COSMETOLOGY EXAM LATEST . COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

COSMETOLOGY EXAM LATEST . COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. What does a cold wave do to the hair? Answer: It softens and expands the hair strand Size of the rod will determine? Answer: Size of the curl A client complained that her hair was straight after a permanent wave. What is the cause of the problem? Answer: Undeproccesing After a chemical relaxer, the cosmetologist noticed the hair went back to its natural wave. Why is this? Answer: Insufficient processing time How long does a Alkaline perm process for? Answer: 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? Answer: Applycolor to the new growth only. What should the first step be in a hair cut? Answer: 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? Answer: Apply protective cream If the cosmetologist burns the clients ear with a thermal iron, what should be done? Answer: 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? Answer: Flush with cold water If the client has a mild cut, what should you do? Answer: Apply pressure with a clean cloth In a roller set, full volume curl is achieved by? Answer: 45 degree angle and place on base For low elevation or 0 degree cut, you would part the hair into Answer: 4 sections It is best to use the finger weave lotion when? Answer: Hair is damp What does a neutralizer contain? Answer: Hydrogen peroxide If the cosmetologist runs out of warm medium brown hair color, what can she mix to make the color? Answer: 1/2 dark brown and 1/2 light brown A client wants to get a soft curl perm (reformation curl) but she already chemically relaxed her hair, what is done? Answer: The client can not get the perm The roots will process lighter due to? Answer: Body heat If a clients hair is overly curly, what is the mildest hair relaxer the cosmetologist can use? Answer: Ammonium thioglycolate The mixture of all the primary colors in equal parts gives you Answer: Black The mixture of unequal parts of the primary colors gives you Answer: Brown How long does a semi-perm color last? Answer: 4 to 6 shampoos A good mild alkaline shampoo has a ph of? Answer: 8.0-9.0 What kind of haircut creates the most bulk? Answer: 0 degree A pin curl consists of what three parts? Answer: Base, stem, circle What is the ph for a thio relaxer? Answer: 8 to 10 Prior to a manicure, implements should be? Answer: Covered in a disinfecting tray To achieve the best finger wave results, you should? Answer: Follow the natural growth pattern What corrective makeup is applied to close set eyes? Answer: Extend eye shadow to the outer corners Before choosing your clients colors, what should be the main concern? Answer: Texture and porosity When doing a chemical hair relaxer retouch, what should you apply to the ends to protect them? Answer: Cream conditioner or porosity control conditioner If client faints, what should you do? Answer: Lie them back down on the floor( prone position ) What does a strand test determine? Answer: Processing time of perm wave or lightening process An acid perm requires a? Answer: Plastic cap and preheated dryer Chemical relaxers breaks the? Answer: Disulfide bonds To stop bleeding, use? Answer: Powder alum To remove stains from the nail use? Answer: Nail bleach When nail tipping, apply the glue where? Answer: Free edge of the nail When using a curling iron on the hair where is the comb placed? Answer: Under the curling iron When there is a long stem pin curl and a no stem pin curl, which has more mobility? Answer: Long stem What is the advantage of using rollers instead of stand up curls? Answer: They last longer Tipping is similar to frosting except? Answer: Only applied to the ends If a client is complaining about her curls being too tight, after a perm, what should you do? Answer: Use a clarifying shampoo and stretch curls After a perm, what type of shampoo do you advise the client to use? Answer: Acid shampoo If a client has red highlights and wants to go back to her natural color of brown- what should you do? Answer: Tint back with green base color A client has a sodium hydroxide relaxer with 3 1/2 inches of new growth and now wants a reformation curl,what do you do? Answer: Refuse services and explain why If hair is damaged and the client wants to dye her blonde hair to brown, how should you apply the color? Answer: Ends last because of the damage. Or else they will process faster and darker When can aniline derivative tints be used on eyebrows and eyelashes? Answer: Never What is the last step in a pedicure? Answer: Polish How long should the feet soak in antiseptic soap? Answer: 5 to 10mins What is the first step when doing nail filing Answer: Corner to center What is the active ingredient in an alkaline perm? Answer: Ammonia How do you test for porosity? Answer: See if the hair is overly dry and can absorb moisture After continued use of henna, is has what type of effect on the hair? Answer: Build up progressive tints What is a patch test? Answer: allergy test/ predisposition test Perming breaks down what bonds? Answer: Suffer and hydrogen bonds If a client has thin hair and wants a perm with tight curls, what type of rod do you use? Answer: Small A salon is inspected at least every? Answer: Once a year How to handle a planters foot Answer: Must see a doctor, you can give pedi. But do not file away How to remove nail wraps? Answer: Soak with acetone a buff What causes split nails after a manicure? Answer: Thin nail plates or lack of calcium What is needed with an acid perm? Answer: A preheated dryer What is the corrective makeup for a round face? Answer: Narrow with contour Why is a astringent applied after a facial? Answer: To close pores For maximum bulk what can you add to a thin hair cut? Answer: Layers Where do you place a roller for maximum volume? Answer: 45 degree on the base Renewal of license date Answer: October 31st biannual What are tonic lotions with the lowest alcohol content called? Answer: Fresheners What is the amount of feet the state requires for each stylist to have? Answer: 200ft What effect does a massage have? Answer: Increase circulation and blood flow What test is performed before a aniline derivative tint? Answer: Patch test What test is performed before bleaching? Answer: Strand test After applying a oxidative tint, how should the hair be placed? Answer: Open to allow air flow When hair is lifted more than 5 levels, what is this called? Answer: Double processed What color is needed on ash blonde hair when doing a tint back? Answer: Neutralize with red to make color neutral Answer: scissor over comb work narrow sections but no wider than the comb An Acid- balance rinse may be used Answer: to preserve the color in tinted hair After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at home maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quick relax : Answer: *Use an alkaline shampoo followed by alkaline rinse . *Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl. *Use a moisturizing conditioner *Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot , most likely the client has previous used Answer: Metallic - based hair color After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed Answer: apply an acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the hair to than hydroxide relaxers. Answer: Guanidine Always store hydrogen peroxide in: Answer: An opaque container in a dark, cool location The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called Answer: elevation