infection control
Which item is included in the “Identification” section of the MSDS?
chemical composition
Which part of the living portion of the hair is defined as the structure in the skin or scalp that surrounds the hair root and anchors the hair in the skin?
the hair follicle
What type of base curl is recommended along the front or facial hairline to prevent breaks or splits in the finished hairstyle?
triangular
Each of the following hair disorders is characterized by brittle hair EXCEPT ______.
hirsuties
Hairstyles using _____ are best on clients who require a minimum of care when styling their hair.
single line
Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids?
EPA
If a cosmetologist holds a strand of hair with one hand while sliding the other hand’s thumb and forefinger from the end of the strand to the client’s scalp, what component of the hair is being analyzed?
when hydrogen side bonds have been broken by the heat from a curling iron
What type of base curl is recommended for curly hairstyles without much volume or lift?
square base
What would result if a cosmetologist treated a client with trichoptilosis by conditioning and moisturizing the hair?
The hair would be softened, but the damage would not be repaired.
What is it called when both sides of a hairstyle are the same distance from the center, are the same length, and have the same volume when viewed from the front?
symmetrical balance
parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a _____.
virus
What is the phase of the hair growth cycle in which the hair can shed?
telogen phase
Handles of pressing combs are usually made of _______because it does not readily absorb heat.
wood
What is the cause of pityriasis?
fungul infection
The oval face is about _____ times longer than its width across the bow
1.5
Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
cleaning solvent
Hair is approximately _____ percent protein.
90
A product prepared by combining permanent haircolor, hydrogen peroxide, and shampoo is ________.
highlighting shampoo
If a client’s hair is brittle and there are circular-shaped lesions on the scalp with red spots at the opening of the hair follicles, the client is likely infected with ______.
tinea captitis
Dark and cool colors recede or move in toward the head, creating the illusion of
less volume
_____ gloves are considered the best choice for use in nail services because they are made of more durable material and help eliminate the possibility of latex allergy.
Nitrile
Hair is approximately _____ percent protein.
anagen
The haircolor that partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowly fading with each shampoo, is known as ___________.
semi permanent
What is a condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft?
trichorrhexis nodosa
The comparative relationship of one thing to another *
3/3
proportion