PSI Cosmetology Test Review Flashcards
(212 cards)
1
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Who sets guidelines for manufacturing, sale and use of equipment?
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a. federal agencies
b. State agencies regulate licensing and enforcement
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How often are ventilation systems cleaned?
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a. Once a week
3
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What do you so with items that come in contact with clients or your skin?
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a. Neckstrip - throw away
b. Cape - wash
c. Gloves - throw away
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Water
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a. Must have hot and cold running water
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Labeling and storage
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a. All chemicals must be labeled
b. All chemicals must be safely stored
c. Closed cabinet
d. Away from heat
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What are MSDS?
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a. Material Safety data sheet
b. OSHA and state requires
c. List ingredients, safe handling, exposure
d. Get from product manufacturer
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Patch test
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a. Given 24 hours prior to service
b. Behind ear / inner fold of elbow
c. Same color and manufacture you are using
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Prohibited Materials
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a. Formalin tablets
b. Paraformaldehyde
c. Glutaraldehyde
d. MMA (Methyl Methacrylate Acrylic)
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OSHA
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a. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
b. Health Standards to protect employees in the work place
c. Regulate MSDS
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OSHA - Universal Precautions
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a. Require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood is infectious
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FDA
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a. Food and Drug Administration
b. Regulates patch test
c. Chemicals for safe use
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EPA
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a. Environmental Protection Agency
b. Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US
c. Hospital grade disinfectants / or not
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EPA New Disinfectant
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a. Accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP)
b. Only needs to be changed every 1 days
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Three levels of infection control
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a. Sanitation - lowest level
b. Disinfection - using chemical
c. Sterilization - used in hospitals
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What type of bacteria should we be concerned with/
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a. Pathogenic
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What should a disinfectant kill?
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a. Bacteria
b. Fungus
c. Viruses
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The difference in multi-use and single-use
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a. Multi-use must be disinfected (disinfect able)
b. Single-use is disposable
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When do you wash your hands?
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a. Before and after each client
19
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What type of trash cans do you need?
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a. Closed lids
20
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When do you sweep up the hair?
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a. As soon as you finish the service
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When do work surface, tools, and equipment get disinfected?
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a. Before and after each use
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What is an exposure incident?
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a. Contact with nonintact skin, blood, bodily fluid, an open wound or abrasion
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What is the first thing that you must do if you cut a client?
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a. Stop service put on glove
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First aid kit
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a. Every salon must have one
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Blood exposure items to be disinfected
a. EPA registered disinfectant
b. For 10 minutes minimum
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Single-use contaminated items
a. Place in double-bagged waste bag
b. Bio-hazard sticker (red-orange)
c. Deposit in bag for contaminated waste
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What instructions do you need to give a client that has been injured or has an abrasion?
a. Consult a physician
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What are contraindications?
a. Avoiding a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable results.
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What is a client consultation?
a. Verbal communication with a client that determines the clients needs and how to achieve the desired results
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What information can be kept on the record card?
a. Anything you might do again
b. Final results
c. Retail products
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Two parts of the hair
a. Root
b. Shaft
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Tube like depression of the skin
a. Follicle
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Gland attached to the follicle
a. Sebaceous gland
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What does the sebaceous gland secrete?
a. Sebum
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What is the muscle attached to the hair?
a. Arrector pili
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Lowest part of the hair strand
a. The bulb
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The blood supply and nutrients to the hair
a. Dermal papilla
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Outside protective layer of the hair
a. Cuticle
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Largest layer of the hair, contains the bonds
a. Cortex
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Inside layer of the hair; not everyone has one
a. Medulla
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Easiest bond to break
a. Medulla
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Strongest Chemical bond of the hair
a. Disulfide
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Brown pigments
a. Eumelanin
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Red pigment
a. Pheomelanin
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4 parts to hair analysis
a. Texture - feel of the hair (course - fine)
b. Density - hair per sq. inch
c. Elasticity
d. Porosity
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3 stages of growth
a. Anagen - growth phase (longest- up to 10 years)
b. Catagen - transition period (1-2 weeks)
c. Telogen - resting phase (3-6 months)
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Hair loss
a. Alopecia
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Gray hair
a. Canities
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Split ends
a. Trichoptilosis
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Brittle hair
a. Fragilitas crinium
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Technical term for dandruff
a. Pityriasis - malasszia
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Ringworm
a. Tinea
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Head Lice
Pediculosis capitis
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What is an esthetician?
a. Does facial and skin preservation
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3 layers of the skin
a. Epidermis
b. Dermis
c. Subcutaneous
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4 layers of the epidermis
a. Stratum coronium
b. Stratum lucidum
c. Stratum Granulosum
d. Stratum germinativum - basal cell
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2 layers of the dermis
a. Papillary
b. Reticular
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Fat layer of the skin
a. subcutaneous - adipose or subcutis
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Nerves of the skin
a. Motor
b. Secretory
c. Sensory
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Coloring of the skin
a. Melanin
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What gives the skin its strength and flexablilty?
a. Collagen
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What are the 2 glands of the skin
a. Sebaceous - oil
b. Sudoriferous - sweat
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Technical term for the nail
a. Onyx
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Parts of the nail
a. Nail bed - blood and nerve supply
b. Nail plate - extends from the nail toot and the free edge
c. Lunula - half moon shape
d. Matrix - mother of the nail
e. Free edge - extends over the fingertip
f. Cuticle - dead tissue around the nail
g. Hyponychium - layer of the skin at the base of the nail.
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Nail disease which you cannot perform a nail service
a. Onychosis - any nail disease
b. Onychomycosis - ringworm
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The pH of the hair
a. Between 4.5 - 5.5
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2 types of water
a. Hard - not good minerals for your hair
b. Soft - kind you want to use
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2 parts to the shampoo molecule
a. Head - hydrophilic - water loving
b. Tail - lipophilic - oil loving
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When should you not brush the hair before a shampoo?
a. When giving a chemical service
b. If the scalp is irritated
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Why is hard water inadvisable to use for shampooing?
a. Shampoo will not later without water
b. Chemicals in water could interfere with chemicals in hair solutions
c. Leaves a film on the hair
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When are clarifying shampoos used?
a. Build up is evident
b. After swimming
c. Prior to all chemicals
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Antidandruff treatments are alcohol based
a. Do not use in conjunction with infra-red lamps
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Do not use firm pressure when shampooing if
a, Chemical service is to follow
b. Scalp is sensitive
c. Client requests less pressure
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High- Frequency current should not be used on hair treated with:
a. Tonics or lotions that contain alcohol
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Which water do you turn on first when giving a shampoo?
a. Turn on cold water then add hot to desired pressure
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Where do you test the temperature of the water?
a. Inner wrist
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Where do you begin the shampoo?
a. at the front hairline
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Different types of shampoos
a. pH balanced - color treated
b. Conditioning - non stripping - moisturizing
c. Medicated - dandruff
d. Clarifying - removes build up
e. Balancing - for oily hair
f. Dry shampoo - cannot get hair wet
g. Color enhancing - add color/ correct unwanted tones
h. Shampoo for wigs
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Types of conditioners
a. Rinse out - detangling
b. Treatment repair - restore proteins and moisture
c. Leave in- do not rinse out
d. Deep condition - requires heat
e. Hair mask / Conditioning pack - mixture of concentrated protein and intensive moisturizer
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Three types of roller curls
a. On base
b. 1/2 off base
c. Off base
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3 types of pin curl
a. Base
b. Stem
c. Circle
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2 types of curls
a. Open circle even waves
b. Closed circle - tight curls on the ends
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2 types of wigs
a. Human - burns slow gives off odor
b. Synthetic - ball up and extinguish itself
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Names for backcombing
a. Teasing
b. Ratting
c. Matting
d. French lacing
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Names for backbrushing
a. Ruffing
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3 parts of the pin curl
a. Base
b. Stem
c. Circle
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Drying and styling hair in single operation
a. Blow dry styling
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Nozzle
a. Concentrator
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Attachment that causes the air to flow more softly
a. Diffuser
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Thermal Styling
a. Marcel waving
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Test pressing combs and thermal iron
a. On white tissue paper
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Hair used for extensions
a. Human hair
b. Kanekalon
c. Nylon or synthetic
d. Yarn
e. Lin
f. Yak
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Reference points in hair shaping
a. Parietal ridge
b. Occipital bone
c. Apex
d. Four corners
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2 types of guidelines
a. Stationary - builds weight
b. Traveling - removes weight creates layers
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Types of cuts
a. Blunt - one length - 0 degrees
b. Graduated - wedge - 45 degrees
c. Layered - 90 degrees
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Razor cutting
a. Hair must be wet
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Thinning shears
a. Texturizing removing weight
b. Fine hair can be thinned closest to the scalp
c. Coarse hair thinned further from the scalp
d. Don't thin hairline or part
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4 types of color
a Temporary - shampoos out
b. Semi - permanent 4-6 weeks
c. Demi - permanent - only darkens hair
d. Permanent - lighten or darken hair
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When and where do you give a patch test?
a. 24 hours prior to service
b. Inside the elbow
c. Behind the ear
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Types of lighteners
a. Oil
b. Cream
c. Powder - off the scalp
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What is toner?
a. Used after lightener
b. Pastel or pale shades
c. Prelighten to pale yellow
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3 forms of highlights
a. Cap technique
b. Foil technique - slicing - weaving
c. Bailage or free form
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2 types of fillers
a. Conditioner filler
b. Color filler
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Unit of measurement to identify lightness or darkness
a. Level
b. 1-10
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Hue or balance of color
a. Tone
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Gradual colors are also known as
a. Metallic colors
b. Progressive colors
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Types of perms
a. Alkaline
b. Acid waves - need dryer - endothermic
c. Exothermic
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Perm ingredients
a. Ammonia thioglycolate - cold wave
b. Glyceryl monothioglycolate - acid wave
c. Neutralizer - hydrogen peroxide
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2 types of perm rods
a. Straight
b. Concave
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Waving lotion does what to the hair
a. Breaks disulfide bonds
b. Softens and swells
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Neutralizer does what to the hair?
a. Lowers pH
b. Reforms bonds
c. Stops the action of the perm solutions
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3 types of end wraps
a. Single
b. Double
c. Bookend
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Wrap for long hair
a. Piggy back
b. Double tool
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What does a test curl show?
a. Processing time
b. Results
c. Curl size and wrapping technique
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3 types of relaxers
a. Sodium hydroxide - lye
b. Thio relaxers
c. Gaunidine no lye relaxer
d. Bonds reformed
e. Lanothionization
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Relaxer strengths
a. Mild
b. Regular
c. Super
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Forms of permanent hair removal
a. Electrolysis - electric current destroys growth cells
b. Photo epilation - intense light - special training required
c. laser - laser beam - most effective use durring anagen phase of hair growth
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Temporary hair removal
a. Shaving - most common form
b. Tweezing - removes hairs from around mouth and chin & shapes the eyebrows
c. Depilatories - caustic alkali, dissolves the hair (give patch test)
d. Epilator - removes hair from the bottom of the follicle
e. Waxing
f. Threading
g. Sugaring
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Safety precautions for waxing
a. Do not use to much wax
b. Do not leave wax heater on overnight can damage wax
c. Beeswax can cause allergic reaction
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When tweezing the eyebrows
a. Stretch the skin taught with the index finger and thumb
b. Sponge area with antiseptic to avoid infection
c. Pull hair in the direction of growth
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Hair length for waxing
a. 1/2 inch long (trim if hair is longer)
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When waxing the eyebrows
a. Apply wax in the direction of hair growth
b. Remove wax in the opposite direction
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Eyebrow shape
a. Start at side of nose / follow orbital bone
b. End at corner of eye
c. Highest point should be near the outside of the iris
d. Follow the shape of the orbital bone
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Do not wax the eyebrows if the following conditions are present
a. Used Accutane in the last 6 months
b. Taking blood thinners
c. On steroids / prednisone
d. Has psoriasis, eczema or skin disease
e. Sunburned
f. Pustules or papules
g. Has reconstructive surgery in the last 3 months
h. Has laser skin treatment for spider viens
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Do not wax the face if the following are present:
a. Rosacea
b. Fever blisters / cold sores
c. Has had a chemical peel
d. Has had microdermabrasion
e. Uses Retin A, Renova, Tazorac, Differin
f. Laser treatment or surgical peel
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Beeswax requires
a. Patch test
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Acne
a. Milia - white heads
b. Comedones - black heads
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2 types of facials
a. Preservative
b. Corrective
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Facial products for cleansing
a. Cleansing milks
b. Foaming cleansers
c. Toners / refreshers / astringent
d. Exfoliants
e. Enzyme peels
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Purpose of moisturizers
a. Diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
b. Made from humectants & emollient
c. Oily skin - lotion form - smaller amount of emollient
d. Dry skin - heavier cream - more emollients
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Types of moisturizers
a. Sunscreens / Day products - Shield skin from sun exposure
b. Night creams - heavier - more intense
c. Serums
d. Massage creams
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Types of masks
a. Cleanse/tone/exfoliate, tighten ,hydrate and nourish the skin
b. Clay – based – oil absorbing cleaning mask and astringent effect- tighten pores
c. Cream maks – oils, emollients ,humectants they do not dry on the skin
d. Gel masks – sensitive or dehydrated skin – they do not dry hard
e. Alginate masks – seaweed based – powered form mixed with water
f. Parafinwax masks – applied over treatment cream to penetrate more deeply
g. Modelage masks – crystals of gypsum – mixed with cold water – 20 minutes – Beneficial for dry, mature, dull and lifeless skin
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Types of massage
a. Effleurage – stroking, soothing, relaxing (start / end hand massage)
b. Petrissage – kneading, squeezing ( not used for manicures)
c. Friction – deep rubbing ( not used for manicures)
d. Tapotement – tapping, hacking, slapping
e. Vibration – rapid shaking of the body
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Gauze for masks applications
a. Holds the masks on the face
b. Cheesecloth is sometimes used
c. Cut spaces for eyes, nose and mouth
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Facial Equipment
a. Steamer – softens tissues for moisturizers, softens follicle, unclogs pores
b. Brushing machine – mechanical exfoliation – after or during steam
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Dry skin
a. Avoid drying alcohols such as isopropyl alcohol and SD alcohol
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Acne prone skin
a. Gloves should be worn throughout the treatment
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3 basic steps to a facial
a. Cleanse
b. Tone
c. Moisturize
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Condition that would not allow for a massage
a. High blood pressure
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How do you file the nails
a. Corner to center
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Type of buffer not allowed in the state of Maryland
a. Chamois buffer
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How long do you disinfect manicuring implements
a. 20 minutes
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Polishes
a. Base coat
b. 2 coats of polish
c. Top coat
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Hours for a Cosmetology License
a. 1500 hours
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Time for apprentice
a. 24 months
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How often do you renew your license
a. Every two years
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How long do you have to work before getting your senior cosmetology license
a. 2 years
b. Theory test (100 questions)
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Minimum fine for 1 day
a. $300 - stylist
b. $300 - salon
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How many combs and brushes?
a. 4 brushes
b. 8 combs
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When do you wash your hands?
a. Before and After each service
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How often do you change your sanitizer solution?
a. Everyday
b. AHP - every 14 days
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When do you sweep the hair?
a. Immediately after finishing the cut
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What is the fine for operating without a license?
a. $300
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What is the name for bacteria that causes pnemonia?
a. Diplococci
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What type of skin are gel masks formulated for?
a. Hydrate and smooth the skin
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What do toners do the skin?
a. Rebalance the pH of the skin and remove remnants of cleanser
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What is the pH of Alkaline waves
a. 9.0 - 9.6
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What is asymptomatic?
a. Shows no signs of disease
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Hair masks are also known as
a. Deep conditioning treatments
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What do hair masks do to the hair?
a. Penetrate the cuticle and moisturize / add protien
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The salon may not be used for
a. Living / sleeping quarters
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What is the fine for improper procedures for cut or blood related incidents?
a. Formal hearing
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What is the fine for improper procedure for cut or blood related incidents?
a. Formal hearing
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What is the fine for performing services beyond scope
a. $300
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What is the proper way to mix nail polish?
a. Gently roll the polish between your palms to thoroughly mix
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What nail product is banned?
a. MMA
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What is a wig attached to for cleaning, fitting, coloring, and styling?
a. Canvas block
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How are bonded wefts removed form the naural hair?
a. Dissolve the adhesive bond with oil bond remover
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Prohibited impliments
a. Needles
b. Lancets
c. Probes
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UV sanitizers
a. Are storage containers they do not disinfect or sterilize
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Disinfectants must be
a. Liquid disinfectant solutions
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Sanitizer
a. Are merely cleaners
b. Items must be both cleaned and disinfected
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Soap
a. use soap in liquid pump container
b. Bar soaps can grow bacteria
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Chemical mixing
a. Add disinfectant concentrate to water
b. Always wear safety glasses and gloves
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Disinfecting
a. Always clean with soap and warm water, scrub brush first
b. Disinfect in solution
c. Rinse disinfectant off and dry implement before storing in covered container
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Gauze for masks applications
a. Holds the masks on the face
b. Can be made out of any material
c. Covers the entire face
d. Aren't used any more
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Facial Equipment softens tissues for moisturizers, softens cuticle, unclogs pores
a. Steamer
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Mechanical exfoliation
a. Brush machine
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High frequency current
a. Tesla current
b. Do not touch anything metal
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Microdermabrasion
a. Require advanced training
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Dry skin you should avoid
a. Drying alcohol such as isopropyl alcohol and SD alcohol
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Which is the most stimulating form of massage?
a. Petrissage
b. Friction
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3 steps to a facial
a. Cleanse / tone / moisturize
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How do you file the nails?
a. Corner to center
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Which procedure kills all bacteria?
a. Sterilization
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How are bond wefts removed form the hair?
a. Dissolving the adhesive bond with oil or bond remover
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Which violation could recieve a fine?
a. No picture on your license
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What do you do with a porous substance that comes in contact with blood?
a. Double bag and place in the trash
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What is the purpose of green concealer?
a. Neutralize red
b. Neutralize blue
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What will happen to nail polish if you shake the bottle?
a. May get air bubbles in the polish
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Parting the hair cut in the opposite wat from which you cut it in to check for precision of line and shape?
a. Cross Checking
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Soft wax is applied in what direction?
a. Same direction as the hair growth
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Hard wax is applied in what direction?
a. In a back and forth direction
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Soft wax is used on what parts of the body?
a. Eyebrow / body
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Hard wax is used on what parts of the body?
a. Under the arm
b. Back of the neck
c. Chin
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Soft wax is removed from the skin using?
a. Fabric strips
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Another name for the wedge haircut
a. Graduated cut
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Coloring the hair back to its natural color is called?
a. Tint back
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A product applied to the surface of natural nails remove moisture and improve adhesion is a:
a. Nail dehydrator
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Steaming the face for too long can cause
a. Broken capillaries
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What light styling product builds body?
a. Mousse
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What styling product creates the strongest control for slick or molded hairstyles?
a. Gel
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What type of nails are considered temporary and are the weakest?
a. Nail tip without an overlay
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What is the best protection for a damaged nail?
a. Nail wrap
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How do you avoid cross contamination?
a. Remove all product from the large container and place in smaller containers
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If your license application is not complete what will ST Bd do with the application?
a. Return to sender (applicant to complete)
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What is the purpose of a clay mask?
a. Used on oily skin
b. Makes large pores smaller
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What type of hair color is a vegetable color?
a. Henna
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What type of shampoo is recommended for oily hair?
a. Balancing shampoo
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What is the penalty for a late renewal of license?
a.$25
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What is a bioburden?
a. Germs
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What oral medication will causing thinning of the skin?
a. Accutane
