Massachusetts Cosmetology State Boards
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Cosmetology - ANSWER The art and science of beautifuing and improvinh the skin, nails, and hair is
called..
Osha - ANSWER The standard that must be used in the industry in dealing with bloodbourn pathogens is
regulated by who?
Protoplasm - ANSWER Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called?
Contaminated - ANSWER If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated
objects by double bagging, placing the waste in a trash bag. Use the bio hazard sticker or a container for
________________ waste.
Neurons - ANSWER Nerve tissue carries messages to the brain and is made up of special cells known as
____________.
Flexors - ANSWER Extensor muscles that are involved with the bending in the wrist are _________.
Fifth - ANSWER The largest cranial nerves is ________ cranial nerve.
Endocrine - ANSWER Duckless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the blood stream
are ___________ glands.
Elastin - ANSWER The fibrous protein that gives skin it's flexibility and helps skin regain its shape after
being expanded is ____________.
Dermal papilla - ANSWER A small, come shaped area located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into
the hair bulb is the ______________ ___________.
, Round - ANSWER The medulla, the inner most layer of the hair, is composed of cells that are
__________.
Peptide - ANSWER Chemical bond that holds together amino acid molecules are ____________ bonds.
Water - ANSWER What is the main ingredient in most shampoos?
Decending - ANSWER Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentages of each ingredient
or in ______________ order.
Palms - ANSWER When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip balls, in the
cushion of the _________.
Stationary - ANSWER A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create
length or weight increased is a ________________ guide.
Cuticle - ANSWER In general, a razor should not be used on curly hair as it weakens the _____________.
Slide - ANSWER The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight and at the perimeter
is ___________ cutting.
Slithering - ANSWER Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially
opened to reduce volume and create movement is _______________.
Wrapping - ANSWER A styling technique used used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining
shape is ______________.
Soft - ANSWER The type of hair pressing service the removes 50-60% of a curl is accomplished with a
_________ press.
Consultation - ANSWER To avoid clown misunderstanding and ensure a happy ending to every natural
hairstyling service, preform a quality _________________.
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Cosmetology - ANSWER The art and science of beautifuing and improvinh the skin, nails, and hair is
called..
Osha - ANSWER The standard that must be used in the industry in dealing with bloodbourn pathogens is
regulated by who?
Protoplasm - ANSWER Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called?
Contaminated - ANSWER If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated
objects by double bagging, placing the waste in a trash bag. Use the bio hazard sticker or a container for
________________ waste.
Neurons - ANSWER Nerve tissue carries messages to the brain and is made up of special cells known as
____________.
Flexors - ANSWER Extensor muscles that are involved with the bending in the wrist are _________.
Fifth - ANSWER The largest cranial nerves is ________ cranial nerve.
Endocrine - ANSWER Duckless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the blood stream
are ___________ glands.
Elastin - ANSWER The fibrous protein that gives skin it's flexibility and helps skin regain its shape after
being expanded is ____________.
Dermal papilla - ANSWER A small, come shaped area located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into
the hair bulb is the ______________ ___________.
, Round - ANSWER The medulla, the inner most layer of the hair, is composed of cells that are
__________.
Peptide - ANSWER Chemical bond that holds together amino acid molecules are ____________ bonds.
Water - ANSWER What is the main ingredient in most shampoos?
Decending - ANSWER Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentages of each ingredient
or in ______________ order.
Palms - ANSWER When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip balls, in the
cushion of the _________.
Stationary - ANSWER A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create
length or weight increased is a ________________ guide.
Cuticle - ANSWER In general, a razor should not be used on curly hair as it weakens the _____________.
Slide - ANSWER The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight and at the perimeter
is ___________ cutting.
Slithering - ANSWER Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially
opened to reduce volume and create movement is _______________.
Wrapping - ANSWER A styling technique used used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining
shape is ______________.
Soft - ANSWER The type of hair pressing service the removes 50-60% of a curl is accomplished with a
_________ press.
Consultation - ANSWER To avoid clown misunderstanding and ensure a happy ending to every natural
hairstyling service, preform a quality _________________.
