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Pivot point final

Terms in this set (100)

A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as:
Lowlighting
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as:
seasonal
A flat mat used to hold hair extensions fibers during a hair addition service is known as a:
Drawing board
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and:
Is without hollows or wavy ridges
A point to remember about cleaning is:
Cleaning requires a mechanical process that causes microbes to loosen for removal
A protein substance found in nails and hair is:
keratin
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called:
Psoriasis
A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps:
Reduce back fatigue
A technique used to loosen or relaxed tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their natural shape is called:
Curl diffusion or chemical blow-out
A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called:
Onychauxis
After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service:
Avoid touching the nail
All of the following are examples of possible contraindications for performing a facial service except:
dry skin
All of the following are sculpting positions except:
hand in hand
All of the following statements are safety precautions regarding a perm service except:
Reuse any leftover perm solution or neutralizer
All of the following statements are true about sheets and blankets EXCEPT:
Wash once at the end of each day
All of the following statements are true about the consultation record EXCEPT:
Leave in view where anybody can read them
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?
nonporous
Apply 70% alcohol to the hair strand for 5 to 7 minutes to remove which of the following products:
Henna
Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the:
nail root
Avoid performing a scalp treatment:
Immediately prior to a chemical service
Catalyst are found in liquid monomer to:
Speed up the chemical reaction
Cuticles can be softened by soaking fingernails in a:
Finger bowl
Discard contaminated supplies coming in contact with blood in a(n):
Closed container with liner bag
Draping for a color service should include a cape and:
Towels
During a facial service, which piece of equipment is helpful in deep-pore cleansing?
Vacuum
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves:
light, gentle stroking or circular movement
Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and:
protection
General names of body shapes include all of the following EXCEPT:
grapefruit
Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length, density, texture and/or:
color
Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called:
Oxidative color
Healthy skin requires special care to maintain its health, elasticity, vibrancy and:
color
How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail top cover?
No more than half
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?
As directed by manufacturer
How should tools and multi-use supplies that come in contact with blood or body fluids be handled?
Disinfect implements with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant
If redness and swelling were found around the test area when performing a predisposition test, which of the following steps should NOT be taken?
Proceed with the service
In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid perms use to perform the processing action?
heat
In order to retain heat, curling iron barrels are made of which of the following materials?
stainless steel
In what direction is the strip removed during a hair removal service using soft wax?
In the opposite direction of the hair growth
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair?
cortex
Metal tools and non porous supplies used should be disinfected:
After each use
Neve use clipper blades that have:
Broken teeth
On what area of the face is a foundation tested for a color match?
jawline
Over processed permed hair could be indicated by hair that may look:
Curly when wet but frizzy when dry
Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release:
Oxygen
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product:
natural bristles
Sodium hydroxide relaxers have an alkaline ph of:
11.5-14
Spreading infection in a salon can be attributed to all of the following ways EXCEPT:
Clean hands and implements
The hair bulb itself is nearly doubled back over the follicle in a growth shape resembling a golf club in:
Tightly curled hair
The heat from an electric curling iron can be tested by:
Bringing your hand very near the barrel, without touching it
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n):
suspension
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called:
serratus anterior
The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized:
ligaments
The portion of the muscle that is joined to the movable attachments: bones, movable muscle or skin, is known as the:
insertion
The primary ingredient of most shampoos is:
deionized water
The process of designing wet hair in straight or curved lines to create a pattern is referred to as molding or:
Shaping
The process of hair turning gray is most commonly caused by:
The natural aging process
The standard proportion between the head and overall body height of a man that most artists use is:
1 to 8
The study of the structure and growth of the nails is called:
Onychology
The two most common braiding methods are the 3-strand under braid and the:
3-strand over braid
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be:
referred to a physician
To clean metals tools, begin by:
Removing debris
To ensure client care and safety during a waxing service, do not:
Re-dip spatula
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the clients safety, release the thumb grip and:
Close your palm over the shears
To keep hair additions hidden, avoid positioning them too close to the surface of the head or:
To the perimeter hairline
Two important regulations that OSHA has put in place to assist in safe operations are the safety data sheet (SDS) and the:
Labeling of products
Used hard wax should be disposed of after:
Every client
Washing your hands is an example of:
cleaning
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters?
staphylococci
What do lo- or no-Thio perms use as a reducing agent?
Cystemine hydrochloride
What information is assigned to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective?
EPA registration number
What informs the user about what the product is "effective in fighting against?"
Efficacy label
What is the definition of bromidrosis?
Unpleasant odor from the skin
What is the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail?
Perionychium
What is the proper way to disinfect make up brushes?
Preclean with soap and water, then used an EPA- registered brush cleaner disinfectant
What is the recommended time a client should wait to get a pedicure after shaving their legs?
24 hours
What is the sticky, salty fluid that circulates through the body bringing nourishment and oxygen to all parts of the body?
blood
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair?
Pressing oil
What product may be used to remove nail stains?
Nail bleach
What skin care product uses a scrub to help loosen and reduce cells in the outer-most layer of the epidermis?
Mechanical exfoliant
When a solution has an equal number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions, the solution is considered:
neutral
When applying color to a client with 75% gray, apply a color:
One level darker than the desired shade
When using the double-paper (double-flat) end paper technique, the first end paper is positioned under the strand past the ends of the hair, and the second paper is placed on top of the strand and:
slightly past the first end paper
Which hair removal method is most commonly used to remove unwanted hairs from smaller areas?
Tweezing
Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service?
Check scalp for any diseases or disorders
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication?
A healthy scalp
Which of the following implements removes debris from the nail sidewalls?
Curette
Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels?
epidermis
Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg and bends the foot up and extends the toes?
extensor digitorum longus
Which of the following nail diseases is NOT caused by fungus?
Eggshell nails
Which of the following products aids in moisturizing brittle nails?
Cuticle oil
Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?
Electrolysis
Which of the following statements about on the scalp lightener is NOT true?
Darkens the natural pigment
Which of the following statements is true about the 32 teeth taper shears?
Create highly texture effects
Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the length of the weft/track?
double-lock stitch
Which of the following terms is another name for cell division?
mitosis
Which of the following terms is the main nerve branch to the top one third of the face?
ophthalmic
Which relaxer ingredient requires the use of a base cream on the scalp to prevent irritation?
sodium hydroxide
Which skin care product removes the impurities from the skins surface?
cleanser
Which type of mixing bowls may cause hydrogen peroxide to weaken?
metal
Work in a well-ventilated area when working with:
Liquid dry shampoos
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