Oregon Cosmetology State Board – Hair Exam Practice
Questions and Answers () (Verified Answers)
What ionic compounds are included in metal hydroxide relaxers?
Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), and Lithium (Li) added to (OH)
How much curl does a hard press remove? How many times is it pressed?
100 percent
Twice on each side of the hair
How much curl does a medium press remove? How many times is it pressed?
60 to 75 percent
One time on each side with slightly more pressure
How much curl does a soft press remove? How many times is it pressed?
50 to 60 percent
Once on each side
What gives the illusion of dimension?
Colors that are lighter and warmer alternate with those that are darker and cooler
What colors give the illusion of volume?
Light colors and warm colors
What is design texture?
Wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style
What is space?
The area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies
What is form?
The mass or general outline of a hairstyle
What is used to soften a hair design?
Curved lines
What is used to emphasize or minimize facial features and create interest in a hair
design?
Diagonal lines
What creates length and height in hair design?
Vertical lines
What creates width in a hair design?
Horizontal lines
What is the technical term for beaded hair?
Monilethrix
What is the technical term for brittle hair?
Fragilitas crinium
What is the technical term for dandruff?
Pityriasis
What is the fungus that causes dandruff?
Malassezia
What is the technical term for common dandruff?
Pityriasis capitis simplex
What is the technical term for severe dandruff?
Pityriasis steatoides
Questions and Answers () (Verified Answers)
What ionic compounds are included in metal hydroxide relaxers?
Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), and Lithium (Li) added to (OH)
How much curl does a hard press remove? How many times is it pressed?
100 percent
Twice on each side of the hair
How much curl does a medium press remove? How many times is it pressed?
60 to 75 percent
One time on each side with slightly more pressure
How much curl does a soft press remove? How many times is it pressed?
50 to 60 percent
Once on each side
What gives the illusion of dimension?
Colors that are lighter and warmer alternate with those that are darker and cooler
What colors give the illusion of volume?
Light colors and warm colors
What is design texture?
Wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style
What is space?
The area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies
What is form?
The mass or general outline of a hairstyle
What is used to soften a hair design?
Curved lines
What is used to emphasize or minimize facial features and create interest in a hair
design?
Diagonal lines
What creates length and height in hair design?
Vertical lines
What creates width in a hair design?
Horizontal lines
What is the technical term for beaded hair?
Monilethrix
What is the technical term for brittle hair?
Fragilitas crinium
What is the technical term for dandruff?
Pityriasis
What is the fungus that causes dandruff?
Malassezia
What is the technical term for common dandruff?
Pityriasis capitis simplex
What is the technical term for severe dandruff?
Pityriasis steatoides
