California Cosmetology State Board Test Complete Study Guide

Sanitation

Cleaning to remove debris and reduce germs.

Disinfection

Chemical destruction of most pathogens.

Sterilization

Complete destruction of all microbes.

EPA

Approves disinfectants.

FDA

Regulates cosmetics.

OSHA

Workplace safety agency.

SDS

Chemical safety information sheet.

Universal Precautions

Treat all blood as infectious.

Cross-Contamination

Transfer of microbes between surfaces.

Contact Time

Time disinfectant must remain wet.

Tuberculocidal

Disinfectant strength level.

Porous Implements

Must be discarded.

Nonporous Implements

Can be disinfected.

Single-Use Items

Used once then thrown away.

Multiuse Items

Clean and disinfect between clients.

Blood Spill Procedure

Gloves, clean, disinfect, double bag.

Biohazard Waste

Blood-contaminated materials.

Scope of Practice

Legal services allowed.

Unprofessional Conduct

Actions causing discipline.

GFCI

Electrical shock protection outlet.

Clean

Free from visible debris.

Contamination

Presence of harmful substances.

Pathogenic

Disease-causing.

Nonpathogenic

Harmless microbes.

Bacteria

One-celled microorganisms.

Virus

Submicroscopic infectious agent.

Fungus

Mold or yeast organism.

Parasite

Lives on or in a host.

Cocci

Round bacteria.

Bacilli

Rod-shaped bacteria.

Spirilla

Spiral bacteria.

Staphylococci

Pus-forming bacteria.

Streptococci

Chain-forming bacteria.

Diplococci

Bacteria in pairs.

Hepatitis

Liver inflammation virus.

HIV

Virus attacking immune system.

Immunity

Body's resistance to disease.

Antiseptic

Chemical safe for skin.

Disinfectant

Chemical for tools/surfaces.

PPE

Personal protective equipment.

Gloves

Barrier protection.

Mask

Protects against inhalation.

Eye Protection

Shields from splashes.

Clean First Rule

Always clean before disinfecting.

Double Bagging

Required for blood waste.

Liners

Disposable foot spa protection.

Foot Spa Cleaning

Required between clients.

Salon License

Required to operate.

Cosmetologist License

Allows hair, skin, nails.

Citation

Fine for rule violation.

pH Scale

Measures acidity/alkalinity 0-14.

Acid

pH below 7.

Alkaline

pH above 7.

Neutral

pH 7.

Natural Hair pH

4.5-5.5.

Organic Chemistry

Carbon-based substances.

Inorganic Chemistry

Noncarbon substances.

Element

Simplest form of matter.

Compound

Two or more elements combined.

Mixture

Physical blend.

Solution

Stable mixture.

Solute

Substance dissolved.

Solvent

Substance dissolving.

Emulsion

Oil and water mixture.

Surfactant

Reduces surface tension.

Oxidation

Combines with oxygen.

Reduction

Removes oxygen.

Disulfide Bonds

Strong chemical bonds.

Hydrogen Bonds

Weak heat/water bonds.

Salt Bonds

Weak pH bonds.

Catalyst

Speeds chemical reaction.

Polymerization

Hardening reaction.

Exothermic Reaction

Produces heat.

Endothermic Reaction

Requires heat.

Oxidizing Agent

Releases oxygen.

Developer

Hydrogen peroxide solution.

5 Volume

1.5% peroxide.

10 Volume

3% peroxide.

20 Volume

6% peroxide.

30 Volume

9% peroxide.

40 Volume

12% peroxide.

Ammonia

Alkaline swelling agent.

Neutralizer

Stops chemical action.

Alkalinity

Opens cuticle.

Acidity

Closes cuticle.

Porosity

Hair absorption ability.

Elasticity

Hair stretch ability.

Melanin

Natural pigment.

Eumelanin

Dark pigment.

Pheomelanin

Red/yellow pigment.

Lightener

Removes pigment.

Toner

Refines unwanted tone.

Base Break

Slight base lift.

Filler

Adds missing pigment.

Patch Test

Allergy test.

Strand Test

Processing test.

Metallic Salts

Incompatible with perms.

High Lift Color

Lightens multiple levels.

Demi Color

Low peroxide deposit.

Permanent Color

Oxidative color.