Manicuring
On the Job
Hair Removal
Hairstyling
Nail structure and Growth
100

All of the following would be appropriate ventilation systems for Kayla's salon EXECPT 

a. ventilated table with filters

b. strong fans and open windows

c. local source-capture ventilation system 

d. portable downdraft vent machine 

What is B, strong fans and open windows?  

100

In order to become a good team player, you should AVOID __

a. being subordinate 

b. negativity

c. resolving conflicts 

d. relationship building 

What is B, negativity?

100

Which of the following sentences correctly describes depilation? 

a. depilation is a hair removal method that aims to reveal the natural arch of the eyebrow 

b. depilation is a hair removal method that works by dissolving the hair's chemical bonds

c. depilation is a hair removal method that works by removing hair from the hair follicle 

d. depilation uses a thick, warm, sugar-based paste to remove unwanted hair 

What is B, depilation is a hair removal method that works by dissolving the hair's chemical bonds?

100

During a hairstyling consultation, the cosmetologist notices that the client has wavy hair. Which property of the hair has the cosmetologist assessed?

a. length 

b. pattern

c. density 

d.condition 

What is B, pattern? 

100

The nail plate __

a. sits on the free edge 

b. is the lunula 

c. slowly slides across the nail bed as it grows

d. sits on the nail matrix

What is C, slowly slides across the nail bed as it grows? 

200

Electric dryers use  ____ to speed evaporation of solvents from nail polishes 

a. an automatic mist of drying agents 

b. heaters and fans  

c. cool air fans  

d. solvents 

What is C cool air fans? 

200

If you have a conflict with a coworker on the job, you should be willing to ___

a. discuss the conflict with others who are not involved 

b. resolve the conflict 

c. escalate the conflict if necessary 

d. leave the conflict unresolved 


What is B, resolve the conflict? 

200

A client comes into the salon and requests tweezing services. Which part of the body does the client want hair removed from? 

a. eyebrows

b. arms and legs 

c. only the legs 

d. underarms 

What is A,  eyebrows?

200

Which hair routine is practiced if a client co-washes

a. use of a shampoo and conditioner combo 

b. use of a shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair 

c. use of a cleansing conditioner between weekly shampoos

d. use of a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner weekly 


What is C, use of a cleansing conditioner between weekly shampoos? 

200

The nail plate is constructed of about ___ layers of nail cells 

a. 1

b. 50

c. 10

d. 100

What is D, 100? 

300

It is recommended that you use a __ in the adjustable lamp attached to your manicure table 

a. 12 watt bulb 

b.75 to 100 watt incandescent bulb 

c. 40 to 60 watt incandescent bulb 

d. UV bulb 

What is C, 40 to 60 watt incandescent bulb?

300

If you work hard and long hours as a beauty and wellness professional, and you are one of seven employees at your spa, which of the following should you AVOID if you want to truly succeed as part of a growing team? 

a. becoming a relationship builder 

b. being a conflict resolver 

c. remaining insubordinate

d. pitching in 

What is C, remaining insubordinate? 

300

brazilian bikini waxing is an example of which hair removal method?

a. depilation

b. epilation

c. sugaring 

d. threading 

What is B, epilation?

300

Which type of hairbrush is used to create "baby hair" 

a. round brush 

b. edging brush

c. teasing brush 

d. oval grooming brush 

What is B, edging brush? 

300

The ___ is the portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge. 

a. nail unit 

b. nail fold 

c. nail groove 

d. nail bed 

What is D, the nail bed? 

400

the cosmetologist's nail chair should be selected for comfort, durability, resistance to staining, ease of cleaning, and ___

a. ergonomics 

b. structure 

c. aesthetic design 

d. size and weight 

What is A, ergonimics ?

400

Which of the following outlines the duties and responsibilities of a particular position? 

a. the employment classification 

b. the career resume 

c. the employment status 

d. the job description 

What is D, the job description?

400

photoepilation is an alternative term for which method of hair removal? 

a. laser hair removal 

b. IPL ( intense pulsed light ) 

c. electrolysis 

d. waxing 

What is B, IPL ( intense pulsed light ) ?

400

which is an undesired effect of using a brush with damaged bristles? 

a. the brush grips the hair 

b. brushing leads to thin hair

c. the brush makes the hair wavy 

d. brushing causes split ends 


What is D, brushing causes split ends ?

400

The lunula is the visible part of the ___

a. ligament 

b. cuticle 

c. matrix 

d. free edge 

What is C, the matrix? 

500
The client's arm cushion ___

a. should be left uncovered 

b. must be covered with plastic wrap or wax paper

c. should be covered only at the client's request 

d. must be covered with a fresh, clean towel for each client

What is D, must be covered with a fresh, clean towel for each client ?

500

The U.S International Revenue Service (IRS) categorizes the independent contractors and booth renters as ___

a. self- employed workers 

b. full- time workers 

c. temporary workers 

d. part- time workers 

What is A, self- employed workers?

500

which of the following options correctly describes the purpose of the clients intake form? 

a. to help the client select a method of hair removal 

b. to record the client's medications, health issues, and allergies

c. to protect the salon from lawsuits 

d. to record the services received 

What is B,  to record the client's medications, health issues, and allergies?

500

Which type of tool is best for distributing and lifting the hair ?

a. clip

b. comb

c. brush 

d. hairpin

What is B, a comb?

500

which of the following attaches the nail bed to the nail plate? 

a. bed epithelium 

b. eponychium 

c. hyponychium 

d. matrix 

What is A, bed epithelium?