COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM FINAL COMPREHENSIVE
THEORY
Disulfide Bond
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the hair by breaking down what?
Bleach or high lift color
When using a chemical relaxer, what do you avoid using?
Disulfide bond
Which bond makes permanent re-forming & chemical hair relaxing possible?
Area most resistant
What area of the hair would you perform a retouch application?
Hair melts
When using relaxers incorrectly what happens?
Scalp abrasions
When performing a scalp analysis, what should you avoid when performing a chemical service?
Ammonium thioglocolate
In a relaxer, what is the active ingredient for a relaxer with a 9.6-10.0 pH?
,Croqiugnole perm wrap
What type of perm is wrapped from ends to scalp?
Makes a physical change
What is a role of the alkalizer?
Parting dry hair
Which step would be performed prior to applying the color on virgin hair?
40 volume
What hydrogen peroxide developer is used for high lift color?
Virucide, fungicide, Bactericidal, disinfectant
What are qualifications for EPA approved disinfectants?
Long, coarse, pigmented hair. Found on scalp, legs, and arms
Terminal hair is what types of hair?
Anagen
, Which phase is the active growth phase of hair follicles? The cells in the root of the hair are dividing
rapidly, adding to the hair shaft.
Thinning shears
Which tool is recommended for removing excess bulk?
Notching
Which haircut technique involves the tips of your shears being pointed toward the hair rather than into
the hair?
Practicing
Head blocks are best used for what?
Head block
What is used to keep shape and form of a wig?
Texture
What element of the hair determines the temperature of the iron?
Form
What is the general outline of the hairstyle?
Thick, coarse hair
What type of hair will create the most volume?
THEORY
Disulfide Bond
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the hair by breaking down what?
Bleach or high lift color
When using a chemical relaxer, what do you avoid using?
Disulfide bond
Which bond makes permanent re-forming & chemical hair relaxing possible?
Area most resistant
What area of the hair would you perform a retouch application?
Hair melts
When using relaxers incorrectly what happens?
Scalp abrasions
When performing a scalp analysis, what should you avoid when performing a chemical service?
Ammonium thioglocolate
In a relaxer, what is the active ingredient for a relaxer with a 9.6-10.0 pH?
,Croqiugnole perm wrap
What type of perm is wrapped from ends to scalp?
Makes a physical change
What is a role of the alkalizer?
Parting dry hair
Which step would be performed prior to applying the color on virgin hair?
40 volume
What hydrogen peroxide developer is used for high lift color?
Virucide, fungicide, Bactericidal, disinfectant
What are qualifications for EPA approved disinfectants?
Long, coarse, pigmented hair. Found on scalp, legs, and arms
Terminal hair is what types of hair?
Anagen
, Which phase is the active growth phase of hair follicles? The cells in the root of the hair are dividing
rapidly, adding to the hair shaft.
Thinning shears
Which tool is recommended for removing excess bulk?
Notching
Which haircut technique involves the tips of your shears being pointed toward the hair rather than into
the hair?
Practicing
Head blocks are best used for what?
Head block
What is used to keep shape and form of a wig?
Texture
What element of the hair determines the temperature of the iron?
Form
What is the general outline of the hairstyle?
Thick, coarse hair
What type of hair will create the most volume?
