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When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? ✔✔bleaches or high-lift color products All of the following are reasons to perform a strand test EXCEPT ✔✔to determine the type of shampoo that is best for the hair When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the following? ✔✔disulfide bonds When preparing for a virgin relaxer application, which of the following would be done FIRST? ✔✔performing test for elasticity and porosity Which of the following is the term for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping layers? ✔✔croquignole perm wrap In a relaxer, which of the following active ingredients has a 9.6-10.0 pH? ✔✔ammonium thioglycolate When anaylizing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for all of the following EXCEPT ✔✔color Which permanent wave has a pH of 9.0-9.6? ✔✔cold wave When performing a scalp analysis, which scalp condition would indicate that a chemical service should NOT be performed? ✔✔scalp abrasions
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When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? ✔✔the hair melts Fillers are used for all of the following EXCEPT ✔✔producing gray coverage Which step would be performed prior to applying a single-process color on virgin hair? ✔✔parting dry hair All of the following have insufficient structure to color EXCEPT ✔✔green cast All of the following are color units of measurement EXCEPT ✔✔dominant Which of the following hair color procedures will lighten hair prior to depositing color? ✔✔double process Which of the following causes a grayish build-up on the hair? ✔✔gradual color Which of the following would under-lightened hair leave behind? ✔✔orange tint Which of the following hair conditions resists color? ✔✔low porosity All of the following are characteristics of temporary hair color EXCEPT ✔✔chemical change to hair shaft All of the following are determined by a strand test in a color service EXCEPT ✔✔how much color to use for the service Which if the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? ✔✔a virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant
Understanding the effects of which of the following will help create any desired shaping? ✔✔elevation Which of the following step is the MOST FORGOTTEN for wet styling? ✔✔brush our style All of the following are parts of a pin curl EXCEPT ✔✔ridge Which of the following involves cutting all of the hair at a 90 - degree elevation at the same length? ✔✔uniform layered Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than into them? ✔✔notching Which of the following area of the head would a toupee cover? ✔✔apex In wig styling all of the following must appear convincing EXCEPT ✔✔the texture All of the following are safety tips for the use of thermal styling irons EXCEPT ✔✔holding the iron firmly ensures even curls Which of the following is MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk? ✔✔thinning shears Which of the following density and texture combinations would create the MOST volume in a hair style? ✔✔thick-coarse hair Which lines create length and height in a hair design? ✔✔vertical
The stylist objective is to create the illusion of which facial shape? ✔✔oval Which of the following is considered a variation of friction and is used mainly to massage the arms and legs? ✔✔wringing All of the following are considered corrective facial skin conditions EXCEPT ✔✔skin tone Which of the following important rules regarding posture help reduce strain on backs? ✔✔keep shoulders back while shampooing All of the following are considered disposable implements EXCEPT ✔✔eyelash curler Which is considered a galvanic treatment using a very low level of electrical current? ✔✔microcurrent Which of the following is used to make artificial eyelashes adhere, or stick to the natural lash line? ✔✔lash adhesive Which of the following is the step immediately AFTER cleansing the skin for waxing? ✔✔drying Which of the following types of hair removal uses a caustic alkali preparation? ✔✔depilatories All of the following are permanent hair removal methods EXCEPT ✔✔epilators All of the following are needed for an acrylic application service EXCEPT ✔✔accelerator Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? ✔✔service time
Which procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluid? ✔✔disinfection Which is the lowest level of decontamination? ✔✔sanitizing a surface Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? ✔✔bacterial spores All of the following are vegetable parasites EXCEPT ✔✔staph Which is the FIRST step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin? ✔✔immediately flood the exposed area with water All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT ✔✔algaecide For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? ✔✔to clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be properly disinfected? ✔✔between each client Which is the highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons? ✔✔sterilization Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT ✔✔use of products in unlabeled containers All of the following are steps in decontaminating workstations when there is an exposure incident EXCEPT ✔✔discard all disposable contaminated material in nearest trash receptacle
All of the following can be done to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT ✔✔disposing into the trash Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footbath tub? ✔✔drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris All of the following can be used to remove callus from the foot EXCEPT ✔✔blades Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? ✔✔flush eye with plenty of clean water Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's reproductive function? ✔✔virucidal All of the following prevent burns while waxing EXCEPT ✔✔heat wax in a microwave or stove top Which is the proper way to drape for a chemical service? ✔✔towels under and over cape Which of the following is the BEST way to avoid accidental exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens on the skin? ✔✔wearing gloves Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn? ✔✔immerse in cold water Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? ✔✔autoclave Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? ✔✔Underwriters Laboratories
