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What does a cold wave do to the hair?
It softens and expands the hair strand

Size of the rod will determine?
Size of the curl

A client complained that her hair was straight after a permanent wave. What is the cause of the problem?
Undeproccesing

After a chemical relaxer, the cosmetologist noticed the hair went back to its natural wave. Why is this?
Insufficient processing time

How long does a Alkaline perm process for?
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?
Applycolor to the new growth only.

What should the first step be in a hair cut?
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?
Apply protective cream

If the cosmetologist burns the clients ear with a thermal iron, what should be done?
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?
Flush with cold water

If the client has a mild cut, what should you do?
Apply pressure with a clean cloth

In a roller set, full volume curl is achieved by?
45 degree angle and place on base

For low elevation or 0 degree cut, you would part the hair into
4 sections

It is best to use the finger weave lotion when?
Hair is damp

What does a neutralizer contain?
Hydrogen peroxide

If the cosmetologist runs out of warm medium brown hair color, what can she mix to make the color?
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?
The client can not get the perm

The roots will process lighter due to?
Body heat

If a clients hair is overly curly, what is the mildest hair relaxer the cosmetologist can use?
Ammonium thioglycolate

The mixture of all the primary colors in equal parts gives you
Black

The mixture of unequal parts of the primary colors gives you
Brown

How long does a semi-perm color last?
4 to 6 shampoos

A good mild alkaline shampoo has a ph of?
8.0-9.0

What kind of haircut creates the most bulk?
0 degree

A pin curl consists of what three parts?
Base, stem, circle

What is the ph for a thio relaxer?
8 to 10

Prior to a manicure, implements should be?
Covered in a disinfecting tray

To achieve the best finger wave results, you should?
Follow the natural growth pattern

What corrective makeup is applied to close set eyes?
Extend eye shadow to the outer corners

Before choosing your clients colors, what should be the main concern?
Texture and porosity

When doing a chemical hair relaxer retouch, what should you apply to the ends to protect them?
Cream conditioner or porosity control conditioner

If client faints, what should you do?
Lie them back down on the floor( prone position )

What does a strand test determine?
Processing time of perm wave or lightening process

An acid perm requires a?
Plastic cap and preheated dryer

Chemical relaxers breaks the?
Disulfide bonds

To stop bleeding, use?
Powder alum

To remove stains from the nail use?
Nail bleach

When nail tipping, apply the glue where?
Free edge of the nail

When using a curling iron on the hair where is the comb placed?
Under the curling iron

When there is a long stem pin curl and a no stem pin curl, which has more mobility?
Long stem

What is the advantage of using rollers instead of stand up curls?
They last longer

Tipping is similar to frosting except?
Only applied to the ends

If a client is complaining about her curls being too tight, after a perm, what should you do?
Use a clarifying shampoo and stretch curls

After a perm, what type of shampoo do you advise the client to use?
Acid shampoo

If a client has red highlights and wants to go back to her natural color of brown-what should you do?
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?
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?
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?
Never

What is the last step in a pedicure?
Polish

How long should the feet soak in antiseptic soap?
5 to 10mins

What is the first step when doing nail filing
Corner to center

What is the active ingredient in an alkaline perm?
Ammonia

How do you test for porosity?
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?
Build up\ progressive tints

What is a patch test?
allergy test/ predisposition test

Perming breaks down what bonds?
Suffer and hydrogen bonds

If a client has thin hair and wants a perm with tight curls, what type of rod do you use?
Small

A salon is inspected at least every?
Once a year

How to handle a planters foot
Must see a doctor, you can give pedi. But do not file away

How to remove nail wraps?
Soak with acetone a buff

What causes split nails after a manicure?
Thin nail plates or lack of calcium

What is needed with an acid perm?
A preheated dryer

What is the corrective makeup for a round face?
Narrow with contour

Why is a astringent applied after a facial?
To close pores

For maximum bulk what can you add to a thin hair cut?
Layers

Where do you place a roller for maximum volume?
45 degree on the base

Renewal of license date
October 31st biannual

What are tonic lotions with the lowest alcohol content called?
Fresheners

What is the amount of feet the state requires for each stylist to have?
200ft

What effect does a massage have?
Increase circulation and blood flow

What test is performed before a aniline derivative tint?
Patch test

What test is performed before bleaching?
Strand test

After applying a oxidative tint, how should the hair be placed?
Open to allow air flow

When hair is lifted more than 5 levels, what is this called?
Double processed

What color is needed on ash blonde hair when doing a tint back?
Neutralize with red to make color neutral

Size of the rod will determine?

scissor over comb work narrow sections but no wider than the comb

An Acid- balance rinse may be used
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 :
*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
Metallic – based hair color

After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed
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.
Guanidine

Always store hydrogen peroxide in:
An opaque container in a dark, cool location

The amount of hydrogen in a solution which determines:
alkaline or acid . PH scale is from 0 to 14

The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called
elevation

Aniline derivatives
Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex. Oxidants tints,Certified colors,deposit only tints,progressive tints. Aniline derived tints is :penetrating .

Ash, smoky, and drab are terms used to describe:
green, blue, violet

Backbrushing
also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out

Backcombing
Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.

Before a chemical service , have the client remove her
jewelry

Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature by
testing it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel

best result to braid curl hair
on dry hair

Best result to braid straight , resistant hair

Beveling and stacking
Using diagonal lines to create angle by cutting the end of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in lenght

blowdry styling
technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation

Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the hair by:
Both colors work by depositing pigment only

Brushing the hair following a roller set will
make hair appear fuller,. make hair shine.
relax the curl

certificate colors are commonly used in
temporary color rinses

chignon ( knot)
a large, smooth twist, roll, or knot of hair, worn by women at the nape of the neck or the back of the head . Like a bun

A client received a permanent wave four weeks ago. She complains that her hair is straight. It is not frizzy. She asks you to re-perm her hair. What should be done rst before reperming the client’s hair?
check the record card

A client with coarse, thick hair requested a perma- nent wave. Her shoulder length hair was shaped in a low-elevated haircut. When she left the salon, the curl seemed tight enough; however, two weeks later, the curl fell out completely. She had always taken care of her own hair, but this was her rst time for a chemical service. What advice about follow-up hair care should the cosmetologist give the client?
use acid-balanced shampoos, followed by an acid rinse

A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened. Previously , she has experienced unsatisfactory results from thermal hair straightening. You should attempt the following treatment
A hard or double press involves two applications of the pressing combs on each side of the hair and is recommended for extremely curly , wiry hair or when the results of a soft press are not satisfactory.

Compound dyes are a combination of metallic salts dyes and:
vegetables dyes

Cut and shape wigs or hairpieces
most hairstylist cut on dry hair . Wet hair looks more controlled and technical while dry cutting methods was freer and abstract . More abstracts method in cut that looks more realists .the more solid the shape , the more unnatural the hair will look .Basic methods : Blunt,Layered and graduated on a res head of hair.

demipermanent haircolor
a haircolor that deposits only (no lift).

Diagonal lines
Lines positioned between horizontal and vertical lines. They are often used to emphasize or minimize facial features.( Creates fullness in a haircut and to blend long layer into short layers)

Diffusers
causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep texture definition (make curls)

The direction of hair growth results from
The direction of the hair follicle

The double-rod wrap technique is also called the
piggyback wrap

During a lightening process, which of the following will lighten the fastest
fine light hair

EVERY HAIRCUT IS MADE UP OF?
•Lines: Curved and Straight
•Angles

An example of a progressive hair color product is
metallic tints

Excess tention on hair braiding
cause traction alopecia. no enough circulation to the scalp.

A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique is a :
Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this purpose.

The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is not true
*They cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
*They contain no lye
*They have a lower ph than thio relaxers
*they are harsher to the hair than sodium hydroxide relaxers.

The following type of relaxer is often advertised as a no lye relaxer
guanidine

For a client with an inverted triangle or heart – shaped facial type , a good hairstyling choice would be
Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center, fullest at the jaw.

From the lightest blond haircolor through black there are how many levels of color
10

get a better idea of how curly hair will lay, it is often best to cut curly hair
dry

A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with
A warm tone color

Hair pressing
Method of temporarily straightening extremely curly or unruly hair by means of a heated iron or comb.

A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold “over the counter”
Guanidine

Hair that appears yellow may be corrected by adding
violet

The hair that cosmetologist normally cuts and styles is
Terminal

Hair that is determined to have too much orange could not be corrected by using
A warm tone, such as red or yellow will not cancel orange.

the hair type that usually yields the best results in finger waving is
wavy

the health of hair is affect mostly by
physical and emotional health

Henna is an example of:
natural hair color / Vegetable

horizontal
Parallel to the horizon or the floor . Direct lines one side to the other side. Ex : one lengyh and low elevation haircut to add weight .

Hot rollers are to be used on:
dry hair only.Heather by stream or electrically . Spray on precuts creates a stronger set.

How can an old, dark tint be removed
Haircolor Remover

how far from the scalp can hair be thinned?
1/2 – 2 inches depending on texture

How should the stylist handle the shears if he or she temporarily stops cutting
palm them closed , pointing toward stylist

the hydroxide relaxer breaks the disulfide bond converting them to lanthionine bonds which can
once hair has been permanently relaxed with hydroxide treatment , the bonds cannot be reformed with any chemical treatment.

If hair has been previously treated with a metallic salts product, you should not treat the hair with
permanent haircolor , bleach, or perm

If over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be
straighter on the ends , with some curl near the scalp.

If the relaxer is rinsed with cold water it is possible that the results will include
(all the answers all true ) Cold water is ineffective at rinsing relaxers and may leave trace amounts of the product in the hair . Relaxers should always be rinsed using tepid water.

If you choose to use haircutting shears to trim fail hair , you may want :
to keep a less expensive pair of sheers because facial hair is very coarse and may dull your haircutting shears.

if your client has dark brown or black hair , what is the maximum number of levels that the hair could safety be lightened
7

If your client has mostly gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color , begin by applying color at
the front

in a hydroxide relaxer retouch procedure
During a relaxer retouch, apply product only to the new growth

in a virgin tint going darker , apply the product
Initially apply away from the scalp as heat from the scalp increases the chemical reaction. As ends are often porous, initially avoid the ends

in general it is preferable to braid hair
dry

In hair coloring , tone means
Color expressed as warmth or coolness

in preparing the client for any service, always
Drape the client with protective covering

in which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located
cortex

Iontophoresis, cataphoresis, anaphoresis and desincurstation are terms associated with
Galvanic electrotherapy, light therapy,high frequency, heat therapy, heat therapy.

mobility of a curl
The stem determines the amount of mobility, or movement, in a section of the hair. Curl mobility is classified as: no stem (base of curl ) half stem (circle place placed half off the base ) and full stem( the curl is placed completed off the base)

neutral colors
black, white, gray. To cover gray hair .

Occipital bone
back of head. (where comb leaves head)

on which part of the cutting shears does the little finger rest
finger brace or tang

Paraphenylenediamine is not usually found in the falling products
certified colors

parietal ridge
Widest area of the head. Where comb leaves head)

patch test
a test in which a substance is applied topically to the skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth

Penetrating haircolor acts on the
cortex

Perform test curl
The tool is unwound 1 1/2 times, allowing hair to unfold naturally.

Permanent Haircolor
This haircolor can lighten and deposit color at the same time. They contain dye precursors (aniline derivatives).

Permanent hair coloring has the unique ability to :
Both lighten and deposit color in a single step

Permanent wave solution should be applied to
Top and bottom of each rod

The pH of skin, hair and scalp is in the following range:
4.5 to 5.5

Picking up and viewing sections in the opposite direction from how they were cut is know as
cross checking

pleat
Also known as classic French twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of folded hair.

A polymer substance would most likely exist in
Polymers are long chains of molecules that can coat and support the hair shalt , and are used in products such as styling gel and hair spray

Pressing comb
there are two types of pressing coms ; regular and electric . both should be constructed of good quality stainless steel or brass

The process by which a hydroxide relaxer removes one atom of sulfur from a disulfide bond
lanthionization

The processing time required to form a permanent wave is affected by
Porosity of the hair

Razor cutting requires that the hair be:
Clean and damp

Razor cutting requires that the hair to remain damp during a cutting to
Avoid pulling the hair

The reason for back coming is to
Add volume to the style

the recommended sub partings when applying bleach are
1/8

reference point used in haircutting
Parietal ridge,occipital bone , apex , and four corners

Roller placement
On base (full base) 90 degrees and higher- full vol , half base (90 degrees)medium vol , off base (45 degrees )less volume

rollers
in wet setting, working the hair with tension is one of the advantages of using:

rope braid
Braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other.

semipermanent haircolor
With this type of haircoloring the pigment molecules partially penetrate the hair shaft & stain the cuticle layer. Color lasts 4-6 wks.

Shampoos contains a detergent , also called a surfactant . A surfactant is
Both hydrophilic and lipophilic

A Shampoo that is acidic will have a ph ranging from
0 to 6.9

A Shampoo that is alkaline will have a ph ranging from
7.1 or higher

A shampoo with a PH above 7 is considered to be
alkaline

The similar technique to remove lenght use the comb to control hair and always cut against the comb
Clipperover comb and scissor over comb

Single-notched thinning shears will
Remove more hair than “double-notched” shears

Slide cutting
Method of cutting or thinning the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length.

Slide cutting is a method of cutting or thinning hair as follows
shears are held partially open along the edge of a section

Slithering (Effilating)
Process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears; cutting the hair with a sliding movement of the shears while keeping the blades partially open

Soft press
A hair straightening technique using a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair shaft; removes 50 to 60% of curl

Style of haircut NOT suitable for a client with a prominent jaw line?
Chin length bob

A synthetic wig should always be
Cut dry with shears

Taking a “test curl” means
Partially unwinding a perm rod during processing

A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will
coat the cuticle layer

Temporary haircolor
this type of hair color produces a physical change not a chemical change

Ten Degrees of Natural Hair Decolorization
1 – Dark Red/Brown
2 – Red Brown
3 – Red
4 – Red/Orange
5 – Orange
6 – Orange/Gold
7 – Gold
8 – Yellow/Gold
9 – Yellow
10 – Pale Yellow

The term reformation curl relates to all of the following except
chemical straightening

thermal iron procedures are always performed on?
to dry hair

thermal irons
Implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair.

The three possible shapes of hair when viewed as a cross-section are round , oval , and
The shape of a cross-section of the hair can be round, oval , or nearly flat.

Three type of straight lines
horizontal, vertical ,and diagonal

to give more body and body and weight to fine hair
cut blunt

Tone
also known as HUE . Is the balance of the color . Which the color to use based on the client’s desired color result .

toner
usedon prelightened hair to achieve pale, delicate colors after the decolorizing process.

Tones can be described as:
cool, warm or neutral

to reduce tangling of the hair while rising the relaxer , use
always rinse with warm water to remove all traces of the product and avoid tangling.

To test for the existence of metallic dyes in the hair, place a strand of hair in the following solution
1 ounce 20 volume H202, 20 drops ammonia

Trimmers
Tool used to outline the hairline, beard, mustache and sideburns.- smaller version of clippers; also known as edgers; mainly used to remove excess or unwanted hair at the neckline and around the ears and to create crisp outlines

The underhand technique is also known as
plaiting. One in which the left section goes the middle strand.

Unless instructions say otherwise, to stop the action of a relaxer, the stylist should
rinse with warm water

Use thinning or tapering shears to
Remove bulk

The use thinning shears is sometimes referred to as
thinning shears can be used as a blending technique .

Velcro rollers
these can be used on dry hair only.

vertical line
A line that goes up and down. Remove weight to create graduated or layered hair haircut and used higher elevation.

visible hair braid
three strand that created with an underhand technique.

The volume of hydrogen peroxide may be reduced by diluting with
Distilled Water

waving lotion
Hair gel that makes the hair pliable, keeps it in place, and is made from karaya gum (found africa and India ) is:

What causes a high alkaline shampoo ?
A high ph shampoo can leave hair dry ,brittle, and porous. It can cause fading in color treated hair .

what is considered an average normal daily rate of hair loss due to the three phrases of the hair growth cycle?
35-40

What is fingerwaving?
It is the art of shaping the hair into waves with the aids (S PATTERN) of fingers, comb and waving lotion.

what is the degree of blunt haircut elevation ?
0

what is the name for chemical reaction that occurs when H2O2 is combined with bleach or aniline derivate tint
oxidation

what is the three parts of curl ?
base ( non moving ), stem (turn) , and circle( part of curl that forms a complete circle and wave)

What kind shampoo is more closely matches the ideal PH of hair ?
Acidic shampoo

What type of lightning easy to apply on the scalp?
cream, oil and some power lighters.

When a blow dryer use a large diameter round brush to achieve .
A loose wave

When a cosmetologist is pressing a client’s hair with an electrical hot comb, the cosmetologist should avoid
D. using excessive heat or pressure on the hair and scalp.

When applying temporary color to hair , gloves should worn to
Temporary color rinses can stain , so it is best to wear gloves. Prevent staining of the skin.

When cutting hair with electric clippers , the hair should be
dry

when cutting the hair with a razor , the hair should be
damp

When giving a blunt haircut, you should begin cutting at the
nape

When giving a heat wave with clamps, if a client complains about too much heat on the neck, the cosmetologist should:
place cotton under clamps

when giving a perm the porosity of hair determines to its ability to
porosity determines the ability for substances ( such as liquids) to pass through a material ( such as cuticle of hair )

When holding shears for cutting, where is the thumb placed?
In the grip of movable blade.

when performing a chemical service , to protect the client ‘s clothing
Have the client change into a gown

when performing a tint back to natural hair color , from a lighter color , which of the following products is recommended
A color filler

when performing a virgin lightening on the hair begin the application
starting away from the scalp up to the ends

when performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer , apply the product
1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends

When proceeding through subsections of haircut , the guideline is
………………………………………………….

When rinsing a permanent color from the hair, cool water should be used to
close the cuticle

when styling hair the use of over direction will create
A style with a maximum amount of volume

when tinting virgin hair and going darker application should begin
in a virgin tint going darker application should begin with the lightest hair , affording additional process time . In the region of the lightest hair

Which haircutting lines are used to create weight by cutting with little or no elevation
horizontal

which of the following can be accomplished more easily using the scissors -over-comb technique
volume , slide cutting , close taper near the hairline , A long layered cut .

which of the following color products may leave the hair unsuitable for further chemical services
metallic tint

Which of the following ingredients is found in semipermanent, demipermanent , and permanent hair color
para-phenylenediamine is a aniline derivative used in permanent , semipermanent and semipermanent hair color .

which of the following is measure of electrical pressure
volt

Which of the following is not a component of haircutting shears
heel

which of the following is not a good ergonomic choice
holding implements tightly

which of the following is not a reason why virgin bleach/high- lift tint initially applied away from the scalp
its more efficient for the stylist

which of the following is not a term meaning tapered
blunt

Which of the following is not a tertiary color
blue-violet

@red-blue

yellow-orange

red-violet

which of the following items is not a benefit of high frequency ( tesla) electrotherapy
Produces muscle contraction

which of the following mixtures of pigments results in a secondary color
When hair is green …. use red to balance
When hair is red use green to balance
when hair is blue use orange to balance
when hair is orange use blue to balance
when hair is yellow use violat to balance
when hair is violet use yellow to balance

Which of the following procedures is never recommended prior to performing a permanent color
brushing the hair

Which of the following products are likely to have a ph lower than 7
hair conditioner
Permanent wave solution
chemical relaxer
semi permanent haircolor

which of the following relaxers may render the hair unsuitable for an additional chemical service
Sodium hydroxide is a powerful chemical that permanently alters the hair structure leaving it in a state not suitable for additional chemical process

which of the following relaxers may render the hair unsuitable for an additional chemical service
ammonium thioglylate, sodium thioglycolate,sodium hydroxide , thermal pressing .

which of the following statements about demo-permanent hair color is not true ?
it lifts and deposits color

Which of the following substances contain minerals which prevent shampoo from lathering?
hard water

Which of the following values is considered a neutral PH reading
7

Which of the following would not used in thinning hair
electric clipper

Which of the statements regarding airbrushing is true
Brushing can be irritating to the scalp

which permanent wave wrapping technique is hair wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping concentric layers
The commonly used croquignole wave wraps from ends to scalp and produces a tighter curl at the ends and looser at the scalp

Why do you section for a haircut?
To achieve a uniform cut and have a guideline.To give a uniform haircut.

With the scissor-over-comb technique, cutting should be started at the
scissor – over- comb works from the bottom of the head to the top , so beginning cut at the nape is a good choice.

with the scissor over comb technique the angle of the comb will determine
to achieve longer tapers, angle the comb out farther from the head , the length

Wrapping hair
The technique of_____is used to keep curly to extremely curly hair smooth and straight

You lighten your client’s hair from Level 5 to 9, then apply a pale blue toner. The resulting color is:
green

your client has had her natural blond hair colored to a darker shade hair colored to a darker shade ,but now wishes to go lighter again . To achieve this you will need to:
First remove the existing pigment

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