Colorado Cosmetology Written Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
When performing a scalp analysis, which scalp condition would indicate that a
chemical service should NOT be performed? - Correct answer-Scalp abrasions
All of the following are relaxers EXCEPT - Correct answer-lanthionine relaxers
When analyzing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the
hair for all of the following EXCEPT - Correct answer-color
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down
which of the following? - Correct answer-disulfide bonds
All of the following are reasons to perform a strand test EXCEPT - Correct
answer-to determine the type of shampoo that is best for the hair.
*When preparing for a virgin relaxer application, which of the following would be
done FIRST? - Correct answer-performing test for elasticity and porocity
Which of the following determines the size of the curl in permanent waving? -
Correct answer-perm rod
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, which of the following is the term for an oily cream used to protect the skin and
scalp during hair relaxing? - Correct answer-base cream
Alkaline waves are recommended for all of the following hair types EXCEPT -
Correct answer-fine
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - Correct
answer-the hair melts
All of the following are fundamental colors EXCEPT - Correct answer-green
Which of the following hair conditions resists color? - Correct answer-low porosity
*Which of the following chemicals are released as soon as hydrogen peroxide is
mixed into a hair lightener formula? - Correct answer-hydrogen
*Which of the following equalizes porosity? - Correct answer-fillers
*Which of the following would you use for dramatically lighter hair color? -
Correct answer-prelightening
All of the following are determined by a strand test in a color service EXCEPT -
Correct answer-how much color to use for service
*Fillers are used for all of the following EXCEPT - Correct answer-producing gray
coverage
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
When performing a scalp analysis, which scalp condition would indicate that a
chemical service should NOT be performed? - Correct answer-Scalp abrasions
All of the following are relaxers EXCEPT - Correct answer-lanthionine relaxers
When analyzing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the
hair for all of the following EXCEPT - Correct answer-color
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down
which of the following? - Correct answer-disulfide bonds
All of the following are reasons to perform a strand test EXCEPT - Correct
answer-to determine the type of shampoo that is best for the hair.
*When preparing for a virgin relaxer application, which of the following would be
done FIRST? - Correct answer-performing test for elasticity and porocity
Which of the following determines the size of the curl in permanent waving? -
Correct answer-perm rod
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, which of the following is the term for an oily cream used to protect the skin and
scalp during hair relaxing? - Correct answer-base cream
Alkaline waves are recommended for all of the following hair types EXCEPT -
Correct answer-fine
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - Correct
answer-the hair melts
All of the following are fundamental colors EXCEPT - Correct answer-green
Which of the following hair conditions resists color? - Correct answer-low porosity
*Which of the following chemicals are released as soon as hydrogen peroxide is
mixed into a hair lightener formula? - Correct answer-hydrogen
*Which of the following equalizes porosity? - Correct answer-fillers
*Which of the following would you use for dramatically lighter hair color? -
Correct answer-prelightening
All of the following are determined by a strand test in a color service EXCEPT -
Correct answer-how much color to use for service
*Fillers are used for all of the following EXCEPT - Correct answer-producing gray
coverage
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