State Board

Which part of the cell controls the growth and reproduction of the cells?

Nucleus

Which of these scenarios of a possible cosmetologist task is a situation in which a cosmetologist needs knowledge of the metacarpus and the phalanges?

A cosmetologist is massaging a client’s hands during a manicure service

Which part of the skeletal system has the function of protecting the brain?

cranium

Which muscle causes wrinkles across the forehead?

Frontalis

Identify a function of a lymphatic system

Defend the body against toxins and bacteria and remove by products of infection, such as pus and dead tissue

The glandlike structures in the immune system that filter bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells are called

Lymph nodes

After an initial consultation with a new middle age, client a cosmetologist learns that the client has noticed that thinning hair has been improving. When asked if there is anything different in the client’s routine, the client indicates recently starting estrogen, hormone replacement therapy in order to understand whether these two situations may be connected which body system should the cosmetologist be knowledgeable about?

Endocrine system

——- is also known as athletes foot?

Tinea pedis

Which of the following is a nailed disease that requires the attention of a physician?

Paronychia

Which of the following nail disorders show signs of depressions running across the width of the nail plate due to slowing production of matrix cells which causes the nail plate to grow thinner and is usually the result of a serious illness or injury?

Beau’s lines

Which of the following nail disorders displays a dark purpleish spot usually due to the small injury to the nail bed?

Bruised nail bed

Which of the following is the nail deceased associated with bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate, causing pus, swelling, and redness?

Paronychia

Which nail disorder is associated with damaged skin around the nail plate that becomes split or torn?

Hangnail

What nail disorder is associated with nail surface pitting roughness, onycholysis and bed discoloration

Nail psoriasis

How would you respond to someone who says that because something is not specifically prohibited it is allowed?

you can only perform practices listed specifically within your license

Precision hair, cutting involves being precise in your haircut and?

Applying a systematic plan

Which type of haircut section separates the head at the bridal Ridge and below the crown?

Horseshoe section

Which test should be accomplished with the cosmetologist non-dominant hand while cutting hair?

Holding the hair section and the comb while cutting

Which of the following is safe practice when cutting hair?

One cutting below the fingers don’t cut past the second knuckle

A haircut with visible buildup of weight is, which the hair ends appear to be stacked as an example of which of the four basic haircuts?

Graduated haircut

A client confesses to being unhappy with the last cut when asked to explain the client says the curls were too short what could the stylist do when cutting the client’s hair to ensure the curly hair does not appear too short?

The stylish should cut the hair dry

How is texturizing hair by point cutting different from texturizing hair by effilating?

Point cutting uses the tips of this year wears efflating uses the blades of the shearers

Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers, and she glide along the edge of the hair to remove length?

Slide cutting

Which of the following describes fusion bonding?

Attaching the extension hair to the client’s hair by using a heat activated material

Which wig type would work best for a client who has thin hair desires, versatility what a high realistic looking and has sizable budget?

Hand, tied cap wigs

Which of the following is considered best practice when caring for wigs and wig tools?

Replace plastic bristle brush brushes as soon as the first rounded tip breaks off

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wearing machine made wigs?

Inability to style

What is the most important consideration regarding hair augmentation services?

Ensuring the safety of the clients own hair

Where that is arranged so that the cuticle of the hair strand moves in the same direction(down) is called?

Turned hair

All of the following are reasons to study chemical texture services EXCEPT?

The salon require cosmetologist who perform color services to also perform texture services as a condition of employment

Hydroxide relaxers permanently, straighten hair by removing one of of the bonded sulfur atoms in a disulfide bond what is the name of this process?

Lanthionization

a client wants to straighten course hair. The client mentions that their hair often seems frizzy and is concerned that if their hair loses all its curl it might look even frizzier the client also seems hesitant to make a permanent change. Which service should the cosmetologist recommend?

keratin treatment

When using relaxer products why should the cosmetologist avoid using metal clips?

They could cause a chemical reaction when used with a relaxer

Which of the following conditions would be cause for a cosmetologist to decline relaxer services

The client has pin and needle sensation on the scalp, and the hair is thinning

All of the following occurred during the consultation for chemical relaxers, except?

Performing a metallic salt test

What is the active ingredient in acid waving

Glycerol monothioglycolate (GMTG)

Which of the following items prevent fish hooks?

end papers

When dividing her into base sections for perm wrap how many rods are used in each section and what factor determines the size of each section?

One rod : length and width of the rod

What is the proper technique for unwinding test curls to check for a proper development?

Unwind the curl two or three turns

The process that stops the action of permanent waving solution and rebuilds. The hair into new form is called?

Thio neutralization

Hair that is treated with Hydroxide relaxer should not be treated with

Thio relaxers

What do cosmetologist use to identify the degree of darkness or lightness of natural and artificial hair color?

level system

Which of the following haircolor types works well to tone accent pieces?

Semipermanent haircolors

a client lightning service took the maximum amount of processing time recommended by the product manufacturer. What is most likely the reason for the additional processing time?

The client had dark course long straight hair

For a color apply the hair color in— or— subsections

Horizontal zigzag

what is the first step in neutralizing hair that has a green cast?

Removing mineral buildup

When adding natural highlights to brunette hair what is the maximum number of levels the highlighted pieces should be lightened above the balance of the hair?

Two

Using an alkaline shampoo will—-

Strip color

All the following are haircoloring safety precautions EXCEPT

Brushing the client‘s hair to distribute its natural oils uniformly

Coloring products that have a coding action on the hair and are removed by shampooing are?

temporary colors

As part of their composition, all permanent hair, color products and my nurse contain both the developer and—-

An alkalizing agent

All of the following are reasons for cosmetologist to study hair removal EXCEPT

Because hair removal techniques evolves slowly, cosmetologist can devote more time to provide in services that generate income instead of spending those hours in additional skill training

Disposable gloves should be worn during waxing procedures to—-

Avoid contact with blood-borne pathogens

A client had a laser treatment three weeks ago under which of the following conditions can waxing be performed?

Permission is received from a physician

The natural art of the eyebrow follows the—-

Orbital bone

Which contradiction is specific to facial waxing?

Rosacea

A pedicure is a cosmetic service performed on the— by a licensed nail tech or cosmetologist

Feet

A—— comes in many designs form form a foam rubber, one piece unit to a rope type that is woven between the toes

Toe separator

A string of related appointments is also known as what?

Series

When developing the salon service menu what can be used as the menu expander?

Short service, such as just nail trimming or polish changing

Do not perform services on a client with—

Fungus

How should you hold the clients foot when performing a massage?

Was a firm grip

Where should you place your fingers?(except thumb.) when performing a foot massage.

On the top of the foot

If your client has—-ensure the entire leg is supported, including behind the knee and ankle

Involuntary movement

Jersey is an instructor and a discussing safety procedures for clients with special conditions, she says to be mindful when performing a—-service on clients who are sensitive to heat due to loss of sensation in the extremities

Paraffin

When giving a pedicure to client with— always check with them to make sure they are not in any pain

Painful joints

Which of the following is true about nail extension undersides?

They can dip

Which of the following is true about nail extensions underside?

They can dip

What’s the shape of the apex?

Oval

What is the average percent of a C-curve in a salon or spa?

35 percent

Resin and— nail wraps are perfect for repairing damaged nail

Fabric

Misha is applying a nail resin and would like to speed up the time it takes to dry. What should she do?

Misha should use a resin with a thin viscosity

Kayla is interested in using a building resin on her client. What kind of viscosity would it have?

It would have a thick viscosity

Michelle is interested in using a resin as a base. What type of viscosity should she use?

Thinner

A resin—- assists in speeding up the dry time of the resin.

Accelerator

What is the most common material used to wrap a nail?

Fabric wraps

A—— is a strip of fabric cut about 1/8” in length and applied across the line where the free edge of the nail bed

Stress strip

For warp maintenance, at what point should a small strip of fabric be cut to cover the regrowth area that does not have any fabric on it?

4 weeks

Why would a cosmetologist should have a thorough understanding of liquid and powder enhancement EXCEPT

To protect the powder application

The following are reasons cosmologists should have a thorough understanding of liquid and powder enhancements EXCEPT

Liquid and powder services are the simplest nail enhancement to create

When—— spring into action, it causes monomer molecules to permanently linked together into long polymer chains

Initiator

in general order less monomer liquid and polymer powder. Products must be used with a—- ratio

Dry mix

When using odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products the tacky layer on top of the nail is called the—layer

Inhibition

Marcus a cosmetology student is trying to figure out how to make a nail enhancement. He knows he needs to use polymer powder but isn’t sure what to mix it with. What would you advise him to add

Monomer liquid

Which type of file would you use for trimming an enhancement and preparing for refill?

Coarse grit

A shiner is a —- and is used to create high shine on a natural nail or nail enhancement

Buffer

How often should a client come in for maintenance?

Every 2 to 3 weeks

When product sticks to your brush how do you clean your brush to avoid product buildup?

Wipe the brush on a clean disposable towel, rewet with monomer, wipe excess liquid on towel and go back to the product on the nail

Curing lamp LED bulbs produce wavelengths of optical light form

365 to 405 nanometers

— gels are thick- viscosity gels that allow the cosmetologist to build an arch or extension

Building

Soft gels are also known as — gels

Soak off

Which of the following should a cosmetologist use before applying primer to remove surface moisture?

Nail cleaners

Which of the following should a cosmetologist use to overlay the natural nail or to create an extension?

Building gel

Which is true about gels?

Gels are thicker when cold and runnier when warm

Who would you avoid a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?

Apply a thin layer of gel

You can — product on if you have tiny, low spots that need to be filled

String

Where should gel products be stored when not in use

In a cabinet

What would you recommend to a client who has fragile nails and likes the look of traditional manicure?

Gel polish

Which of the following destroys all microbial life ?

Sterilization

Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?

Cleaning