Freshman Final Flashcards
(202 cards)
1
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Queen Nefertiti erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea
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False
2
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The croquignole wrapping technique was introduced after World War 2
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False
3
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Bacteria cell division is called binary fission
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True
4
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A closed comedo is also known as a blackhead
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False
5
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The trick in preventing occupational contact dermatitis is to use gloves or utensils when working with irritating chemicals
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True
6
Q
Leukonychia spots result from a calcium or zinc deficiency
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False
7
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Onychomadesis may be caused by an allergic reaction of the nail bed
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False
8
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The body produces the 20 amino acids that make up hair
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False
9
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Vellus hair is not pigmented and almost never has a medulla
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True
10
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Water and alcohol are examples of miscible liquids
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True
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Wavy hair does not reflect much light and can be course to the touch
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False
12
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Hair that grows below the parietal, or crest, hangs because of gravity
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True
13
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If blade tension is too loose, it will allow the shears to fold the hair
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True
14
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The term pH is an abbreviation used for potential hydrogen
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True
15
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Ammonia free waves using ingredient other than ATG such as cysteamine or mercaptamine
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False
16
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Hair that looks gun-metal gray is ready to receive color
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False
17
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The oblong face has greater length in proportion to its width than the square or round face
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True
18
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UV gel enhancements rely on ingredients from the monomer liquid and polymer powder chemical family
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True
19
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A business plan is a legally binding document
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False
20
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The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair is called
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Cosmetology
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When suggesting options to a client, which of the following criteria should be used
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Lifestyle, face shape, and hair type
22
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Nonpathogenic bacteria are
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Harmless
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A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is
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Scabies
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Which of the following is also known as microscopic anatomy
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Histology
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There bone that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the
Occipital
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The part of the muscle at the movable attachment to the skeleton is the
Insertion
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The main arteries that supply blood to the head, neck, and face are the
Common carotid arteries
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The fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape after being expanded is
Elastin
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Which of the following is a function of the skin
Sensation, excretion, heat regulation
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Lesions of the skin characterized by piles of material on the skin surface are
Secondary skin lesions
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The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is
Nasal cell carcinoma
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A nail condition in which blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is
Bruised nail
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Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails is
Leukonychia
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The major elements that make up human hair are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur, often referred to as the
COHNS elements
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The medical term used to describe dandruff is
Pityriasis
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Hair flowing in the same direction, the result of follicles sloping in the same direction form a
Hair stream
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All matter has physical and chemical properties and exists in the form of
Solid, liquid, and gas
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Ions with a positive electrical charge are considered to be
Cation
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Electricity travels how many miles per second
186,000
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Rays with short wave links that are the least penetrating, produce chemical effects, and kill germs are
Ultraviolet rays
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The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be
Smooth
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Anti-dandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of
Malassezia
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Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are
Medicated shampoos
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Do not use high-frequency current on hair treated with tonics or lotions that contain
Alcohol
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Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the
Occipital bone
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An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of
Angles
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Which type a comb is used mainly to detangle the hair
Wide-tooth comb
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Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are
Layered cuts
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When using the slicing technique to remove bulk, the shears should never be completely
Closed
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Stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the
Base
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As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than
Fine hair
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To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb, immerse the metal portion of the comb in a solution containing
Baking soda
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To avoid scratching the scalp, the teeth on wide-toothed comb‘s should have
Long rounded tips
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The least expensive wig option is
Machine made
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Hydrogen bonds are easily broken by water or heat and are reformed when the hair is
Dried
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The application for chemical relaxers should be started in the most resistant area, usually the
Back of the head
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The primary color that brings depth and darkness to any color is
Blue
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Tones can be described as cool, warm or
Neutral
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Neutral base colors are often used to cover
Gray hair
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Dye precursors that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules are called
Aniline derivatives
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You should never apply hair color to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of
Abrasions
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For waxing to be effective the hair should be at least how long
1/4 inch
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Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with the skin disorder
Rosacea
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Hair cream type-enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a
Gommage
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A lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional products to penetrate the skin is
Massage cream
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The direction of movement in massage should always be from the insertion of the muscle towards its
Origin
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A tinted base make up that is used to color or even out skin coloring is
Foundation
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A darker shade of eye color makes the natural color of the iris appear
Lighter
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Heavy make up used for theatrical purposes is
Greasepaint
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Which of the following is a main factor to consider when choosing colors for client
Skin color, eye color, and hair color
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The well-proportioned facial shape considered the ideal is
Oval
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Eyelash hairs on a strip that are applied using an adhesive are
Band lashes
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Product information on safe handling guidelines, first aide, and proper storage is contained in
Material Safety Data Sheets
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Essential oils are extracted using various forms of distillation from which of the following
Seeds, plant resin, and wood
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Toenail clippers that are the most effective should have jaws with a
Fine point
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To avoid the risk of infection, nippers should never be used on clients who are
Diabetic
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The nail tip adhesive used to secure the nail tip to a natural nail is also called an
Bonding agent
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When using the brush to shape the enhancement on the free edge area, use
The middle portion of the brush
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When applying nail enhancements, surface moisture and natural oils left on the nail plate will
Block adhesion
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When lightly tapped with the handle of a brush, hard nail enhancements make
A clicking sound
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Caution should be used when filing gel nails because they are
Soft
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In the cosmetology industry or service industry, putting clients first is
Required
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To be successful in sales you need ambition, determination, and a
Good personality
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One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have
Capital for investment
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Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines, often used to emphasize or minimize facial features
Diagonal lines
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Lines with a definite forward or backward movement
Directional lines
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Established when an imaginary line is drawn through the center of the face and the two resulting halves of a hairstyle have an equal visual weight, but are positioned unevenly
Asymmetrical balance
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Face with a receding forehead and chin
Convex profile
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The triangular section that begins at Apex, or high point of the head, and ends at the front corners
Fringe area
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Also known as surfactants, these are cleansing or surface active agents
Detergents
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Contain an active chelating agent that binds to metals and removes them from the hair
Clarifying shampoo
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Also known as powder shampoo
Dry shampoo
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Washes away excess oiliness while preventing the hair from drying out
Balancing shampoo
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Where and how hair is moved over the head
Distribution
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A visual line in the haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together
Weight line
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More aggressive version of point cutting that creates a chunkier effect
Notching
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First step of double process hair coloring
Pre-lightning
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Colors obtained from the leaves or bark of plants
Vegetable haircolors
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Used to equalize porosity
Fillers
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Throughout the Chou Dynasty (circa 1100 BC), the royal colors were gold and silver
True
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State agencies set guidelines for the manufacturing, sale, and use of equipment and chemical ingredients
False
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Acquired immunity is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
False
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The smaller bone in the forearm on the same side as the thumb is the radius
True
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Nearly 60 percent of aging is caused by the rays of the sun
False
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The appearance of the nails can reflect the general health of the body
True
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Pigment cells are termed melanocytes
True
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Nail psoriasis is an infectious disease
False
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The hair cuticle consists of an overlapping layer of transparent, scale-like cells that look like shingles on a roof
True
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The complete loss of all body hair is known as alopecia totalis
False
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Microcurrent travels throughout the entire body
False
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The difference between a relaxation massage and treatment massage is the amount of pressure you use
False
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Optimally, shears should have a Rockwell hardness of 63 or higher
False
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A razor should not be used on curly hair as it weakens the cuticle
True
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Salt bonds can be broken by water, whereas disulfide bonds are broken by changes in pH
False
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Pheomelanin is the melanin that gives blond and red colors hair
True
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Fulling is a form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out
True
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A disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for removing products from their respective containers to prevent contamination of the products and the spread of disease
True
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Large national salon chains are owned by individuals who pay a fee to use the name
False
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A long-term picture of what the business is to become and what it will look like when it gets there is part of the executive summary
False
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Which of the following is an example of a long term goal
Graduating from cosmetology school
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Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:
Disinfectants
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A Disease caused by blood borne virus that causes liver damage is
Hepatitis
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The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is
Acquired immunity
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Unfavorable conditions for mitosis include
Toxins disease injury
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The uppermost in largest bone of the arm extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the
Humerus
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Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg
Sural nerve
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The muscle that causes goosebumps when a person is frightened or cold is the
Arrector pili muscle
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Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called
Sebaceous glands
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A freckle is an example of a mark on the skin called a
Lesion
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A non-contagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver white scales found on the scalp is
Psoriasis
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The area of the near where the nail plate cells are formed is
Matrix
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Visible depression is running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the result of the major illness or injury are
Beau’s lines
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A lengthwise section of hair shows that cuticle scales overlap in each individual cuticle scale is attached to the
Cortex
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A week physical cross-link side bonds between adjacent polypeptide chains that is broken by changes in pH is a
Salt bond
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Severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mix with sebum is
Pityriasis steatoides
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Dry hair and scalp should be treated with products that contain moisturizers and
Emollients
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Substances used to neutralize acid or raise the pH of many hair products are
Alkanolamines
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Electricity is a form of energy that, when emotion, exhibits
Thermal magnetic and chemical effects
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Infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current is known as
Iontophoresis
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Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are
Transitional lines
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Shampooing encompasses three different processes, include all of the following except
Blow drying
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Hair that has been lightened colored, permed, or chemically relaxed is
Chemically treated
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When securing a cape and stripping for a basic shampoo do not let the Cape touch the
Client skin
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Services on the head where the hell changes such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bone are referred to as
Reference points
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The nape areas defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consist of the hair below the
Occipital bone
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Shears that are designed to remove more hair with larger teeth set farther apart are
Notching shears
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When cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line the best way to maintain control of the subsection is to cut
Palm to palm
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A basic haircut where the hair is cut at 180° angle is the
Long layered haircut
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The technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp creating a flat top or square shape is
Clipper over comb
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The correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the
Texture of the hair
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Pressing comes with less space between the teeth produce a
Smooth press
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In terms of breeding and other natural hairstyling the diameter of hair refers to whether the hair is
Coarse, medium, or fine
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The three strand braid produced by overlapping the strands of hair on top of each other is the
Inverted
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Chemical side bonds formed when two sulfur type chains are joined together are
Disulfide bonds
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All perm wraps begin by sectioning the hair into
Panels
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The hair type with a large diameter that can take longer to process hair color is
Coarse textured hair
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Primary and secondary colors that are positioned opposite each on the Color wheel are
Complementary colors
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Colors I can look deeper than their actual level are
Cool tones
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The coloring products that are regarded as the best for covering gray hair
Permanent Hair coloring
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The process where the hair is pre-lightened and then toned is
Double process application
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The technical term that refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body is
Hypertrichosis
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Skin that Appears shiny or greasy from clogged dead cells in the follicle is
Oily skin
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Process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is
Exfoliation
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And enzyme peel that does not dry the skin and can be used during a steam treatment is the
Powder form
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Oil Absorbing mask that have an exfoliating and astringent affect making large pores appear smaller are
Clay based masks
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The process of using galvanic current to enable water soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is
Iontophoresis
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A thick foundation that is oil-based, sold in a jar or tin, and may or may not contain water is
Cream
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A cosmetic preparation used to darken, define, and thicken eyelashes is
Mascara
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The metal ring that keeps the bristles and handle of a brush together is the
Ferrule
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In the consultation area and during the application of makeup, the best light to use is
Natural light
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The facial shape that is usually broader in proportion to its length is the
Round face
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Nippers should be used to carefully trim away
Dead skin
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Spa manicures include a relaxing massage and some form of
Exfoliation
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A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin is
Paraffin
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A metal file that is designed to file in one direction is a
Nail rasp
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An implement similar to a nail clipper that is used on nail tips is an
Tip cutter
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Fabric wraps are made from silk, fiberglass, and
Linen
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Additives designed to speed up the chemical reactions of monomers are
Catalysts
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Pre-formed nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic are
Nail tips
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Odorless products harden more slowly which creates the tacky layer called the
Inhibition layer
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A measure of how much electricity are UV bulb consumes is
Unit wattage
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The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is
Networking
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One of the best ways to improve your performance is to
Find a role model
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When opening a new business the location selected should reflect your
Primary clientele
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Line is moving in a circular or semi circular direction used to soften a design
Curved lines
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Refers to wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style for a client
Design texture
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Also known as focus, on a design is what draws the eye first, before travels to the rest of the design
Emphasis
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Face with a prominent forehead and chin with other features receded in word
Concave profile
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Avoiding a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects
Contraindicated
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Product design to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within, and to temporarily reconstruct the hair
Protein conditioner
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Also known as hair mask or conditioning packs chemical mixtures of concentrated Protein in intensive moisturizer
Deep conditioning treatments
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Chemical agent that Deposits protein or moisturizer to help restore the hair strength to give hair body and to protect hair against possible breakage
Conditioners
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Triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners
Bang area
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Hair that grows at the outermost perimeter along the face around the ears and on the neck
Hairline
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The amount of pressure applied when coming or holding a subsection during a haircut
Tension
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Technique using diagonal lines to create Ingles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length
Beveling
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Refers to the first time the hair is colored
Virgin application
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Nonammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair
Glaze
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Process by which oxygen is released
Oxidation
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The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is referred as
Texture
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The ability to absorb water or oil is
Porosity
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Hair flowing in the same direction is known as a hair ____
Stream
