106 Questions
What is the study of cosmetics and their application called?
Cosmetology
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is the term for an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?
Ergonomics
What is the most important communication you will have with your clients as a cosmetologist?
Client consultation
What should be the primary focus of your resume?
Achievements and accomplishments
Which question can legally be asked at a job interview?
Are you physically able to perform this job?
What type of salon features management and marketing professionals at the corporate headquarters making all the decisions for each salon?
Chain salon
What should be included in a job description?
Duties and responsibilities
What is the best form of advertising according to the text?
Through satisfied clients
What is the term for not repaying a loan?
Defaulting
When planning to open a salon, what is one of the most important considerations according to the text?
Location of the salon
What should a job applicant include in their employment portfolio according to the text?
Before and after photos
Which type of bacteria causes diseases like tetanus and tuberculosis?
Bacilli bacteria
How is HIV virus mainly spread?
Sharing needles by intravenous drug users
What is physiology the study of?
Functions and activities performed by the body's structures
What are fungi?
Single-cell organisms
What is the cranium made up of?
Eight bones
Approximately what percentage of the body's total weight do muscles represent?
40 to 50 percent
What does the integumentary system consist of?
Skin and sweat glands
What is dermatology the medical branch of science that deals with?
Study of the skin
What are the principle functions of the skin?
Protection, sensation, and heat regulation
How is facial symmetry measured?
By dividing the face into four equal parts
What are the three main layers of the hair shaft?
Cuticle, cortex, and medulla
What is considered the ideal face shape?
Oval
Why is good posture important when giving a shampoo?
To avoid straining the back
What is the main ingredient in most shampoos?
Water
What pH range does a pH balanced shampoo maintain?
4.5 to 5.5
What is the purpose of clarifying shampoo?
To eliminate excessive buildup in the hair
What techniques are used in haircutting?
Straight and curved lines, elevation, and growth patterns
What is used to create clean lines in a short taper?
Scissors
What does texturizing do?
Removes excess bulk without shortening the length
What is finger waving?
The art of shaping hair into S-shaped waves
What is yak used for in cosmetology?
A strong, natural fiber used in hairpieces
What does the U.S Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribe before applying aniline hair color?
A patch test
What is the term for an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?
Ergonomics
What is the study of cosmetics and their application called?
Cosmetology
What is the most important communication you will have with your clients as a cosmetologist?
Client consultation
What is the term for the impression a cosmetologist projects through outward appearances, behavior, attitude, and communication skills?
Professional image
What is the technique of coloring strength of hair darker than the natural color called?
Lowlighting
What is the process of treating gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color known as?
Pre-softening
What is one safety precaution in hair coloring?
Applying tint if abrasions are present
Where is a patch test generally conducted?
Behind the ear or on the inside of the elbow
What cosmetic is used to provide a base for color harmony, even out the skin color, conceal minor imperfections, and protect the skin?
Foundation
What should be the primary focus of your resume?
Achievements and accomplishments
Which item should be included in your employment portfolio?
Before and after photos
What should be included in a job description?
Duties and responsibilities
What is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures called?
Physiology
Which type of bacteria causes tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria?
Bacilli
What is the division of a bacterial cell into two new cells called?
Binary fission
Which of the following is an example of a local infection?
Abscess
What is the main method of HIV virus transmission?
Sharing needles by intravenous drug users
What do fungi include?
Mold, mildews, and yeasts
What is the ability to destroy or resist infections called?
Immunity
What is the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell called?
Cytoplasm
What does nerve tissue do?
Carries messages to and from the brain
What type of tissue protects and insulates the body?
Adipose tissue
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What are the two types of bacteria classified into?
Pathogenic and non-pathogenic
Which of the following is not one of the five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design?
Balance
What is the main ingredient in most shampoos?
Water
What is the term for the chemical process used for hair straightening?
Hair relaxing
What are the art principles important for hair design?
Proportion, balance, emphasis
What is the purpose of clarifying shampoo?
Removing product buildup
What are the different types of hair fibers mentioned in the text?
Natural, synthetic, animal
What are the techniques used for measuring facial symmetry and face shapes?
Calipers and rulers
What is the ideal posture recommended during shampooing?
Straight posture
What are the two chemical processes mentioned for hair styling?
Hair coloring and hair relaxing
Which category of hair color techniques is mentioned in the text?
Semi-permanent colors and demi-permanent colors
What are the different types of shampoos mentioned in the text?
Clarifying and pH balanced
What are the types of hair styling techniques mentioned in the text?
Finger waving and pin curls
What is the term for the impression a cosmetologist projects through outward appearances, behavior, attitude, and communication skills?
Professional Image
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is the most important communication you will have with your clients as a cosmetologist?
Client Consultation
What is the term for an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?
Ergonomics
What is the term for the process of treating gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color?
Hair relaxing
What is the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell called?
Cytoplasm
What type of salon features management and marketing professionals at the corporate headquarters making all the decisions for each salon?
Chain salon
What does nerve tissue do?
Transmits messages to and from the brain and spinal cord
What is the main method of HIV virus transmission?
Sharing needles
What should be included in a job description?
Duties and responsibilities
What is the best form of advertising according to the text?
Through satisfied clients
What should be the primary focus of your resume?
Achievements and accomplishments
What is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length of the hair?
Texturizing
What is the term for the angle at which a subsection of hair is held or elevated from the head, affecting weight?
Elevation
What is the ability of the hair to absorb moisture known as?
Porosity
What is the diameter of coarse hair in comparison to other types?
Greatest
What is the term for the art of shaping and directing the hair into a pattern of S-shaped waves using fingers, combs, and waving lotion?
Finger waving
What is the pH range of pH balanced shampoo suitable for skin and hair?
4.5 to 5.5
What is the term for eliminating excessive buildup in the hair with an active chelating agent?
Clarifying shampoo
What is the term for the division of the face into four equal parts to measure facial symmetry?
Facial quadrants
What is the term for the process of designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?
Ergonomics
What is the ideal face shape according to cosmetology standards?
Oval
What is the term for the process of adding or removing weight from the hair without changing the length?
Texturizing
What is the term for the process of shaping and directing the hair into a pattern of S-shaped waves using fingers, combs, and waving lotion?
Finger waving
Which of the following is a single-cell organism that includes mold, mildews, and yeasts?
Fungi
What is the process of bacterial cell division called?
Binary fission
What is the ability to destroy or resist infections called?
Immunity
What is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures called?
Physiology
What does the integumentary system consist of?
Skin and sweat glands
Which system consists of bones?
Skeletal system
What are bacilli?
Short, rod-shaped bacteria
What is the watery fluid that surrounds the cell's nucleus called?
Cytoplasm
What are tissues?
Collections of similar cells
What are the five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design?
Line, form, space, design, texture, and color
What is the main method of HIV transmission mentioned in the text?
Sharing needles by intravenous drug users
What is the term for an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?
Ergonomics
Study Notes
Cosmetology Facts and Techniques
- Facial symmetry is measured by dividing the face into four equal parts.
- Oval face shape is considered ideal.
- Good posture is important when giving a shampoo.
- Water is the universal solvent and the main ingredient in most shampoos.
- PH balanced shampoo maintains a pH of 4.5 to 5.5.
- Clarifying shampoo eliminates excessive buildup in the hair.
- Haircutting uses straight and curved lines, elevation, and growth patterns.
- Scissors are used to create clean lines in a short taper.
- Texturizing removes excess bulk without shortening the length.
- Finger waving is the art of shaping hair into S-shaped waves.
- Yak is a strong, natural fiber used in hairpieces.
- The U.S Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes a patch test before applying aniline hair color.
Hair Design and Hair Care Key Facts
- Five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design: line, form, space, design, texture, and color
- Art principles important for hair design: proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, and harmony
- Techniques for measuring facial symmetry and face shapes
- Importance of good posture during shampooing
- Water as the universal solvent and main ingredient in shampoos
- Different types of shampoos, including clarifying and PH balanced
- Haircutting techniques and tools
- Hair styling techniques such as finger waving and pin curls
- Different types of hair and hair fibers, including natural, synthetic, and animal hair
- Chemical processes such as permanent waving, hair relaxing, and hair coloring
- Hair color categories and development techniques
- Regulations and safety precautions in hair care industry
Medical and Cosmetology Knowledge Summary
- Bacteria are classified into pathogenic and non-pathogenic types.
- Bacilli are short, rod-shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as tetanus and tuberculosis.
- Binary fission is the process of bacterial cell division.
- HIV is mainly spread through sharing needles by intravenous drug users.
- Fungi are single-cell organisms that include mold, mildews, and yeasts.
- Immunity is the ability to destroy or resist infections.
- Physiology is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures.
- The cytoplasm is the watery fluid that surrounds the cell's nucleus.
- Tissues are collections of similar cells that perform a particular function.
- The skeletal system consists of bones.
- The integumentary system consists of the skin and sweat glands.
- The five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design are line, form, space, design, texture, and color.
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