Cosmetology License Test 7|100 Questions with Verified Answers
Acrylic nails are made from: - CORRECT ANSWER Liquid & Powder
How will the result
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When thinning fine hair, the best rule of thumb is to remain how far from the scalp: - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 - 1 inch
In hairstyling, frizzy ends may be avoided by: - CORRECT ANSWER Blunt cutting them
When cutting uniform layers, which hand position is used? - CORRECT ANSWER Cutting over the fingers
This is the small bone of the thumb side of the lower arm or forearm: - CORRECT ANSWER Radius
This is the bone located on the little finger side of the lower arm or forearm: - CORRECT ANSWER Ulna
When cutting very straight hair, what is the correct amount of tension? - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum tension
In hair styling, the use of a side part will have what effect? - CORRECT ANSWER Decrease volume
Acrylic nails are made from: - CORRECT ANSWER Monomer Liquid & Polymer Powder
In a bleach application, the sub-partings should be: - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8 inch
Which of the following is not an effective tool if you want to thin out very thick hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Clippers
The application of a sodium hydroxide relaxer should begin: - CORRECT ANSWER At the nape
Eyebrows are tweezed: - CORRECT ANSWER In the same direction as hair growth
This is the widest area of the head: - CORRECT ANSWER Parietal / Crest
Wet hair, with normal elasticity, can be safely stretched: - CORRECT ANSWER 40 - 50% of its length
In a waxing hair removal service, the wax is removed: - CORRECT ANSWER Quickly, in the opposite direction of hair growth
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb: - CORRECT ANSWER Radius
An "Invisible Braid" is also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER An Inverted Braid
Overlapping the strands on top of the braid will create: - CORRECT ANSWER An invisible French Braid & An inverted French Braid
Cornrow Braids are the same as: - CORRECT ANSWER Visible French Braids
Cutting the hair at a 0 degree angle / elevation, will achieve which of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER No layers
During a manicure, cuticle remover is applied to the cuticle to: - CORRECT ANSWER Soften it
When doing a pin-curl set, where are the clippies anchored: - CORRECT ANSWER Clippie enters at the open end
If a manicurist causes minor bleeding, it is best stopped with: - CORRECT ANSWER Styptic powder & Powdered alum
The term used to describe the number of hairs per square inch is: - CORRECT ANSWER Density
When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result? - CORRECT ANSWER Remove less hair than Single-Notched shears
In hair coloring, the term "Double-Process" means using? - CORRECT ANSWER A lightener followed by a deposit color
Which of the following is not part of a cell: - CORRECT ANSWER Axom
Eye Tabbing involves: - CORRECT ANSWER Application of individual eye lashes
Which of the following will not serve as an electrical insulator? - CORRECT ANSWER Water
In general, what markers does the stylist use in cutting the Fringe / Bang area: - CORRECT ANSWER Outer corner of the eyes
The portion of the pin-curl found between the base and the first arc is: - CORRECT ANSWER The stem
This is a type of aniline derivative tint comprised of pale / delicate colors: - CORRECT ANSWER Toners
If a client has lice, the stylist must: - CORRECT ANSWER Refuse service
Combination Light is also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER White Light
Underactive sebaceous glands will result in what condition? - CORRECT ANSWER Dry skin
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal / crest is referred to as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Interior
In hair cutting, the area below the parietal / crest is referred to as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Exterior
Oxidation occurs during which of the following periods: - CORRECT ANSWER Neutralization
Reduction occurs during which of the following periods: - CORRECT ANSWER Processing
Determining the efficacy of products used for infection control, is a function of the: - CORRECT ANSWER EPA
Ultra violet sanitizers are best suited for which of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER Storing clean implements
Which treatment may be effective on a client exhibiting signs of alopecia: - CORRECT ANSWER High frequency
What type/s of surfaces may be disinfected? - CORRECT ANSWER Non-porous surfaces
When performing a thermal service, the purpose of pressing oil is: - CORRECT ANSWER To protect hair from heat
In hair cutting, the hairline is referred to as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Perimeter
The term "epidermis" refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER The top-most layer of the skin
What is the Latin / technical term for skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Derma
If you have a "sallow" complexion, you have what color undertones? - CORRECT ANSWER Yellow
Consists of rows of hair wefts, sewn to strips of elastic: - CORRECT ANSWER Capless wig
Consists of elasticized mesh fibers to which the hair is attached: - CORRECT ANSWER Cap wig
The _________ determines the shape and size of the hair shaft: - CORRECT ANSWER Follicle
The "J. L. Color Ring" refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER 70 standardized colors used to color human & synthetic hair
Pressing the hair on both sides (or twice on one side), to remove all the curl is known as a: - CORRECT ANSWER Hard press / Double press
In a Thermal Pressing service, the fine hair found around the hairline requires: - CORRECT ANSWER Less heat and less pressure
In a Thermal Pressing service, excessive heat on gray / highly lightened hair may cause: - CORRECT ANSWER Discoloration of the hair
In hair-coloring, the term "Complimentary" means "opposite", and _____ is the Compliment of_____: - CORRECT ANSWER Blue / Orange
When thinning fine hair, how far should the razor be held from the scalp? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 inch
The sweat glands are also referred to as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Sudoriferous Glands
A stable guideline to which all hair lengths are directed prior to cutting: - CORRECT ANSWER Stationary guideline
Broad Spectrum Disinfectants can be used to: - CORRECT ANSWER Kill bacterial growth on a surface
In ALL sets (roller, pin-curl, curling iron, permanent wave), Croquignole curling is: - CORRECT ANSWER Curling hair from ends to scalp
Silking, refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER Relaxing the hair with heat
A non-moving, small amount of previously cut hair, used as a length guide: - CORRECT ANSWER Stationary guideline
Dry cuticles may result in this condition: - CORRECT ANSWER Hangnails & Agnails
A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER Lunula
The name given to the amino acids that create proteins by linking long chains together: - CORRECT ANSWER Peptide Bonds
This is the name given to synthetic dyes used in hair-coloring: - CORRECT ANSWER Azo Dyes
If lost, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body: - CORRECT ANSWER 3 - 6 months
The soft tissue found under the nail plate is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Nail bed
The portion of the nail extending beyond the fingertip is referred to as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Free edge
If the cotton turns purple in a permanent wave, this indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER Presence of Metallic Salts on the hair
This type of relaxer is recommended for sensitive scalps: - CORRECT ANSWER Guanidine
If a finger nail is lost, approximately how long will it take to grow back: - CORRECT ANSWER 3 - 6 months
If a toe-nail is lost, approximately how long will it take to grow back: - CORRECT ANSWER 9 - 18 months
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves: - CORRECT ANSWER Nail plate & Nail body
Equal parts of Red and Yellow will make: - CORRECT ANSWER Orange
Equal parts of Blue and Yellow will make: - CORRECT ANSWER None of the above
Red, Yellow, and Orange are: - CORRECT ANSWER Warm colors
Green, Orange, and Violet are: - CORRECT ANSWER Secondary colors
Green, Blue, and Violet are: - CORRECT ANSWER Cool tones
Equal parts of Blue and Yellow will make: - CORRECT ANSWER Green
If a client's hair has been lightened and the result is too yellow, it should be toned with: - CORRECT ANSWER None of the above
When doing a "Tint-Back" from a very light shade to a much darker shade, use: - CORRECT ANSWER Fillers
When attempting to color predominantly gray hair back to client's natural color, use: - CORRECT ANSWER 1 shade darker than target color
Bleach is used to lift natural pigment, what is used to lift artificial pigment? - CORRECT ANSWER Dye solvent
A client with medium brown hair has tinted her hair dark brown, and now wants it returned to its natural color. What would the stylist use? - CORRECT ANSWER Dye solvent
A client with dark brown hair wants it lightened to blonde. What would the stylist use? - CORRECT ANSWER Bleach
What color would be added to a tint mixture to darken it? - CORRECT ANSWER Blue
Red, Orange, and Yellow are considered: - CORRECT ANSWER Warm tones
If a client' s hair has been lightened and the result is too yellow, it can be toned with: - CORRECT ANSWER Violet
If a client' s hair has been lightened and the result is too orange, it can be toned with: - CORRECT ANSWER Blue
Yellow may be neutralized by the addition of an equal part of: - CORRECT ANSWER Violet
Orange may be neutralized by the addition of an equal part of: - CORRECT ANSWER Blue
According to the Law of Color, what color pigment is considered the darkest? - CORRECT ANSWER Blue
Most relaxers contain: - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium
This is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" relaxer, for sensitive scalps: - CORRECT ANSWER Guanidine
All of the following are true of Guanidine relaxers, except: - CORRECT ANSWER Have a lower pH than most Thio relaxers
Although recommended for sensitive scalps and sold over-the-counter, this type of relaxer will cause more swelling of the hair-shaft than the more common hydroxy type relaxers, and is more drying to the hair (gentle on scalp, tough on hair): - CORRECT ANSWER Guanidine [Show Less]