Skin Care and Disorders Practice Questions PDF

Skin Care and Disorders 351. The "Active" growth phase of hair: Answer (A) a) Anagen b) Catagen c) Canities d) Telogen 352. The Anagen, Active, or Primary phase of hair follicle growth is thought to last between: Answer (D) a) 1 - 2 years b) 2 - 4 years c) 4 - 6 years d) 2 - 6 years 353. Dur...

Skin Care and Disorders 351. The "Active" growth phase of hair: Answer (A) a) Anagen b) Catagen c) Canities d) Telogen 352. The Anagen, Active, or Primary phase of hair follicle growth is thought to last between: Answer (D) a) 1 - 2 years b) 2 - 4 years c) 4 - 6 years d) 2 - 6 years 353. During the Anagen/Active/Primary growth phase of the follicle, the hair grows: Answer (B) a) ¼" per month b) ½" inch per month c) ¾" per month d) 1" per month 354. This stage / phase is often referred to as the "Transition Stage": Answer (B) a) Anagen b) Catagen c) Terminal d) Telogen 355. The Catagen State / Stage of hair growth is thought to last approximately how long? Answer (B) a) 1 - 4 weeks b) 2-3 weeks c) 3 - 6 months d) as long as 1 year 356. During this stage of hair growth, a "Club Hair" will be formed? Answer (A) a) Catagen b) Anagen c) Telogen d) Active 357. The formation of this type of hair signals the end of the Catagen stage of hair growth: Answer (B) a) Terminal hair b) Club hair c) Vellus hair d) Lanugo hair 358. Active and Primary are terms associated with what stage of the hairs growth cycle: Answer (A) a) Anagen b) Catagen c) Terminen d) Telogen 359. This phase in the life of a hair shaft is often referred to as the resting phase: Answer (C) a) Catagen b) Dormant c) Telogen d) Anagen 360. The Catagen Stage signals the end of: Answer (B) a) The hair follicles life span b) The active growing stage c) The first stage of hair growth d) The beginning of Terminal hair growth 361. The Telogen State of hair follicle growth lasts approximately how long? Answer (D) a) 1 to 3 months b) 90 days c) 180 days d) 3 to 6 months 362. What is typically the longest phase / stage / state in the hair follicle growth cycle? Answer (A) a) Anagen b) Terminus c) Catagen d) Telogen 363. In the average person, what percent of hair is in the Anagen stage at any given time? Answer (D) a) 50% b) 33.3% c) 75% d) 90% 364. In the average person, in what stage is most of the hair at any given point in time? Answer (A) a) Anagen b) Resting c) Transitional d) Catagen 365. The secondary stage, during which hair growth slows down: Answer (B) a) Anagen b) Catagen c) Canities d) Telogen 366. The Telogen stage / phase is also known as the: Answer (A) a) Resting / dormant stage b) Transitional stage c) Active / growth stage d) Terminal stage 367. How much would you expect the hair of an average person to grow within 1 year? Answer (C) a) 12 inches b) 9 inches c) 6 inches d) 3 inches 368. Often referred to as the "resting phase / stage" of hair growth: Answer (D) a) Anagen b) Catagen c) Canities d) Telogen O.K. you probably think that was far too many questions on the various stages of hair growth. And yes, it is unlikely the State Board would ask so many questions on one area. However; it does demonstrate how many questions could be formulated from a small area (2 pages in most textbooks), and therefore; why you need to "Know" the material and not "memorize" preset questions. Knowing these terms will help insure you pass your State Board Examination. 369. You cut a client's hair in January, 6 months later they return requesting you cut the hair to the same length as in January; how many inches should you remove? Answer (C) a) 6 inch b) 2 inches c) 3 inches d) 1 inch 370. Shaving is an example of cutting or removing the hair at the level of the skin, what is the term used for this type of hair removal? Answer (B) a) Electrolysis b) Depilation c) Tripicia d) Hirsutism 371. Short, fine, soft hair with pigment: Answer (A) a) Lanugo b) Barba c) Terminal d) Capilli 372. Short, fine, light colored/unpigmented hair, often observed on women and children: Answer (A) a) Vellus b) Lanugo c) Barba d) Terminal 373. Extremely curly hair tends to grow: Answer (C) a) Faster than the typical ½ per month b) Approximately ½ inch per month c) Somewhat slower than the ½ norm d) Approximately ¼ inch per month 374. Short hairs, 1 to 2 centimeters in length, containing little or no pigment: Answer (B) a) Lanugo b) Vellus c) Barba d) Terminal 375. Canities is another name for: Answer (B) a) Red hair b) Gray hair c) Black hair d) Curly hair 376. This short, fine, pigmented hair is often observed on premature babies: Answer (C) a) Terminal b) Vellus c) Lanugo d) Canities 377. Normal wet hair can be stretched % of its length without damage or breakage: Answer (D) a) 10 % b) 20% c) Depends if the hair is curly or straight d) 40 - 50% 378. Normal dry hair can be stretched % of its length without damage or breakage: Answer (B) a) 10 % b) 20% c) Depends if the hair is curly or straight d) 40 - 50% 379. The hair follicle determines the hairs: Answer (D) a) Shape, direction, and texture b) Shape, size, and density c) Shape, size, and color d) Shape, size, and direction of growth 380. Which croquignole curl (roller set / curling iron) creates the least movement in the hair? Answer (D) a) Full stem b) Half stem c) Off base d) No stem / On base 381. Which of the following terms is not part of pin curl? Answer (B) a) Base b) Strand c) Stem d) Arc 382. If the stylist is attempting to create finger waves and the comb does not penetrate to the scalp to make certain the hair at the scalp is moving, the result will be : Answer (B) a) No wave b) A weak wave c) A strong wave d) An uneven wave 383. The most important factor in achieving a strong finger wave is: Answer (C) a) Being certain only the top hair is moving b) Having the correct styling tools c) Be certain the hair at the scalp is moving d) All of the above 384. A hair set using alternating rows of pin-curls & finger waves is referred to as: Answer (C) a) Cascading Waves b) Waterfall Waves c) Skip Waves d) C Shaping's 385. What is the effect of "On-Base" or "No-Stem" placement on the hair? Answer (B) a) Less volume, more movement b) More volume, less movement c) Medium volume, medium movement d) Less curl, more wave 386. Which type of placement creates the greatest degree of movement or softness? Answer (A) a) Full stem / off base b) No stem / on base c) All pin-curls create firm curls & movement d) ½ stem / ½ off base 387. What base type is best used for Barrel Curls? Answer (B) a) Triangular b) Rectangular c) Square d) Round 388. Which type of placement creates the least degree of movement or softness? Answer (B) a) Full stem / off base b) No stem / on base c) All pin-curls create firm curls & movement d) ½ stem / ½ off base 389. What is the effect of "Off-Base" placement on the hair? Answer (A) a) Less volume b) More volume c) Medium volume d) More curl 390. What is the effect of "Half Off-Base" placement on the hair? Answer (C) a) Less volume b) More volume c) Medium volume d) More curl 391. When a roller is placed half off-base, it is done to achieve: Answer (C) a) Less volume b) More volume c) Medium volume d) More curl 392. What is the best method to handle your shears if you stop cutting momentarily: Answer (D) a) Place them, closed, on your station b) Palm them, closed, facing the client c) Palm them, open, facing the stylist d) Palm them, closed, facing the stylist 393. A pin-curl is made up of which of the following: Answer (B) a) Stem, base, and ridge b) Stem, base, and circle c) Stem, base, and curl d) Stem, base, and closed end 394. A "no stem" pin-curl, or an "on base" roller set, creates: Answer (A) a) Tight, firm, long lasting curl b) Maximum movement c) Loose curls d) Deep waved ridges 395. To create a tight, firm, long lasting curl, use: Answer (A) a) No stem curls b) Half stem curls c) Full stem curls d) Off base curls 396. To create a tight, firm, long lasting curl, use: Answer (A) a) On base curls b) Half off base c) Ridge direction d) Off base 397. A No-Stem curl, would be the equivalent of a / an: Answer (A) a) On base curl b) Half off base curl c) Off base curl d) Skip wave 398. Which of the following is the most correct: Answer (D) a) On base = No stem b) Half off base = Half stem c) Off base = Full stem d) All of the above are correct 399. To place your curl directly on-base and produce a tight, long lasting curl, you would use: Answer (D) a) Full stem b) Half stem c) No stem d) Over direction 400. Which of the following would create the firmest curl with the strongest wave pattern: Answer (A) a) No stem / On base b) Half stem / Half off base c) Full stem / Off base d) Skip wave 401. A pin-curl will receive both its direction and mobility from its: Answer (C) a) Base b) Arc c) Stem d) All of the above 402. Which of the following would create a curl with the weakest/loosest wave pattern: Answer (C) a) No stem / On base b) Half stem / Half off base c) Full stem / Off base d) Skip wave 403. If the client seeks loose curls or waves with the greatest movement or mobility, use: Answer (C) a) On base or no stem curls b) ½ off base or half stem curls c) Off base or full stem curls d) Off base or no stem curls 404. Which placement would create a strong curl pattern, with looseness in the finished set: Answer (B) a) No stem / On base b) Half stem / Half off base c) Full stem / Off Base d) Skip wave 405. When you have combinations of pin-curls and finger waves, this pattern is referred to as: Answer (D) a) Finger Waves b) Marie Antoinette Waves c) Cascade Waves d) Skip Waves 406. If the stem direction is going towards the client's face, it is referred to as: Answer (B) a) Backward movement b) Forward movement c) Skip Waves d) Cascade curls 407. Oxidation occurs during which of the following periods: Answer (C) a) Processing b) Oxidative c) Neutralization d) Reduction 408. For maximum volume, use: Answer (D) a) Barrel curls, off base b) Half base, half stem c) Off base, full stem d) On base, no stem 409. Stand up pin-curls are often referred to as: Answer (B) a) Off base curls b) Barrel curls c) Cascade curls d) Waterfall curls 410. In a roller-set, the part of the hair/curl closest to the head is referred to as the: Answer (B) a) Open end b) Closed end c) Curl direction d) Wave ridge 411. When doing a roller (wet) set, what should be the width of the parting? Answer (D) a) ½ inch smaller than the roller b) ½ inch wider than the roller c) ¾ inch smaller than the roller d) Same size as the roller 412. In a wet set, which of the following placements would result in the least volume? Answer (B) a) ½ stem b) Off base c) On base d) Full stem 413. In a pin-curl set, which of the following placements creates maximum volume? Answer (A) a) No stem b) Off base c) On base d) Full stem 414. Which of the following takes longer to rinse from your client's hair: Answer (D) a) Ammonium thioglycolate perm b) Alkaline perm c) Acid balanced perm d) Acid perm 415. Which permanent wave will cause the least swelling /opening of the cuticle: Answer (A) a) Acid Wave b) Cold Wave c) Ammonium Thioglycolate Wave d) Acid Balanced Wave 416. Triangular shaped bases in a pin-curl set can be used to: Answer (B) a) Avoid excessive volume b) Avoid any splits in the dried style c) Create maximum volume d) Create a crisper/firmer curl 417. Which of the following takes the least time to rinse from your client's hair: Answer (A) a) Ammonium thioglycolate perm b) Acid perm c) Acid balanced perm d) Both B and C 418. During which period in the permanent wave process does oxidation occur? Answer (A) a) Neutralizing b) Processing c) Rinsing d) All of the above 419. Reduction occurs during which of the following periods: Answer (A) a) Processing b) Oxidative c) Neutralization d) Reduction 420. During which period in the permanent wave process does oxidation occur? Answer (D) a) Neutralizing b) Processing c) Rebonding d) Both A and C 421. Curling the hair from the scalp to the ends is referred to as: Answer (D) a) Croquignole b) Cascade c) Waterfall d) Spiral 422. In a permanent wave, the diameter of the rod will determine the: Answer (D) a) Number or rods to be used b) Number of rods needed c) Processing time d) Size of the curl 423. Which type of shampoo may increase porosity and hasten color fading: Answer (C) a) Conditioning b) Moisturizing c) Volumizing d) None of the above 424. In hair coloring, the word "Complimentary", means the same as: Answer (A) a) Opposite b) Similar c) Two colors that look good together d) Colors that do not look good together 425. What is 20 volume hydrogen peroxide equivalent to? Answer (B) a) 3 % b) 6 % c) 9 % d) 12 % 426. What is 40 volume hydrogen peroxide equivalent to? Answer (D) a) 3 % b) 6 % c) 9 % d) 12 % 427. What is the "Complimentary" color for yellow? Answer (B) a) Blue b) Violet c) Green d) Orange 428. What color neutralizes yellow when tinting? Answer (B) a) Blue b) Violet c) Green d) Orange 429. What is the opposite color to yellow? Answer (B) a) Blue b) Violet c) Green d) Orange 430. A client's hair has been lightened to a shade of pale yellow, they want to see no warmth in the hair, you should use a toner with what base color? Answer (B) a) Blue b) Violet c) Green d) Orange 431 If you wanted NO lift, and deposit only, which strength of H2O2 would you use? Answer (C) a) 20 volume b) 15 volume c) 5 volume d) 30 volume 432. Over oxidation, in any chemical process, may result in: Answer (C) a) Under processing b) Uneven color or curl c) Hair breakage d) None of the above 433. An acid rinse may be used to achieve all the following except: Answer (D) a) Close the cuticle b) Remove built up soap scum from the hair c) Increase shine d) Open the cuticle 434. Which of the following would you use to achieve maximum lift in a one-process color: Answer (D) a) 3 % or 10 volume b) 6 % or 20 volume c) 9 % or 30 volume d) 12 % or 40 volume 435. Approximately how long will a bleach mixture last before losing its potency: Answer (C) a) As long as it does not dry out b) 1 hour c) 2 hours d) 4 hours 436. What is the "Complimentary" color for Red? Answer (C) a) Orange b) Violet c) Green d) Blue 437. What is the "Opposite" color for Red? Answer (D) a) Blue b) Violet c) Orange d) Green 438. If a stylist wants to remove tint / artificial color, they should use: Answer (B) a) Bleach b) Dye solvent c) Deposit only H2O2 d) 20 volume H2O2 or above 439. The coloring material of the hair is known as: Answer (B) a) Pigment b) Melanin c) Ptygerium d) Orthocytes 440. Highlighting shampoo is made by the addition of ammonia water and H2O2 to: Answer (C) a) Shampoo b) Henna c) Temporary colors d) Demi-permanent colors 441. The layer of the hair in which melanin will be found: Answer (D) a) Cuticle b) Papilla c) Medulla d) Cortex 442. Which type of colors contain pastel shades? Answer (C) a) Demi-permanent tones level s 1 - 5 b) Hennas c) Toners d) Demi-permanent colors levels 6 - 10 443. What color could be used to neutralize a green cast in the hair? Answer (D) a) Blue b) Violet c) Green d) Red 444. White hair is discolored with yellow streaks, apply to camouflage the yellow. Answer (C) a) A red rinse b) A yellow rinse c) A bluing rinse d) A green rinse 445. Client has white hair discolored with yellow streaks, apply to correct the yellow. Answer (A) a) A violet toner b) A yellow toner c) A bluing rinse d) A green toner 446. Aniline derivative tints are derived from: Answer (D) a) Carbon based, inorganic matter b) Synthetic materials c) Vegetable byproducts d) Coal tar 447. Which one of the following services would likely not require a Predisposition Test: Answer (B) a) Tint back b) Cream decolorization c) Tint touch-up d) High lift tint 448. High lift colors often use double peroxide, what does this mean when mixing a tint? Answer (D) a) Twice as much tint as peroxide b) Double processing c) Equal amounts of peroxide and tint d) Twice as much H2O2 as aniline derivative 449. Which one of the following is not one of the primary colors? Answer (B) a) Yellow b) Orange c) Red d) Blue 450. Which of the following is not a secondary color? Answer (D) a) Orange b) Green c) Purple d) Blue 451. Which of the following choices correctly identifies the 3 primary colors? Answer (C) a) Red, White & Blue b) Red, Yellow & Green c) Red, Yellow & Blue d) Green, Orange & Violet 452 A client has lightened his / her hair to an odd shade of orange. They are unhappy with it. What color should you use to tone the orange from the hair? Answer (B) a) Green b) Blue c) Violet d) More orange, like attracts like 453. A client's hair is 70% - 80% gray and wants it tinted to its original color. Choose: Answer (C) a) One shade lighter than original color b) Same shade as original color c) One shade darker than original color d) Two shades darker than original color 454. Stylist puts blue based toner on hair lightened to pale yellow, what is the result? Answer (C) a) Neutral light blonde b) Light blue c) Green d) None of the above 455. Aniline derivative tints belong to the family of: Answer (D) a) Vegetable dyes b) Non-metallic salt dyes c) Hennas d) Penetrating dyes 456. Blue and yellow are primary colors, when mixed equally, they make: Answer (C) a) Dark blue b) Orange c) Green d) Light blue 457. You have lightened your client's medium brown hair to lightest pale yellow, what toner should you apply to achieve a neutral/platinum blonde shade? Answer (B) a) Blue b) Violet c) Green d) Red 458. If you lightened your client's medium brown hair to lightest pale yellow, and you apply a blue based toner, what will be the result? Answer (C) a) Light Blue b) Light Violet c) Light Green d) Light Red 459. What is the darkest pigment color? Answer (B) a) Brown b) Blue c) Black d) Red 460. The Law of Color suggests you would use which of the following to darken a color? Answer (B) a) Violet b) Blue c) Green d) Black 461. When applied to white or very light gray hair, Hennas will produce what color: Answer (C) a) Light brown b) Dark brown c) Orange d) Red 462. If a client wants a perm and color, what would be the recommended order: Answer (A) a) Perm then color b) Color then perm c) One or the other, but not both d) Color today and perm another day 463. Hair with a hard / closed / compact cuticle layer is: Answer (A) a) Resistant and non-porous b) Resistant and porous c) Porous and easy to work with d) Porous and difficult to work with 464. How far in advance must a Predisposition Test, a Patch Test, or a Strand Test, be given? Answer (C) a) 1 - 24 hours b) 5 - 7 minutes c) 24 - 48 hours d) At least 48 hours in advance 465. Which one of the following colors would not require a Predisposition Test: Answer (A) a) Certified color b) Demi-permanent color c) Semi-permanent color d) Permanent color 466. When tinting, Blue, Green, and Violet are classified as: Answer (B) a) Warm colors / tones b) Cool colors / tones c) Complimentary colors / tones d) Secondary colors / tones 467. When tinting, Red, Orange, and Yellow are classified as: Answer (A) a) Warm colors / tones b) Cool colors / tones c) Complimentary colors / tones d) Secondary colors / tones 468. Which of the following is correct in terms of lasting on the hair (shortest to longest): Answer (C) a) Temporary, permanent, semi-permanent, demi-permanent b) Temporary, demi-permanent, semi-permanent, permanent c) Temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, permanent d) Temporary, permanent, demi-permanent, semi-permanent 469. Toners are: Answer (B) a) Aniline tints in bright, vivid colors b) Aniline derivative tints in pale, delicate shades c) Aniline tints between levels 5 and 10 d) Aniline derivative tints between levels 8 and 10 470. What coloring effect would the use of Chamomile produce on very light hair? Answer (B) a) Light cool violet tone b) Pale, yellow blonde tone c) Light ash tone d) Red 471. If the client has 80% gray hair, which of the following is best for maximum coverage? Answer (C) a) Demi-permanent color b) Semi-permanent color c) Permanent color d) Temporary 472. Why would the stylist use a filler on bleached or highly lightened hair? Answer (C) a) To increase its porosity b) To decrease its porosity c) To even out its porosity d) To avoid damage to hair shaft 473. Colors with no warmth (red, orange, or yellow) are considered: Answer (B) a) Best for older clients b) Cool shades c) Unflattering shades d) Warm shades 474. In hair coloring, the expression "double process" refers to: Answer (B) a) Tinting twice b) Bleach and Tone c) Bleaching twice d) Bleach and Tint 475. Returning the color to its original shade, whether lighter or darker, is known as: Answer (D) a) Color filler b) Color blocking c) Color correction d) Tint back 476. Any product designed to remove artificial color from the hair is known as: Answer (B) a) Decolorizers b) Dye solvent c) Bleached d) Peroxide 477. An oxidative tint is best mixed in a container made from: Answer (A) a) Glass / plastic b) Stainless steel c) Wood d) Metal 478. The angle/degree at which you hold the hair out from the scalp prior to cutting: Answer (A) a) Elevation b) Graduation c) Weight line d) Demarcation 479. Slithering / effilating refers to the technique of decreasing bulk by: Answer (D) a) Point Cutting b) Thinning the hair c) Opening & partially closing shears up & down the hair shaft d) Both B and C 480. Extremely resistant canities hair may require the stylist to use: Answer (A) a) A pre-softener b) A pre-lightener c) A lighter shade than desired d) A darker shade than desired 481. Para-phenylene-diamene colors are generally used for: Answer (D) a) Fabrics b) Furs c) Leather d) Hair 482. It is generally not allowable for the stylist to color a client's cilia; however, if you decide to do so, which of the following products should you not use? Answer (B) a) Professional Lash & Brow tint b) Aniline derivative tints c) Mascara d) Eye shadow 483. If your client has predominantly gray hair (canities), and they show you the color they would like on a color chart, what should you do / use? Answer (D) a) A low volume of peroxide for deposit only b) High volume H2O2 on the resistant gray hair c) Choose a color one shade lighter than shown d) Choose a color one shade darker than shown 484. What effect do Acids have on the hair's cuticle layer? Answer (C) a) Soften and swell b) Soften and shrink c) Harden and shrink d) Harden and swell 485. What is the purpose of pre-softening before the application of a one step color: Answer (B) a) Open the pores b) Open the cuticle c) Speed up processing time d) Achieve a more even tone 486. What is the purpose of pre-softening before the application of a bleach application: Answer (B) a) Open the pores b) Increase porosity c) Speed up processing time d) Achieve a more even tone 487. Hair with an open cuticle layer is: Answer (D) a) Usually straight b) Less porous c) Porosity remains unchanged d) More porous 488. Most soap is usually: Answer (B) a) Neutral b) Alkaline c) Acid d) None of the above 489. Most shampoo is usually: Answer (B) a) Neutral b) Alkaline c) Acid d) None of the above 490. Most "60 second" rinses are to counteract the pH of most shampoos: Answer (A) a) Acid, alkaline b) Alkaline, acid c) Neutral, acid d) Neutral, alkaline 491. A mild acid rinse, such as vinegar, can be used to: Answer (D) a) Close the cuticle b) Increase shine c) Remove built up soap / shampoo scum d) All of the above 492. How does good porosity of hair (an open cuticle) effect processing times: Answer (B) a) Usually lengthens them b) Usually shortens them c) Usually they remain unchanged d) Usually provides better elasticity 493. What effect does Alkaline have on the hair's cuticle layer? Answer (A) a) Soften and swell b) Soften and shrink c) Harden and shrink d) Harden and swell 494. What type of rinse would be a bad choice just prior to applying a temporary color: Answer (D) a) Conditioning rinse b) Volumizing rinse c) Alkaline rinse d) Acid rinse 495. Which of the following hydrogen peroxide strengths is deposit only? Answer (A) a) 10 volume b) 20 volume c) 30 volume d) 40 volume 496. Which of the following hydrogen peroxide strengths is deposit only? Answer (C) a) 12 % b) 6 % c) 3 % d) 9 % 497. If your Predisposition Test shows negative results, what should be done? Answer (A) a) Proceed with service b) Refuse service c) User a weaker peroxide strength d) Recommend another service 498. If your Predisposition Test shows positive results, what should be done? Answer (B) a) Proceed with service b) Refuse service c) User a weaker peroxide strength d) Recommend another service 499. When performing a virgin bleach or high-lift color, why does the hair closest to the scalp process more quickly? Answer (D) a) It is newer hair b) It is younger hair and it is more porous c) It is shorter hair d) Heat from the scalp speeds lightening 500. What would you use to remove old, very dark tint? Answer (B) a) High lift tint b) Dye solvent c) Bleach d) 40 volume cream hydrogen peroxide