Alabama State Board Of Cosmetology
Theory Exam Study Guide 100% ACCURATE
When performing a basic permanent wrap, the hair should be divided into how many sections? -
ANSWER Nine
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? - ANSWER Area most
resistant
Which of the following does the stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? -
ANSWER Abrasions on the scalp
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the
following? - ANSWER disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - ANSWER The hair melts
All of the following are reasons to perform a strand test EXCEPT - ANSWER To determine the best type of
shampoo
When analyzing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for all of the
following EXCEPT - ANSWER color
Which of the following is the main ingredient in true acid and acid balanced waving lotions? - ANSWER
glyceryl monothioglycolate
In a relaxer, which of the following active ingredients has a 9.6-10.0 pH? - ANSWER Ammonium
thioglycolate
Which of the following government agencies can issue fines for salons that dont have MSDSs available
during business hours? - ANSWER OSHA
, The cosmetic products in the salon are of concern to the FDA EXCEPT - ANSWER To legally require
companies to share information on their products
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - ANSWER Evaluation if skilled and competent services
Extended exposure to salon products without proper precautions can effect all of the following epithelial
issues EXCEPT - ANSWER Cartilage
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? - ANSWER hormone balance
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin, is used for all the following EXCEPT - ANSWER To
decrease circulation
which of the following is true of normal hair growth - ANSWER Shaving or cutting the hair has no effect
on hair growth
All of the following are TRUE of the telogen phase of hair growth EXCEPT - ANSWER It signals the end of
the anagen phase
Which of the following refers to hair elasticity? - ANSWER stretchability and strength of the hair
which of the following lubricates the skin and perseveres the softness of the hair - ANSWER sebaceous
glands
Which is the best hairstyle for the round facial shape - ANSWER create height or volume on top and no
volume at the sides
all of the following are determined during the client consultation based on their needs and desire
EXCEPT - ANSWER income
Which of the following step is the MOST FORGOTTEN for wet styling? - ANSWER Brush out style
, Which of the following is the main ingredient in traditional waving lotions? - ANSWER Karaya gum
Which of the following is the LAST step of cleansing a client's skin before waxing? - ANSWER Drying the
skin
Which of the following is used to make artificial eyelashes adhere or stick to he clients lash line? -
ANSWER Eyelash adhesive
Which of the following helps soften tissues, making it more accepting of moisturizers and other
treatment products? - ANSWER Facial steamer
which of the following is a larger blister containing a watery fluid? - ANSWER Bulla
Which of the following types of hair removal uses a caustic alkali preparation? - ANSWER Depilatories
Which of the following is the last step in preparing a clients skin for waxing on the face - ANSWER Dry
the clients skin
Which of the following types of hair removal has an advantage of removing hair even if it is only 1/8-inch
long? - ANSWER Sugaring
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? - ANSWER Base coat
Which of the following supplies are necessary in a wrap maintenance procedure? - ANSWER Non-
acetone remover
All of the following are parts form the natural nail until EXCEPT - ANSWER Leukonychia
All of the following implements are used for a basic manicure EXCEPT - ANSWER A nail rasp
Theory Exam Study Guide 100% ACCURATE
When performing a basic permanent wrap, the hair should be divided into how many sections? -
ANSWER Nine
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? - ANSWER Area most
resistant
Which of the following does the stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? -
ANSWER Abrasions on the scalp
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the
following? - ANSWER disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - ANSWER The hair melts
All of the following are reasons to perform a strand test EXCEPT - ANSWER To determine the best type of
shampoo
When analyzing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for all of the
following EXCEPT - ANSWER color
Which of the following is the main ingredient in true acid and acid balanced waving lotions? - ANSWER
glyceryl monothioglycolate
In a relaxer, which of the following active ingredients has a 9.6-10.0 pH? - ANSWER Ammonium
thioglycolate
Which of the following government agencies can issue fines for salons that dont have MSDSs available
during business hours? - ANSWER OSHA
, The cosmetic products in the salon are of concern to the FDA EXCEPT - ANSWER To legally require
companies to share information on their products
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - ANSWER Evaluation if skilled and competent services
Extended exposure to salon products without proper precautions can effect all of the following epithelial
issues EXCEPT - ANSWER Cartilage
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? - ANSWER hormone balance
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin, is used for all the following EXCEPT - ANSWER To
decrease circulation
which of the following is true of normal hair growth - ANSWER Shaving or cutting the hair has no effect
on hair growth
All of the following are TRUE of the telogen phase of hair growth EXCEPT - ANSWER It signals the end of
the anagen phase
Which of the following refers to hair elasticity? - ANSWER stretchability and strength of the hair
which of the following lubricates the skin and perseveres the softness of the hair - ANSWER sebaceous
glands
Which is the best hairstyle for the round facial shape - ANSWER create height or volume on top and no
volume at the sides
all of the following are determined during the client consultation based on their needs and desire
EXCEPT - ANSWER income
Which of the following step is the MOST FORGOTTEN for wet styling? - ANSWER Brush out style
, Which of the following is the main ingredient in traditional waving lotions? - ANSWER Karaya gum
Which of the following is the LAST step of cleansing a client's skin before waxing? - ANSWER Drying the
skin
Which of the following is used to make artificial eyelashes adhere or stick to he clients lash line? -
ANSWER Eyelash adhesive
Which of the following helps soften tissues, making it more accepting of moisturizers and other
treatment products? - ANSWER Facial steamer
which of the following is a larger blister containing a watery fluid? - ANSWER Bulla
Which of the following types of hair removal uses a caustic alkali preparation? - ANSWER Depilatories
Which of the following is the last step in preparing a clients skin for waxing on the face - ANSWER Dry
the clients skin
Which of the following types of hair removal has an advantage of removing hair even if it is only 1/8-inch
long? - ANSWER Sugaring
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? - ANSWER Base coat
Which of the following supplies are necessary in a wrap maintenance procedure? - ANSWER Non-
acetone remover
All of the following are parts form the natural nail until EXCEPT - ANSWER Leukonychia
All of the following implements are used for a basic manicure EXCEPT - ANSWER A nail rasp
