State Board cosmetology practice Exam 100 Questions with Verified Answers
Which of the following is an important part of good communication? - CORRECT
... [Show More] ANSWER active listening
When applying makeup to wear for work create balance and harmony by? - CORRECT ANSWER Enhancing your best features
The major difference between a perm and body wave is the? - CORRECT ANSWER Size of rods used
During the client consultation for a makeup service the professional needs to? - CORRECT ANSWER Discuss the clients desire look
When should you clean your manicuring table ? - CORRECT ANSWER Right after each manicure
Disease causing bacteria can be spread by? - CORRECT ANSWER Entering any opening in the body
Trichology is the study of ? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair
The method that destroys living microorganisms on an object or surface is? - CORRECT ANSWER Sterilization
Which statement about hair growth is not correct? - CORRECT ANSWER The rate of hair growth is the same on all parts of the body
Alopecia areata occurs when the clients hair ? - CORRECT ANSWER suddenly falls-out in round patches
Remember when using disinfectants they? - CORRECT ANSWER Destroy most pathogenic bacteria
The outmost and protective layer of the skin is the ? - CORRECT ANSWER Epidermis
Which statement about disinfection is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Disinfectants should not be used on skin hair or nails
Which is one way to reassure your client about the cleanliness of your nail-care equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER Keep your instruments immersed in a wet sanitizer during nail service
A steatoma or sebaceous cyst is a? - CORRECT ANSWER Subcutaneous tumor of the sebaceous gland
Bacteria that do not cause disease are referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWER Nonpathogenic
You can best help the client relax during any type of manipulations by? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining a firm confident touch
When using protective neck strip and a cape you should always be sure that the cape? - CORRECT ANSWER Does not touch the clients skin
Cosmetologist need to understand the types of bacteria in order to? - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent the spread of disease
Which statement about contamination is correct ? - CORRECT ANSWER Is the presence of unclean materials or tools left on a surface
The part of the nail bed that contains actively growing tissue is the? - CORRECT ANSWER Matrix
Before applying chemicals to the hair you should apply a cream around the clients hairline in order to? - CORRECT ANSWER Protect the skin
Before draping a client you should do all of the following except? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask the client to wash their hands
Besides cleaning the clients hair and scalp a good shampoo can also? - CORRECT ANSWER Relax and be enjoyable
Dry shampoos are used only on clients? - CORRECT ANSWER Who have a scalp injury and is not permitted to receive a wet shampoo
Which nail shape is the preferred shape for many professional when marketing hands on display? - CORRECT ANSWER Oval
Where should metal implements be placed while you are giving a manicure ? - CORRECT ANSWER Immersed in a jar filled with disinfectant
Which is the ideal nail shape that provides great support and strength? - CORRECT ANSWER Square
Which is the correct method for removing sculpture nails? - CORRECT ANSWER Apply a solvent and push them off
A client who has athletes foot requests a pedicure what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Refer the client to a doctor for treatment
The correct method for applying cleansing cream is to start at the? - CORRECT ANSWER Neck and jawline working upward
Soft water is preferable to hard water for shampooing because it ? - CORRECT ANSWER Is treated by removing mineral content
Which type of foundation is used for a medium to heavy coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER Cream
The correct way to test the color of a foundation is to blend some of it on the clients - CORRECT ANSWER Jawline
On which type of hair should you use an acid balance perm ? - CORRECT ANSWER Highlighted or tinted hair
When should a patch test to determine whether a client is allergic to an aniline derivative tint be given? - CORRECT ANSWER 24-48 hours before the hair coloring service
Before wrapping for a permanent wave hair should be ? - CORRECT ANSWER Shampooed and left wet
The correct procedure for applying most neutralizers is ? - CORRECT ANSWER Apply wait 5 minutes and remove rods
Semi permanent color only ____________ color into the cuticle layer of the hair - CORRECT ANSWER Deposits
To create a natural look you should apply cheek color no closer to the nose than the - CORRECT ANSWER Center of the eye
Which statement about hair lightening is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening
Which statement about hair growth is true? - CORRECT ANSWER Health can affect growth of hair
Which of the following is NOT a basic rule for natural looking hair color? - CORRECT ANSWER The hair should be lighter at the base than at the hair ends
The level system is a method used to analyze the ? - CORRECT ANSWER Lightness or darkness of a color
Before lightening a clients hair you should do all of the following except? - CORRECT ANSWER Shampoo the hair
The conditioning part of a chemical hair relaxing treatment is applied to the - CORRECT ANSWER Entire head when wet
Which statement about the use of the razor for haircutting is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER When combing the hair put the razor down and hold the comb in your right hand
After completing a haircut your final step is to? - CORRECT ANSWER Check for blending of lengths
When selecting for a client you should choose one that? - CORRECT ANSWER Suits the clients hair type
Three strand over(invisible) braiding is done by ? - CORRECT ANSWER Overlapping the braided strands on top
When applying relaxer to the clients hair you should? - CORRECT ANSWER Apply it to the scalp first and stretch each strand out tight
Porosity refers to the hair ability to? - CORRECT ANSWER Absorb liquid
The tube like opening in the skin or scalp that surrounds the hair root is the ? - CORRECT ANSWER Follicle
What is applied to the hair just before a thermal pressing treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Pressing oil
Before you place the pressing comb on the hair you should test its temperature on? - CORRECT ANSWER Cloth or paper
Which is the most important safety precaution to use when perming a clients hair ? - CORRECT ANSWER Read and follow all manufactures directions carefully
Naturally curly hair with an uneven curl pattern can usually be successfully permed with? - CORRECT ANSWER An alkaline waving lotion
A nail fungus first appears as a - CORRECT ANSWER White and scaly with nail becoming thick and discolored
What is the function of the sweet glands in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER Regulate body temperature and secrete wastes
Which of the following is not a function of the skin ? - CORRECT ANSWER Digestion
What should you do if the client asks to have hair removed from a mole? - CORRECT ANSWER refuse to remove it
The direction of hair growth is referred to as a - CORRECT ANSWER hair stream
he extension of the cuticle over the half-moon at the base of the nail is the - CORRECT ANSWER eponychium
The skin serves as an organ of the excretory system when a person - CORRECT ANSWER Sweats
What are the cracks referred to as in your client's hands that are dry and chapped? - CORRECT ANSWER Fissures
Which is the most courteous, effective way to deal with client complaints about a salon service? - CORRECT ANSWER Listen to the clients whole story and then suggest a solution.
Which statement about the temperature of water for shampooing is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER You should contimuonsly monitor the water temperature
How does the cosmetologist prevent water from splashing onto the client's face during a cleansing treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Use cupping action with your hand around the hairine.
Which of the following condition is contagious? - CORRECT ANSWER herpes simplex
Which statement about applying nail tips is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER The nail tip is sized and shaped to fit the free-edge of the client's nail.
Which is a kneading movement in massage? - CORRECT ANSWER petrissage
The most stimulating massage movement is - CORRECT ANSWER percussion
Your client has very round face, where should you apply corrective make-up? - CORRECT ANSWER perimeter of the face
To correct a broad nose, where should you use a darker shade of foundation? - CORRECT ANSWER on the sides of the nose
Which statement about the use of hot wax to remove hair is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER The wax is removed in the opposite direction of hair growth.
The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is hair - CORRECT ANSWER texture
The processing time during a permanent wave depends on the hair's - CORRECT ANSWER porosity and texture
It is advisable to take a preliminary test curl before a permanent wave to ensure - CORRECT ANSWER correct perm rod choice
Right after rinsing the waving lotion from the hair, the next step is - CORRECT ANSWER blot off excess water
Before perming hair that has been tinted, bleached, or highlighted, you should use a product that - CORRECT ANSWER includes a pre-wrap lotion.
When used to describe a color, the word "tone" refers to - CORRECT ANSWER warmth
What does hydrogen peroxide do to the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER It causes the color molecules in the color to develop and bond together.
The advantage of permanent haircolor is that it can simultaneously - CORRECT ANSWER lighten and darken the hair.
The client's hair is tinted with an oxidative color, but now a lighter color is requested. What must be done first? - CORRECT ANSWER Remove the present tint
A permanent haircolor - CORRECT ANSWER enters the cortex of the hair shaft.
What layer of the hair is the color pigment naturally present? - CORRECT ANSWER cortex
Which type of skin tone should wear a warm series haircolor? - CORRECT ANSWER Golden
Which hydrogen peroxide volumes achieve a higher degree of lightening action? - CORRECT ANSWER 40 volumes
A very pale blond color can be safely achieved by - CORRECT ANSWER lightening the hair to a pale yellow and applying a toner.
A color filler is a - CORRECT ANSWER product used to re-pigment or equalize hair porosity to create uniform color results.
When you chemically relax client's hair with a "base" relaxer, you should always - CORRECT ANSWER apply a protective cream to the hairline and scalp.
When retouching client's hair with a sodium hydroxide relaxer, you should? - CORRECT ANSWER relax the regrowth only
Which statement is CORRECT when chemically relaxing the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER A thio relaxer should not be used on hair previously treated with sodium hydroxide
When holding haircutting scissors, place your thumb - CORRECT ANSWER in the movable blade grip
The terms texturizing or tapering refer to the process of - CORRECT ANSWER thinning hair
Which statement applies when forming the first ridge for finger waving is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER Form the first ridge by inserting the comb beneath your index finger (parallel to parting) and combing forward.
backcombing technique called compact lacing is used to - CORRECT ANSWER add volume to a hairstyle
For a client with a long, thin neck, the hair should - CORRECT ANSWER have length with fullness-horizontal finger waves
Which base placement ensures maximum lift and volume when thermal curling? - CORRECT ANSWER on base
- CORRECT ANSWER Lower pH [Show Less]