NYS Cosmetology Licensing Written
Review Study Guide Latest Updated
Bacteriology - ANS-study of microorganisms called bacteria
Bacteria - ANS-another name for germ or microbe, minute one celled, vegetable origin,
seen with microscope.
Cocci - ANS-spherical bacteria
Spirilla - ANS-spiral shaped bacteria
Bacilli - ANS-Rod shaped bacteria
pathogenic - ANS-causing disease
Non Pathogenic - ANS-Bacteria that are not harmful
parasite - ANS-An organism that feeds on a living host
saprophyte - ANS-An organism that feeds on dead matter
Human Relations - ANS-the study of how people interact in the workplace and how
communication can be improved
Flagella - ANS-A long, whip-like filament that helps in cell motility
Mitosis - ANS-cells split in half
Natural Immunity - ANS-born with immunity
acquired immunity - ANS-immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease,
or through inoculation (such as vaccination)
General Infection - ANS-Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their
toxins to all parts of the body
Local Infection - ANS-An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a
particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
EPA - ANS-Environmental Protection Agency
, MSDS - ANS-Material Safety Data Sheet
OSHA - ANS-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PPE - ANS-Personal Protection Equipment
sodium hydrochlorite - ANS-Household bleach
QUAT - ANS-Quaternary ammonium compound 1:1,000 parts
Draping - ANS-first line of protection for client
single drape method - ANS-for non-chemical services
double drape - ANS-for chemical services
Shampooing - ANS-creates first long lasting impression to client about your confidence.
Healthy scalp - ANS-Cleanliness and stimulation
hydrogen bonds and salt bonds can be broken by - ANS-water
rubber bands should not be too ___________ at scalp or ___________, bands should
go across the front top of rod. - ANS-tight; twisted
alkalizing agents are needed to ______________________ the hair also called
reducing agents - ANS-soften and swell
reduction occurs by either the addition of ______________ or the removal of
__________________. in perm waving, it is by ________________________. - ANS-
hydrogen; oxygen; addition of hydrogen in cortex
test curl - ANS-unwind 1 1/2 times bounce rod towards scalp look for "s" shape
over processed hair - ANS-curly when wet and straight when dry
under processed hair is usually ________ when wet - ANS-straight
basic wrap straight 6 sections - ANS-down and under
Brick layer wrap staggered rods like a - ANS-brick wall
Directional wrap - ANS-toward or away face/under or up
Review Study Guide Latest Updated
Bacteriology - ANS-study of microorganisms called bacteria
Bacteria - ANS-another name for germ or microbe, minute one celled, vegetable origin,
seen with microscope.
Cocci - ANS-spherical bacteria
Spirilla - ANS-spiral shaped bacteria
Bacilli - ANS-Rod shaped bacteria
pathogenic - ANS-causing disease
Non Pathogenic - ANS-Bacteria that are not harmful
parasite - ANS-An organism that feeds on a living host
saprophyte - ANS-An organism that feeds on dead matter
Human Relations - ANS-the study of how people interact in the workplace and how
communication can be improved
Flagella - ANS-A long, whip-like filament that helps in cell motility
Mitosis - ANS-cells split in half
Natural Immunity - ANS-born with immunity
acquired immunity - ANS-immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease,
or through inoculation (such as vaccination)
General Infection - ANS-Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their
toxins to all parts of the body
Local Infection - ANS-An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a
particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
EPA - ANS-Environmental Protection Agency
, MSDS - ANS-Material Safety Data Sheet
OSHA - ANS-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PPE - ANS-Personal Protection Equipment
sodium hydrochlorite - ANS-Household bleach
QUAT - ANS-Quaternary ammonium compound 1:1,000 parts
Draping - ANS-first line of protection for client
single drape method - ANS-for non-chemical services
double drape - ANS-for chemical services
Shampooing - ANS-creates first long lasting impression to client about your confidence.
Healthy scalp - ANS-Cleanliness and stimulation
hydrogen bonds and salt bonds can be broken by - ANS-water
rubber bands should not be too ___________ at scalp or ___________, bands should
go across the front top of rod. - ANS-tight; twisted
alkalizing agents are needed to ______________________ the hair also called
reducing agents - ANS-soften and swell
reduction occurs by either the addition of ______________ or the removal of
__________________. in perm waving, it is by ________________________. - ANS-
hydrogen; oxygen; addition of hydrogen in cortex
test curl - ANS-unwind 1 1/2 times bounce rod towards scalp look for "s" shape
over processed hair - ANS-curly when wet and straight when dry
under processed hair is usually ________ when wet - ANS-straight
basic wrap straight 6 sections - ANS-down and under
Brick layer wrap staggered rods like a - ANS-brick wall
Directional wrap - ANS-toward or away face/under or up
