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Which skin types gives off a yellowish hue?
sallow skin
How do strip lashes differ from individual lashes?
They can be trimmed for a better fit.
What is the approximate life cycle of natural eyelashes?
8 weeks
Which technique will make small lips and a small mouth appear larger?
Outline the upper and lower lips and then fill in with a soft lipstick color.
Which colors work well with all skin tones, and what is the reason?
neutrals because they do not contrast with other colors
Which kind of eyelash enhancement involves chemical processing and requires advanced training?
perming
Which eyeshadow colors come in matte finishes, accent areas like the brow bone, and increase the width between the eyes?
highlight colors
When using eyeliner to enhance smaller eyes, apply it approximately __________ of the way from the eye's outer edge.
three-quarters
Which of the following helps prevent infections from spreading when makeup is applied?
Sharpen the eye pencil after completing the client's first eye, before starting the other eye.
To give cheekbones a more defined, elegant look, where and how should blush be applied?
slightly under the cheekbones in a sweeping motion
To match the client's natural skin tone, what color of foundation will look best?
a shade that has the closest match
The procedure for applying sets of individual eyelashes along the lash line is called __________.
eye tabbing
What is the proper technique for removing artificial eyelashes?
Gently pull lashes from the outer corner and parallel to the eyelid.
During a makeup consultation, why would a cosmetologist ask about the location of an event the client plans to attend?
to identify how the lighting will affect the appearance of the client's makeup
How should concealer be blended?
Tap gently with the ring finger or a sponge.
What areas of the face determine symmetry and balance?
from the bottom of the chin to the tip of the nose, from the tip of the nose to the top of the eyebrows, and from the top of the eyebrows to the hairline
All of these statements describe proper techniques for makeup application EXCEPT:
Choose concealer that is at least three shades lighter than the client's skin.
A client who has rosacea just got back from a skiing trip and wants to de-emphasize the wind-burned skin. Which technique will help balance the client's skin tones?
Apply and blend a green concealer to the areas with reddish hues, add a light layer of foundation that has a warm yellow tone, and set with translucent powder.
What causes a line of demarcation?
inadequate blending of foundation
A cosmetologist uses a long-lasting lip pencil to outline a client's upper and lower lips and then applies a lighter color using a no-bleed lip product. What is the goal of this reshaping technique?
to minimize fine lines that appear near the lips
A client has eyes that are set close together, in addition to having brows that are close together. What can be done to increase this spacing?
Apply a lighter color eyeshadow at the inner corners of the eyes and blend a darker shade to the outside edges. Use an eyebrow pencil and extend the eyebrow line from the inside edges to just beyond the outer corners of the eyes.
Which technique will make a wide face look narrower?
Add contours to the outer edges of the temples, cheekbones, and jawbones. Then, highlight from the center of the forehead down to the tip of the chin.
How should artificial eyelashes be applied?
Nip the ends of the false lashes into "w" shapes, apply adhesive to the base of the false lashes, and then place them starting at the inner corner of the eye.
What is the general guideline for creating a well-balanced eyebrow?
Draw a perpendicular line upward from the eye's inner corner, a perpendicular line upward from the iris's outer circle, and an angled line between the outer corners of the nose and eyes.
A client wants to de-emphasize the roundness of the eyes and make the nose look longer. What technique should the cosmetologist use?
Apply a lighter foundation to the tip of the nose and between the eyes, and then blend with the surrounding foundation. Blend the eyeshadow outward.