MILADY COSMETOLOGY EXAMS ACTUAL 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Androgenic Alopecia - ✔✔Hair loss that is characterized by miniaturization of
terminal hair that is converted into vellus hair.
✔✔Alopecia Areata - ✔✔Autoimmune disorder that causes affected hair follicles to be
mistakenly attacked by a persons own immune system.
✔✔Hypertrichosis - ✔✔Condition of abnormal hair growth.
✔✔Ringed hair - ✔✔alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair hair throughout
length of the hair strand.
✔✔Trichoptilosis - ✔✔the technical term for slit ends.
✔✔Trichorrhexis Nodosa - ✔✔Knotted Hair
✔✔Monilethrix - ✔✔Beaded Hair
✔✔Fragilitas Crinium - ✔✔Brittle Hair
✔✔Pityriasis - ✔✔Technical term for dandruff
✔✔Malassezia - ✔✔naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin but
causes symptoms of dandruff when it grows out of control.
✔✔Pityriasis captis simplex - ✔✔Classic term for dandruff that is caused by irritation,
large flakes,itchy scalp.
✔✔Pityriasis steotoides - ✔✔dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or
waxy scales, mixed with sebum, that stick to scalp like crust.
, ✔✔Tinea - ✔✔technical term for ringworm
✔✔Tinea favosa - ✔✔dry, sulfur-yellow, cup like crust on the scalp called scatula.
✔✔Furuncle - ✔✔term for boil, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle.
✔✔Carbuncle - ✔✔Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci.
✔✔Reference points - ✔✔Mark where the surface of the head changes, such as; ears,
jawline, occipital bone, or apex. Lines to establish guidelines.
✔✔Parietal Ridge - ✔✔Widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at
the bottom of the crown. Found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head.
✔✔Occipital Bone - ✔✔Bone that protrudes at the base of the skull.
✔✔Apex - ✔✔Highest point of the head. Comb will rest on the highest point.
✔✔Four Corners - ✔✔Located when two combs is placed flat against the side and back,
and then locating the back corner at the point where the two combs meet.
✔✔Line - ✔✔thin continuous mark used as a guide
✔✔Angle - ✔✔Space between two lines or surfaces
✔✔Horizontal lines - ✔✔used to create one-length and low elevation haircuts and to
add weight.
✔✔Vertical lines - ✔✔Creates height in hair design. Makes a hairstyle appear longer
and narrower as the eye follow the lines up and down.
✔✔Curved Lines - ✔✔Lines moving in a semi-circular direction, soften a design. Theses
lines can be large or small, a full circle, or just part of a circle.
✔✔Single Lines - ✔✔One length hairstyles contain this type of line. Best hairstyle for
clients who want their hair to be low maintenance.
✔✔Parallel lines - ✔✔Repeating lines in a hairstyle. Can be straight or curved. The
repetition of lines create more interest in the design. Finger waves are an example of
this type of line.
✔✔Contrasting Lines - ✔✔Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90 degree angle.
Theses lines create a hard edge. This design is for clients that are able to carry off a
strong look.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Androgenic Alopecia - ✔✔Hair loss that is characterized by miniaturization of
terminal hair that is converted into vellus hair.
✔✔Alopecia Areata - ✔✔Autoimmune disorder that causes affected hair follicles to be
mistakenly attacked by a persons own immune system.
✔✔Hypertrichosis - ✔✔Condition of abnormal hair growth.
✔✔Ringed hair - ✔✔alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair hair throughout
length of the hair strand.
✔✔Trichoptilosis - ✔✔the technical term for slit ends.
✔✔Trichorrhexis Nodosa - ✔✔Knotted Hair
✔✔Monilethrix - ✔✔Beaded Hair
✔✔Fragilitas Crinium - ✔✔Brittle Hair
✔✔Pityriasis - ✔✔Technical term for dandruff
✔✔Malassezia - ✔✔naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin but
causes symptoms of dandruff when it grows out of control.
✔✔Pityriasis captis simplex - ✔✔Classic term for dandruff that is caused by irritation,
large flakes,itchy scalp.
✔✔Pityriasis steotoides - ✔✔dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or
waxy scales, mixed with sebum, that stick to scalp like crust.
, ✔✔Tinea - ✔✔technical term for ringworm
✔✔Tinea favosa - ✔✔dry, sulfur-yellow, cup like crust on the scalp called scatula.
✔✔Furuncle - ✔✔term for boil, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle.
✔✔Carbuncle - ✔✔Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci.
✔✔Reference points - ✔✔Mark where the surface of the head changes, such as; ears,
jawline, occipital bone, or apex. Lines to establish guidelines.
✔✔Parietal Ridge - ✔✔Widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at
the bottom of the crown. Found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head.
✔✔Occipital Bone - ✔✔Bone that protrudes at the base of the skull.
✔✔Apex - ✔✔Highest point of the head. Comb will rest on the highest point.
✔✔Four Corners - ✔✔Located when two combs is placed flat against the side and back,
and then locating the back corner at the point where the two combs meet.
✔✔Line - ✔✔thin continuous mark used as a guide
✔✔Angle - ✔✔Space between two lines or surfaces
✔✔Horizontal lines - ✔✔used to create one-length and low elevation haircuts and to
add weight.
✔✔Vertical lines - ✔✔Creates height in hair design. Makes a hairstyle appear longer
and narrower as the eye follow the lines up and down.
✔✔Curved Lines - ✔✔Lines moving in a semi-circular direction, soften a design. Theses
lines can be large or small, a full circle, or just part of a circle.
✔✔Single Lines - ✔✔One length hairstyles contain this type of line. Best hairstyle for
clients who want their hair to be low maintenance.
✔✔Parallel lines - ✔✔Repeating lines in a hairstyle. Can be straight or curved. The
repetition of lines create more interest in the design. Finger waves are an example of
this type of line.
✔✔Contrasting Lines - ✔✔Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90 degree angle.
Theses lines create a hard edge. This design is for clients that are able to carry off a
strong look.
