State Board Practice Exam Review: Cosmetologist, Pivot Point / Milady Approved Curriculum (NIC States)
Kosmetikos - CORRECT ANSWER Greek word means:
... [Show More] skilled in the use of cosmetics
Glacial Age - CORRECT ANSWER Haircutting and hairstyling have been practiced since this time
Egyptians - CORRECT ANSWER First people to use cosmetics
Henna - CORRECT ANSWER A dye extracted from the leaves of an ornamental shrub
Nail care was first practiced - CORRECT ANSWER Before 3000 B.C. in China and Egypt
Women in ancient Rome used hair color - CORRECT ANSWER To indicate their class in society
Bloodletting - CORRECT ANSWER The Barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, has its roots in the early practice of this
Marcel Grateau - CORRECT ANSWER In 1875, the technique of using irons for waving and curling the hair was developed by:
Evans and McDonough - CORRECT ANSWER The first permanent wave technique that did not require the use of a machine was invented by:
Madam C. J. Walker - CORRECT ANSWER An important pioneer of the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry
Emotional stability allows us to: - CORRECT ANSWER Express emotions appropriately and calmly
Act Professionally - CORRECT ANSWER If we understand the needs and motives of others, we are better able to do this
Take Deep Breaths - CORRECT ANSWER An effective way to stay calm when under stress
Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis - CORRECT ANSWER The bacteria that has caused concern within the pedicure industry
Linens, capes or drapes should be used only once, then: - CORRECT ANSWER Laundered in bleach, at 160 degrees for 25 minutes
Trichology - CORRECT ANSWER The scientific study of the hair, its diseases, and its care
Hair Shaft - CORRECT ANSWER The two main divisions of the hair, are the hair root and the:
The three (3) main structures associated with the hair root are: - CORRECT ANSWER The follicle
The bulb
The dermal papilla
The hair root is contained in a tube-like depression (or pocket) in the skin, known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Follicle
The club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Hair bulb
The blood and nerve supply that provides nutrients needed for hair growth are contained in: - CORRECT ANSWER The Dermal Papilla
The three layers of the hair shaft - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle
Cortex
Medulla
Generally, only thick, coarse hair contains - CORRECT ANSWER A Medulla
The layer of the hair shaft that protects it from penetration and damage - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle
About 90% of the total weight of hair comes from the: - CORRECT ANSWER Cortex
Liquids can penetrate the hair only when: - CORRECT ANSWER The Cuticle is raised
Alkaline pH - CORRECT ANSWER To penetrate the cuticle layer and reach the cortex, oxidation haircolors, perm solutions, and chemical relaxers, the hair must be in this state
In the Cortex - CORRECT ANSWER The changes that take place in the hair during permanent waving, chemical relaxing, and oxidation hair coloring occur here
Keratin - CORRECT ANSWER As living cells of the hair mature, they fill up with this protein
Carbon - CORRECT ANSWER Of the five elements in human hair, the element that makes up the highest percentage
Peptide bonds - CORRECT ANSWER The chemical bonds that join amino acids to each other
Side bonds. - CORRECT ANSWER The bonds that account for the strength and elasticity of hair
There are three different types of side bonds in the cortex - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen
Salt
Disulfide bonds
Disulfide bonds - CORRECT ANSWER The strongest side bonds in the cortex
Disulfide bonds can be broken by: - CORRECT ANSWER Perms and Relaxers
A hydrogen bond is a physical side bond that is easily broken by: - CORRECT ANSWER Water or Heat
All natural hair color is based on the ratio of: - CORRECT ANSWER Eumelanin to Pheomelanin
The pigment that provides natural hair colors from red and ginger to yellow/blonde - CORRECT ANSWER Pheomelanin
The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as its - CORRECT ANSWER Wave pattern
A cross-section of a wavy hair strand is usually: . - CORRECT ANSWER Oval
Extremely curly hair that forms coils usually: - CORRECT ANSWER has a fine texture
The most important factors to consider in a hair anaylsis include: - CORRECT ANSWER Elasticity
Porosity
Texture
Hair texture is defined as the hair's - CORRECT ANSWER Diameter
The hair's ability to absorb moisture - CORRECT ANSWER Porosity
This type of hair is considered the largest in diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Coarse
The hair texture that is most susceptible to damage from chemical services - CORRECT ANSWER Fine
The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of the scalp is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER Density
The thickest hair (highest density) is generally found among - CORRECT ANSWER Blonde hair
Hair with low porosity is considered to be - CORRECT ANSWER Resistant
Hair with high porosity is generally the result of - CORRECT ANSWER Over processing
Wet hair with normal elasticity will stretch up to _______% of its original length and return to that same length without breaking - CORRECT ANSWER 50%
Hair flowing in the same direction is called - CORRECT ANSWER The hair stream
Dry hair and scalp are caused by - CORRECT ANSWER Inactive sebaceous glands
The technical term for gray hair - CORRECT ANSWER Canities
The technical term for beaded hair - CORRECT ANSWER Monilethrix
The technical term for split ends - CORRECT ANSWER Tricholptilosis
A condition characterized by brittleness and nodular swellings along the hair shaft - CORRECT ANSWER Trichorrhexis nodosa.
The condition in which the hairs may split at any part of their length - CORRECT ANSWER Fragilitas crinlum
Dry dandruff, thin scales, and an itchy scalp are typical of: - CORRECT ANSWER Pityriasis capitis simplex
Pityriasis steatoides is a scalp inflammation marked by: - CORRECT ANSWER Greasy or waxy dandruff
Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts on the scalp, called scutula, are characteristic of: - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea favosa
The element of Form describes - CORRECT ANSWER Overall outline of a hairstyle
The term Space in hair design refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER Volume
The use of curved lines in a hair design can be used to: - CORRECT ANSWER Soften a design
The use of repeating lines, whether straight or curved - CORRECT ANSWER Creates more interest in the design
Through the use of color in hair design, you can create - CORRECT ANSWER An illusion of more or less hair
The terms straight, wavy, and curly describe - CORRECT ANSWER Wave pattern
One of the principles of hair design, proportion, refers to the: - CORRECT ANSWER Relationship between hair, face and body type
Using asymmetrical hair design is effective in: - CORRECT ANSWER Balancing facial features
A harmonious style creates a look that is: - CORRECT ANSWER Proportionate
Fine, medium and coarse are qualities that refer to: - CORRECT ANSWER Hair texture
The most versatile hair type for styling is: - CORRECT ANSWER Wavy, medium
The widest silhouette is found in: - CORRECT ANSWER Extremely curly, coarse hair
Facial shape is determined by the: - CORRECT ANSWER Position and prominence of facial bones
There are 3 basic profile types - CORRECT ANSWER Straight
Convex
Concave
Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER Abnormal hair loss is called:
Androgenic alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER A miniaturization of terminal hair contributes to:
Alopecia areata - CORRECT ANSWER A type of alopecia characterized by the sudden falling out of hair in round patches or baldness in spots is called:
Minoxidil - CORRECT ANSWER A topical medication applied to the scalp that has been proven to stimulate hair growth is:
Finasteride - CORRECT ANSWER An oral prescription medication to help stimulate hair growth is:
Tricholptilosis - CORRECT ANSWER The technical term for split ends is:
Monilethrix - CORRECT ANSWER The technical term for beaded hair is:
Hypertrichosis - CORRECT ANSWER Abnormal growth of hair is called:
Triangular, curved and diagonal - CORRECT ANSWER The 3 basic parts for bangs are:
You can camouflage a receding chin in a male client, with: - CORRECT ANSWER A full beard and mustache
A balding male client may look good with a: - CORRECT ANSWER Closely groomed beard and mustache
In a haircut, design lines that are proportionate are established by using: - CORRECT ANSWER Reference points
The highest point on the top of the head is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER Apex
The widest area of the head, also called the crest, is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Parietal ridge
The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Occipital bone
The two front corners represent the widest points in the: - CORRECT ANSWER Fringe (bangs) area
The area between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Crown
You can locate the top of the head by parting the hair at: - CORRECT ANSWER The parietal ridge
Straight lines that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor, are called: - CORRECT ANSWER Horizontal lines
Beveling - CORRECT ANSWER The technique in which the ends of the hair are cut at a slight taper, using diagonal lines, is called:
Elevation - CORRECT ANSWER The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting is called:
When you elevate the hair below 90 degrees, you are: - CORRECT ANSWER Building weight
Graduation - CORRECT ANSWER As a rule, the more you elevate the hair, the more _______________ you create
Guideline - CORRECT ANSWER The section of the hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is called the:
Stationary Guideline - CORRECT ANSWER A guideline that does not move as the haircut progresses is called a:
Traveling Guideline - CORRECT ANSWER A guideline that moves with you as you work through the haircut is a:
Overdirection - CORRECT ANSWER Combing the hair away from its natural falling position, holding farther away and straight out from the head while cutting, is called:
Uniform layers - CORRECT ANSWER When you are creating ________________ you use a traveling guide, with no overdirection, to create the same length throughout the haircut
¼ to ½ inch - CORRECT ANSWER Straight hair shrinks when it dries by about:
½ inch to 2 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Curly hair shrinks as it is drying by:
Growth Pattern. - CORRECT ANSWER The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp is called its:
Face shape - CORRECT ANSWER An important part of the client consultation before a haircut is analyzing the:
Density, Texture, Wave patterns, Hairlines, and Growth patterns - CORRECT ANSWER The Five (5) characteristics that determine the behavior of the hair are:
Hair texture is based on the: - CORRECT ANSWER Diameter of each hair strand
Movement - CORRECT ANSWER Wave pattern is defined as the amount of __________________ in the hair strand.
Haircutting shears - CORRECT ANSWER The tool used to cut blunt or straight lines in the hair is:
Straight razor - CORRECT ANSWER When a softer effect is desired on the ends of the hair, the tool generally used is the:
Barber comb - CORRECT ANSWER The comb generally used in the shears-over-comb technique is the:
Thinning shears - CORRECT ANSWER The tool used mainly to remove bulk from the hair is the:
Tang - CORRECT ANSWER When holding a razor with the handle higher than the shank, the little finger is placed in the:
Tension - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection of hair is called:
Cutting over the fingers - CORRECT ANSWER When cutting uniform or increasing layers, the hand position used most often is:
Cutting palm to palm - CORRECT ANSWER When cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line, the best way to control the subsection is by:
Blow drying the client - CORRECT ANSWER A good safety and sanitation measure is to sweep up cut hair, before:
Zero-elevation cut - CORRECT ANSWER The blunt haircut is also referred to as the:
45 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER The graduated haircut is most commonly cut with an elevation of:
180-degree angle - CORRECT ANSWER A long layered haircut is cut at a:
Farther apart - CORRECT ANSWER In a layered haircut, the ends of the hair appear:
Movement and Volume - CORRECT ANSWER In a layered haircut, the layers create:
A razor - CORRECT ANSWER When cutting curly hair, one tool you should avoid using is:
Shrinks more after it dries - CORRECT ANSWER Curly hair behaves differently from straight hair; for instance:
At an angle - CORRECT ANSWER Cutting the hair with a razor generally gives a softer appearance to the hair, in part because the hair ends are cut:
Dry hair - CORRECT ANSWER A razor should not be used on:
The guide is above the fingers - CORRECT ANSWER One way in which razor cutting differs from cutting with shears is that:
Slide cutting - CORRECT ANSWER The method of cutting hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is called:
Free-hand notching - CORRECT ANSWER Snipping out pieces of hair at random intervals with the tips of the shears is known as:
Shears-over comb - CORRECT ANSWER A barbering technique that has crossed over into cosmetology is:
At an angle to the head - CORRECT ANSWER When using the shears-over-comb technique, the comb is held: [Show Less]