Milady's Cosmetology State Board Test 191 Question with Verified Answers
This type of wax may cause an allergic reaction and should be patch tested -
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To prevent contact with any possible bloodborne pathogens during a hair removal treatment, use: - CORRECT ANSWER disposable gloves
When applying a retouch color application, what size are your subsections for new growth? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/4-inch partings
Where is predisposition test given - CORRECT ANSWER is generally conducted behind the ear or inside the elbow
During the process of decolorizing, natural hair can go through as many as: - CORRECT ANSWER 10 stages
What happens when all three primary colors are present in equal proportions, the resulting color is: - CORRECT ANSWER brown
high porosity is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER When the cuticle of the hair is lifted and the hair is overly porous and absorbs color quickly, the hair
The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are - CORRECT ANSWER :croquignole and spiral
Coarse, resistant hair (with a strong compact cuticle) - CORRECT ANSWER A restructuring process of a chemical solution that is highly alkaline is required for....
With regard to the wave pattern or configuration, textured hair is defined as hair with a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER tight curl pattern
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is - CORRECT ANSWER well balanced and proportioned
Virus - CORRECT ANSWER A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a:
MSDS/SDS - CORRECT ANSWER Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid information can be found on a(n):
Blood-borne pathogen - CORRECT ANSWER Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:
tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWER The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is:
acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:
efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is:
quaternary ammonium compounds - CORRECT ANSWER A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:
bleach - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:
20 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER What is the minium length of time you should hand wash?
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by
cuticle layer - CORRECT ANSWER The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the:
stratum germinativum - CORRECT ANSWER The deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the
arrector pili muscle - CORRECT ANSWER The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the:
reticular layer - CORRECT ANSWER The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:
pheomelanin - CORRECT ANSWER The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color
elastin - CORRECT ANSWER The fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape after being expanded
sebaceous glands - CORRECT ANSWER Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles
What is/ What does vitamin D do - CORRECT ANSWER enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium
50 to 70 percent - CORRECT ANSWER Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight
Lesion - CORRECT ANSWER Any mark on the skin
bulla - CORRECT ANSWER A large blister containing a watery fluid is a:
macule - CORRECT ANSWER A flat spot or discoloration on the skin
pustule - CORRECT ANSWER An inflamed pimple containing pus
tumor - CORRECT ANSWER An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape
fissure - CORRECT ANSWER Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer, such as chapped hands or lips
keloid - CORRECT ANSWER A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth
comedo - CORRECT ANSWER A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a
milia - CORRECT ANSWER Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening
hyperhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness
herpes simplex - CORRECT ANSWER A contagious, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores
psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWER A noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales found on the
Wart - CORRECT ANSWER Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis
malignant melanoma - CORRECT ANSWER Dark, brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised may be a warning sign
UVB rays - CORRECT ANSWER The rays of the sun that cause sunburns and tanning and are also known as burning rays
Beau's lines - CORRECT ANSWER Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the result of a major illness or injury are
Melanonychia - CORRECT ANSWER A dark band within the nail plate extending from the base to the free edge due to increased pigmentation
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - CORRECT ANSWER The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as mold
onychosis - CORRECT ANSWER Any deformity or disease of the nails in general
Tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWER is the medical term used to describe athlete's foot
hair bulb - CORRECT ANSWER The thickened, club-like structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the
keratinized protein - CORRECT ANSWER The hair shaft that emerges from the scalp is a nonliving fiber composed
COHNS elements - CORRECT ANSWER The major elements that make up human hair are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur, often referred to as
polypeptide chain - CORRECT ANSWER A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
hydrogen, salt, and disulfide - CORRECT ANSWER three different types of side bonds
lanthionine bonds - CORRECT ANSWER Hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and convert them to________________________
eumelanin - CORRECT ANSWER The melanin that provides brown or black color to hair
telogen phase - CORRECT ANSWER The resting phase or final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed
canities - CORRECT ANSWER The technical term for gray hair
hypertrichosis - CORRECT ANSWER The condition of abnormal hair growth of terminal hair is referred to as
trichorrhexis nodosa - CORRECT ANSWER A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft is
tinea favosa - CORRECT ANSWER scalp disorders that is characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp
scabies - CORRECT ANSWER A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite is
pediculosis capitis - CORRECT ANSWER An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is:
texture - CORRECT ANSWER The thickness or diameter of each hair strand is referred to as hair:
porosity - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
more alkaline - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require a solution that is
elasticity - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking is referred to as hair:
hair stream - CORRECT ANSWER Hair flowing in the same direction, the result of follicles sloping in the same direction form a:
transitional lines - CORRECT ANSWER Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are:
color - CORRECT ANSWER The element used to define texture and line and tie design elements together is:
light color - CORRECT ANSWER To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel, use a:
proportion - CORRECT ANSWER The comparative relationship of one thing to another in hair design is called:
symmetrical balance - CORRECT ANSWER The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other
rhythm - CORRECT ANSWER The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the:
wave patterns and hair texture - CORRECT ANSWER The two defining characteristics of hair type are
facial bones - CORRECT ANSWER A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the
oval face - CORRECT ANSWER The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is
malassezia - CORRECT ANSWER Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of:
hydrogen - CORRECT ANSWER Products are classified as either an alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of:
distillation - CORRECT ANSWER The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is
hydrophilic - CORRECT ANSWER The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is
pH-balanced - CORRECT ANSWER Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are:
protein and biotin - CORRECT ANSWER Two conditioning agents that restore moisture and elasticity to the hair shaft
humectants - CORRECT ANSWER Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture are known as
back-and-forth movement - CORRECT ANSWER When manipulating the scalp during a shampoo, begin at the front hairline and work in a(n)
crown - CORRECT ANSWER The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the
client's skin - CORRECT ANSWER When securing a cape as draping for a basic shampoo, do not let the cape touch the
reference points - CORRECT ANSWER Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and___________
occipital bone - CORRECT ANSWER The nape area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the:
angle - CORRECT ANSWER The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n):
vertical - CORRECT ANSWER The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are
degrees - CORRECT ANSWER Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in
below 90 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER When you are building weight in a haircut, the hair should be held
cutting line - CORRECT ANSWER The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the
overdirection - CORRECT ANSWER In creating a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts, the technique to use is:
natural falling position - CORRECT ANSWER The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the:
texture - CORRECT ANSWER The thickness or diameter of each hair strand is referred to as hair:
notching shears - CORRECT ANSWER Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are:
texturizing - CORRECT ANSWER Which type of texture shear adds increased blending?
In haircutting, minimum tension is used where? - CORRECT ANSWER around hairlines, strong growth patterns and around ears
over fingers - CORRECT ANSWER The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is
palm-to-palm - CORRECT ANSWER When cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line, the best way to maintain control of the subsection is to cut:
blunt cut - CORRECT ANSWER A one-length haircut where all the hair comes to a single hanging level is also known as a:
slide cutting - CORRECT ANSWER The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is
texturizing - CORRECT ANSWER The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is
slithering - CORRECT ANSWER Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially opened to reduce volume and create movement is
full-stem curl - CORRECT ANSWER The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the
closed-center curls - CORRECT ANSWER Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end are
triangular base - CORRECT ANSWER Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the recommended base to use is:
carved curls - CORRECT ANSWER Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as
skip waves - CORRECT ANSWER Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called:
barrel curls - CORRECT ANSWER Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller but do not have the same amount of tension are
two and a half turns - CORRECT ANSWER To create curls in hair using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller:
indentation - CORRECT ANSWER The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called
ruffing - CORRECT ANSWER Another term used to describe backbrushing is
125-degree angle - CORRECT ANSWER When creating full-base curls, the hair should be held with medium tension at a: ______ degree angle
soft press - CORRECT ANSWER The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is the:
use enough tension - CORRECT ANSWER To press hair satisfactorily for a client with a flexible scalp, the stylist must
smooth press - CORRECT ANSWER Pressing combs with less space between the teeth produce
natural hairstyling - CORRECT ANSWER Hairstyling that does not alter the natural curl or coil patterns of hair is known as
Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, and snarls in short, textured hair and long, straight hair - CORRECT ANSWER square paddle
Kanekalon - CORRECT ANSWER A manufactured synthetic fiber used for hair extensions that is durable, soft, and less inclined to tangle than many other synthetics is
inverted - CORRECT ANSWER The three-strand braid produced by overlapping the strands of hair on top of each other is the:
feed-in method - CORRECT ANSWER The method of cornrows that look natural, last longer, and will not place excessive tension on the hairline is
locks - CORRECT ANSWER The name for separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together is:
wefts - CORRECT ANSWER Human or artificial hair that is woven into long strips is called
tapered - CORRECT ANSWER To achieve a natural look when cutting a wig, the ends should be
70 colors - CORRECT ANSWER All synthetic hair colors used on wigs and hairpieces are standardized according to the hair color ring used by manufacturers, which contains ________ colors
integration - CORRECT ANSWER Hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the client's hair is blended are
fusion bonding - CORRECT ANSWER The method of attaching extensions to a client's own hair with a bonding material and heat from a special tool
0 to 14 - CORRECT ANSWER What is the range of the pH scale
soften and swell the shaft - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair in order to:
disulfide bonds - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical side bonds formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together are
reduction - CORRECT ANSWER Once in the cortex, the waving solution breaks the disulfide bonds through a chemical reaction called:
thioglycolic acids - CORRECT ANSWER The most common reducing agents used are
ammonium thioglycolate - CORRECT ANSWER The active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is
9.0 and 9.6 - CORRECT ANSWER Most alkaline permanent waves have a pH between
glyceryl monothioglycolate - CORRECT ANSWER The main active ingredient in true acid and acid-balanced waving lotions is
what type of solution has a pH of 7.8 and 8.2 - CORRECT ANSWER acid
endothermic - CORRECT ANSWER Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered
over processed - CORRECT ANSWER Hair that has too many disulfide bonds broken and will not hold a firm curl is considered:
thio neutralization - CORRECT ANSWER The process that stops the action of permanent wave solution and rebuilds the hair into its new form is:
hydrogen ion - CORRECT ANSWER The active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers is the
lanthionine bond - CORRECT ANSWER Hydroxide relaxers remove a sulfur atom from a disulfide bond, converting it into a(n):
metal hydroxide relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER Relaxers that contain only one component and are used without mixing are
potassium hydroxide relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER Relaxers are often marketed and sold as no mix-no lye relaxers are
guanidine hydroxide relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER Relaxers that contain two components and must be mixed immediately prior to use are:
hydroxide - CORRECT ANSWER The difference in the strength of most chemical hair relaxers is determined by the concentration of:
normalizing lotion - CORRECT ANSWER Conditioner with an acidic pH that restores the hair's natural pH after a hydroxide relaxer is:
soft curl permanent - CORRECT ANSWER A combination of a thio relaxer and a thio permanent wrapped on large rods is a
thio relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER Hair that is treated with hydroxide relaxers must not be treated with:
coarse-textured hair - CORRECT ANSWER The hair type with a large diameter that can take longer to process hair color is
law of color - CORRECT ANSWER The system used for understanding color relationships is the
blue primary color adds? - CORRECT ANSWER depth or darkness
What is a tertiary color - CORRECT ANSWER A color achieved by mixing equal parts of a secondary color and its neighboring primary color on the color wheel is a:
What is a tone - CORRECT ANSWER The hue or balance of color seen in the hair is referred to as
cool tones appearance - CORRECT ANSWER Colors that can look deeper than their actual level
aniline derivatives - CORRECT ANSWER Dye precursors that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules are called
The standard volume of hydrogen peroxide used to achieve most results with permanent haircolor is - CORRECT ANSWER 20 volume
What product contain an alkalizing ingredient and developer - CORRECT ANSWER As part of their composition, all permanent hair coloring products and lighteners
double-process application - CORRECT ANSWER The process where the hair is prelightened and then toned is
toners - CORRECT ANSWER Hair coloring products that are used primarily on prelightened hair to achieve pale and delicate colors are:
release statement - CORRECT ANSWER Clients with hair in questionable condition who request chemical services should be required to sign a:
contributing pigment - CORRECT ANSWER Decolorizing the hair's natural pigment allowing the colorist to create the exact degree of
24 to 48 hours prior to application - CORRECT ANSWER The U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a predisposition test be given
color retouch applications - CORRECT ANSWER Examples of single-process permanent coloring applications are virgin color applications and:
cream lighteners - CORRECT ANSWER Lighteners that have a thicker consistency and give more control during scalp application are:
presoftening - CORRECT ANSWER The process of treating gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color is
Retin-A - CORRECT ANSWER A hair removal service should not be performed on clients taking a medication containing
rosacea - CORRECT ANSWER Facial waxing should not be performed on clients with the condition of:
laser hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER A method of hair removal using a beam pulsed on the skin that requires specialized training is
The natural arch of the eyebrow or the curved line of the eye socket follows what bone? - CORRECT ANSWER orbital
For waxing to be effective, the hair should be at least how long? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/4 inch
Prior to application, the temperature of the heated wax should be tested on - CORRECT ANSWER on the wrist
How should you remove cleanser in the eye area, - CORRECT ANSWER move outward on the upper lid and inward on the lower lid
alipidic - CORRECT ANSWER Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum
anaerobic - CORRECT ANSWER Acne bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, and are
hyperpigmentation - CORRECT ANSWER Dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance are known as
microdermabrasion - CORRECT ANSWER A mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin is
iontophoresis - CORRECT ANSWER The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin
electrode - CORRECT ANSWER An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client's skin is a(n
motor point - CORRECT ANSWER The point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is the
tapotement - CORRECT ANSWER A stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements is:
friction - CORRECT ANSWER A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure is:
pétrissage - CORRECT ANSWER A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure is:
modelage masks - CORRECT ANSWER Masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster-like consistency are
gel masks - CORRECT ANSWER Masks containing hydrators and soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can be used on sensitive skin are:
alpha hydroxy acids - CORRECT ANSWER Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as:
gommage - CORRECT ANSWER A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a:
exfoliation - CORRECT ANSWER The process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is [Show Less]