Cosmetology written test practice
Questions with Accurate Answers
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle - ANSWERSVolume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a - ANSWERSBold, dramatic
accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called -
ANSWERSBalance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said
to have - ANSWERSElevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type - ANSWERSWave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
- ANSWERSOval face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has -
ANSWERSVolume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around
areas
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is - ANSWERSProfile
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of -
ANSWERSabrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the
growth of - ANSWERSMalassezia
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without
- ANSWERSAdversely affecting scalp or hair
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is
heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is - ANSWERSDistillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is - ANSWERSWater
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in -
ANSWERSDescending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule - ANSWERSHydrophilic
, The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be - ANSWERSOil-attracting
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments
are - ANSWERSColor-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and
is used after a scalp treatment and before styling - ANSWERSScalp astringent lotions
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the
head can be used to locate the - ANSWERSOccipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are -
ANSWERSVertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in -
ANSWERSDegrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a
length or weight increase is a - ANSWERSStationary guide
On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to
create a length or weight increase - ANSWERSBack of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair - ANSWERSWide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is - ANSWERSConvex
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 - ANSWERSCentered
To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to -
ANSWERSPalm the shears
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is -
ANSWERSSlide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is -
ANSWERSTexturizing
Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the
recommended base to use is - ANSWERSTriangular base
Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or - ANSWERSC-shape base curls
Questions with Accurate Answers
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle - ANSWERSVolume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a - ANSWERSBold, dramatic
accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called -
ANSWERSBalance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said
to have - ANSWERSElevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type - ANSWERSWave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
- ANSWERSOval face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has -
ANSWERSVolume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around
areas
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is - ANSWERSProfile
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of -
ANSWERSabrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the
growth of - ANSWERSMalassezia
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without
- ANSWERSAdversely affecting scalp or hair
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is
heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is - ANSWERSDistillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is - ANSWERSWater
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in -
ANSWERSDescending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule - ANSWERSHydrophilic
, The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be - ANSWERSOil-attracting
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments
are - ANSWERSColor-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and
is used after a scalp treatment and before styling - ANSWERSScalp astringent lotions
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the
head can be used to locate the - ANSWERSOccipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are -
ANSWERSVertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in -
ANSWERSDegrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a
length or weight increase is a - ANSWERSStationary guide
On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to
create a length or weight increase - ANSWERSBack of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair - ANSWERSWide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is - ANSWERSConvex
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 - ANSWERSCentered
To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to -
ANSWERSPalm the shears
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is -
ANSWERSSlide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is -
ANSWERSTexturizing
Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the
recommended base to use is - ANSWERSTriangular base
Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or - ANSWERSC-shape base curls
