Cosmetology written test practice
CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A)
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle - ANSWER Volume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a - ANSWER Bold, dramatic accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called - ANSWER Balance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said to have -
ANSWER Elevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type - ANSWER Wave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the - ANSWER Oval
face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has - ANSWER Volume around areas
between the temples and jaw and adds width around areas
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is - ANSWER Profile
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of - ANSWER abrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of -
ANSWER Malassezia
, To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without - ANSWER
Adversely affecting scalp or hair
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor
then collected as a liquid is - ANSWER Distillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is - ANSWER Water
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in - ANSWER
Descending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule - ANSWER Hydrophilic
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be - ANSWER Oil-attracting
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are - ANSWER
Color-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a
scalp treatment and before styling - ANSWER Scalp astringent lotions
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be
used to locate the - ANSWER Occipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are - ANSWER Vertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in - ANSWER Degrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight
increase is a - ANSWER Stationary guide
, On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to create a length
or weight increase - ANSWER Back of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair - ANSWER Wide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is - ANSWER Convex
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is - ANSWER Well balanced
and proportioned
To avoid scratching the scalp, the teeth on wide-toothed combs should have - ANSWER Long rounded
tips
A board of fine,upright nails that is used to comb or detangle human hair extensions or to blend colors is
a - ANSWER Hackle
Extensions material that may cut or break the hair and melt with the application of excessive hear is -
ANSWER Nylon
An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used in hair extensions is -
ANSWER Lin
The terms single braids, box braids, or individual braids all refer to - ANSWER Free-hanging braids
When testing synthetic hair or fibers by burning,the hair will either ball up, melt,or burn - ANSWER
Quickly with no odor
Top-of the line synthetic wigs that stimulate protein-rich hair are made of - ANSWER Kanekalon
Hair that is arranged so that the cuticles of all hair strands slope in the same direction is - ANSWER
Turned hair
CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A)
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle - ANSWER Volume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a - ANSWER Bold, dramatic accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called - ANSWER Balance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said to have -
ANSWER Elevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type - ANSWER Wave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the - ANSWER Oval
face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has - ANSWER Volume around areas
between the temples and jaw and adds width around areas
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is - ANSWER Profile
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of - ANSWER abrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of -
ANSWER Malassezia
, To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without - ANSWER
Adversely affecting scalp or hair
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor
then collected as a liquid is - ANSWER Distillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is - ANSWER Water
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in - ANSWER
Descending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule - ANSWER Hydrophilic
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be - ANSWER Oil-attracting
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are - ANSWER
Color-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a
scalp treatment and before styling - ANSWER Scalp astringent lotions
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be
used to locate the - ANSWER Occipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are - ANSWER Vertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in - ANSWER Degrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight
increase is a - ANSWER Stationary guide
, On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to create a length
or weight increase - ANSWER Back of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair - ANSWER Wide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is - ANSWER Convex
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is - ANSWER Well balanced
and proportioned
To avoid scratching the scalp, the teeth on wide-toothed combs should have - ANSWER Long rounded
tips
A board of fine,upright nails that is used to comb or detangle human hair extensions or to blend colors is
a - ANSWER Hackle
Extensions material that may cut or break the hair and melt with the application of excessive hear is -
ANSWER Nylon
An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used in hair extensions is -
ANSWER Lin
The terms single braids, box braids, or individual braids all refer to - ANSWER Free-hanging braids
When testing synthetic hair or fibers by burning,the hair will either ball up, melt,or burn - ANSWER
Quickly with no odor
Top-of the line synthetic wigs that stimulate protein-rich hair are made of - ANSWER Kanekalon
Hair that is arranged so that the cuticles of all hair strands slope in the same direction is - ANSWER
Turned hair
