Cosmetology written test practice
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle
- correct answer Volume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a
- correct answer Bold, dramatic accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called
- correct answer Balance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said to have
- correct answer Elevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type
- correct answer Wave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
- correct answer Oval face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has
- correct answer Volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around areas
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is
- correct answer Profile
,Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of
- correct answer abrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of
- correct answer Malassezia
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without
- correct answer Adversely affecting scalp or hair
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor
then collected as a liquid is
- correct answer Distillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is
- correct answer Water
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in
- correct answer Descending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule
- correct answer Hydrophilic
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be
- correct answer Oil-attracting
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are
- correct answer Color-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a
scalp treatment and before styling
- correct answer Scalp astringent lotions
, Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be
used to locate the
- correct answer Occipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are
- correct answer Vertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in
- correct answer Degrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight
increase is a
- correct answer Stationary guide
On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to create a length
or weight increase
- correct answer Back of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair
- correct answer Wide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is
- correct answer Convex
When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting
and to keep your body weight
- correct answer Centered
To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to
- correct answer Palm the shears
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is
- correct answer Slide cutting
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle
- correct answer Volume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a
- correct answer Bold, dramatic accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called
- correct answer Balance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said to have
- correct answer Elevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type
- correct answer Wave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
- correct answer Oval face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has
- correct answer Volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around areas
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is
- correct answer Profile
,Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of
- correct answer abrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of
- correct answer Malassezia
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without
- correct answer Adversely affecting scalp or hair
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor
then collected as a liquid is
- correct answer Distillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is
- correct answer Water
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in
- correct answer Descending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule
- correct answer Hydrophilic
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be
- correct answer Oil-attracting
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are
- correct answer Color-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a
scalp treatment and before styling
- correct answer Scalp astringent lotions
, Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be
used to locate the
- correct answer Occipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are
- correct answer Vertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in
- correct answer Degrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight
increase is a
- correct answer Stationary guide
On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to create a length
or weight increase
- correct answer Back of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair
- correct answer Wide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is
- correct answer Convex
When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting
and to keep your body weight
- correct answer Centered
To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to
- correct answer Palm the shears
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is
- correct answer Slide cutting
