State Board Clinical
Exam Review
QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A)
- ANSWER scissor over comb work narrow sections but no wider than the comb
An Acid- balance rinse may be used - ANSWER to preserve the color in tinted hair
After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at home
maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quick relax : - ANSWER *Use an alkaline shampoo
followed by alkaline rinse .
*Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl.
*Use a moisturizing conditioner
*Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse
After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot ,
most likely the client has previous used - ANSWER Metallic - based hair color
, After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed - ANSWER apply an acid
conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading
Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the hair to than
hydroxide relaxers. - ANSWER Guanidine
Always store hydrogen peroxide in: - ANSWER An opaque container in a dark, cool location
The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called - ANSWER elevation
Aniline derivatives - ANSWER Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen peroxide to
form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex. Oxidants tints,Certified colors,deposit only
tints,progressive tints. Aniline derived tints is :penetrating .
Ash, smoky, and drab are terms used to describe: - ANSWER green, blue, violet
Before a chemical service , have the client remove her - ANSWER jewelry
For a client with an inverted triangle or heart - shaped facial type , a good hairstyling choice would be -
ANSWER Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center, fullest at the jaw.
From the lightest blond haircolor through black there are how many levels of color - ANSWER 10
get a better idea of how curly hair will lay, it is often best to cut curly hair - ANSWER dry
A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with - ANSWER A warm tone color
A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold "over the counter" - ANSWER Guanidine
Hair that appears yellow may be corrected by adding - ANSWER violet
, Hair that is determined to have too much orange could not be corrected by using - ANSWER A warm
tone, such as red or yellow will not cancel orange.
The hair that cosmetologist normally cuts and styles is - ANSWER Terminal
the hair type that usually yields the best results in finger waving is - ANSWER wavy
the health of hair is affect mostly by - ANSWER physical and emotional health
Henna is an example of: - ANSWER natural hair color / Vegetable
How can an old, dark tint be removed - ANSWER Haircolor Remover
How should the stylist handle the shears if he or she temporarily stops cutting - ANSWER palm them
closed , pointing toward stylist
the hydroxide relaxer breaks the disulfide bond converting them to lanthionine bonds which can -
ANSWER once hair has been permanently relaxed with hydroxide treatment , the bonds cannot be
reformed with any chemical treatment.
If hair has been previously treated with a metallic salts product, you should not treat the hair with -
ANSWER permanent haircolor , bleach, or perm
If over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be - ANSWER straighter on the ends , with
some curl near the scalp.
If the relaxer is rinsed with cold water it is possible that the results will include - ANSWER (all the
answers all true ) Cold water is ineffective at rinsing relaxers and may leave trace amounts of the product
in the hair . Relaxers should always be rinsed using tepid water.