Oregon State Boards Cosmetology
HAIR DESIGN Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions
If the cuticle makes up to 40% of the hair fiber: - ANSWER-then that hair will behave
more like the cuticle and be more resistant to perms, relaxers or holding a set.
Melanin - ANSWER-A pigment that gives the skin and hair their color
What is produced by melanocytes, cells that exist among the dividing cells within the
hair bulb? - ANSWER-Melanin
Genes - ANSWER-found in the human body and determine the amount and type of
melanin produced by the melanocytes
Melanocytes - ANSWER-These rest near the hair bulbs nourishment center, the
dermal papilla, and form bundles of a pigment protein complex called melanosomes
Melanin - ANSWER-is produced by melanocytes, cells that exist among the dividing
cells within the hair bulb
eumelanin - ANSWER-is brown/black in color
pheomelanin - ANSWER-red/yellow in color
Albinism - ANSWER-Where there is a total lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin
Gray hair is caused by - ANSWER-Reduced color pigment, melanin, in the cortex
layer of the hair
Hair porosity - ANSWER-The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
hair elasticity - ANSWER-Ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
without breaking.
Normal dry hair is capable of being stretched about how much of its length? -
ANSWER-one-fifth 20%
Wet hair is able to be stretched to what percent of its length? - ANSWER-40% -50%
of its length
Abraded hair - ANSWER-Technical term for broken hair
Wet hair is more fragile than - ANSWER-dry hair
, Abraded cuticle - ANSWER-one of the most common types of cuticle damage
Fragilitis crinium - ANSWER-technical term for SPLIT ENDS
Trichoptilosis - ANSWER-Technical term for brittle hair or SPLIT ENDS
Pilica polonica - ANSWER-matting of the hair
Trichorrhexis nodosa - ANSWER-knotted hair, is characterized by the presence of
lumps or swelling along the hair shaft. *nodules*
Canities - ANSWER-The name given to grayness or whiteness of the hair
ringed hair - ANSWER-When alternating bands of gray and dark hair exist
hypertrichosis - ANSWER-Also known as hirsuties; an abnormal coverage of hair on
areas of the body where normally only lanugo or babyfine hair appears
Monilethrix - ANSWER-Beads or nodes formed on the hair shaft
Mechanical damage results from the incorrect use of - ANSWER-styling tools
Psoriasis - ANSWER-thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp resulting from an
autoimmune disease of the skin
Pityriasis - ANSWER-Dandruff; chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking, which
accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders, as well as itchiness, tightness and
irritation of the scalp
Pityriasis Capitis Simplex - ANSWER-Dry dandruff; dry flakes attached to the scalp
or on the hair which can appear translucent
Pityriasis Steatoides - ANSWER-greasy or waxy dandruff; oily flakes combine with
sebum which stick to the scalp in clusters and can appear yellowish in color
Tinea - ANSWER-ringworm; red, circular patch of small blisters caused by a
vegetable parasite
Tinea Capitis - ANSWER-ringworm of the scalp; enlarged open hair follicles that are
surrounded by clusters of red spots (papules) hair is likely to break in area infected
Tinea Favosa - ANSWER-honeycomb ringworm; dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the
scalp called scutula;may have peculiar odor
Scabies - ANSWER-itch mite; red and watery vesicles or pus filled areas caused by
an animal parasite currowing under the skin
Pediculosis Capitis - ANSWER-Infestation of head lice on the scalp causing itching
and eventual infection
HAIR DESIGN Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions
If the cuticle makes up to 40% of the hair fiber: - ANSWER-then that hair will behave
more like the cuticle and be more resistant to perms, relaxers or holding a set.
Melanin - ANSWER-A pigment that gives the skin and hair their color
What is produced by melanocytes, cells that exist among the dividing cells within the
hair bulb? - ANSWER-Melanin
Genes - ANSWER-found in the human body and determine the amount and type of
melanin produced by the melanocytes
Melanocytes - ANSWER-These rest near the hair bulbs nourishment center, the
dermal papilla, and form bundles of a pigment protein complex called melanosomes
Melanin - ANSWER-is produced by melanocytes, cells that exist among the dividing
cells within the hair bulb
eumelanin - ANSWER-is brown/black in color
pheomelanin - ANSWER-red/yellow in color
Albinism - ANSWER-Where there is a total lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin
Gray hair is caused by - ANSWER-Reduced color pigment, melanin, in the cortex
layer of the hair
Hair porosity - ANSWER-The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
hair elasticity - ANSWER-Ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
without breaking.
Normal dry hair is capable of being stretched about how much of its length? -
ANSWER-one-fifth 20%
Wet hair is able to be stretched to what percent of its length? - ANSWER-40% -50%
of its length
Abraded hair - ANSWER-Technical term for broken hair
Wet hair is more fragile than - ANSWER-dry hair
, Abraded cuticle - ANSWER-one of the most common types of cuticle damage
Fragilitis crinium - ANSWER-technical term for SPLIT ENDS
Trichoptilosis - ANSWER-Technical term for brittle hair or SPLIT ENDS
Pilica polonica - ANSWER-matting of the hair
Trichorrhexis nodosa - ANSWER-knotted hair, is characterized by the presence of
lumps or swelling along the hair shaft. *nodules*
Canities - ANSWER-The name given to grayness or whiteness of the hair
ringed hair - ANSWER-When alternating bands of gray and dark hair exist
hypertrichosis - ANSWER-Also known as hirsuties; an abnormal coverage of hair on
areas of the body where normally only lanugo or babyfine hair appears
Monilethrix - ANSWER-Beads or nodes formed on the hair shaft
Mechanical damage results from the incorrect use of - ANSWER-styling tools
Psoriasis - ANSWER-thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp resulting from an
autoimmune disease of the skin
Pityriasis - ANSWER-Dandruff; chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking, which
accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders, as well as itchiness, tightness and
irritation of the scalp
Pityriasis Capitis Simplex - ANSWER-Dry dandruff; dry flakes attached to the scalp
or on the hair which can appear translucent
Pityriasis Steatoides - ANSWER-greasy or waxy dandruff; oily flakes combine with
sebum which stick to the scalp in clusters and can appear yellowish in color
Tinea - ANSWER-ringworm; red, circular patch of small blisters caused by a
vegetable parasite
Tinea Capitis - ANSWER-ringworm of the scalp; enlarged open hair follicles that are
surrounded by clusters of red spots (papules) hair is likely to break in area infected
Tinea Favosa - ANSWER-honeycomb ringworm; dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the
scalp called scutula;may have peculiar odor
Scabies - ANSWER-itch mite; red and watery vesicles or pus filled areas caused by
an animal parasite currowing under the skin
Pediculosis Capitis - ANSWER-Infestation of head lice on the scalp causing itching
and eventual infection
