Washington State boards for Cosmetology questions with correct answers

Abraded Hair - Ans - Technical term for broken hair Acid - Ans - Water-based solution measuring more positive hydrogen ions then negative hydroxide ions: measure less then 7 on the pH scale. AIDS- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - Ans - Disease caused by HIV ( Human Immunodeficiency Virus); HIV interferes with the body's natural immune system and causes the immune system to break down Albinism - Ans - Congenital failure of the skin to produce melanin pigment Albino - Ans - A person lacking pigmentation in the hair and skin Alkaline - Ans - Water-based solution measuring more negative hydroxide ions than positive hydrogen ions: measuring higher then 7 on the pH scale Alopecia - Ans - Excessive hair loss Alopecia Areata - Ans - Auden loss of hair in round of irregular patches without display fo an inflamed scalp Alopecia Permatura - Ans - Refers to baldness that occurs early in life, beginning as early as late adolescence Amines - Ans - Ingredients found in conditioners: makes hair e