Cosmetology Clinical exam

What does a cold wave do to the hair?

It softens and expands the hair strand

Size of the rod will determine?

Size of the curl

A client complained that her hair was straight after a permanent wave. What is the cause of the problem?

Undeproccesing

After a chemical relaxer, the cosmetologist noticed the hair went back to its natural wave. Why is this?

Insufficient processing time

How long does a Alkaline perm process for?

5 to 20 mins

A client comes in need of a touch up on her roots. She has light brown hair and her regrowth is dark brown. What is the application process?

Applycolor to the new growth only.

What should the first step be in a hair cut?

Section the hair

After the process of a perm wave, the clients neck and hairline were red and sensitive. What did the cosmetologist fail to do?

Apply protective cream

If the cosmetologist burns the clients ear with a thermal iron, what should be done?

Apply aloe Vera/ 1% gentian violet jelly

While the client is processing with a perm wave, her eyes start to irritate, what should you do?

Flush with cold water

If the client has a mild cut, what should you do?

Apply pressure with a clean cloth

In a roller set, full volume curl is achieved by?

45 degree angle and place on base

For low elevation or 0 degree cut, you would part the hair into

4 sections

It is best to use the finger weave lotion when?

Hair is damp

What does a neutralizer contain?

Hydrogen peroxide

If the cosmetologist runs out of warm medium brown hair color, what can she mix to make the color?

1/2 dark brown and 1/2 light brown

A client wants to get a soft curl perm (reformation curl) but she already chemically relaxed her hair, what is done?

The client can not get the perm

The roots will process lighter due to?

Body heat

If a clients hair is overly curly, what is the mildest hair relaxer the cosmetologist can use?

Ammonium thioglycolate

The mixture of all the primary colors in equal parts gives you

Black

The mixture of unequal parts of the primary colors gives you

Brown

How long does a semi-perm color last?

4 to 6 shampoos

A good mild alkaline shampoo has a ph of?

8.0-9.0

What kind of haircut creates the most bulk?

0 degree

A pin curl consists of what three parts?

Base, stem, circle

What is the ph for a thio relaxer?

8 to 10

Prior to a manicure, implements should be?

Covered in a disinfecting tray

To achieve the best finger wave results, you should?

Follow the natural growth pattern

What corrective makeup is applied to close set eyes?

Extend eye shadow to the outer corners

Before choosing your clients colors, what should be the main concern?

Texture and porosity

When doing a chemical hair relaxer retouch, what should you apply to the ends to protect them?

Cream conditioner or porosity control conditioner

If client faints, what should you do?

Lie them back down on the floor( prone position )

What does a strand test determine?

Processing time of perm wave or lightening process

An acid perm requires a?

Plastic cap and preheated dryer

Chemical relaxers breaks the?

Disulfide bonds

To stop bleeding, use?

Powder alum

To remove stains from the nail use?

Nail bleach

When nail tipping, apply the glue where?

Free edge of the nail

When using a curling iron on the hair where is the comb placed?

Under the curling iron

When there is a long stem pin curl and a no stem pin curl, which has more mobility?

Long stem

What is the advantage of using rollers instead of stand up curls?

They last longer

Tipping is similar to frosting except?

Only applied to the ends

If a client is complaining about her curls being too tight, after a perm, what should you do?

Use a clarifying shampoo and stretch curls

After a perm, what type of shampoo do you advise the client to use?

Acid shampoo

If a client has red highlights and wants to go back to her natural color of brown-what should you do?

Tint back with green base color

A client has a sodium hydroxide relaxer with 3 1/2 inches of new growth and now wants a reformation curl,what do you do?

Refuse services and explain why

If hair is damaged and the client wants to dye her blonde hair to brown, how should you apply the color?

Ends last because of the damage. Or else they will process faster and darker

When can aniline derivative tints be used on eyebrows and eyelashes?

Never

What is the last step in a pedicure?

Polish

How long should the feet soak in antiseptic soap?

5 to 10mins

What is the first step when doing nail filing

Corner to center

What is the active ingredient in an alkaline perm?

Ammonia

How do you test for porosity?

See if the hair is overly dry and can absorb moisture

After continued use of henna, is has what type of effect on the hair?

Build up\ progressive tints

What is a patch test?

allergy test/ predisposition test

Perming breaks down what bonds?

Suffer and hydrogen bonds

If a client has thin hair and wants a perm with tight curls, what type of rod do you use?

Small

A salon is inspected at least every?

Once a year

How to handle a planters foot

Must see a doctor, you can give pedi. But do not file away

How to remove nail wraps?

Soak with acetone a buff

What causes split nails after a manicure?

Thin nail plates or lack of calcium

What is needed with an acid perm?

A preheated dryer

What is the corrective makeup for a round face?

Narrow with contour

Why is a astringent applied after a facial?

To close pores

For maximum bulk what can you add to a thin hair cut?

Layers

Where do you place a roller for maximum volume?

45 degree on the base

Renewal of license date

October 31st biannual

What are tonic lotions with the lowest alcohol content called?

Fresheners

What is the amount of feet the state requires for each stylist to have?

200ft

What effect does a massage have?

Increase circulation and blood flow

What test is performed before a aniline derivative tint?

Patch test

What test is performed before bleaching?

Strand test

After applying a oxidative tint, how should the hair be placed?

Open to allow air flow

When hair is lifted more than 5 levels, what is this called?

Double processed

What color is needed on ash blonde hair when doing a tint back?

Neutralize with red to make color neutral

Size of the rod will determine?