Cosmetology State Board Test UPDATED
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
- Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as: -
CORRECT ANSWERS electrotherapy
The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water-soluble
products containing ions into the skin is known as: - CORRECT
ANSWERS iontophoresis
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - CORRECT ANSWERS harmful
Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more
processing time is: - CORRECT ANSWERS coarse hair
texture
Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear
partially opened to reduce volume and create movement is? -
CORRECT ANSWERS slithering
Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect,
making large pores appear smaller are: - CORRECT ANSWERS
clay based
The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp
and is also called the: - CORRECT ANSWERS natural falling
position
,A small wig used by men to cover the top or crown of the head is: -
CORRECT ANSWERS toupee
The neutralizing of remaining hydroxide ions to lower the pH of the
hair and scalp after a relaxer requires a(n) - CORRECT ANSWERS
normalizing lotion
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has: -
CORRECT ANSWERS volume around areas between the
temples and jaw and adds width around ears
Rubber,silk, wood, and glass are common examples of: - CORRECT
ANSWERS insulators
Careless electrical connections and overloaded circuits can result in
an electric shock, burn, or: - CORRECT ANSWERS fire
The main ingredient of most shampoos is: - CORRECT ANSWERS
water
Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair in order
to: - CORRECT ANSWERS soften and swell the shaft
The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the
greatest mobility is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS full-stem
curl
, The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide
skin with its color are: - CORRECT ANSWERS melanin
Chemical services should not be performed if the scalp analysis
shows any signs of: - CORRECT ANSWERS abrasions
When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the
styling tool should be - CORRECT ANSWERS low
A manufactured synthetic fiber with a texture similar to extremely
curly or coiled hair types that does not reflect light and is used for hair
extensions is: - CORRECT ANSWERS kanekalon
The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are: -
CORRECT ANSWERS croquignole and spiral
During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid overprocessing of hair
breakage, do not: - CORRECT ANSWERS overlap the relaxes
An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte
finish that is used in hair extensions is: - CORRECT ANSWERS
lin
The nail that grows the slowest is on the: - CORRECT ANSWERS
middle finger
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
- Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as: -
CORRECT ANSWERS electrotherapy
The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water-soluble
products containing ions into the skin is known as: - CORRECT
ANSWERS iontophoresis
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - CORRECT ANSWERS harmful
Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more
processing time is: - CORRECT ANSWERS coarse hair
texture
Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear
partially opened to reduce volume and create movement is? -
CORRECT ANSWERS slithering
Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect,
making large pores appear smaller are: - CORRECT ANSWERS
clay based
The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp
and is also called the: - CORRECT ANSWERS natural falling
position
,A small wig used by men to cover the top or crown of the head is: -
CORRECT ANSWERS toupee
The neutralizing of remaining hydroxide ions to lower the pH of the
hair and scalp after a relaxer requires a(n) - CORRECT ANSWERS
normalizing lotion
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has: -
CORRECT ANSWERS volume around areas between the
temples and jaw and adds width around ears
Rubber,silk, wood, and glass are common examples of: - CORRECT
ANSWERS insulators
Careless electrical connections and overloaded circuits can result in
an electric shock, burn, or: - CORRECT ANSWERS fire
The main ingredient of most shampoos is: - CORRECT ANSWERS
water
Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair in order
to: - CORRECT ANSWERS soften and swell the shaft
The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the
greatest mobility is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS full-stem
curl
, The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide
skin with its color are: - CORRECT ANSWERS melanin
Chemical services should not be performed if the scalp analysis
shows any signs of: - CORRECT ANSWERS abrasions
When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the
styling tool should be - CORRECT ANSWERS low
A manufactured synthetic fiber with a texture similar to extremely
curly or coiled hair types that does not reflect light and is used for hair
extensions is: - CORRECT ANSWERS kanekalon
The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are: -
CORRECT ANSWERS croquignole and spiral
During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid overprocessing of hair
breakage, do not: - CORRECT ANSWERS overlap the relaxes
An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte
finish that is used in hair extensions is: - CORRECT ANSWERS
lin
The nail that grows the slowest is on the: - CORRECT ANSWERS
middle finger
