State Board Cosmetology South Carolina Exam 163 Questions with Verified Answers
What is the procedure for polish during a french manicure? - CORRECT
... [Show More] ANSWER Apply white to free edge
What bacteria are unpathogenic? - CORRECT ANSWER Saprophytes
What is the first step in hair cutting? - CORRECT ANSWER Sectioning
What is the main type of hair relaxer? - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium Hydroxide
What is elevation during hair-cutting? - CORRECT ANSWER The angle you hold the hair at while cutting
How long before a chemical service should a pre deposition test be done? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours
How can you determine how the hair will react to a permanent wave? - CORRECT ANSWER Strand test
What does 90 degree elevation determine in a haircut? - CORRECT ANSWER Layers/uniform
When tweezing the eyebrows, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Pull the hair in a quick motion in the direction of the growth
What temporarily removes unwanted hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Depilatories
Where are the blood vessels found? - CORRECT ANSWER In the dermis
Where are most glands found? - CORRECT ANSWER Dermis
What causes acrylic to adhere? - CORRECT ANSWER Primer
What are Emory boards used for? - CORRECT ANSWER To file the free edge
How many bones are in the cranium? - CORRECT ANSWER 8
Where is the hyponichium located? - CORRECT ANSWER Underneath the free edge
If you cut yourself, what do you use to disinfect the implement that cut you? - CORRECT ANSWER Hospital grade disenfectant
What accompanies rapid oxidation? - CORRECT ANSWER Heat, light and air
When rolling a perm, how should you hold you shoulders? - CORRECT ANSWER Parallel to the floor
Moving the clients chair up and down can help prevent strain in your? - CORRECT ANSWER Knees, wrists and shoulders
What can help your feet ankles and knees? - CORRECT ANSWER Low heeled shoes
What sectioning can prevent a split or break in the front hairline? - CORRECT ANSWER Triangular base
What determines the size of a curl in a permanent wave? - CORRECT ANSWER Size of the rod
How do you drape for a facial? - CORRECT ANSWER From the shoulders down
Why do you put a hair cap on the client for facials? - CORRECT ANSWER Keep hair clean
What pH is best for shampoos to protect the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER 4.5-5.5 pH
What is the pH for neutral? - CORRECT ANSWER 7.0
What water can best lather the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Soft water
Hangnails are best treated with? - CORRECT ANSWER Hot oil manicure
How do you prevent dry skin around the nails? - CORRECT ANSWER Apply cuticle cream
A disease passed from one person to another is? - CORRECT ANSWER Communicable
After lightening, if there are still dark spots on the shaft, what do you apply? - CORRECT ANSWER Apply lightener on dark spots only
Drape on the back of a shampoo chair helps to prevent what? - CORRECT ANSWER Water from going down the neck/back
A scalp treatment can be preformed before? - CORRECT ANSWER Shampooing
Do not preform massage when what is present? - CORRECT ANSWER Acne vulgaris
Thinning the hair consists of decreasing the bulk without what? - CORRECT ANSWER Removing length
How would you style the hair with a square jaw line? - CORRECT ANSWER Round at the jaw line
How would you style the hair with a long neck? - CORRECT ANSWER Full at the jaw line
Slithering the hair is done how? - CORRECT ANSWER Thinning with shears
Sebum is excreted from what gland? - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous gland
Fine, medium, and coarse refers to the hairs? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair type/ Texture
The ability of the hair to absorb a color filler is determined by the hairs? - CORRECT ANSWER Porosity
Coarse hair should not be cut how? - CORRECT ANSWER Too close to the scalp
When alternating finger waves and pin curls, what is it called? - CORRECT ANSWER Skip waves
A substance with two or more added materials is what? - CORRECT ANSWER Compound
When hair cutting, to avoid wrist strain, how should you hold your wrist? - CORRECT ANSWER Straight
A curl with the least mobility is? - CORRECT ANSWER No stem
The part of the curl between the base and first arc is the? - CORRECT ANSWER Stem
The most desirable face shape is considered to be? - CORRECT ANSWER Oval
To avoid overlapping in a tint retouch, color the new growth? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch up to the tinted hair
When preforming a lightener, what is the best parting to use? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8 inch parting
The processing time of a chemical depends on the hairs texture and its? - CORRECT ANSWER Porosity
When permanent waving hair, rolling the rod to tightly can cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair breakage
Where does hair regeneration occur? - CORRECT ANSWER Follicles of a dermal papilla
In hair color, what is used as a developer? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen peroxide
Metal combs are characterized by their ability to? - CORRECT ANSWER Hold/ maintain heat
After a permanent wave, try to avoid excessive? - CORRECT ANSWER heat
When applying lip color, use? - CORRECT ANSWER Disinfected brush
To minimize wide set eyes and make them appear closer, it is best to? - CORRECT ANSWER Extend the eyebrow line to the inside corners of eye
Agency that tests disinfectants and approves them for use? - CORRECT ANSWER EPA
Bacteria that cannot be killed by disinfectants? - CORRECT ANSWER Spores
The condition of torn cuticles and uneven jagged free edges? - CORRECT ANSWER Onychophagy
Hair may darken or break during a permanent wave if previously treated with a? - CORRECT ANSWER Metallic tint
To minimize warm tones use? - CORRECT ANSWER Green tones
When combing out a wet wig use? - CORRECT ANSWER A wide tooth comb
A nail disorder characterized by ridges known as? - CORRECT ANSWER Corrugations
The nerves in the scalp that react to touch are? - CORRECT ANSWER Sensory
Tinea capitis is characterized by what? - CORRECT ANSWER Red papules
Most of the nerves that control the hands and fingers are where? - CORRECT ANSWER In the forearm
A client receives a nail service and the next week she has red pus around her nail. this is? - CORRECT ANSWER Bacterial infection
Mastering the finger wave is important because? - CORRECT ANSWER Its the foundation of hair styling
Energy from food comes from? - CORRECT ANSWER Carbs
How long in advance should a stand test be given? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours
Lightener should be mixed up how long before application? - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately before
Sodium hydroxide relaxers require a? - CORRECT ANSWER Base cream
The processing time for any permanent wave depends on the hair texture and its? - CORRECT ANSWER Porosity
Relaxer should be removed from the hair with? - CORRECT ANSWER Warm water
Smoothing of the relaxer should be done with the hand or? - CORRECT ANSWER Back of comb
To stop the action of relaxer after rinsing you should apply? - CORRECT ANSWER Neutralizing shampoo
What type of bonds do neutralizers restore? - CORRECT ANSWER Dis-sulfide bonds
How is slithering done on the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Thinning with shears
Scalp massage is beneficial because it stimulates the? - CORRECT ANSWER Blood circulation
What takes place before cutting? - CORRECT ANSWER Sectioning
Do not perm hair that has been? - CORRECT ANSWER Treated with a metallic dye
The set of guidelines published by OSHA that deals with blood borne pathogens and infection control is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Universal Precautions
Wrapping the hair too tightly around the perm rod causes? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair breakage
Desincrustation and iontophoresis use what type of current? - CORRECT ANSWER Galvanic
The main ingredient in a permanent waving solution is? - CORRECT ANSWER Thioglycolic acid/ ammonium thioglycolate
To form a complete curl, the hair must be wrapped around the rod how many times? - CORRECT ANSWER Two and 1/2
Before applying a toner, the hair should be pre lightened to? - CORRECT ANSWER Pale yellow
What type of shampoo helps to increase porosity? - CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline
Implement to be disinfected should be? - CORRECT ANSWER Non porous
What type of disinfectant should be used on cutting implements? - CORRECT ANSWER Hospital grade disinfectants
Which of the following are used to balance out acids? - CORRECT ANSWER Alkanotamines
The 3 benefits of electrical current are electrochemical, magnetic and? - CORRECT ANSWER Heating
Where do you not put implements? - CORRECT ANSWER Uniform/ lab coat
Where do you test make up? - CORRECT ANSWER On the jaw line
How many pints of blood are in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER 8-10
How do you mix up nail polish? - CORRECT ANSWER Roll it in between your palms
The nail root grows from a fold of skin called - CORRECT ANSWER Mantle
Which pole of the galvanic current causes an acidic reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER Positive
Which function of the skin maintains body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER Heat regulation
Which form of decontamination uses moist heat? - CORRECT ANSWER Sterilization
The area in which you give your client consultation should be? - CORRECT ANSWER Clean and free of clutter
Massages should not be given? - CORRECT ANSWER To drain the lymph glands
Which body system contains the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Integumentary
What is the study of bone? - CORRECT ANSWER Osteology
What are the left and right lower chambers of the heart called? - CORRECT ANSWER Ventricles
What do you use to disinfect a foot spa after use? - CORRECT ANSWER EPA-registered disinfectants
Which cell process provides nutrients to the cell? - CORRECT ANSWER Metabolism
Which body system purifies the body and eliminates waste? - CORRECT ANSWER Excretory
When two atoms join together they form? - CORRECT ANSWER A molecule
What is a special type of oil used in hair conditioners and as water resistant- lubricants for the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Silicone
pH measures alkalinity and acidity in? - CORRECT ANSWER Water based solutions
Redox reactions include an oxidation agent and? - CORRECT ANSWER Reduction agent
Which rays penetrate the deepest? - CORRECT ANSWER Infared
How many basic lines exist in hair styling? - CORRECT ANSWER 4
What is the small, cone shaped elevation located at the base of the follicles? - CORRECT ANSWER Dermal papilla
Chemical waving rearranges the bonds in the? - CORRECT ANSWER Cortex
Which hair type reflects the most light? - CORRECT ANSWER Straight
If you suspect a client has a nail disease? - CORRECT ANSWER Refer to a physician
A furuncle is an infection of the? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair follicle
If a client is receiving a pedicure and tells you that she is diabetic, you should not use? - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle nippers
How do you remove acrylic nails? - CORRECT ANSWER Soak in acetone
Round shaped bacteria that appear singly are called? - CORRECT ANSWER Cocci
What destroys bacteria that have entered the body? - CORRECT ANSWER Immunity
What occurs because of having moisture trapped under the nail plate? - CORRECT ANSWER Nail fungus
Guidelines in hair cutting determine? - CORRECT ANSWER Length
What test determines if extensions are real human hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Match flame test
What adds volume and length to hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Integration hair pieces
Which method of extensions uses a bonding material activated by heat from a special tool? - CORRECT ANSWER Fusion
What should be done first in a manicure? - CORRECT ANSWER Analyze nails and hands
What extension method has a scalp braid? - CORRECT ANSWER Track/ sew ins
What is a pure primary color? - CORRECT ANSWER A color that cannot be made by mixing colors red, yellow, blue
What device is used to open the follicle in order to clean deeper? - CORRECT ANSWER Wood brush steamer
In order to create a mirror image, use? - CORRECT ANSWER Symmetrical
Most men wear? - CORRECT ANSWER Topees
Most nerve endings are where? - CORRECT ANSWER Fingertips and palm
Ability of the skin to keep things out is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Protection
Ability of the skin to allow things in the tissue is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Absorption
Lines that decrease weight are called? - CORRECT ANSWER Vertical and horizontal
Study of small living organisms is what? - CORRECT ANSWER Microbiology
What increases protoplasm? - CORRECT ANSWER Cell membrane
Do not preform scalp manipulations if what is present? - CORRECT ANSWER Comedones, acne vulgarious, and millia
Three benefits of electrical current are? - CORRECT ANSWER Thermal, magnetic, electrochemical
When shampooing an elderly client how do you protect them? - CORRECT ANSWER By having them lean forward
Which layer of the hair determines hair color? - CORRECT ANSWER Cortex
What is rapid oxidation? - CORRECT ANSWER Air, heat. light
What are facial stimulates? - CORRECT ANSWER Muscle fibers
Where is the most sensitive nerve in the hand? - CORRECT ANSWER The fingertip
When putting on nail tips, what do you do to the nail before applying the nail tip? - CORRECT ANSWER Apply dehydrator
What are cocci? - CORRECT ANSWER Round, pathogenic bacteria
What is the sac that gives nourishment to the hair bulb called? - CORRECT ANSWER Papilla
What color foundation do you use to cover up red spots? - CORRECT ANSWER Green
The direct current used in electrotherapy treatment is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Galvanic current
When disinfecting a foot spa, how long should the disinfectant set? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 Minutes
What is deincrustation? - CORRECT ANSWER Soften and emulsify a comedome
Haircut? - CORRECT ANSWER Vertical lines, Diagonal lines, Curved lines, Horizontal lines
What is tinea? - CORRECT ANSWER Ringworm
What is myology? - CORRECT ANSWER Study of muscles
What is epithelial? - CORRECT ANSWER Tissue that covers and protects the body surface and internal organs
What is hyponichium? - CORRECT ANSWER Beneath the free edge
The study of all matter is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Chemistry [Show Less]