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Milady Practice Exam Cosmetology 100 Questions with Verified Answers The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the - CORRECT ANSWER Stratum Germinativum The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped cells and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Stratum Germinativum Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the: - CORRECT ANSWER stratum corneum The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Corneum The fatty layer found below the dermis is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Subcutaneous The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the___ - CORRECT ANSWER Arrector Pili Muscle The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are: - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to form new substances are: - CORRECT ANSWER Sudoriferous & Sebaceous Glands Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 to 70% The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and: - CORRECT ANSWER Secretion & Absorption The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and: - CORRECT ANSWER Medulla Layer A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen Bond All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called: - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive: - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous Glands The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month. - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft is: - CORRECT ANSWER Trichorrhexis Nodosa The medial term that is used to describe dandruff is: - CORRECT ANSWER Pityriasis Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER Fungus An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is: - CORRECT ANSWER Pediculosis Capitis A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER Staphylococci The type of fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots at the opening of the hair follicle is: - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea Capitis Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Crust The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be: - CORRECT ANSWER Oil Attracting A section of hair molded in circular movements in preparation for the formation of a pin curl is a __ - CORRECT ANSWER Shaping The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the __ - CORRECT ANSWER Arc Base The hair type that is very resistant to hair pressing and requires more heat and pressure is __ - CORRECT ANSWER Wiry/Curly To change the natural wave pattern of hair, the side bond of what layer of hair must be broken? - CORRECT ANSWER Cortex The range of numbers used in the pH scale is - CORRECT ANSWER 0 to 14 In restructuring process, coarse, resistant hair with strong compact cuticle requires a chemical solution that is: - CORRECT ANSWER Highly Alkaline Chains that are formed by peptide bonds that are linked together are: - CORRECT ANSWER Polypeptide Bonds Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together are: - CORRECT ANSWER Disulfide Bonds More then any other single factor, what determines the ability for the hair to cold a curl? - CORRECT ANSWER Elasticity In permanent waving, the size of the curl is determined by the: - CORRECT ANSWER Rod Size In the permanent waving, panels of hair are divided into smaller sub-sections called: - CORRECT ANSWER Base Sections In the croquignole method of wrapping , the hair is wound from: - CORRECT ANSWER Ends to Scalp An acid with low pH that is the primary reducing agent in acid waves is: - CORRECT ANSWER Glyceryl Monothioglycolate All acid waves have three components consisting of the waving lotion, neutralizer, and: - CORRECT ANSWER Activator Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered: - CORRECT ANSWER Endothermic Relaxers that contains only one component and are used without mixing are: - CORRECT ANSWER Metal Hydroxide Relaxers To avoid over-processing an scalp irritation in a virgin relaxers application, start at least: - CORRECT ANSWER 1/4 inch Away From Scalp Conditioners with an acidic pH that conditions an restores the natural pH of hair after a relaxer but prior to shampooing are: - CORRECT ANSWER Normalizing Solution During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid over-processing or hair breakage, Do Not: - CORRECT ANSWER Overlapped the relaxer Hair that is treated with hydroxide relaxers must not be treated with: - CORRECT ANSWER Thio relaxers Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the recommended base to use is: - CORRECT ANSWER Triangular Base Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or: - CORRECT ANSWER C-Shaped Based Curls Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a: - CORRECT ANSWER Wave A type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is: - CORRECT ANSWER Waving Lotion To create curls in using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller: - CORRECT ANSWER Two-and-a-Half Turns When securing a roller, one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end __ - CORRECT ANSWER Inside the Roller Another term used to describe back-brushing is __ - CORRECT ANSWER Ruffing Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as __ - CORRECT ANSWER Teasing Large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are __ - CORRECT ANSWER Paddle Brushes The edges on flat irons that create smooth, straight styles on very curly hair are __ - CORRECT ANSWER Straight A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n) __ - CORRECT ANSWER Smooth Press After heating a pressing comb, the temperature of the comb should be tested using __ - CORRECT ANSWER Light Paper A hard press is also known as a __ - CORRECT ANSWER Double-Comb Press The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a __ - CORRECT ANSWER Touch-Up A true classic hairdo created out of a simple ponytail that can be a simple style or dressed up is a(n) __ - CORRECT ANSWER Chignon A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands. Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness - CORRECT ANSWER Seborrheic dermatitis Elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a pustule: - CORRECT ANSWER Papule A dry, scaly skin condition due to a deficiency or absence of sebum caused by old age and exposure to cold is: - CORRECT ANSWER Asteatosis