State Board Exam Flashcards
(162 cards)
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For a good sitting posture, keep your knees and
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feet close together
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One of the major elements for good health is proper
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Diet
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A successful cosmetologist is a skilled
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Listener
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Bacteria are not harmed by disinfectants while in the
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Spore forming stage
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Bacilli are bacteria with a
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Rod shape
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the
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HIV virus
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Surfaces that may be sterilized are
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Nonporous
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Disinfection is one step below sterilization because it does not
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Kill bacteria spores
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The technical term for eyelash hair is
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Cilia
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The chemical composition of hair varies with its
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Color
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The club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the
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Bulb
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The growing phase of hair is known as the
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Anagen stage
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A topical solution applied to the scalp that is medically proven to regrow hair is
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Minoxidil
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Long, thick, pigmented hair is known as
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Terminal
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Hair flowing in the same direction is known as
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Hair stream
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A miniaturization of certain scalp follicles contributes to
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Androgenetic alopecia
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Trichoptilosis is the technical name for
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Split ends
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The medical term for dandruff is
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Pityriasis
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To maintain proposer tension during hair cutting do not
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Cut past your second knuckle
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The amount of elevation from the head form, is measured in
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Inches
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Which portion of the hair is a chemical wave solution absorbed faster
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Where hair porosity is greatest
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If the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily, the hair is
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Normal
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Before giving a chemical wave, the hair should be
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Analyzed and shampooed
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To add strength and body to damaged hair, it is advisable to give a
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Conditioning treatment
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A coiled, corkscrew shaped bacteria cell that causes syphillis and cholera is
Spirilla
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Which determines the texture of the hair
Diameter
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If a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair, it will
Coat the cuticle layer
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Why is an antiseptic applied to tweezed areas during arching
To avoid infection
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Which instrument should be used to slither a client's hair
Shears
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Why is it necessary to use a conditioner - filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service
It helps even the porosity
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What type of manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails
Oil
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Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail
Bed
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Which is the peak of a finger wave
The ridge
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During the processing time in chemical waving, the hair has a tendency to
Expand
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What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate
Bones
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Disulfide bonds are broken by the
Chemical wave solution
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What are tint removers designed to remove
Artificial pigment
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A client with which nail condition should be referred to a physician
Onychomycosis
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Scalp manipulation should not be performed if
Abrasions are present
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The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for hair which is
Lightened
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Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoos may cause the hair to become
Dry
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When tinting lightened hair back to its natural shade, it is necessary to
Apply a filler
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What should be done to protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment
Apply a protective base
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What is the function of keratin
It forms the base of all horny tissue
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Which should be used to stop the bleeding of a minor cut during a manicure
Alum powder
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What is formed when two or more non mixable substances are united with the help of a binder or gum like substance
Emulsion
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Metal implements should be disinfected with
Hospital grade solution
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To remove lightener, it should be rinsed in water that is
Tepid
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What is the tube-like pocket that contains the hair
Follicle
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What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect
Effleurage
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Prior to a permanent wave, you should drape with a
Towel and plastic cape
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What is the pH of sodium hydroxide
10.5 to 11.5
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By highlighting the cheekbone, the area will appear
Emphasized
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The mobility of a pin curl is determined by the
Stem
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What type of hair coloring is designed to last 4-6 shampoos
Semi permanent
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Hair is primarily composed of
Keratin
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A chemical compound used to slow the growth of bacteria is called
Antiseptic
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What protects the skin from irritation and stains around the hairline
Protective cream
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Pre lightening the hair is usually necessary when using a
Toner
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A lightener retouch should FIRST be applied to the
New growth
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What is the most effective level of infection control
Sterilization
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In a lightener retouch, hair breakage may result if
The lightener overlaps
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Which of the following is a MAIN ingredient in a chemical hair relaxer
Sodium hydroxide
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Which test determines if a wig is made of human hair or synthetic fiber
Match
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What type of hair is most difficult to press
Coarse and overly curly
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The science of the nature, structure, function and diseases of the muscle is called
Myology
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A face that is composed of straight lines, with a wide forehead and jawline, is considered to be
Square
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Specialized preparations that are designed to equalize porosity and deposit a base color in one application are called
Color fillers
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Which condition would PREVENT a cosmetologist from performing a service on a client
Tinea capitus
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The Greek word kosmetikos means
Skilled in use of cosmetics
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Hair cutting and hairstyling have been practiced since the
Glacial age
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Henna is a dye extracted from
The leaves of an ornamental shrub
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Nail care was first practiced before 3000 B.C. in
Egypt and China
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When monks and priests were forbidden by Pope Alexander III to she'd blood, they enlisted the help of
Barbers
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The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, has its roots in the early practice of
Bloodletting
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The first permanent waving technique that did not require the use of a machine was invented by
Charles Nessler
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An entry level cosmetologist may be expected to perform a variety of duties except for
Paying bills
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An esthetician an can choose from many employment possibilities, including
Consultant for a cosmetic company
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Product educators selling to professionals and salon owners often provide
Product knowledge classes
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A design team works together to present
Fashion and runway shows
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The salon industry has grown tremendously and annually grosses
50 billion
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Government regulatory agencies are involved in providing
Standards for the industry
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The melanin that provides brown or black color to hair is
Eumelanin
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The technical term for gray hair is
Canities
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Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called
Steatoides
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A small wig used by men to cover the top or crown of the head is
Toupee
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Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing time is
Coarse hair texture
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Lipstick when applied properly should be even on both sides of the mouth and
Symmetrical
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Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered
Endothermic
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The area that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners and is located by placing a comb on top of the head so that the middle of the comb is balanced is the
Fringe area
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Hanging curls that are suitable for medium to long hairstyles are
Spiral curls
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Products that are designed to lower the pH of skin after cleaning and aid in the removal of excess cleaning products are
Toners
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Rubber, silk, wood, and glass are common examples of
Insulators
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The middle part of the muscle is the
Belly
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The part of the nail where the natural nail is formed, is the
Matrix
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The units of structure that build protein and are linked end to end like a string of pearls are
Amino acids
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Another term used to describe back brushing is
Ruffing
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To avoid infection, sponge a tweezed area frequently with cotton moistened with
Antiseptic lotion
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Before taking the head measurements in fitting for a wig, the natural hair should be
Flat and tight to the scalp
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When securing a cape during the client preparation, do not let the cape touch the
Client's skin
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The hair type that requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage when it dries is
Curly hair
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Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and
Reference points
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The two major categories of hair removal are classified as
Temporary and permanent
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Wigs that most closely resemble actual human hair growth with flexibility at the roots are
Hand knotted
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Lines that are up and down and perpendicular to the floor are
Vertical lines
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A rod shaped microorganism that infected clients due to improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot spa was
Mycobacterium fortuitum furnunculosis
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The chemical process involving the diffusion of natural color pigment or artificial color from the hair is
Hair lightening
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During the Victorian age, women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips to
Induce natural color
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The nail that grows the slowest is on the
Middle finger
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Natural looking hair color is made up of a combination of primary and
Contributing colors
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If a client has a skin disorder that is not recognized as a simple disorder, the client should be referred to a
Physician
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The needle that is used to sew extensions onto a track should be
Straight or curved
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Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as
Alipidic
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Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints and
Muscles
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All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called
Melanin
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The therapeutic use of oils in skin care products that creates positive effects on the body, mind and spirit is
Aromatherapy
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A fiber protein that is in the principal component of hair, skin and nails is
Keratin
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The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and
Secretion and absorption
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The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is
Blow dry styling
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Examples of single process permanent coloring applications are virgin color applications and
Color retouch applications
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Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are
Tonics
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The skin disease that is caused by an infestation of head lice is called
Pediculosis bacteria
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Infrared lamps used during hair treatments and to process hair color should be operated at a distance of at least
30 inches
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Careless electrical connections and overloaded circuits can result in an electric shock, burn or
Fire
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A rule of classic proportion in the ratio of head size to body size is
1 to 7
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Specialized preparations designed to equalize hair porosity and deposit a base color in one application are
Fillers
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The two defining characteristics of hair type are
Wave patterns and hair texture
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A more aggressive version of point cutting that creates a chunkier effect is
Notching
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A method of hair removal using a beam pulsed on the skin that requires specialized training is
Epilation removal
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An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used in hair extensions is
Lin
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The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water soluble products containing ions into the skin is known as
Iontophoresis
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The positive electrode is called the
Annode
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The thinnest skin can be found on the
Eyelids
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A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a
Hair and scalp examination
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When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be
Low
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To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has
Volume around areas between the temples and jaw, and adds width around the ears
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The coloring products that are regarded as the best for covering gray hair are
Permanent hair coloring
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Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called
Metal relaxers
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The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is
Texturizing
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When the cuticle of the hair is lifted and the hair is overly porous and absorbs color quickly, the hair porosity is defined as
High
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The three different types of cross-links that form bonds between the polypeptide chains in the cortex are
Hydrogen, salt, and disulfide bonds
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As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than
Fine hair
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When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting and to keep your body weight
Centered
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The rays of the sun that cause sunburns and tanning and are also known as burning rays are
UVB rays
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Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layer of scales, which clean and add luster to the hair are
Natural
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Horizontal lines are used to create one length and low elevation cuts and build
Weight
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In Ancient Rome, middle class women colored their hair
Blonde
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The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is
Cross checking
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A light continuous, stroking movement applied with the finger or palms with no pressure is
Effleurage
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A pimple or abscess is an example of a
Local infection
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Tines is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by
Parasites
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Suspensions differ from solutions in that suspensions contain particles that are
Emulsified
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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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A spot or discoloration of the skin, neither raised nor sunken, is a
Macula
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A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a
Smooth press
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The most commonly used developer in hair color is
Hydrogen peroxide
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During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid over processing of hair breakage, do not
Overlap the relaxers
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The water attracting head of the surfactant molecule is
Hydrophilic
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The cortex is responsible for the natural color of hair, 90 percent of the total weight, and hair
Elasticity
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To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel, use a
Light color
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Nerve tissues carries messages to the brain and is made up of special cells known as
Neurons
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The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure is
Wiry/curly
