State board 1
How many skin types are known to commonly occur in the general population?
Two
Chemical hair relaxers are made up of which of the following substances?
Hydroxide or ammonium thioglycolate
Guanidine hydroxide is an example of a ....
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first knuckle:
Nail groove
Onychophagy refers to:
Bitten nails
High quality brushes used to fashion acrylic nails are usually made of:
Sable
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as the:
Eponychium
The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are:
45 degree and 90 degree
type of guideline used in blunt cutting, or to create a gradual increase in length
Stationary guideline
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again?
Matrix
Porosity refers to the_____
the hairs' ability to absorb moisture
Scabies is also referred to as
Itch Mite
What factors should be considered during chemical relaxer consultation to select the BEST chemical and its strength?
Hair texture, density, wave pattern
In permanent waving, which is the MAIN type of perm solution?
Alkaline and acidic solutions
Which hand tends to have faster nail growth, dominant or non-dominant?
Dominant hand
What should be used to control the hair during shear over comb and clipper over comb techniques?
Comb
What blade length is BEST for cutting larger sections of hair?
5 inches or longer
After a soft curl perm, how much time should elapse before shampooing?
48 hours
Prevent cuts and injuries
What is the primary purpose of using hand lotion or cream during a manicure?
Hydrates and softens skin
A client with moderately curly hair comes into the salon and asks for the hair to be made 50 percent less curly, but not completely straight. The best product for such a treatment is _______
ammonium thioglycolate (ATG)
It is preferable to use a wide-tooth comb during a hair relaxation service in order to _____
detangle the hair prior to the service
One week
Which substance(s) can interact in a negative way with the ingredients in hair relaxers?
some medications and caffeine
If a client has fine brown hair and requests a permanent wave, which type of perm solution should the stylist select?
an acidic perm solution containing glyceryl monothioglycolate (GMTG)