Texas Cosmetology State Board
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Eponychium
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first knuckle
Nail plate and Nail Body
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves
Bitten nails
Onychophagy refers to this
Onychophagy
The technical term for bitten nails
Onychocryptosis
Improper trimming of the toe-nails may result in
Sable
High quality brushes used to fashion acrylic nails are usually made of
FDA
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a p.d. Test prior to using aniline tints
FDA
Which governmental agency regulates cosmetics in the United States?
EPA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products used for infection control
OSHA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards in the workplace
Non-Remy
"Fallen Hair" is
Eponychium
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as
, Hyponychium
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the
Forward growth of the cuticle
Pterygium refers to
3-6 months
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back
3-6 months
If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body, will take approximately how long
Mantle
The root and the matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail
Matrix
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again
Tang
On which part of your razor does your little finger rest
In the hair bulb
The living cells of the hair are found
Dry
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair
Dry after straightening
It is recommended that you cut kinky curly hair
Razors
When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which of the following implements
No tension
When cutting a "cowlick", what tension should be used
Horizontal
These hair-cutting lines are used to create a sense of weight and stability
Diagonal
These hair-cutting lines are used to create a sense/illusion of movement
Layers
In hair cutting, elevation is used to create
The shorter the hair
Questions With Complete Answers
Eponychium
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first knuckle
Nail plate and Nail Body
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves
Bitten nails
Onychophagy refers to this
Onychophagy
The technical term for bitten nails
Onychocryptosis
Improper trimming of the toe-nails may result in
Sable
High quality brushes used to fashion acrylic nails are usually made of
FDA
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a p.d. Test prior to using aniline tints
FDA
Which governmental agency regulates cosmetics in the United States?
EPA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products used for infection control
OSHA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards in the workplace
Non-Remy
"Fallen Hair" is
Eponychium
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as
, Hyponychium
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the
Forward growth of the cuticle
Pterygium refers to
3-6 months
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back
3-6 months
If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body, will take approximately how long
Mantle
The root and the matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail
Matrix
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again
Tang
On which part of your razor does your little finger rest
In the hair bulb
The living cells of the hair are found
Dry
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair
Dry after straightening
It is recommended that you cut kinky curly hair
Razors
When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which of the following implements
No tension
When cutting a "cowlick", what tension should be used
Horizontal
These hair-cutting lines are used to create a sense of weight and stability
Diagonal
These hair-cutting lines are used to create a sense/illusion of movement
Layers
In hair cutting, elevation is used to create
The shorter the hair
