consult

500

which of the following materials does NOT allow a current to pass through it 

A)metal

B) water

C) Carbon

D)alcohol

D) alcohol

500

what temporary effect will a negative pole produce when applying galvanic current during a electrotherapy treatment 

increase blood flow

500

a technique popular with clients who request ombre is 

A)stripping

B)base to ends coloring

C)lightening

D)away from the base coloring 

D) away from the base coloring 
500

the oil loving part of a surface active agent is called 

lipophilic 

500

the three levels of observation are basic, detail and 

abstract

500

reinforcing the guest's satisfaction is part of the ____ service essential

complete

600

am ampere is a unit of electric

strength 

600
during a scalp and facial massage, EMS current is used to chiefly to cause 

muscle contractions 

600

when too many appliances are put on one circuit and are operated at th4e same time, more current flows than designed to carry this is known as 

overload

600

the ability of hair to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals refers to the hairs

porosity 

600

which design principle changes from one color to another repeatedly 

alternation 

600

the client record houses the following information EXCEPT

A)contact information

B)color formulation

C)processing time

D)legal information

D) legal information

700

a volt is a unit of electric 

pressure

700

if a cream is used during scalp or other high-frequency treatments, be sure the cream contains no

alcohol

700

fires in electrical circuits can occur if 

too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit

700

how far can healthy hair be stretched without breaking when wet

50%

700

which design principle refers to an ascending or descending scale of colors

progression

700

draping for a color service should include a cape and ______

towels

800

a measure of how much electrical energy is being used is known as a 

watt

800

a salon owner wants to balance the tones of light in the salon, which type of light would likely be incorporated?

A) infrared

B)ultraviolet

C)florescent

D)incandescent 

D)incandescent

800

dropping an electrical appliance into water, making it a foreign conductor, causes a(n)

short circuit

800

rinses, which affect mostly the surface of the hair 

A)repair broken bonds of the hair 

B)usually penetrate deep into the hair 

C) can be detrimental if allowed to build up on the hair 

D)are usually left on the hair for 30 minutes before removing 

C)can be detrimental if allowed to build up on the hair 

800

which of these design principles repeats one color in a given area 

A)repetition

B)alternation

C)progression

D)contrast 

A)repetition 

800

a predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service 

24-48 

900

a current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in only one direction is called

direct current 

900

which is a benefit of using infrared light during a facial

A)kills bacteria

B)produces vitamin D

C)increases circulation

D)helps control dandruff

C) increases circulation

900

which device(s) breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs

circuit breaker

900

which conditioner will penetrate into the damaged hair shaft and deposit proteins into the cortex

body-building conditioner

900

which of these design principles creates a relationship of opposites

A)repetition 

B)alternation

C)progression

D)contrast 

D)contrast

900

a skin patch test will help determine 

if the client has a sensitivity or an allergic reaction 

1000

when a blow dryer is on and air begins to flow, you have an example of a(n)

closed circuit 

1000

which of the following benefits is derived from UV light

A)it burns the skin

B)it causes skin infections

C)small doses tan the skin

D)it photochemically damages the hair 

C)small doses tan the skin

1000

which of the following actions should NOT be done if a fire results from an overload of an electric circuit

A)put water on it 

B)turn off the circuit 

C)use a fire extinguisher

D)smother it with a rug or heavy towel 

A)put water on it

1000

if a product label lists the following ingredients:

 "water, cetyl alcohol, tocopherol and panthernol" 

which ingredient would be found to have the largest amount

water

1000

what are examples of dimensional coloring

weaving, slicing, free form painting, cap



1000

what does adding multi colors to hair achieve

dimensional look 

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