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Cosmetology Clinical exam Questions with Answers (100%
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Question:What does a cold wave do to the hair?
Ans: It softens and expands the hair strand
Size of the rod will determine?
Ans: Size of the curl
A client complained that her hair was straight after a permanent wave. What is the
cause of the problem?
Ans: Undeproccesing
After a chemical relaxer, the cosmetologist noticed the hair went back to its natural
wave. Why is this?
Ans: Insufficient processing time
How long does a Alkaline perm process for?
Ans: 5 to 20 mins
A client comes in need of a touch up on her roots. She has light brown hair and her
regrowth is dark brown. What is the application process?
Ans: Applycolor to the new growth only.
What should the first step be in a hair cut?
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Ans: Section the hair
After the process of a perm wave, the clients neck and hairline were red and
sensitive. What did the cosmetologist fail to do?
Ans: Apply protective cream
If the cosmetologist burns the clients ear with a thermal iron, what should be done?
Ans: Apply aloe Vera/ 1% gentian violet jelly
While the client is processing with a perm wave, her eyes start to irritate, what
should you do?
Ans: Flush with cold water
If the client has a mild cut, what should you do?
Ans: Apply pressure with a clean cloth
In a roller set, full volume curl is achieved by?
Ans: 45 degree angle and place on base
For low elevation or 0 degree cut, you would part the hair into
Ans: 4 sections
It is best to use the finger weave lotion when?
Ans: Hair is damp
What does a neutralizer contain?
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Cosmetology Clinical exam Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
Question:What does a cold wave do to the hair?
Ans: It softens and expands the hair strand
Size of the rod will determine?
Ans: Size of the curl
A client complained that her hair was straight after a permanent wave. What is the
cause of the problem?
Ans: Undeproccesing
After a chemical relaxer, the cosmetologist noticed the hair went back to its natural
wave. Why is this?
Ans: Insufficient processing time
How long does a Alkaline perm process for?
Ans: 5 to 20 mins
A client comes in need of a touch up on her roots. She has light brown hair and her
regrowth is dark brown. What is the application process?
Ans: Applycolor to the new growth only.
What should the first step be in a hair cut?
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Ans: Section the hair
After the process of a perm wave, the clients neck and hairline were red and
sensitive. What did the cosmetologist fail to do?
Ans: Apply protective cream
If the cosmetologist burns the clients ear with a thermal iron, what should be done?
Ans: Apply aloe Vera/ 1% gentian violet jelly
While the client is processing with a perm wave, her eyes start to irritate, what
should you do?
Ans: Flush with cold water
If the client has a mild cut, what should you do?
Ans: Apply pressure with a clean cloth
In a roller set, full volume curl is achieved by?
Ans: 45 degree angle and place on base
For low elevation or 0 degree cut, you would part the hair into
Ans: 4 sections
It is best to use the finger weave lotion when?
Ans: Hair is damp
What does a neutralizer contain?
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