Practice Exam #1- California Cosmetology State Board(rated A+ already passed)

Practice Exam #1- California Cosmetology State Board(rated A+ already passed)A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first knuckle: Eponychium The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: Nail plate/nail body Onychophagy refers to: Bitten nails The technical term for bitten nails: Onychophagy Improper trimming of toenails may result in : Onychocryptosis High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: Sable Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline tints? FDA Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? FDA Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection control? EPA Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the workplace? OSHA "Fallen Hair" is: Non-Remy The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as: Eponychium The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: Hyponychium Pterygium refers to: Forward growth of the cuticle In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head will: Make the hair longer The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are: 45 degrees and 90 degrees An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: Build weight Angles above 90 degrees are used to: Remove weight A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: Zero elevation, solid form, one length Double notched thinning shears: Both blades are serrated A blunt cut is a good technique for: Fine hair Using "double notched" shears will: Remove less hair than single notched A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? 90 A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: Blunt cut, BOB, solid form Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees would you use? A combination of 45 and 90 degrees Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? 180 degrees Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? 180 degrees Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: Stationary A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: Effleurage If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? 3-6 months If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? 3-6 months The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: The mantle Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? Matrix Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? Tang The living cells of the hair are found in the: Hair bulb It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair: Dry It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: Dry before straightening When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which implements? Razors When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be used? No tension These hair cutting lines are used or create a sense of weight and stability: Horizontal These haircutting lines are used to create a sense of movement: Diagonal In haircutting,elevation is used to create: Layers In the shears over comb technique, the more angled the comb: The shorter the hair In the shears over comb technique, the less angled the comb: The longer the hair A medium pressure, kneading or rolling motion is called: Petrissage What effects will acids tend to have on the pores? ... A gentle tapping motion using the finger tips and moving quickly across the face: Tapotement Galvanic current will produce what effect on the skin? Mechanical and Chemical Positive galvanic current will have what effect on the skin? Acidify