Tennessee Cosmetology State Board 1

Questions and Answers

Which cut holds less weight?

Layered (correct)

Graduated

What are the three aspects most people have become successful through?

Self motivation, energy, and persistence

How does extremely curly hair grow?

In long twisted spirals

Wet hair with normal elasticity will stretch up to what percent?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to cut a subsection?

Transferring the comb Signup and view all the answers

What are the areas of the head where the surface of the head changes called?

Reference points Signup and view all the answers

What method of cutting removes length by gliding fingers and shears along the edge of the hair?

Slide cutting Signup and view all the answers

What is thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades partially open called?

Slithering Signup and view all the answers

What does the slicing technique add to hair?

Movement through the lengths of the hair Signup and view all the answers

What is a version of the slicing technique that creates visual separation in the hair called?

Carving Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to pay unemployment insurance taxes on salary?

Stockholder Signup and view all the answers

What face shape would soft fringe around the forehead benefit most?

Triangle face shape Signup and view all the answers

What are bacilli and spirilla bacteria known for?

They are motile and use slender hairlike extensions known as flagella Signup and view all the answers

How many bones are in the face?

14 Signup and view all the answers

How many bones are in the foot?

26 Signup and view all the answers

How many bones are in the ankle joint?

3 Signup and view all the answers

How many bones are in the cranium?

8 Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Cocci'.

Round shaped bacteria that appears singular or in groups and rarely moves alone. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Staphylococci'.

Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters, like grapes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of 62 Chapter 4 known as?

Tennessee Cosmetology Act of 1986 Signup and view all the answers

What does aesthetics include?

Massaging, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, beautifying Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Board'?

The state board of cosmetology created by 62-4-103 Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of cosmetology shop?

Any place of business where cosmetology services are offered for a fee. Signup and view all the answers

What is natural hairstyling?

Techniques that tension hair strands through twisting, wrapping, weaving, or braiding. Signup and view all the answers

What is a managing cosmetologist?

A licensed cosmetologist designated to supervise the operation of a shop. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a skin care shop?

Any place of business offering aesthetics services for a fee. Signup and view all the answers

What does the practice of cosmetology not include?

Treatment of any abnormality or disease related to the skin. Signup and view all the answers

How many members will the board consist of?

9 Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the members of the board?

Governor Signup and view all the answers

There shall be at least two members from each __ of the state.

Grand Division Signup and view all the answers

5 members of the board shall be ________, each of whom has been licensed in this state for at least years.

<ol> <li>Cosmetologists 2. 5 years</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Two members of the board shall be persons at least _ years of age. They should not be engaged in the _ ______.

<ol> <li>21 years of age 2. Occupation of cosmetology</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the educational requirements for two members of the board?

One must hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in education. Signup and view all the answers

One member of the board shall be an _______ who has held a valid instructor's license for at least years.

<ol> <li>Instructor 2. 5 years</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What activities is this instructor NOT entitled to participate in?

Administration of examinations and inspections of schools Signup and view all the answers

One member of the board shall be an ____ _ _______ licensed by the board.

<ol> <li>Owner of a school</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What activities of the board is this person NOT entitled to participate in?

Administration of examinations and inspections of schools Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical texture service that loosens overly curly hair into loose curls or waves?

Curl softening Signup and view all the answers

What do all chemical texture procedures involve regarding hair structure?

Chemical and physical changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the exterior hair structure layer that protects the hair from damage?

Cuticle Signup and view all the answers

The layer of the hair that provides strength and elasticity is the:

Cortex Signup and view all the answers

Hair bonds that cannot be broken by heat or water are:

Disulfide bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the natural pH of hair?

4.5 and 5.5 Signup and view all the answers

Permanent waves cannot be performed if the hair is coated with:

Metallic salts Signup and view all the answers

Disulfide bonds are formed when:

Three peptide bonds are broken apart Signup and view all the answers

What is the measurement used to determine the hydrogen ions in a solution?

Potential of hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

Chemical texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair to allow penetration to which layer?

Cortex layer Signup and view all the answers

What are long, coiled polypeptide chains that are part of the hair's structure?

Peptide bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the measurement of the number of hairs per square inch on the head?

Density Signup and view all the answers

An indication of the strength of the side bonds is known as?

Porosity Signup and view all the answers

In permanent waving, the size of the curl is determined by the:

Size of rod Signup and view all the answers

The permanent wave rod that produces a uniform curl along the entire width of the strand is a:

Straight rod Signup and view all the answers

What is the wrapping technique using two end papers, one placed under the strand and one over?

Double-flat wrap Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique of wrapping at a 90-degree angle or straight out from the center?

Half-off base placement Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic types of wrapping hair around a perm rod?

Spiral method and croquignole method Signup and view all the answers

A reduction reaction involves the addition of hydrogen or the removal of?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is a common, colorless reducing agent used in chemical texture services?

Thioglycolic acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reducing agent in alkaline permanents?

Ammonium thioglycolate Signup and view all the answers

Most alkaline permanent waves have a pH between:

9.0 and 9.6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary low pH reducing agent in acid waves?

Glyceryl monothioglycolate Signup and view all the answers

What does an exothermic chemical reaction produce?

Heat Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic components of acid waves?

Permanent wave solution, activator, and neutralizer Signup and view all the answers

An endothermic wave must be activated using a:

Outside heat source Signup and view all the answers

How should the processing time be determined in permanent waving?

Strength of the solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of rearranging extremely curly hair into a straighter or smoother form?

Chemical hair relaxing Signup and view all the answers

In extremely curly hair, the thinnest and weakest sections of the hair strand are located at the:

Twists Signup and view all the answers

Thio chemical relaxers usually have a pH value above:

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers?

Hydroxide ion Signup and view all the answers

Hydroxide relaxers remove one atom of sulfur from a disulfide bond converting it into a:

Lanthionine bond Signup and view all the answers

Hydroxide ions left in the hair after a relaxer can be neutralized using an:

Acid balanced shampoo Signup and view all the answers

Relaxers containing one component used without any additional mixing are:

Metal hydroxide relaxers Signup and view all the answers

Sodium hydroxide relaxers (NaOH) are commonly called:

Lye relaxers Signup and view all the answers

Lithium hydroxide relaxers and potassium hydroxide relaxers are advertised and sold as:

No-lye relaxers Signup and view all the answers

A relaxer with two components mixed immediately prior to use is:

Guanidine hydroxide relaxer Signup and view all the answers

Each member of the board shall have been a ____ resident of this state for a period of at least years immediately preceding the date of appointment.

<ol> <li>Bonafide 2. 5 years</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the term of a board member?

4 years Signup and view all the answers

Before entering upon their duties, members of the board shall take and subscribe to:

The oath of office provided for state officers Signup and view all the answers

The board shall annually elect from its members a _ and a _.

<ol> <li>Chair 2. Vice Chair</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How old must you be to be an aesthetician?

16 years old Signup and view all the answers

How many hours must you have to receive a manicurist license?

600 hours Signup and view all the answers

How many hours do you need to be a natural hairstylist?

300 hours Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of instructor training must be attended to maintain an active instructor license?

<ol> <li>16 hours 2. Every 2 years</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How many instructors would be needed for 60 students?

3 instructors Signup and view all the answers

How many hours can a student be in attendance per day and per week?

8 hours per day, 6 days per week Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of instruction must a cosmetology student have before they work on the public?

200 hours Signup and view all the answers

A violation of this chapter or any rules promulgated under this chapter is a:

Class B Misdemeanor Signup and view all the answers

What does The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act govern?

All matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Cosmetology'.

The art and science of beautification and improving skin, nails, and hair. Signup and view all the answers

Archaeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were practiced as early as:

the Ice Age Signup and view all the answers

What was the first culture to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion?

the Egyptians Signup and view all the answers

What was the first recorded use of a hair-coloring agent in 3000 B.C.?

Henna Signup and view all the answers

The barber pole has its roots in what profession?

Medicine Signup and view all the answers

In ancient Rome, hair-color was used by women to indicate:

Class in society Signup and view all the answers

In 1938, Arnold F. Willatt developed a method of permanent waving called a:

Cold wave Signup and view all the answers

Who marketed the first nail polish in 1932?

Charles Revson of Revlon Signup and view all the answers

To achieve a look of greater intelligence during the Renaissance, women:

Shaved their eyebrows and hairline Signup and view all the answers

An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called:

Perfectionism Signup and view all the answers

Define 'being tactful'.

Being straightforward but not critical Signup and view all the answers

Making a list of tasks to complete from most to least important is called:

Prioritizing Signup and view all the answers

That which propels you to do something is called?

Motivation Signup and view all the answers

When your personal appearance and conduct are in harmony with the beauty business, you project a:

Professional image Signup and view all the answers

The study of how a workplace can best be designed for comfort, safety, efficiency, and productivity is:

Ergonomics Signup and view all the answers

What is key to prevent repetitive motion injury?

Body posture and movements Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cosmetology Fundamentals

Layered cuts hold less weight compared to graduated cuts.
Success in cosmetology often hinges on self-motivation, energy, and persistence.

Hair Characteristics

Extremely curly hair grows in long twisted spirals.
Wet hair with normal elasticity can stretch up to 50%.
The cuticle is the exterior layer of hair protecting it from damage.
The cortex provides the hair with strength and elasticity.

Hair Cutting Techniques

Transferring the comb releases the dominant cutting hand for easier subsection cutting.
Slide cutting involves gliding fingers and shears along hair edges to remove length.
Slithering thins hair to graduated lengths using partially open shear blades.
Slicing techniques remove bulk and add movement through hair lengths.
Carving is a slicing technique that creates visual hair separation.

Bacteria Forms

Bacilli and spirilla bacteria are motile and equipped with flagella for movement.
Staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters and are the most common bacteria type.

Anatomical Structures

The human face comprises 14 bones, while the foot consists of 26 bones. The ankle joint has 3 bones, and the cranium has 8 bones.

Professional Regulations

The Tennessee Cosmetology Act of 1986 governs the field.
Aesthetics include various tasks involving hands and cosmetic products.
The state board of cosmetology is defined by legislation, with 9 members appointed by the governor.

Board Composition

Board members must be bona fide residents for at least 5 years prior to appointment.
The board consists of 5 licensed cosmetologists, 2 public members (one with a degree in education), an instructor with 5 years of experience, and an owner of a cosmetology school.
Each term on the board lasts 4 years, and members must take an oath of office.

Educational Requirements

An aesthetician must be at least 16 years old.
600 hours of training are required for a manicurist, while natural hairstylists need 300 hours.
Cosmetology students must complete 200 hours before practicing on the public.

Chemical Texture Services

Curl softening loosens overly curly hair into waves; all chemical textures involve changing hair structure through chemical and physical means.
The pH of hair ranges between 4.5 and 5.5, and permanent waves cannot be performed on hair with metallic salts.
Disulfide bonds cannot be broken by heat or water; they convert to lanthionine bonds during relaxer treatments.

Relaxers and Permanent Waves

Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly referred to as lye relaxers; lithium and potassium hydroxide relaxers are marketed as no-lye.
Perm solutions typically have a pH between 9.0 and 9.6, while acid waves use glyceryl monothioglycolate as a reducing agent.

Historical Insights

Haircutting and hairstyling practices date back to the Ice Age.
Egyptians were the first to cultivate beauty practices extravagantly, using henna as a color agent in 3000 B.C.
The barber pole symbolizes medicine, with its colors representing blood and bandaging.

Personal and Professional Development

Perfectionism is defined as an unhealthy compulsion for accuracy.
Being tactful involves being direct yet considerate in communication.
Prioritizing tasks enhances productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
Ergonomics focuses on optimizing design for comfort and safety, crucial in preventing repetitive motion injuries.

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