Cosmetology State Board Practice Exam 2|100 Questions with Verified Answers
Under-processing is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER insufficient processing
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Which of the following guidelines is true if your client has a round facial shape? - CORRECT ANSWER add height at the crown
A client as a level 7 red-orange brassy looking hair. What is the best choice for neutralizing this color? - CORRECT ANSWER level 6 blue-green
Do not give a permanent wave if what exists? - CORRECT ANSWER scalp abrasions
The chemical often required in addition to the chemical relaxer is - CORRECT ANSWER stabilizer
You should apply waving lotion to the - CORRECT ANSWER top and bottom of each rod
Which statement about hair lightening is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening
Which bonds are individually very weak? - CORRECT ANSWER salt hydrogen
The relaxer cream is applied near the scalp last because processing is accelerated in this area by - CORRECT ANSWER body heat
The haircut with a constant elevation of 90 degrees will result in - CORRECT ANSWER layers that are all the same length
Nail polish should be applied - CORRECT ANSWER using light, sweeping strokes
Hot oil manicures are partially effective on - CORRECT ANSWER brittle nails
After rinsing the waving lotion from the hair, you should - CORRECT ANSWER blot off excess water
Your client will most likely accept suggestions about hair color services when you - CORRECT ANSWER base your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle
A client requests a style with no laters, but angled toward her face. Which elevation would you use? - CORRECT ANSWER 0 degrees
Sebaceous glands are not found in which of the following areas of the skin
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forehead - CORRECT ANSWER palms
When you chemically relax a client's hair with a "no base" relaxer, you should always - CORRECT ANSWER apply a protective cream to the hairline and ears
Which is an INCORRECT statement about head lice? - CORRECT ANSWER lice can be treated safely in the salon
Which layer of the skin contains the melanocytes that give skin its color? - CORRECT ANSWER stratum germivatium layer
What is the pH range of a sodium hydroxide relaxer? - CORRECT ANSWER 12 to 14
Grasping a single strand of hair securely in one hand and then sliding the thumb and forefinger of the other hand down the strand toward the scalp is used to test the hair for - CORRECT ANSWER porosity
The pH scale is a unit of measurement that indicates whether a substance is - CORRECT ANSWER A. acidic B. alkaline C. neutral D. all of the above
A towel or neck strip is placed under the cape when draping a client: - CORRECT ANSWER for sanitary reasons
When retouching a client's hair with a sodium hydroxide relaxer, you should - CORRECT ANSWER relax the new growth only
Trichology is the study of - CORRECT ANSWER hair
Which face shape looks good with almost any hairstyle? - CORRECT ANSWER oval
What is the cell reproducer of the nail? - CORRECT ANSWER matrix
What happens to each individual hair strand when an aniline derivative (oxidation) tint is mixed with hydrogen peroxide and applied to the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER the cortex swells allowing pigment molecules to enter
In order the raise a client's head so you can shampoo the back of the head, you should - CORRECT ANSWER support the client's head with your hand
Which of the following problems is due to an over-production of sebum? - CORRECT ANSWER seborrhea
Which is the chemical symbol for hydrogen peroxide? - CORRECT ANSWER H2O2
Another term for thermal waving is - CORRECT ANSWER marcel waving
Warm toned colors are made primarily of - CORRECT ANSWER reds and yellows
Wet hair stretches what percent of its lenggth? - CORRECT ANSWER B. 40 to 50
You should hold both the comb and shears in your dominant hand while - CORRECT ANSWER combing hair
When giving a soft-curl perm, apply thio until hair on all rods is thoroughly saturated, then - CORRECT ANSWER replace saturated cotton
When giving a soft-curl perm, you should take a test curl frequently in order to ensure - CORRECT ANSWER the hair is curling properly but not becoming damaged
The action of sodium hydroxide relaxer causes the hair to - CORRECT ANSWER soften and swell
On which type of hair should you use and acid-balanced perm? - CORRECT ANSWER highlighted or tinted hair
Which statement about the use of a razor for haircutting is INCORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER when combing the hair, put the razor down and hold the comb in your dominant hand
Texturizing is also referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER thinning
The main active ingredient in an alkaline perm is - CORRECT ANSWER ammonium thioglycolate
Relaxers with ammonium thioglycolate differ from relaxers with sodium hydroxide because thio is - CORRECT ANSWER milder
Texturizing can - CORRECT ANSWER A. reduce bulk and create support B. create visual texture C. create fullness and mobility D. all of the above
The technical name for the nail is - CORRECT ANSWER onyx
While shampooing, protect the client's face and ears from water spray with - CORRECT ANSWER your hand
The occipital bone forms the back and base of the - CORRECT ANSWER cranium
Overgrown cuticles are referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER pterygium
Whichh is the quickest way to lighten hair? - CORRECT ANSWER powder or paste bleach
If a client has a nail __________, nail services must not be performed - CORRECT ANSWER disease
A good haircut is - CORRECT ANSWER the foundation for all salon hair services
Why is it important for today's cosmetologists to learn finger waving? - CORRECT ANSWER it is useful training for other hairstyling techniques
Before lightening a client's hair, you should do all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER brush the hair vigorously
What is the purpose of end papers? - CORRECT ANSWER minimize hair breakage
The nail is mainly composed of - CORRECT ANSWER hard keratin
Manicuring implements must be disinfected or discarded - CORRECT ANSWER after every service
The primary reason to know the laws of color is so you can - CORRECT ANSWER formulate the client's desired color
What is the percentage of curl removed by a soft press? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 to 60 percent
Which layer of the skin contains the nerve endings responsible for the sense of touch (heat, cold, pressure, pain)? - CORRECT ANSWER papillary
The hair cuticle is the - CORRECT ANSWER outside layer composed of overlapping sheets of transparent protective cells
The free edge of the nail is filed in what direction? - CORRECT ANSWER corner to center
Where is the first cut made when low-elevation haircutting with shears? - CORRECT ANSWER corner to center
Hair's ability to absorb moisture is called - CORRECT ANSWER porosity
When thinning hair, what determines where you should start (distance from scalp)? - CORRECT ANSWER texture of the hair
Which layer of the hair contains color pigment? - CORRECT ANSWER cortex
Proper conduct in relationships with employers, coworkers, and clients is - CORRECT ANSWER professional ethics
Why might hair need pre-lightening prior to applying a tint or toner? - CORRECT ANSWER to remove any residual natural color
The moveable attachment of the muscle is called - CORRECT ANSWER insertion of muscle
The pH of skin, hair, and scalp is in the range - CORRECT ANSWER 4.5 to 5.5
Backcombing is used to - CORRECT ANSWER add volume to a hairstyle
What should you put on resistant hair before you apply permanent color? - CORRECT ANSWER pre-softener
The medical term for dandruff is - CORRECT ANSWER pitiriasis
The study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the muscles is called - CORRECT ANSWER myology
The exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings with someone is called - CORRECT ANSWER communication
In which situation must you refuse to chemically relax hair? - CORRECT ANSWER the has has been permed
The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the - CORRECT ANSWER epidermis
Which finger(s) control the cutting movement of the thinning shears? - CORRECT ANSWER the thumb
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER digestion
What massage movement is also called the headache movement? - CORRECT ANSWER stroking movement on the forehead
When blocking the hair, how big must the sections be? - CORRECT ANSWER the diameter of the rod
The main active ingredient in acid-balanced waving lotions is - CORRECT ANSWER glycerol monothioglycolate
. People in what hair color category do NOT have red/orange undertones in their - CORRECT ANSWER warm brown
How do you determine which products to use for a facial? - CORRECT ANSWER analyze the client's skin
To be a good communicator, you also have to be - CORRECT ANSWER a good listener
The method of cleaning instruments that kills all microorganisms including bacterial spores is - CORRECT ANSWER sterilization
The most natural and attractive shape of the eyebrow is - CORRECT ANSWER an arch the follows the curved shape of the eye socket
The most stimulating massage movement is - CORRECT ANSWER percussion
A projection angle of 45 degrees is considered what type of elevation? - CORRECT ANSWER medium
Hair is primarily composed of - CORRECT ANSWER keratin
A kneading movement used in massage is - CORRECT ANSWER petrissage
In a salon, contagious disease may be spread through direct contact betwen people or through the use of - CORRECT ANSWER unsanitary tools and supplies
When using _____ elevation, the hair is held straight out from the head while cutting - CORRECT ANSWER high
Processing for a waving lotion depends on the hair's - CORRECT ANSWER porosity and texture
When sitting in a chair, it is to - CORRECT ANSWER sit well back
What action of the cosmetologist is required by Federal Law prior to a color treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER predisposition (patch) test
The Material Safety Data Sheet for a disinfectant will tell you - CORRECT ANSWER how to use and store the product
The purpose of universal sanitation is to - CORRECT ANSWER create a safe environment
When using hot wax, you should test the temperature by - CORRECT ANSWER spreading a small amount of wax on your arm
Face powder serves all of the following functions EXCEPT to - CORRECT ANSWER take the place of foundation
Which of the following is considered a cool color? - CORRECT ANSWER blue [Show Less]