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California Cosmetology Licensing Examination

A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first knuckle: -
correct answer-Eponychium

The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: -correct
answer-Nail plate/nail body

Onychophagy refers to: -correct answer-Bitten nails

The technical term for bitten nails: -correct answer-Onychophagy

Improper trimming of toenails may result in : -correct answer-Onychocryptosis

High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: -correct answer-Sable

Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline tints? -
correct answer-FDA

Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? -correct answer-FDA

Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection control? -correct
answer-EPA

Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the workplace? -
correct answer-OSHA

"Fallen Hair" is: -correct answer-Non-Remy

The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as: -correct
answer-Eponychium

The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: -correct answer-
Hyponychium

Pterygium refers to: -correct answer-Forward growth of the cuticle

In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head will: -correct
answer-Make the hair longer

The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are: -correct answer-45 degrees and 90
degrees

An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: -correct answer-Build weight

Angles above 90 degrees are used to: -correct answer-Remove weight

A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: -correct answer-Zero elevation, solid form, one
length

Double notched thinning shears: -correct answer-Both blades are serrated

, A blunt cut is a good technique for: -correct answer-Fine hair

Using "double notched" shears will: -correct answer-Remove less hair than single notched

A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? -correct
answer-90

A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: -correct answer-Blunt cut, BOB, solid form

Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees would you use? -
correct answer-A combination of 45 and 90 degrees

Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? -correct answer-180 degrees

Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? -correct answer-180 degrees

Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: -correct
answer-Stationary

A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: -correct
answer-Effleurage

If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? -correct
answer-3-6 months

If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? -correct answer-3-
6 months

The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: -correct answer-The
mantle

Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? -correct answer-Matrix

Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? -correct answer-Tang

The living cells of the hair are found in the: -correct answer-Hair bulb

It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair: -correct answer-Dry

It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: -correct answer-Dry before straightening

When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which implements? -correct answer-
Razors

When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be used? -correct answer-No tension

These hair cutting lines are used or create a sense of weight and stability: -correct answer-
Horizontal

These haircutting lines are used to create a sense of movement: -correct answer-Diagonal

In haircutting,elevation is used to create: -correct answer-Layers

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