Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
Theory Test 2023-2024 with Complete
Solutions!!
anagen phase - ANSWER-Also known as growth phase; phase during which new hair is
produced.
Beveling - ANSWER-Haircutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with
a slight increase or decrease in length.
or A stacking tehnique
single-use - ANSWER-Disposable items cannot be used more than once
Decontamination methods 2 - ANSWER-Cleaning and Steriling
Humectants - ANSWER-Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of
moisture.
hair root - ANSWER-The part of the hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
structure of the hair root - ANSWER-hair follicle hair bulb dermal papilla arrector
pilimuscle sebaceous glands
traveling guideline - ANSWER-Also known as movable guideline; guideline that moves
as the haircutting progresses, used often when creating layers or graduation.
stationary guideline - ANSWER-guideline that does not move
Temporary haircolor - ANSWER-Nonpermanent color whose large pigment molecules
prevent penetration of the cuticle layer, allowing only a coating action that may be
removed by shampooing.
Deionized water - ANSWER-Water that has had impurities, such as calcium and
magnesium and other metal Ions
Regular relaxers - ANSWER-Normal texture or Medium curl
Average porosity - ANSWER-Cuticle is slightly raised
, hair cuticle - ANSWER-outermost layer of hair
cortex of hair - ANSWER-the middle layer also is the layer that holds color
no-lye relaxers - ANSWER-Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
disulfide bonds - ANSWER-Strong chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur atoms
in two adjacent protein chains are joined together.
Mild relaxer - ANSWER-best for fine , color treated, or damaged hair
surfactants - ANSWER-the second ingredient that most shampoos have in common
hydrogen relaxer - ANSWER-Relaxers with a high alkaline (pH) content; available in
varying formulations for black folks
when hair is green - ANSWER-use red to balance
Density - ANSWER-measure the number of individual hair strands on one square inch
of scalp
hair porosity - ANSWER-The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Elasticity - ANSWER-the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
without breaking
Canities - ANSWER-gray hair
Aniline derivatives - ANSWER-Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with
hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex.
horizontal lines - ANSWER-Lines parallel to the floor or horizon; create width in design.
hard water - ANSWER-well water contains minerals that reduce the ability of soap
secondary colors - ANSWER-is a color obtained by mixing equal parts of two
primary colors - ANSWER-are pure fundamental colors red yellow and blue
Elevation - ANSWER-know as projection or lifting
Apex - ANSWER-The top of the head
soft water - ANSWER-Rainwater or chemically softened water that contains only small
amounts of minerals and, therefore, allows soap and shampoo to lather freely.
Theory Test 2023-2024 with Complete
Solutions!!
anagen phase - ANSWER-Also known as growth phase; phase during which new hair is
produced.
Beveling - ANSWER-Haircutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with
a slight increase or decrease in length.
or A stacking tehnique
single-use - ANSWER-Disposable items cannot be used more than once
Decontamination methods 2 - ANSWER-Cleaning and Steriling
Humectants - ANSWER-Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of
moisture.
hair root - ANSWER-The part of the hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
structure of the hair root - ANSWER-hair follicle hair bulb dermal papilla arrector
pilimuscle sebaceous glands
traveling guideline - ANSWER-Also known as movable guideline; guideline that moves
as the haircutting progresses, used often when creating layers or graduation.
stationary guideline - ANSWER-guideline that does not move
Temporary haircolor - ANSWER-Nonpermanent color whose large pigment molecules
prevent penetration of the cuticle layer, allowing only a coating action that may be
removed by shampooing.
Deionized water - ANSWER-Water that has had impurities, such as calcium and
magnesium and other metal Ions
Regular relaxers - ANSWER-Normal texture or Medium curl
Average porosity - ANSWER-Cuticle is slightly raised
, hair cuticle - ANSWER-outermost layer of hair
cortex of hair - ANSWER-the middle layer also is the layer that holds color
no-lye relaxers - ANSWER-Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
disulfide bonds - ANSWER-Strong chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur atoms
in two adjacent protein chains are joined together.
Mild relaxer - ANSWER-best for fine , color treated, or damaged hair
surfactants - ANSWER-the second ingredient that most shampoos have in common
hydrogen relaxer - ANSWER-Relaxers with a high alkaline (pH) content; available in
varying formulations for black folks
when hair is green - ANSWER-use red to balance
Density - ANSWER-measure the number of individual hair strands on one square inch
of scalp
hair porosity - ANSWER-The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Elasticity - ANSWER-the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
without breaking
Canities - ANSWER-gray hair
Aniline derivatives - ANSWER-Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with
hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex.
horizontal lines - ANSWER-Lines parallel to the floor or horizon; create width in design.
hard water - ANSWER-well water contains minerals that reduce the ability of soap
secondary colors - ANSWER-is a color obtained by mixing equal parts of two
primary colors - ANSWER-are pure fundamental colors red yellow and blue
Elevation - ANSWER-know as projection or lifting
Apex - ANSWER-The top of the head
soft water - ANSWER-Rainwater or chemically softened water that contains only small
amounts of minerals and, therefore, allows soap and shampoo to lather freely.
