What is filler used for when doing haircolor services?
Equalize porosity
Which chemical texture service is best suited for extremely porous hair?
Low ph
What percentage of alcohol is approved to use in the salon?
70% or higher
What is not necessary for a salon owner to have
An operator license
What is collagen
Protein
What type of test is used to determine how long color should be left on the hair?
Preliminary STRAND test
What type of hair should you use a high alkaline texturizer on?
Hair with a compact resistant cuticle
(healthy, coarse hair)
What is a common work related skin disorder for all professional cosmetologists?
Contact Dermatitis
If you have a salon at your home location, you must
Have separate living quarters.
What is invasive to the skin?
Alphahydroxy acids and removing hair from a mole
Oil and cream lighteners can be used where?
On the scalp
The ingredient in a chemical relaxer is
Sodium Hydroxide
A person holding a cosmetology license may not perform a service on a client if they know the client
Has an infectious disease
All license holders must provide TDLR with
A current mailing address
How long does a clay mask dry?
10 minutes
Before coloring someone's hair, other than the condition of the hair, what is the most important thing to consider?
The natural hair color
The reducing agent in permanent waving is
Thioglycolic acid
Chlorine bleach solutions used for salon disinfection should be mixed
Daily
A licensed cosmetologist cannot shave a clients skin unless
The razor has a guard attached
Common areas for psoriasis are
Elbows, knees and scalp
What is a product that lightens the hair slightly but does not require a patch test?
Highlighting Shampoo
Which type of perm has no odor?
Thio free perms
Buffer blocks and non porous nail files that have NOT been exposed to blood and body fluids may?
Be brushed to remove debris then sprayed with EPA disinfectant or bleach solution
The only animals allowed in the cosmetology establishment are service animals and
Fish in a covered aquarium
When doing a facial with an ultraviolet light, what will cause a reaction?
metal (piercings, implants)