Senior Cosmetology FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>

Senior Cosmetology FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS &lt;RECENT VERSION&gt; 1. Reusable or multiuse implements are usually made of which material? - ANSWER steel 2. Darker shades of nail polish are generally most appropriate for which seasons? - ANSWER fall and winter 3. Hydroxide relaxers remove one atom of sulfur from a disulfide bond, converting it into a _____ bond. - ANSWER lanthionine 4. Products used to physically remove dead cell buildup are called: - ANSWER mechanical exfoliants 5. Gel polish is: - ANSWER used as an alternative to traditional nail lacquers 6. Wheals are NOT commonly caused by: - ANSWER acne 7. Peeling creams that are rubbed off the skin are called: - ANSWER gommages 8. The spherical bacteria that cause diseases such as pneumonia are: - ANSWER diplococci 9. Medium-grit abrasives (150 to 180 grit) are used to: - ANSWER smooth and refine surfaces 10. When performing a haircut with haircutting shears, you should use your holding hand to: - ANSWER hold the hair while cutting 11. The term used to describe abnormal hair loss is: - ANSWER alopecia 12. Variations in hair texture are determined by feel and _____ of the hair. - ANSWER diameter 13. A _____ is a small scoop-shaped implement used to remove debris from the nail folds and cuticle area. - ANSWER curette 14. The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is: - ANSWER basal cell carcinoma 15. Which haircutting tool is mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair? - ANSWER haircutting shears 16. UV bulbs are NOT available in which style? - ANSWER 10 watt 17. Peptide bonds are also known as: - ANSWER end bonds 18. Which of the following, also called a base, is a compound that reacts with acids to form salts? - ANSWER alkali 19. When using electric foot mitts: - ANSWER the mask is applied before the feet are placed in the mitts 20. What are the two basic requirements for a healthy scalp? - ANSWER cleanliness and stimulation 21. Which layer of hair provides a barrier that protects the inner structure of hair? - ANSWER hair cuticle 22. When washing your hands, you should rub them together in a lather for at least: - ANSWER 20 seconds 23. If you remove vellus hair while waxing: - ANSWER the skin may temporarily feel less soft 24. Most bacteria are: - ANSWER nonpathogenic 25. A(n) _____ mask is applied quickly, forms a seal, and dries to a rubberized texture. - ANSWER alginate 26. Hair follicles are distributed all over the body, with the exception of the: - ANSWER palms of hands and soles of feet 27. What causes excessive scalp oiliness? - ANSWER overactive sebaceous glands 28. An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a: - ANSWER tumor 29. A(n) _____ braid is a three-strand braid created with an underhand technique. - ANSWER visible 30. When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with: - ANSWER warm water 31. To prevent premature skin aging, you should make daily use of a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least: - ANSWER 15 32. The chemical reaction that creates polymers is called: - ANSWER polymerization 33. The saturation, density, or concentration of color is referred to as: - ANSWER level 34. Thio relaxers use the same ATG that is used in permanent waving, but at a: - ANSWER higher concentration and a higher pH 35. Skin color depends on tiny grains of pigment, or coloring matter, called: - ANSWER melanin 36. A(n) _____ brush is a narrow, firm makeup brush with a flat edge. - ANSWER concealer 37. Bacteria - ANSWER are one celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. 38. Pathogenic - ANSWER Bacteria are harmful microrganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body. 39. Non-pathogenic - ANSWER They are harmless organisms that may perform useful functions. They are safe to come in contact 40. Contagious disease - ANSWER When a disease spreads from one person to another. 41. MSDS or SDS - ANSWER Contains info compiled by the manufacturer about product safety, including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure and flammability warnings. 42. Dermatology - ANSWER The medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin, its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment 43. Trichology - ANSWER the study of diseases and disorders of the hair and skin and nails 44. Biology - ANSWER is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, identification and taxonomy. 45. Cuticle of the hair - ANSWER the outermost layer of the hair 46. Incersion - ANSWER The action of inserting something, putting something in. 47. pH - ANSWER Potential Hydrogen, it is often mentioned when talking about salon products, it is one of the least understood chemical properties 48. Watt - ANSWER abbrieviated W, is a unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second. 49. Catophoresis - ANSWER infuses an acidic (positive) product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole. 50. Anion - ANSWER An ion with a negative electrical charge 51. Medulla - ANSWER The inner most layer of the hair and is composed of round cells 52. Hair stem - ANSWER Hair shaft 53. Dermal Papilla - ANSWER is a small, cone shaped elevation located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb, it contains blood and nerve supply that provide nutrients needed for the hair growth 54. Resistant - ANSWER wanting to prevent something from happening. 55. Overly Porous - ANSWER It overly absorbs moisture 56. Melanin - ANSWER The color of the skin; there is fair medium and dark 57. Alopecia Areata - ANSWER is an autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be mistakenly attacked by a person's own immune system. 58. Postpartum alopecia - ANSWER is temporary hair loss experienced at the end of the pregnancy. 59. Androgenetic alopecia - ANSWER is a hair loss that is characterized by miniaturization of terminal hair that is converted into vellus hair. 60. Elemental molecule - ANSWER Atmospheric oxygen and other chemical substances, such as nitrogen and water vapor, make up the air you breathe. 61. Wavelength - ANSWER the distance between successive peaks of electromagnetic waves. 62. Electricity - ANSWER is the movement of particles pure energy. It is a form of energy that exhibits magnetic, chemical, or thermal effects when it is in motion. 63. Anode - ANSWER The positive electrode, it is usually red marked with a P or a plus sign. 64. Modalities - ANSWER Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments. 65. Mandible - ANSWER Lower jaw bone; largest and strongest bone to the face 66. Insertion - ANSWER The movable part of the muscle that is the farthest from the skeleton 67. Orbicularious Oculi - ANSWER Ring muscle of the eye socket; enables you to close your eyes 68. Sternocleidomastoideus - ANSWER Muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head 69. Parietal bones - ANSWER Bones that form the sides and the top of the cranium 70. Epithelial tissue - ANSWER is a protective covering on body surfaces, such as skin, mucous membranes, the tissue inside the mouth, the lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs, and the glands. 71. Maxillae - ANSWER Bones of the upper jaw. 72. Temporal Bone - ANSWER Bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region.