COSMETOLOGY MILADY'S FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be -
Answer-Nonstripping
Shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color-treated hair
is - Answer-High-pH Shampoo
Characteristics that are associated with particular skin types are referred to as skin -
Answer-Conditions
The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of the
- Answer-Pores
Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as - Answer-Alipidic
Hydrators that are thick in texture and bind water to the skin are used for - Answer-
Dehydrated Skin
Products that are designed to lower the pH of skin after cleaning and aid in the
removal of excess cleaning products are - Answer-Toners
A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin after forming a crust
is a - Answer-Gommage
The stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells that
produce a dark skin pigment called - Answer-Melanin
Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are - Answer-
Moisturizers
Water-binding agents in moisturizers contain emollients or hydrators also known as -
Answer-Humectants
The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other
movements is called - Answer-Massage
The impact of a massage treatment depends upon the amount of pressure, direction
of movement, and - Answer-Duration of Manipulation
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue
with light, firm pressure is - Answer-Petrissage
,The black cord and plug of the negative electrode on a galvanic machine is called
the - Answer-Cathode
A mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin is
- Answer-Microdermabrasion
A section of hair molded in circular movements in preparation for the formation of a
pin curl is - Answer-Shaping
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the - Answer-Arc Base
The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and
pressure is - Answer-Wiry/Curly
To change the natural wave pattern of hair, the side bond of what layer of hair must
be broken - Answer-Cortex
The range of numbers used in the pH scale is - Answer-0 to 14
In restructuring process, coarse, resistant hair with strong compact cuticle requires a
chemical solution that is - Answer-Highly Alkaline
Chains that are formed by peptide bonds that are linked together are - Answer-
Polypeptide Bonds
Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined
together are - Answer-Disulfide Bonds
More then any other single factor, what determines the ability f the hair to cold a curl
- Answer-Elasticity
In permanent waving, the side of the curl is determined by the - Answer-Rod Size
In the permanent waving, panels of hair are divided into smaller sub-sections called -
Answer-Base Sections
In the croquignole method of wrapping , the hair is wound from - Answer-Ends to
Scalp
An acid with low pH that is the primary reducing agent in acid waves is - Answer-
Glyceryl Monothioglycolate
All acid waves have three components consisting of the waving lotion, neutralizer,
and - Answer-Activator
Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered - Answer-
Endothermic
Relaxers that contains only one component and are used without mixing are -
Answer-Metal Hydroxide Relaxers
, To avoid over-processing an scalp irritation in a virgin relaxers application, start at
least - Answer-1/4 inch Away From Scalp
Conditioners with an acidic pH that conditions an restores the natural pH of hair after
a relaxer but prior to shampooing are - Answer-Normalizing Solution
During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid over-processing or hair breakage, do
not - Answer-Overlapthe relaxer
Hair that is treated with hydroxide relaxers must not be treated with - Answer-Thio
relaxers
Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the
recommended base to use is - Answer-Triangular Base
Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or - Answer-C-Shaped Based Curls
Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a -
Answer-Wave
A type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is - Answer-
Waving Lotion
To create curls in using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller -
Answer-Two-and-a-Half Turns
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the
body's weight - Answer-50% - 70%
The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation,
excretion, and - Answer-Secretion & absorption
The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and - Answer-Medulla
Layer
A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a - Answer-
Hydrogen Bond
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called - Answer-
Melanin
Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive - Answer-
Sebaceous Glands
The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about - Answer-1 inch per month
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings
along the hair shaft is - Answer-Trichorrhexis Nodosa
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be -
Answer-Nonstripping
Shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color-treated hair
is - Answer-High-pH Shampoo
Characteristics that are associated with particular skin types are referred to as skin -
Answer-Conditions
The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of the
- Answer-Pores
Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as - Answer-Alipidic
Hydrators that are thick in texture and bind water to the skin are used for - Answer-
Dehydrated Skin
Products that are designed to lower the pH of skin after cleaning and aid in the
removal of excess cleaning products are - Answer-Toners
A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin after forming a crust
is a - Answer-Gommage
The stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells that
produce a dark skin pigment called - Answer-Melanin
Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are - Answer-
Moisturizers
Water-binding agents in moisturizers contain emollients or hydrators also known as -
Answer-Humectants
The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other
movements is called - Answer-Massage
The impact of a massage treatment depends upon the amount of pressure, direction
of movement, and - Answer-Duration of Manipulation
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue
with light, firm pressure is - Answer-Petrissage
,The black cord and plug of the negative electrode on a galvanic machine is called
the - Answer-Cathode
A mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin is
- Answer-Microdermabrasion
A section of hair molded in circular movements in preparation for the formation of a
pin curl is - Answer-Shaping
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the - Answer-Arc Base
The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and
pressure is - Answer-Wiry/Curly
To change the natural wave pattern of hair, the side bond of what layer of hair must
be broken - Answer-Cortex
The range of numbers used in the pH scale is - Answer-0 to 14
In restructuring process, coarse, resistant hair with strong compact cuticle requires a
chemical solution that is - Answer-Highly Alkaline
Chains that are formed by peptide bonds that are linked together are - Answer-
Polypeptide Bonds
Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined
together are - Answer-Disulfide Bonds
More then any other single factor, what determines the ability f the hair to cold a curl
- Answer-Elasticity
In permanent waving, the side of the curl is determined by the - Answer-Rod Size
In the permanent waving, panels of hair are divided into smaller sub-sections called -
Answer-Base Sections
In the croquignole method of wrapping , the hair is wound from - Answer-Ends to
Scalp
An acid with low pH that is the primary reducing agent in acid waves is - Answer-
Glyceryl Monothioglycolate
All acid waves have three components consisting of the waving lotion, neutralizer,
and - Answer-Activator
Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered - Answer-
Endothermic
Relaxers that contains only one component and are used without mixing are -
Answer-Metal Hydroxide Relaxers
, To avoid over-processing an scalp irritation in a virgin relaxers application, start at
least - Answer-1/4 inch Away From Scalp
Conditioners with an acidic pH that conditions an restores the natural pH of hair after
a relaxer but prior to shampooing are - Answer-Normalizing Solution
During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid over-processing or hair breakage, do
not - Answer-Overlapthe relaxer
Hair that is treated with hydroxide relaxers must not be treated with - Answer-Thio
relaxers
Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the
recommended base to use is - Answer-Triangular Base
Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or - Answer-C-Shaped Based Curls
Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a -
Answer-Wave
A type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is - Answer-
Waving Lotion
To create curls in using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller -
Answer-Two-and-a-Half Turns
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the
body's weight - Answer-50% - 70%
The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation,
excretion, and - Answer-Secretion & absorption
The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and - Answer-Medulla
Layer
A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a - Answer-
Hydrogen Bond
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called - Answer-
Melanin
Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive - Answer-
Sebaceous Glands
The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about - Answer-1 inch per month
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings
along the hair shaft is - Answer-Trichorrhexis Nodosa
