California Cosmetology Licensing Examination
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first knuckle: -
correct answer-Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: -correct
answer-Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: -correct answer-Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: -correct answer-Onychophagy
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : -correct answer-Onychocryptosis
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: -correct answer-Sable
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline tints? -
correct answer-FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? -correct answer-FDA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection control? -correct
answer-EPA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the workplace? -
correct answer-OSHA
"Fallen Hair" is: -correct answer-Non-Remy
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as: -correct
answer-Eponychium
The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: -correct answer-
Hyponychium
Pterygium refers to: -correct answer-Forward growth of the cuticle
In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head will: -correct
answer-Make the hair longer
The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are: -correct answer-45 degrees and 90
degrees
An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: -correct answer-Build weight
Angles above 90 degrees are used to: -correct answer-Remove weight
A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: -correct answer-Zero elevation, solid form, one
length
Double notched thinning shears: -correct answer-Both blades are serrated
, A blunt cut is a good technique for: -correct answer-Fine hair
Using "double notched" shears will: -correct answer-Remove less hair than single notched
A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? -correct
answer-90
A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: -correct answer-Blunt cut, BOB, solid form
Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees would you use? -
correct answer-A combination of 45 and 90 degrees
Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? -correct answer-180 degrees
Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? -correct answer-180 degrees
Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: -correct
answer-Stationary
A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: -correct
answer-Effleurage
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? -correct
answer-3-6 months
If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? -correct answer-3-
6 months
The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: -correct answer-The
mantle
Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? -correct answer-Matrix
Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? -correct answer-Tang
The living cells of the hair are found in the: -correct answer-Hair bulb
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair: -correct answer-Dry
It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: -correct answer-Dry before straightening
When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which implements? -correct answer-
Razors
When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be used? -correct answer-No tension
These hair cutting lines are used or create a sense of weight and stability: -correct answer-
Horizontal
These haircutting lines are used to create a sense of movement: -correct answer-Diagonal
In haircutting,elevation is used to create: -correct answer-Layers
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first knuckle: -
correct answer-Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: -correct
answer-Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: -correct answer-Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: -correct answer-Onychophagy
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : -correct answer-Onychocryptosis
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: -correct answer-Sable
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline tints? -
correct answer-FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? -correct answer-FDA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection control? -correct
answer-EPA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the workplace? -
correct answer-OSHA
"Fallen Hair" is: -correct answer-Non-Remy
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as: -correct
answer-Eponychium
The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: -correct answer-
Hyponychium
Pterygium refers to: -correct answer-Forward growth of the cuticle
In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head will: -correct
answer-Make the hair longer
The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are: -correct answer-45 degrees and 90
degrees
An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: -correct answer-Build weight
Angles above 90 degrees are used to: -correct answer-Remove weight
A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: -correct answer-Zero elevation, solid form, one
length
Double notched thinning shears: -correct answer-Both blades are serrated
, A blunt cut is a good technique for: -correct answer-Fine hair
Using "double notched" shears will: -correct answer-Remove less hair than single notched
A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? -correct
answer-90
A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: -correct answer-Blunt cut, BOB, solid form
Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees would you use? -
correct answer-A combination of 45 and 90 degrees
Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? -correct answer-180 degrees
Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? -correct answer-180 degrees
Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: -correct
answer-Stationary
A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: -correct
answer-Effleurage
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? -correct
answer-3-6 months
If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? -correct answer-3-
6 months
The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: -correct answer-The
mantle
Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? -correct answer-Matrix
Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? -correct answer-Tang
The living cells of the hair are found in the: -correct answer-Hair bulb
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair: -correct answer-Dry
It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: -correct answer-Dry before straightening
When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which implements? -correct answer-
Razors
When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be used? -correct answer-No tension
These hair cutting lines are used or create a sense of weight and stability: -correct answer-
Horizontal
These haircutting lines are used to create a sense of movement: -correct answer-Diagonal
In haircutting,elevation is used to create: -correct answer-Layers
