Gamma 2 Flashcards by Justice Stepp

Which bonds are weak and broken by change in pH?

A. Hydrogen
B. Sulfur
C. Water
D. Salt

Salt

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What does pH stand for?

A. Potential hydrogen
B. Hydrogen peroxide
C. Potential heat
D. Pedi Hydrogen

Potential Hydrogen

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The natural pH of the hair is:

A. 3.5-7
B. 5.5-7
C. 5.5-6.5
D. 4.5-5.5

4.5-5.5

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_________ refers to the position of the rod in relation to its base section, and it is determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped:

A. Base size
B. Base direction
C. Base placement
D. Base angle

Base Placement

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What is pityriasis?

A. Ringworm
B. Dandruff
C. Nail disorder
D. Nail disease

Dandruff

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Who was the first civilization to cultivate beauty in extravagant fashions?

A. Romans
B. Greeks
C. Egyptians
D. Neanderthals

Egyptian

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The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix is the:

A. Hyponychium
B. Cuticle
C. Eponychium
D. Matrix

Eponychium

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The pH of catalysts or hydrogen peroxide developer is between _______.

A. 2.5 and 4.5
B. 4.5 and 5.5
C. 7.2 and 8.9
D. 6.8 and 9.0

2.5 and 4.5

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To identify an allergy in a client, a patch test or predisposition test should be administered _____ in advance of the color service.

A. 20-30 min.
B. 6-12 hours
C. 24-48 hours
D. 1-2 weeks

24-48 hours

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In Ancient Rome, hair color was used by women to indicate:

A. Personal wealth
B. Class in society
C. Marital status
D. Education level

Class in society

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Archaeologists believe that the practices of hair cutting and hair styling began sometime during the:

A. Middle Ages
B. Renaissance
C. Victorian Age
D. Ice Age

Ice Age

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The _______ Is the whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail.

A. Sidewall
B. Lunula
C. Root
D. Free Edge

Lunula

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The dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is known as the:

A. Nail Bed
B. Nail Fold
C. Nail groove
D. Nail cuticle

Nail cuticle

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The separation and falling off of a nail form the nail bed is a sign of:

A. Onychia
B. Paronychia
C. Onychomadesis
D. Pyogenic Granuloma

Onychomadesis

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Which condition is characterized by nails that are noticeably thin, flexible and white?

A. Melanomychia
B. Plicatured nail
C. Agnail
D. Eggshell nail

Eggshell nail

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The scientific study of hair, its diseases, and care is called:

A. Dermatology
B. Trichology
C. Biology
D. Cosmetology

Trichology

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The chemical bonds that hold together the amino acid molecules are called:

A. Convex bonds
B. Peptide bonds
C. Helium bonds
D. Protein bonds

Peptide Bonds

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The measurement of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of the scalp is:

A. Hair density
B. Hair elasticity
C. Hair texture
D. Hair porosity

Hair Density

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Th curling iron was invented by:

A. Vidal Sassoon
B. Max Factor
C. Marcel Grateau
D. Sarah Breedlove

Marcel Grateau

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The nail has a water content between:

A. 10 and 15 percent
B. 1 and 5 percent
C. 20 and 45 percent
D. 15 and 25 percent

15 and 25 percent

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Wet hair with normal elasticity will stretch up to ______ of its original length.

A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 70%

50%

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The ______ is the outer most layer of the hair.

A. Hair cuticle
B. Hair bulb
C. Hair follicle
D. Hair root

Hair cuticle

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The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is called:

A. Hair absorbency
B. Hair porosity
C. Hair saturation
D. Hair stream

Hair Porosity

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The active stage of hair growth lasts from 3-5 years and is known as:

A. Mutagen
B. Catagen
C. Anagen
D. Telogen

Anagen

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Hair loss that is the result of age, genetics and hormonal changes and is more common in men is known as: A. Postpartum alopecia B. Traumatic alopecia C. Alopecia areata D. Androgenetic alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia

Which of the following is not a base placement? A. On B. Over C. Off D. Half off

Over

Which do the following is not a part of a marcel iron? A. Rod B. Barrel C. She'll D. Spring

Spring

A method of attaching extensions to the head by first braiding and then securing the extensions to the braid with needle and thread is known as: A. Cornrows B. Weave C. Track-and-sew D. Track and field

Track-and-sew

Which type of base curl will achieve the least amount of volume or lift? A. Full base B. Half base C. Off base D. No base

Off base

Which wig construction has the most natural, realistic look and are best for styling since there is no definite direction to the hair? A. Hand tied B. Semi hand tied C. Machine made D. Human hair

Hand tied

The fastest way to determine whether a strand of hair is synthetic is to: A. Burn it with a match B. Contact the manufacturer C. Cut it with scissors D. Wet and blow dry it

Burn it with a match

Which method of construction is typically least expensive? A. Hand tied B. Semi hand tied C. Machine made D. They are equally expensive

Machine made

Poor women in Ancient Rome colored their hair: A. Black B. Red C. Brown D. Blonde

Black

The braid made when two strands are twisted around each other is a: A. Rope B. Fishtail C. French D. Visible

Rope

Narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp are: A. Visible B. Cornrows C. Box D. Fishtail

Cornrows

Weaves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered: A. Stabilized B. Endothermic C. Exothermic D. Acid waves

Endothermic

The most important hair factor to analyze before a chemical service is: A. Texture B. Elasticity C. Density D. Color

Elasticity

Which type of perm rod gets tighter curls in the center and larger at the outside? A. Concave B. Straight C. Loop D. Spiral

Concave

Which bonds are weak and broken by water or heat? A. Hydrogen B. Sulfur C. Water D. Salt

Hydrogen

__________ a non permanent color whose large pigment molecules prevent penetration of the cuticle layer, allowing only a coating action that may be removed by shampoo. A. Permanent hair color B. Semi permanent hair color C. Demi permanent hair color D. Temporary hair color

Temporary hair color

The most common reducing agent used in permanent waving is: A. Hydrogen peroxide B. Ammonium thioglycolate C. Ammonium hydroxide D. Sodium hydroxide

Ammonium Thioglycolate

Which of the following is not a type of relaxer? A. Ammonia relaxer B. Hydroxide relaxer C. Thio relaxer D. No base relaxer

Ammonia relaxer

_________ is the process of pre-lightening the hair and then applying a deposit color. A. Toner B. Soap cap C. Double process application D. Permanent hair color

Double process application

A method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail tip to ensure its strength: A. Nail bandage B. Nail wrap C. Nail resin D. Nail patch

Nail wrap

Which artificial nail application requires a mixture of monomer and polymer? A. Gel nails B. Nail wrap C. Acrylic nails D. Silk nails

Acrylic nails

Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the results of a major illness or injury are: A. Eggshell nails B. Narrow line C. Beaus lines D. Hang nails

Beaus lines

The technique of wrapping at a 90 degree angle or straight out from the center is: A. Half off base placement B. On base placement C. Off base placement D. Full base placement

Half off base placement

The ___________ is the innermost layer of the hair. A. Cortez B. Base C. Medulla D. Cuticle

Medulla

Which type of relaxer requires the application of a protective base cream to the entire scalp prior to the application of the relaxer? A. Hydroxide relaxer B. Metal hydroxide relaxer C. Thio relaxer D. Base relaxer

Base relaxer

What is the small, cone shaped structure located at the base of the hair follicle that supplies nutrients for hair growth? A. Arrector pili B. Dermal papilla C. Hair bulb D. Hair root

Dermal papilla

Which of the following hair properties is not provided by the cortex? A. Strength B. Elasticity C. Natural color D. Curl pattern

Curl pattern

Which of the following is not an element that makes up the hair? A. Carbon B. Oxygen C. Silicon D. Sulfur

Silicon

Fine, short, unpigmented hair found on the forehead, eyelids and parts of the body generally considered "hairless" are known as: A. Fine hair B. Vellus hair C. Baby hair D. Terminal hair

Vellus hair

What is trichorrhexis nodosa? A. Knotted hair B. Broken hair C. Dry hair D. Beaded hair

Knotted hair

On an average head of hair density is ______ hairs per square inch: A. 1000 B. 1500 C. 2000 D. 2200

2200

Texture services can be used for all of the following except: A. To add curl to straight hair B. To straighten overly curly hair C. To lighten darker hair D. To soften coarse hair

To lighten darker hair

Which base placement minimizes stress and tension on the hair and is most commonly used in a perm wrap? A. On B. Half off C. Off D. Over directed

Half off

Perms that create a chemical reaction that gives off heat are referred to as: A. Endothermic B. Polythermic C. Exothermic D. Electrothermic

Exothermic

Hair that is more resistant may require ________ in perming: A. A higher pH solution B. Extra rinsing time C. Longer processing time D. A more acidic solution

A higher pH solution

The best way to judge the timing of a relaxer is to preform a: A. Porosity test B. Strand test C. Pull test D. Protein test

Strand test

If lost, a natural fingernail takes how many months before it is fully replaced? A. 3-4 weeks B. 2-3 months C. 4-6 months D. 8-9 months

4-6 months

Which of the following is not a sign of a healthy nail? A. Smooth and shiny B. Thick and rough C. Firm and flexible D. Light and pink

Thick and rough

A habit of chewing the nail or the hardened, damaged skin around the nail plate is known as: A. Onychocryptosis B. Onychorrhexis C. Pterygium D. Onychophagy

Onychophagy

Lifting of the nail from the bed without shedding, usually the result of physical injury or trauma is: A. Onychocryptosis B. Onycholysis C. Nail psoriasis D. Tinea pedis

Onycholysis

Which hair color can lighten and deposit at the same time? A. Temporary B. Semi permanent C. Demi permanent D. Permanent

Permanent

_________ is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping concentric layers. A. Spiral perm wrap B. Croquignole perm wrap C. Piggy back D. Double rod wrap

Croquignole perm wrap

What is the most commonly used ingredient in developer as an oxidizing agent? A. Ammonium sulfate B. Sodium hydroxide C. Hydrogen peroxide D. Ammonium thioglycolate

Hydrogen peroxide

Which type of lightener usually contains an oil or cream? A. On the scalp B. Off the scalp C. Cream D. Smooth

On the scalp

Which of the following is not a form of highlighting? A. Cap B. Blocking C. Foils D. Balayage

Blocking

The section of the pin curl between the base and the first arc of the circle that gives direction and movement: A. Base section B. Curl C. Stem D. Shaping

Stem

___________ is a two strand braid in which hair is picked up from the sides and added to the strands as they are crossed: A. Rope braid B. Fishtail braid C. Visible braid D. Inverted braid

Fishtail braid

A head shaped form, usually made of cork or styrofoam, on which the wig is secured for fitting, cleaning, coloring, and styling: A. Mannequin head B. Wig head C. Head form D. Wig block

Wig block

Gamma 2 Flashcards

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