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A comprehensive set of practice questions and answers for the cosmetology state board exam, covering various topics such as hair coloring, chemical treatments, hair cutting techniques, and safety procedures. It is designed to help students and professionals prepare for the exam and enhance their knowledge in cosmetology. The questions are structured to test understanding of key concepts and practical applications, making it a valuable resource for exam preparation and skill development. This study guide includes detailed explanations and answers to help students master the material and improve their test-taking abilities. It is an essential tool for anyone pursuing a career in cosmetology, offering a structured approach to learning and exam readiness.
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An Acid- balance rinse may be used to preserve the color in tinted hair After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at home maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quick relax : *Use an alkaline shampoo followed by alkaline rinse. *Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl. *Use a moisturizing conditioner *Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot , most likely the client has previous used Metallic - based hair color After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed apply an acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading
Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the hair to than hydroxide relaxers. Guanidine Always store hydrogen peroxide in: An opaque container in a dark, cool location The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called elevation Aniline derivatives Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex. Oxidants tints,Certified colors,deposit only tints,progressive tints. Aniline derived tints is :penetrating. Ash, smoky, and drab are terms used to describe: green, blue, violet Before a chemical service , have the client remove her jewelry
Compound dyes are a combination of metallic salts dyes and: vegetables dyes The direction of hair growth results from The direction of the hair follicle During a lightening process, which of the following will lighten the fastest fine light hair An example of a progressive hair color product is metallic tints A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique is a : Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this purpose. The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is not true *They cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers. *They contain no lye
*They have a lower ph than thio relaxers *they are harsher to the hair than sodium hydroxide relaxers. The following type of relaxer is often advertised as a no lye relaxer guanidine For a client with an inverted triangle or heart - shaped facial type , a good hairstyling choice would be Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center, fullest at the jaw. From the lightest blond haircolor through black there are how many levels of color 10 get a better idea of how curly hair will lay, it is often best to cut curly hair dry A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with A warm tone color
Henna is an example of: natural hair color / Vegetable How can an old, dark tint be removed Haircolor Remover How should the stylist handle the shears if he or she temporarily stops cutting palm them closed , pointing toward stylist the hydroxide relaxer breaks the disulfide bond converting them to lanthionine bonds which can once hair has been permanently relaxed with hydroxide treatment , the bonds cannot be reformed with any chemical treatment. If hair has been previously treated with a metallic salts product, you should not treat the hair with permanent haircolor , bleach, or perm If over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be straighter on the ends , with some curl near the scalp.
If the relaxer is rinsed with cold water it is possible that the results will include (all the answers all true ) Cold water is ineffective at rinsing relaxers and may leave trace amounts of the product in the hair. Relaxers should always be rinsed using tepid water. if your client has dark brown or black hair , what is the maximum number of levels that the hair could safety be lightened 7 If your client has mostly gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color , begin by applying color at the front in a hydroxide relaxer retouch procedure During a relaxer retouch, apply product only to the new growth in a virgin tint going darker , apply the product Initially apply away from the scalp as heat from the scalp increases the chemical reaction. As ends are often porous, initially avoid the ends
Paraphenylenediamine is not usually found in the falling products certified colors Penetrating haircolor acts on the cortex Permanent hair coloring has the unique ability to : Both lighten and deposit color in a single step Permanent wave solution should be applied to Top and bottom of each rod Picking up and viewing sections in the opposite direction from how they were cut is know as cross checking A polymer substance would most likely exist in
Polymers are long chains of molecules that can coat and support the hair shalt , and are used in products such as styling gel and hair spray The process by which a hydroxide relaxer removes one atom of sulfur from a disulfide bond lanthionization The processing time required to form a permanent wave is affected by Porosity of the hair Razor cutting requires that the hair be: Clean and damp Razor cutting requires that the hair to remain damp during a cutting to Avoid pulling the hair The reason for back coming is to Add volume to the style
Cut dry with shears Taking a "test curl" means Partially unwinding a perm rod during processing A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will coat the cuticle layer The term reformation curl relates to all of the following except chemical straightening reference point used in haircutting Parietal ridge,occipital bone , apex , and four corners The three possible shapes of hair when viewed as a cross-section are round , oval , and The shape of a cross-section of the hair can be round, oval , or nearly flat. to give more body and body and weight to fine hair
cut blunt to reduce tangling of the hair while rising the relaxer , use always rinse with warm water to remove all traces of the product and avoid tangling. To test for the existence of metallic dyes in the hair, place a strand of hair in the following solution 1 ounce 20 volume H202, 20 drops ammonia Unless instructions say otherwise, to stop the action of a relaxer, the stylist should rinse with warm water The use thinning shears is sometimes referred to as thinning shears can be used as a blending technique. Use thinning or tapering shears to Remove bulk
When cutting hair with electric clippers , the hair should be dry when cutting the hair with a razor , the hair should be damp When giving a blunt haircut, you should begin cutting at the nape When giving a heat wave with clamps, if a client complains about too much heat on the neck, the cosmetologist should: place cotton under clamps when giving a perm the porosity of hair determines to its ability to porosity determines the ability for substances ( such as liquids) to pass through a material ( such as cuticle of hair ) When holding shears for cutting, where is the thumb placed? In the grip of movable blade.
when performing a chemical service , to protect the client 's clothing Have the client change into a gown when performing a tint back to natural hair color , from a lighter color , which of the following products is recommended A color filler when performing a virgin lightening on the hair begin the application starting away from the scalp up to the ends when performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer , apply the product 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends When proceeding through subsections of haircut , the guideline is .......................................................... When rinsing a permanent color from the hair, cool water should be used to close the cuticle
Which of the following ingredients is found in semipermanent, demipermanent , and permanent hair color para-phenylenediamine is a aniline derivative used in permanent , semipermanent and semipermanent hair color. which of the following is measure of electrical pressure volt Which of the following is not a component of haircutting shears heel which of the following is not a good ergonomic choice holding implements tightly which of the following is not a reason why virgin bleach/high- lift tint initially applied away from the scalp its more efficient for the stylist which of the following is not a term meaning tapered blunt
Which of the following is not a tertiary color blue-violet @red-blue yellow-orange red-violet which of the following items is not a benefit of high frequency ( tesla) electrotherapy Produces muscle contraction which of the following mixtures of pigments results in a secondary color When hair is green .... use red to balance When hair is red use green to balance when hair is blue use orange to balance when hair is orange use blue to balance when hair is yellow use violat to balance when hair is violet use yellow to balance