Cosmetology written test practice Exam
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Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle -Answer Volume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a -Answer Bold, dramatic accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called -
Answer Balance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said
to have -Answer Elevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type -Answer Wave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
-Answer Oval face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has -Answer Volume 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 -Answer Profile
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of -Answer abrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of -Answer Malassezia
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without -Answer Adversely 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 -Answer Distillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is -Answer Water
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in -
Answer Descending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule -Answer Hydrophilic
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be -Answer Oil-attracting Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are -Answer Color-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a scalp treatment and before styling -Answer Scalp 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 -Answer Occipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are -Answer Vertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in -Answer Degrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase is a -Answer Stationary guide
On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to create a length or weight increase -Answer Back of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair -Answer Wide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is -Answer Convex
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 -Answer Centered
To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to -
Answer Palm the shears
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is -
Answer Slide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is -Answer Texturizing
Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the recommended base to use is -Answer Triangular base
Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or -Answer C-shape base curls
To create curls in hair using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller -
Answer Two and a half turns
Brushes that are used to blow dry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired are -Answer Classic styling brushes
With Correct Answers
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle -Answer Volume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a -Answer Bold, dramatic accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called -
Answer Balance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said
to have -Answer Elevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type -Answer Wave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
-Answer Oval face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has -Answer Volume 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 -Answer Profile
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of -Answer abrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of -Answer Malassezia
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without -Answer Adversely 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 -Answer Distillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is -Answer Water
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in -
Answer Descending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule -Answer Hydrophilic
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be -Answer Oil-attracting Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are -Answer Color-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a scalp treatment and before styling -Answer Scalp 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 -Answer Occipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are -Answer Vertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in -Answer Degrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase is a -Answer Stationary guide
On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to create a length or weight increase -Answer Back of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair -Answer Wide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is -Answer Convex
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 -Answer Centered
To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to -
Answer Palm the shears
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is -
Answer Slide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is -Answer Texturizing
Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the recommended base to use is -Answer Triangular base
Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or -Answer C-shape base curls
To create curls in hair using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller -
Answer Two and a half turns
Brushes that are used to blow dry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired are -Answer Classic styling brushes
