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While analyzing the client's skin, you notice the circular lesions of ringworm, which is caused by _____.

a fungus

100

During a waxing consultation, the client mentions they are taking a medication called isotretinoin. What should you do?

Avoid waxing entirely.

100

When cutting the hair, which degree of elevation will provide the most volume?

180 degrees elevation

100

When should the cosmetologist disinfect the work area after an exposure incident has occurred?

after disposing of all single-use contaminated objects

100

If a permanent waving lotion requires heat from a hood dryer to be applied in order to activate processing, what kind of reaction is required?

an endothermic reaction

200

The disorder shown in this image is called what?


onychophagy

200

A client with _____ will benefit from a mask containing humectants

dry skin

200

Which reference point(s) of the head are shown in the image?

apex

200

When cleaning a stove-heated pressing comb, which cleaning supply should be used to remove any black dust from the comb?

a steel wool pad

200

What is the purpose of a neutralizing shampoo when used in a process with hair relaxers?

to stop the relaxing process and return hair to its natural pH level

300

If a client has a nail bacterial infection, you should ____

refuse to provide any type of nail service

300

Which of the following massage techniques involves the fingertips striking the skin in rapid succession or fast tapping movements?

tapotement

300

During the consultation, you notice that your client's hair is brittle and breaks easily. What can you do to protect the hair during the shampoo service?

Use a lower-pH solution to minimize further damage to the hair.

300

What is a safety tip you should follow when first handling a thermal iron?

Test the iron's temperature using a white cotton towel or tissue.

300

When rinsing shampoo from the hair, start at the _____.

hairline

400

Gel products must be stored in a cabinet when not in use to prevent the gel from _____.

hardening

400

When using soft wax during a service, if wax strings and lands on the client in an area you do not wish to treat, you should remove it with ______.

a lotion designed to dissolve and remove wax

400

Why is it important to ask clients about any medications they are taking at the time of the permanent wave consultation?

to check if clients' medications will alter the perm results or result in hair breakage

400

What step comes first when performing proper hand washing?

rubbing the hands together for at least twenty seconds until a lather forms

400

A client comes in for an appointment who has highlighted hair that was toned with an ash blonde. During the service, you educate the client on how to maintain her ashy blonde between color appointments. What product would you recommend to the client?

color-enhancing shampoo

500

The equipment shown would be used for which skin care service?

waxing

500

When applying makeup to add width to close-set eyes, you will _____.

blend light colors in the inner corners and darker colors at the outer corners

500

You determine that the best haircut for your client is to remove weight from their straight hair and create layers. Which technique will you use for this cut?

Elevate the hair to 90 degrees and use vertical lines.

500

Which blowdryer attachment should you select for better control over styling, along with the ability to dry smaller, more exact portions of hair?

a narrow concentrator nozzle

500

The subsections of panels into which the hair is divided for perm wrapping are known as base sections. What size should they be?

the same length and width of the perm rod