HISTORY AND CAREER
HAIR AND SCALP
HAIRCUTTING
HAIRSTYLING
CHEMICAL SERVICES
100

Cosmetology is defined as ___________.

A)   the art and science of researching past civilizations to understand how their use of cosmetics influenced world events

B)  the study of advertising, promotions, tracking   inventory, and educating staff at salons

C)   the manufacture of devices and appliances to clean the skin, nails, and hair

(D)  the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, including the study of cosmetics and their application

100

What are the two parts of a strand of human hair?

A) the follicle and the bulb

B) the dermal papilla and the arrector pili

(C) the root and the shaft

100

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ______.

A) Establishing a cutting line

B) frequently sharpening haircutting shears

(C) applying a systematic plan

100

Each of the following is a way professional hairstyling can enhance a beauty career EXCEPT:

A) Proficient hairstyling skills make a true    hairdresser

(B) Knowing basic hairstyling techniques will allow you to become a certified wedding specialist.

C) Hairstyling is a foundational skill for delivering a client’s desired outcome.

100

All of the following are reasons to study chemical texture services EXCEPT:

A) Texture services are in high demand because they allow clients to follow popular hairstyle trends by changing the texture of their hair.

(B) Salons require cosmetologists who perform hair color services also to perform texture services as a condition of employment.

C) Texture services are in high demand because they allow clients to follow popular hairstyle trends by changing the texture of their hair.

200

Why is it valuable for cosmetologists to understand the history of cosmetology?

A) Historical career options provide insight into career options that will be available in the future.

(B) Knowledge of history provides a deeper understanding of beauty trends and their origins.

C) Knowing past laws and regulations helps cosmetologists to safely serve their clients today.

D)  Procedures and products used by cosmetologists have remained largely unchanged

200

Which portion of the hair root structure supplies nutrients so that the hair can grow?

A)  the hair bulb 

(B)  the dermal papilla 

C) the arrector pili

 

200

When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hair design’s length, the cosmetologist is using _______.

A) finger angles

B) haircut sections

(C) over direction

 

200

Which statement best describes natural hairstyling?

(A) styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair’s natural curl or coil pattern

B) styling that uses no products and relies on the hair’s natural oils

C) styling that uses only certified organic ingredients from natural sources

200

A higher frequency of curl reversion occurs in relaxers that use which of the following active ingredients?

A) sodium hydroxide 

B) ammonium thioglycolate 

(C) Correct!  ammonium sulfate 



300

Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?

( A) They colored their hair to indicate their social class

B) They colored their hair to protect it from the sun.

C)  They colored their hair in preparation for burial.

300

Each of the following is a layer of the hair shaft structure EXCEPT ______.

A) The medulla

B) The cortex 

(C) The hair fiber

300

Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown.

(A) horseshoe section

B) pivoting section

C) profile section

 

300

If a cosmetologist is analyzing the diameter of hair, they must consider ______.

A) whether the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily 

(B) whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine 

C) whether the hair is able to retain a hairstyle

300

How does thio neutralization differ from hydroxide neutralization?

 A) Thio relaxers are more effective at fully straightening the hair.

(B) The neutralization of thio relaxers involves oxidation. 

C) Thio relaxers have a lower viscosity and a lower pH. 

400

In the early twentieth century, Garrett Augustus Morgan created a chemical solution that made wool straighter, inventing the first _______.

A) commercial hair color

B)  lotion for permanent waving hair

(C) chemical hair relaxer

400

Which sentence best describes the medulla?

A) The medulla is a cone-shaped elevation at the base of the hair bulb.

B) The medulla is the hair’s pith or core.

(C) The medulla is the hair’s outermost layer.

400

Coarse hair sticking out when cut too short is an example of the role ______ plays in the behavior of hair.

A)  growth pattern 

B) wave pattern

(C) texture 

400

Which is the most appropriate brush to use when a client desires a beveled blowout look?

A) round brush

B) paddle brush

(C) styling brush

 

400

Which item prevents direct contact between the client and the chemical cape?

(A)  neck strips 

B)  base creams

C) plastic clips 



500

Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?

A) Charles Dana Gibson

(B) Martha Matilda Harper

C) Queen Marie Antoinette

 

500

Which layer of the hair shaft provides strength, elasticity, and color?

A) The hair fiber

B) The hair medulla

(C) The hair cortex 

500

How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?

A) Everyday

(B) after each client 

C) weekly

500

Which implement can be used to secure long hair?

(A) duckbill clip

B) single-prong clip

C) double-prong clip

500

All of the following occur during the consultation for chemical relaxer EXCEPT:

A)  asking what the client dislikes about the hair 

B) confirming if a relaxer is the best treatment  

(C) performing a metallic salts test