Cosmetology LA State Board Exam 168 Questions with Verified Answers
Cell membrane - CORRECT ANSWER Encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble
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Cyst - CORRECT ANSWER Primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne
Hyponychium - CORRECT ANSWER The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies beneath the free edge of the nail plate.
Onycholysis - CORRECT ANSWER Lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding
Elements - CORRECT ANSWER simplest form of matter
Rectifer - CORRECT ANSWER Apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current
Balance - CORRECT ANSWER Equal or appropriate proportions or create symmetry
Water - CORRECT ANSWER Substances classified as a universal solvent
Bang Area - CORRECT ANSWER Triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners
Mousse - CORRECT ANSWER Whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume
Medulla - CORRECT ANSWER Layer of the hair that is sometimes absent from the hair
Pointed Nail - CORRECT ANSWER Nail shape recommend for people with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow nail beds
Cosmetology - CORRECT ANSWER Hairstyling, nail technology and esthetics
Dermis - CORRECT ANSWER Composed of the papillary and reticular layers
Procerus - CORRECT ANSWER Muscle that covers the bridge of the nose
Karatin - CORRECT ANSWER Principle of hair and nails
Impetigo - CORRECT ANSWER Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions
Eponychium - CORRECT ANSWER living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area
exothermic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER A reaction that releases energy in the form of heat
An electric current - CORRECT ANSWER Flow of electricity along a conductor
Hair pressing - CORRECT ANSWER temporarily straightens extremely curly or unruly hair by means of a heated iron or comb
Visible braid - CORRECT ANSWER Three-strand Brian created with an underhand technique
hydrogen bond - CORRECT ANSWER Easily broken by water or heat, and re-form as the hair dries or cools
Concealer - CORRECT ANSWER Thick, heavy foundation used to hide skin imperfections
Nail clippers - CORRECT ANSWER Tool used to quickly and efficiently shorten the free edge
Fiberglass wraps - CORRECT ANSWER made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave
Catalyst - CORRECT ANSWER Additive in monomer liquid that is used to control the set or cuing time of the product
consumption supplies - CORRECT ANSWER Used in the daily business operation
Vitamin C - CORRECT ANSWER Viral in fighting the aging process and promoting the production of collagen
Lunula - CORRECT ANSWER Visible part of the matrix the extends from underneath and the living skin
COHNS - CORRECT ANSWER Five major elements in the skin and hair
organic chemistry - CORRECT ANSWER the study of compounds containing carbon
Ohm - CORRECT ANSWER unit that measures the resistance of an electric current
Base detergent - CORRECT ANSWER Second ingredient most shampoo have in common is the primary surfactant
Notching - CORRECT ANSWER More aggressive version or point cutting that creates a chunkier effect
Backcombing - CORRECT ANSWER Technique of combing a small section of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion or base
Double lock stitch - CORRECT ANSWER Technique used in extensions where thread is wound twice around the needle
Natural level - CORRECT ANSWER The lightness or darkness of a persons natural color
Epilator - CORRECT ANSWER Removes the hair from the bottom of the follicle
Pledget - CORRECT ANSWER Gauze square
Avicenna - CORRECT ANSWER Process of stem distillation was refined
radial nerve - CORRECT ANSWER Sensory-motor nerve that supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand
Sidewall - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as lateral nail fold; the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail.
Trumpet nail - CORRECT ANSWER When the free edge pinches the sidewalks into a deep curve
oxidizing agent - CORRECT ANSWER Substance that releases oxygen
Hair density - CORRECT ANSWER Number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of the scalp
Carved curls - CORRECT ANSWER Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head
Rope braid - CORRECT ANSWER Braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other.
Base color - CORRECT ANSWER Predominant tone of a color.
Anagen phase - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as growth phase; phase during which new hair is produced.
Labor hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER Most effective when used on follicles that are in the growth, or anagen phase
Nail oil - CORRECT ANSWER Designed to absorb into the nail plate
Sculptured nails - CORRECT ANSWER Nail enhancements created by combing a monomer liquid and a polymer powder
Henna - CORRECT ANSWER A plant extracted coloring agent used by ancient Egyptians to stain their nails red
Procrastination - CORRECT ANSWER Act of putting off until tomorrow what you can do today
Professional Image - CORRECT ANSWER Impression you protect through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace
Systematic disease - CORRECT ANSWER This affects the body as a whole, often due to under- or over functioning
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER The study of body structure that can be seen with the naked eye
Nail plate - CORRECT ANSWER Hardened keratin plate that sissy on and covers the nail bed, and is the most visible and functional part of the nail unit
Bruised nail beds - CORRECT ANSWER A condition in which a blood clot under the nail plate forms a dark purplish spot
Hydrogen bond - CORRECT ANSWER Physical side bond that is eAsily broken by water or heat
Water-attracting tail - CORRECT ANSWER hydrophilic end of a surfactant molecule
Hair cutting shears - CORRECT ANSWER Mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in the hair
The stem - CORRECT ANSWER Section of the pin curl between the base and first arc of the circle that gives the curl its direction and movement
Cold waves - CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline waves
Eumelanin - CORRECT ANSWER Predominant melanin that gives black and brown color to hair
Pétrissage - CORRECT ANSWER Alison known as kneading, involves lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue
Nail tip adhesives - CORRECT ANSWER The bonding agents used to secure nail tips to the natural nail
Inhibition layer - CORRECT ANSWER Tacky surface left on the nail after UV or LED gel has cured
Reception area - CORRECT ANSWER In the salons nerve center, where the receptionist sits, retail merchandise is on display, and the phone system is centered
Distributor sales consultants - CORRECT ANSWER Provide information about new products, new trends, and new techniques
Parasites - CORRECT ANSWER Organisms that grow, feed, shelter on or in another organism while contributing nothing to survival of that organism
Central nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER Controls all voluntary muscle actions, including all body movements and facial expressions
Closed comedo - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as whitehead, appears as a small bump just under the skin surface
Nail growth rate - CORRECT ANSWER Fastest on the nail of the middle finger
End bond - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as peptide bonds, are chemical bonds that join acids
Alkanolamines - CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products
Polarity - CORRECT ANSWER Negative or positive of an electric current
Chemically treated hair - CORRECT ANSWER Hair that has been lightened, colored, or permed
The crown - CORRECT ANSWER Area between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge
A classic style brush - CORRECT ANSWER Half-round, rubber-based,heat-resistant, and antistatic with seven to nine rows of round-tipped nylon bristles
Human hair - CORRECT ANSWER Gold standard in hair extensions
Permanent haircolor - CORRECT ANSWER Used to match, lighten, and cover gray hait
Nail file method - CORRECT ANSWER You should file from one side to the center of the free edge and then from the other side to the center of the free edge
Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER Compass that keeps you on course over the long haul of your career
Retailing - CORRECT ANSWER The act of recommending and selling products to your clients for at-home skin,hair,and nail care
Vision statement - CORRECT ANSWER Long-term picture of what a business will become and what it will look like when it gets there
The ice age - CORRECT ANSWER Earliest documented time period during which beauty services were practiced
stratum lucidum - CORRECT ANSWER Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum
Leukonychia spots - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as white spots, are a whitish discoloration of the nails, usually caused by injury to the nail matrix
Infrared lamps - CORRECT ANSWER Used during hair conditioning treatments, for warming up muscles, and to diminish signs of aging, but not to produce alkaline reactions
Side partings - CORRECT ANSWER Used to direct hair across the top of the head, and they help develop height on top and make thin hair appear fuller
Ammonium thioglycolate - CORRECT ANSWER Main active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline perms
Alginate masks - CORRECT ANSWER Applied quickly, form a seal, and dry to form a rubberized texture
Oil-based removers - CORRECT ANSWER Generally used to remove heavy, dramatic makeup and break down the latex glue to apply false eyelashes
Ticket upgrading - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as upselling services, is the practice of recommending and selling additional services to your clients
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER Demonstrated by providing competent services, participating in continuing education, and being honest
Sternocleidomastoideus - CORRECT ANSWER My scle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head.
Melanin - CORRECT ANSWER Dark skin pigment that protects the skin from destructive UV rays
Stain - CORRECT ANSWER Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape.
Onychauxis - CORRECT ANSWER Thickening of nails.
The element - CORRECT ANSWER Simplest form of chemical matter that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance without loss of identity
active electrode - CORRECT ANSWER used on the area to be treated.
Vertical lines - CORRECT ANSWER Remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts and are used with higher elevation
Ribboning - CORRECT ANSWER Forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension
Metal hydroxide relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER Commonly utilize sodium (Na)' potassium (K), or lithium (Li), but not magnesium (Mg)
Neutral skin tone - CORRECT ANSWER Contains equal amounts of warm and cool, no matter how fair or deep the skin is
Paraffin bath - CORRECT ANSWER Special heating unit designed to melt solid paraffin wax into a gel-like liquid and maintain it at a temperature generally between 125 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit
Polymerization reactions - CORRECT ANSWER Process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains
Pigmented gels - CORRECT ANSWER Can be building gels or self-leveling gels that include color pigment
Pheomelanin - CORRECT ANSWER Red/yellow pigment
Pectoral muscles - CORRECT ANSWER Assist in swinging movement in the arms
Healthy skin - CORRECT ANSWER Slightly moist, soft, and flexible with a texture that is ideally smooth and fine-grainded
seborrheic dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER Often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling,crusting, and/or itchiness
The matrix - CORRECT ANSWER Contains nerves, lymph, and blood vessels to nourish the cells
Onychorrhexis - CORRECT ANSWER Split or brittle nails
Sebaceous glands - CORRECT ANSWER Glands that empty their sebum secretion into hair follicles and secrete sebum
Anaphoresis - CORRECT ANSWER Infuses an alkaline product into the tissue from the negative pole toward the positive pole
Horizontal lines - CORRECT ANSWER Create width
Gel - CORRECT ANSWER thickened styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and creates a strong hold.
Double flat wrap - CORRECT ANSWER Provides the most control over the hair ends and also helps keep them evenly distributed over the entire length of the rod
Warm colors - CORRECT ANSWER Range of colors from yellow to gold through the orange, most reds, and even some yellow-greens
Curette - CORRECT ANSWER Small scoop-shaped implement used to remove debris from the nail folds and cuticle area
Back fill - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as fill, the application of enhancement product onto the new growth of the nail
Commissions - CORRECT ANSWER Based on percentages of your service dollar
Charles Nessler - CORRECT ANSWER Invented a heavily wired Machine that supplied electrical current to metal rods around which hair strands were wrapped during the waving process
Lyme disease - CORRECT ANSWER Caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of spirilla
Psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWER Caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal
Onychophagy - CORRECT ANSWER Bitten nails
alopecia areata - CORRECT ANSWER Autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be mistakenly attacked by a persons own immune system
miscible liquids - CORRECT ANSWER Mutually soluble, meaning that they can be mixed together to form stable solutions
Rectifer - CORRECT ANSWER Apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current
Design Texture - CORRECT ANSWER Wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style.
Distillation - CORRECT ANSWER Used in the manufacturing of cosmetics
Parietal ridge - CORRECT ANSWER Widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown
Braid-out set - CORRECT ANSWER Involves braiding the hair when either wet or dry and then opening the braid to create a crimes texture effect with added volume
Lightners - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural hair pigment
depilatory - CORRECT ANSWER Substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level
Foundation - CORRECT ANSWER Flesh-toned cosmetic, also known as base
Metal pusher - CORRECT ANSWER designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate
Nail tips - CORRECT ANSWER Not long-wearing and can break without the reinforcement of an overlay
Retail supplies - CORRECT ANSWER Supplies sold to clients.
Lymph - CORRECT ANSWER Remove toxins and cellar waste, and has immune function
Staphylococci - CORRECT ANSWER Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes.
Motor nerve fibers - CORRECT ANSWER carry impulses from the brain and spinal cord to produce action in muscles and organs
Malignant melanoma - CORRECT ANSWER Black and dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised
Nail grooves - CORRECT ANSWER Slits or furrows on the sides of the sidewall
Eggshell nails - CORRECT ANSWER Noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than normal and can curve over the free edge
Desincrustation - CORRECT ANSWER Process used to soften and emulsify sebum and blackheads in the follicles.
Lipophilic - CORRECT ANSWER Oil-attracting end of the surfactant molecule
Weight line - CORRECT ANSWER visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together
volume-base curls - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum lift, or volume, and are placed very high on their base
Long clips - CORRECT ANSWER Used for separating hair into large sections
Glaze - CORRECT ANSWER Non-ammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair
hyperpigmentation - CORRECT ANSWER Dark blotches of color caused by the sun exposed o hormone imbalances
nail wrap - CORRECT ANSWER Method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around a nail tip to ensure its strength and durability
Esthetician - CORRECT ANSWER Specialist In The cleaning, beautification, and preservation of the health of skin and the entire body
Pheomelanin - CORRECT ANSWER Colors ranging from red and ginger to yellow and blond tones
Molecule - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical combination of two or more atoms
circuit breaker - CORRECT ANSWER A reusable safety switch that breaks the circuit when the current becomes too high
Form - CORRECT ANSWER Massey general outline of a hairstyle
Beveling and stacking - CORRECT ANSWER Techniques that use diagonal lines by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length
Thio relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER Use the same ATG that us used permanent waving, but at a higher concentration and higher pH
Fillers - CORRECT ANSWER Used to equalize porosity.
Banding - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as threading, is a temporary hair removal method whereby cotton thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin
Dry bead - CORRECT ANSWER Equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead
Texture service - CORRECT ANSWER Variety of permanent waving and straightening services available for various hair type and conditions
Alipidic - CORRECT ANSWER Lack of lipids meaning that the skin does not produce enough sebum [Show Less]