Cosmetology Theory Exam Prep

If a client has onychophagy, what would you recommend they do to stop it?

Frequent manicures

What is the best way of hair removal for someone with sunburn?

Tweezing

What do parasites feed on?

Organisms

What is the cone shape in a follicle?

Papilla

How old do you have to be to obtain your license in NJ?

17

What part determines the size of hair?

Follicle

What is the minimum SPF recommended?

15

What ph of shampoo should be used on lightened hair?

4.5-5.5

which shampoo is lipophilic?

Surfactant

if a client is epileptic or prone to seizures you should?

Avoid all light/electrical therapies

Fine hair that has tightly packed molecules will take color?

Slower and darker

What is the proper procedure for after using clippers?

Clean clippers with brush, disinfect and lubricate

What is the proper way to apply shaving cream?

Rotary Movement

A licensed cosmetologist may not perform any of the following EXCEPT?

An ear lobe piercing

What should a makeup artist do to disguise a thin and elongated nose?

Shade and contour the tip of the nose

Which implement creates distinct shorter and longer lengths for mobility?

Texturizing Shears

What is purpose of guideline in blunt haircut?

To determine length

What do single celled round bacteria cause?

pneumonia

What is pathogenic bacteria?

disease causing

What happens during process time of chemical wave?

Test curl

What type of shampoo should you use if you have malassezia?

medicated/anti-dandruff

When should you not use clarifying shampoo?

After a chemical service

What is the purpose of a metal pusher?

Loosens the cuticle

What is the purpose of using sloughing lotion?

Remove dead skin cells

What should you do if client has head lice?

Refer to a physician

What should you do if the client has redness on the scalp during the chemical waving process?

Stop the procedure

What should you do if during the waxing consultation you notice the client has fever blisters?

Refer to a physician

What is the purpose of doing a strand test for a chemical relaxer?

To determine processing time

What is a plant parasite?

Fungi

What should you do if you notice the client comes in with scalp abrasions?

Wait for the scalp to be healthy

What is the slender hair like structures that help cells move through the body?

Flagella

What level of cleaning should you do after using your shears?

Disinfect

Where should you test the temperature of a hot towel?

Inner wrist

Where is the hyponychium?

Under the free edge

Where does the nail grow from?

The matrix

Which type of hair has the largest cortex?

Coarse

What is sweat gland?

sudoriferous gland

Which layer of the epidermis is made up of keratin?

Stratum Corneum

Which of the following should be done prior to applying color over gray hair?

Presoften

What is the last step in shaving?

Remove cape

What is another name for ridges on nails?

Corrugations

What is the second towel used for in shaving?

clean the blade

A stacked hair cut is?

Graduated

What is the best for hangnails?

Oil manicures

What happens during a scalp massage?

better circulation

Substances that DO contain carbon and hydrogen

organic chemistry

When the hair doesn't hold when heat styling it lacks?

Elasticity

What is it called when two compounds are evenly dispersed?

solution

How do you cut a toenail?

horizontally

What is it called when two things can mix together?

Miscible

What is pH?

potential hydrogen

Density refers too?

Number of hairs per square inch

What is it called when the hair stands straight up at front of hairline?

Cowlick

What should you NOT do prior to a chemical service?

Brush hair

When you walk away from a client after draping you should?

Wash your hands

What should the cape of the client not touch?

the clients neck

What should you not do when styling with a thermal iron?

Metal and plastic combs

What is the first step in a basic manicure?

wash the clients hands

What should a wig be placed on as a form?

blocking

What rebuilds the bonds after a chemical wave service?

Neutralizer

What is a primary color?

Blue

What is used to determine color of hair?

Level system

Which type of mask is applied warm?

paraffin

What is used to even out porosity?

Fillers

What is another name for petrissage?

Kneading

Joint movement is used in?

Hand massage

Hand massage movement?

slow and rhythmic

What is the best face shape for any hairstyle?

Oval

Where should you apply lash glue for a patch test?

Behind the ear

How to remove acrylic nails?

Soak in acetone

What should you use to clean foot bath?

EPA disinfectant

What is better for draping in thermal styling?

cloth (higher heat resistance)

When doing chemical services on virgin hair apply to

mid shaft first

What should a thermal implements be tested on?

White paper

When can you earn your cosmetology permit?

50% completion

Which of the following bacteria is not harmful?

Non pathogenic

pH scale of 10 is more?

Alkaline

What is the smallest element?

Atom

When working on someone who has taken Accutane it might?

irritate the skin

The study of microscopic organisms is?

Microbiology

Tinea Pedis?

Athlete's foot, fungal infection of feet.

Condition caused by a virus?

Mumps

What agency regulates chemical substances?

EPA

Which agency regulates chemical substances for employee safety in the workplace?

OSHA

What causes broken, dry , brittle hair?

low porosity

Good posture is important to cosmetologists both to improve personal appearance as well as:

prevent fatigue and physical problems

Short rod shaped bacteria:

bacilli

Scabies is caused by a?

itch mite

As a cometologist, you would be acting professionally if you:

demonstrate a pleasant personality and friendly attitude

What causes AIDS?

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

What is true about formalin?

releases a carcinogen and should not be used

Sebaceous glands in the scalp produce?

oil

What are the three layers of hair?

cuticle, cortex, medulla

What statement about dandruff is true?

Both types are contagious

After shampooing a client, which additional step is nesscessary to prepare for a haircut?

Remove the outer towel and replace with a neck strip

The reflective listening technique is used for?

to prove that you have heard and understand your client

It is important to use light pressure when working with a cuticle pusher/orangewood stick so that the:

nailbed will not be injured

When giving a pedicure, you should loosen and push back the cuticles with an:

orangewood stick

A deep rubbing massage movement is referred to as?

Friction

Another term for Petrissage?

Kneading