Massachusetts Cosmetology Practice Flashcards

What does the Greek word 'Kosmetikos' mean?

In ancient cultures, self-grooming and appearance enhancement was allied with the practice of?

What are the two types of goals?

Comfortable well-fitted shoes should have?

What is verbal communication with the client to determine desired results called?

What agency regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace?

What is the microorganism capable of infecting almost all plants and animals?

Bacteria that are completely harmless and do not cause disease are called?

What is the virus that causes AIDS?

Agents that are formulated for use on skin are called?

What part of a cell contains the protoplasm?

What is the physical foundation of the body?

What forms the sides of the head in the ear region?

What is the uppermost and largest bone of the arm?

What is the tendon that connects the occipitalis and the frontalis?

What nerve affects the skin of the forehead, scalp, eyebrows, and upper eyelid?

What is also called the gastrointestinal system and is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients and waste?

What is the basal cell layer composed of several layers of different shapes of cells called?

What controls the next excretion of sweat?

This vitamin is an antioxidant that can help prevent certain types of cancer.

What supplies nutrients and oxygen to the skin?

The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue called?

What is the living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area called?

The hardened keratin plate covering the nail bed is the?

A mature strand of human hair is divided into two parts: the root and the?

What is a chemical side bond that is very different from the physical bond of hydrogen or salt bonds?

The growth phase of the hair is called?

What is the medical term for dandruff?

What condition involves abnormal growth of hair?

A stable mixture of two or more mixable substances is known as?

A sweet colorless oily substance is called?

What type of chemical reaction easily transmits heat?

Any substance that conducts electricity is called a?

What unit measures the strength of an electric current?

What is thermal or heat producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration called?

What forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using the galvanic current?

Lines that are parallel to the floor are called?

Curved lines used to soften and blend horizontal and vertical lines are known as?

The five principles of hair design are proportion, rhythm, emphasis, harmony, and?

The generally ideal face shape is the?

What part should be used to create width or height in a hairstyle?

A process that lightens and colors the hair in a single application is known as?

Hair color that is mixed with the developer and remains in the hair shaft until new growth occurs is called?

What percentage of strength to the overall strength of hair does the cortex contribute?

The free-form technique of hair painting is also called?

The two methods of parting hair for a foil technique are?

What hair color partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowly fading with each shampoo?

An itchy swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours is called a?

A skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands is called?

An abnormal growth of skin is called?

An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape is called a?

A fungal infection of the natural nail plate is called?

Severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows from the nail bed to the nail plate is a?

What is a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than normal called?

The highest point on the head is called?

What tool is used to remove bulk from the hair?

A one-length haircut is called?

The process of thinning hair to graduated lengths with shears is called?

The process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern is known as?

Curls that permit medium movement are called?

What is used to create height in hair design?

Brushes used to speed up the blow-drying process are called?

What adds considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together?

What gives a finished appearance to the hair ends?

A board of fine upright nails through which human hair extensions are combed is a?

Narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp are called?

Wigs that are constructed with a combination of synthetic hair and hand-tied human hair are called?

What is the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cell of the hair?

What removes hair by extracting it from the bottom of the follicle?

What are chemical side bonds formed when sulfur atoms in adjacent protein chains are joined together?

What are perm rods that are equal in diameter along their entire length called?

What colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor is the most common reducing agent?

The perm wrap where hair is wrapped at an angle other than perpendicular to the length of the rod is known as?

What relaxers are usually advertised and sold as no-lye relaxer containing two components that must be mixed in immediately prior to use?

Skin with obvious large pores and a shiny thick appearance is called?

Products that help remove excess dead cells from the skin surface are known as?

What is a light continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers or the palm called?

What type of foundation contains more talc or pigment for heavier coverage?

What is the complementary color for green eyes?

What type of eyes can be lengthened by extending the shadow beyond the outer corner?

What is a comb-like brush used to remove excess mascara on lashes or to comb brows into place?

What is designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue from the nail plate?

What contains ingredients to reduce brittleness of the nail plate and moisturize the surrounding skin?

What involves deep rubbing to the muscles?

What product contains softening agents or oils to penetrate dry flaky skin and calluses?

What is used to exfoliate dry skin or smooth calluses?

What closely woven and heavy material is opaque even after adhesive is applied?

Nail wraps are rebalanced with resin and new fabric after how many weeks?

What removes surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail?

When you have this, you are committed to a strong code of moral and artistic value?

What is a chain of five or more salons owned by one individual or two or more partners called?

When you interview for a job, what should you project?

What type of insurance should you purchase when opening your own business?

What is considered the very best form of advertising?

What is a chemical mixture of concentrated protein used to provide treatment when an equal degree of moisturizing and protein is required?

What type of water allows the soap and shampoo to lather freely?

What shampoo contains special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing excessive dandruff?

What is usually found in a cream base and used to soften and improve the health of the scalp?

A change in the physical properties of a substance without the formation of a new substance is called?

What is a positive affirmation for completing a task successfully?