Cosmetology Written Exam Flashcards
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When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using?

  • Bleaches or high-lift color products (correct)
  • Shampoos
  • Moisturizers
  • Conditioners
  • Alkaline waves are recommended for all of the following hair types EXCEPT:

  • Fine hair (correct)
  • Medium hair
  • Coarse hair
  • Wavy hair
  • When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the following bonds?

    Disulfide bonds

    When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen?

    <p>The hair melts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application?

    <p>Area most resistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following are relaxers EXCEPT:

    <p>No-lye relaxers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping layers?

    <p>Croquignole Perm Wrap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures?

    <p>Abrasions on scalp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equalizes porosity?

    <p>Fillers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fillers are NOT used for:

    <p>Grey coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color?

    <p>Prelightening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hydrogen peroxide developers are used with most high-lift colors?

    <p>40-Volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An alkalizer can do everything EXCEPT:

    <p>Make a physical change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can NOT be achieved in the use of demipermanent color?

    <p>Cover gray hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following government agencies can issue fines for salons that do not have MSDS's available during business hours?

    <p>OSHA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a concern to the FDA?

    <p>To legally require companies to share information on their products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OSHA NOT regulate?

    <p>Evaluation of skilled and competent services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Extended exposure to salon products without proper precaution can affect all of the epithelial tissues EXCEPT:

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXCEPT:

    <p>To decrease circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What refers to hair elasticity?

    <p>Stretchability and strength of the hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hirsutism, a form of terminal hair growth, is characterized by what?

    <p>Long, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced?

    <p>Anagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following are utilized to evaluate your clients' needs and desired results EXCEPT:

    <p>Giving your preference as a stylist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best hairstyle for a round facial type?

    <p>Create height or volume on top and no volume at the sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What focus points fit a combination cut?

    <p>Varying amounts of weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most flexible and versatile wig construction method?

    <p>Hand-tied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than into them?

    <p>Notching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Understanding the effect of ________ will help create any desired shaping?

    <p>Elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shears are MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk?

    <p>Thinning shears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the result after burning a human hair wig?

    <p>Distinctive odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking?

    <p>Cross-check opposite of cut partings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the temperature setting of the iron?

    <p>Texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lines create length and height in a hair design?

    <p>Vertical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What density and texture combinations would create the MOST volume in a hairstyle?

    <p>Thick-coarse hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The stylist's objective is to create the illusion of which facial shape?

    <p>Oval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an essential nutrient to maintain healthy skin?

    <p>Fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a galvanic treatment using a very low level of electrical current?

    <p>Microcurrent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chemical Relaxers

    • Avoid using bleaches or high-lift color products when applying chemical relaxers.
    • Chemical relaxers break down disulfide bonds in hair.

    Hair Types and Treatments

    • Alkaline waves are not recommended for fine hair.
    • Using relaxers incorrectly can lead to hair melting.
    • Relaxer retouch applications should start in the area's most resistant to processing.

    Types of Relaxers

    • No-lye relaxers are not classified as traditional relaxers.

    Perm Techniques

    • Croquignole Perm Wrap involves wrapping hair from ends to scalp in overlapping layers.

    Scalp Analysis

    • Scalp analysis during chemical procedures looks for abrasions on the scalp.

    Hair Porosity

    • Fillers are used to equalize porosity in hair.

    Hair Coloring Techniques

    • Prelightening is used for achieving dramatically lighter hair color.
    • 40-Volume hydrogen peroxide developers are typically used with high-lift colors.
    • Demipermanent color does not cover gray hair.

    Regulatory Agencies

    • OSHA can impose fines on salons lacking Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) during business hours.
    • FDA does not require companies to share information on their products legally.
    • OSHA does not regulate the evaluation of skilled and competent services.

    Product Safety

    • Extended exposure to salon products without precautions affects epithelial tissues but not cartilage.

    Light Therapy

    • Light therapy is applied to the skin for various benefits but does not decrease circulation.

    Hair Growth

    • Hair elasticity refers to the stretchability and strength of the hair.
    • Anagen is the phase of hair growth where new hair is produced.

    Client Evaluation

    • Evaluating client needs should not involve sharing stylist preferences.

    Hairstyling for Face Shapes

    • For round facial types, hairstyles should provide height or volume on top with no volume on the sides.

    Cutting Techniques

    • A combination cut emphasizes varying amounts of weight.
    • Hand-tied offers the most flexible and versatile wig construction method.
    • Notching technique uses the tips of scissors pointed towards hair ends for cutting.

    Hair Shaping Principles

    • Understanding elevation is key for desired shaping in hair designs.
    • Thinning shears are recommended for removing excess bulk, especially for new cutters.

    Wig and Hair Care

    • Burning a human hair wig emits a distinctive odor.
    • Cross-checking requires checking cut partings against the opposite side for accuracy.

    Styling Lines and Volume

    • Vertical lines in hair design create length and height.
    • Thick-coarse hair provides the most volume in hairstyles.

    Facial Shape Illusion

    • Stylists aim to create the illusion of an oval facial shape for aesthetics.

    Skin Health

    • Fats are not considered essential nutrients for maintaining healthy skin.

    Treatments and Current Types

    • Microcurrent is defined as a galvanic treatment using low-level electrical current.

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