California Cosmetology Exam Review

Vocabulary flashcards for key terms and definitions related to California Cosmetology.

Eponychium

A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first knuckle.

Nail plate/nail body

The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves.

Onychophagy

The technical term for bitten nails.

Onychocryptosis

A condition resulting from improper trimming of toenails.

Sable

High quality brushes for fashioning acrylic nails are made from this material.

FDA

The governmental agency that mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline tints.

EPA

The agency that regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection control.

OSHA

The governmental agency that enforces health and safety standards for the workplace.

Non-Remy

A term referring to 'fallen hair'.

Hyponychium

The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge).

Pterygium

Forward growth of the cuticle.

Shears over comb method

In this method, holding the comb flat against the head will make the hair longer.

45 degrees and 90 degrees

The most commonly used elevations in haircutting.