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California Cosmetology State Board Practice Exam 1
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A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first knuckle: Eponychium The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: Nail plate/nail body Onychophagy refers to: Bitten nails The technical term for bitten nails: Onychophagy Improper trimming of toenails may result in : Onychocryptosis High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: Sable Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline tints?
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Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? FDA Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection control? EPA Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the workplace? OSHA "Fallen Hair" is: Non-Remy The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as: Eponychium The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: Hyponychium Pterygium refers to: Forward growth of the cuticle
Using "double notched" shears will: Remove less hair than single notched A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? 90 A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: Blunt cut, BOB, solid form Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees would you use? A combination of 45 and 90 degrees Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? 180 degrees Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? 180 degrees Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: Stationary
A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: Effleurage If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? 3 - 6 months If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? 3 - 6 months The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: The mantle Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? Matrix Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? Tang The living cells of the hair are found in the: Hair bulb It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair:
In the shears over comb technique, the less angled the comb: The longer the hair A medium pressure, kneading or rolling motion is called: Petrissage What effects will acids tend to have on the pores? A gentle tapping motion using the finger tips and moving quickly across the face: Tapotement Galvanic current will produce what effect on the skin? Mechanical and Chemical Positive galvanic current will have what effect on the skin? Acidify Negative galvanic current will have what effect on the skin? Alkaline
Another name for Tesla (high frequency current) is? Violet Ray You have lightened your clients hair from a level 3 to a level 6, what is the underlying exposed pigment and what is the correct toner to create a neutral result? Orange/blue You have lightened your client's hair from a level 5 to a level 9, what is the underlying warm pigment and what is the correct toner to create a neutral result? Yellow/violet You have lightened your clients hair from level 5 to level 9, you then apply a blue based toner, what is the result? Green When giving a facial massage, the correct order of movement is: Bottom to top The least common skin type is: Normal The amount of hairs on a persons head, per square inch is referred to as: Density
Silk is an excellent: Insulator Hair texture refers to: Diameter When using a hot iron, curl the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as: Croquignole When using a hot iron, curling the hair from scalp to ends is referred to as: Spiral In a roller set, a permanent wave, or with a curling iron, croquignole is winding: From ends to scalp On base curls, whether achieved by roller set or a hot tool, will result in: Maximum volume Half off based curls, or half stem, effectively means the same thing, and will result in: Medium volume Full stem (pin curls) or off based (rollers) achieve the same result:
The least volume/lift If your client wants wavy hair with maximum lift, you would do: Large rollers, on base Which type of roller placement would create maximum volume in a hair style? Over direct Why does the clever stylist place a plastic comb between the hot iron and scalp? Avoid burning the clients scalp What effects will acids tend to have on pores? Close or contract them Astringents are generally used to: Contract pores or tissues Astringents are usually: Acid Styptics are astringents that are used to stop bleeding because they: Contract pores or tissues
The white dermal light is used to treat: Normal skin Which of the following lights is also referred to as a combination light? White light A material that allows or enhances the passage of electrical current through it is called: A conductor Astringents usually have a pH that is: Acid What may happen if an extremely hot iron is applied to white/gray/light blonde hair? Hair may scorch or discolor When pressing hair, if hair is smoking: Use less pressing oil A verruca is more commonly known as: A wart
On which skin type would a facial be ill-advised? Skin with lesions Any product with a pH of below 7, is considered: An acid Neutralizers, stabilizers, and fixatives tend to fall where on the pH scale? Below 7 Cornrow braiding is most similar to: Viable, 3 strand, French braiding Pediculosis is: Head lice Scabies is also referee to as: Itch mite The bodies ability to fight off infection and disease is referred to as: Immunity The "Integumentary System" refers to:
