State Board Practice Exam Review: Cosmetologist, Pivot Point / Milady Approved Curriculum (NIC States),100% CORRECT

State Board Practice Exam Review: Cosmetologist, Pivot Point / Milady Approved Curriculum (NIC States) Kosmetikos - CORRECT ANSWER Greek word means: skilled in the use of cosmetics Glacial Age - CORRECT ANSWER Haircutting and hairstyling have been practiced since this time Egyptians - CORRECT ANSWER First people to use cosmetics Henna - CORRECT ANSWER A dye extracted from the leaves of an ornamental shrub Nail care was first practiced - CORRECT ANSWER Before 3000 B.C. in China and Egypt Women in ancient Rome used hair color - CORRECT ANSWER To indicate their class in society Bloodletting - CORRECT ANSWER The Barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, has its roots in the early practice of this Marcel Grateau - CORRECT ANSWER In 1875, the technique of using irons for waving and curling the hair was developed by: Evans and McDonough - CORRECT ANSWER The first permanent wave technique that did not require the use of a machine was invented by: Madam C. J. Walker - CORRECT ANSWER An important pioneer of the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry Emotional stability allows us to: - CORRECT ANSWER Express emotions appropriately and calmly Act Professionally - CORRECT ANSWER If we understand the needs and motives of others, we are better able to do this Take Deep Breaths - CORRECT ANSWER An effective way to stay calm when under stress Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis - CORRECT ANSWER The bacteria that has caused concern within the pedicure industry Linens, capes or drapes should be used only once, then: - CORRECT ANSWER Laundered in bleach, at 160 degrees for 25 minutes Trichology - CORRECT ANSWER The scientific study of the hair, its diseases, and its care Hair Shaft - CORRECT ANSWER The two main divisions of the hair, are the hair root and the: The three (3) main structures associated with the hair root are: - CORRECT ANSWER The follicle The bulb The dermal papilla The hair root is contained in a tube-like depression (or pocket) in the skin, known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Follicle The club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Hair bulb The blood and nerve supply that provides nutrients needed for hair growth are contained in: - CORRECT ANSWER The Dermal Papilla The three layers of the hair shaft - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle Cortex Medulla Generally, only thick, coarse hair contains - CORRECT ANSWER A Medulla The layer of the hair shaft that protects it from penetration and damage - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle About 90% of the total weight of hair comes from the: - CORRECT ANSWER Cortex Liquids can penetrate the hair only when: - CORRECT ANSWER The Cuticle is raised Alkaline pH - CORRECT ANSWER To penetrate the cuticle layer and reach the cortex, oxidation haircolors, perm solutions, and chemical relaxers, the hair must be in this state In the Cortex - CORRECT ANSWER The changes that take place in the hair during permanent waving, chemical relaxing, and oxidation hair coloring occur here Keratin - CORRECT ANSWER As living cells of the hair mature, they fill up with this protein Carbon - CORRECT ANSWER Of the five elements in human hair, the element that makes up the highest percentage Peptide bonds - CORRECT ANSWER The chemical bonds that join amino acids to each other Side bonds. - CORRECT ANSWER The bonds that account for the strength and elasticity of hair There are three different types of side bonds in the cortex - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen Salt Disulfide bonds Disulfide bonds - CORRECT ANSWER The strongest side bonds in the cortex Disulfide bonds can be broken by: - CORRECT ANSWER Perms and Relaxers A hydrogen bond is a physical side bond that is easily broken by: - CORRECT ANSWER Water or Heat All natural hair color is based on the ratio of: - CORRECT ANSWER Eumelanin to Pheomelanin The pigment that provides natural hair colors from red and ginger to yellow/blonde - CORRECT ANSWER Pheomelanin The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as its - CORRECT ANSWER Wave pattern A cross-section of a wavy hair strand is usually: . - CORRECT ANSWER Oval Extremely curly hair that forms coils usually: - CORRECT ANSWER has a fine texture The most important factors to consider in a hair anaylsis include: - CORRECT ANSWER Elasticity Porosity Texture Hair texture is defined as the hair's - CORRECT ANSWER Diameter The hair's ability to absorb moisture - CORRECT ANSWER Porosity This type of hair is considered the largest in diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Coarse The hair texture that is most susceptible to damage from chemical services - CORRECT ANSWER Fine The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of the scalp is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER Density The thickest hair (highest density) is generally found among - CORRECT ANSWER Blonde hair Hair with low porosity is considered to be - CORRECT ANSWER Resistant Hair with high porosity is generally the result of - CORRECT ANSWER Over processing Wet hair with normal elasticity will stretch up to _______% of its original length and return to that same length without breaking - CORRECT ANSWER 50% Hair flowing in the same direction is called - CORRECT ANSWER The hair stream Dry hair and scalp are caused by - CORRECT ANSWER Inactive sebaceous glands The technical term for gray hair - CORRECT ANSWER Canities The technical term for beaded hair - CORRECT ANSWER Monilethrix The technical term for split ends - CORRECT ANSWER Tricholptilosis A condition characterized by brittleness and nodular swellings along the hair shaft - CORRECT ANSWER Trichorrhexis nodosa. The condition in which the hairs may split at any part of their length - CORRECT ANSWER Fragilitas crinlum Dry dandruff, thin scales, and an itchy scalp are typical of: - CORRECT ANSWER Pityriasis capitis simplex Pityriasis steatoides is a scalp inflammation marked by: - CORRECT ANSWER Greasy or waxy dandruff Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts on the scalp, called scutula, are characteristic of: - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea favosa The element of Form describes - CORRECT ANSWER Overall outline of a hairstyle The term Space in hair design refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER Volume The use of curved lines in a hair design can be used to: - CORRECT ANSWER Soften a design The use of repeating lines, whether straight or curved - CORRECT ANSWER Creates more interest in the design Through the use of color in hair design, you can create - CORRECT ANSWER An illusion of more or less hair The terms straight, wavy, and curly describe - CORRECT ANSWER Wave pattern One of the principles of hair design, proportion, refers to the: - CORRECT ANSWER Relationship between hair, face and body type Using asymmetrical hair design is effective in: - CORRECT ANSWER Balancing facial features A harmonious style creates a look that is: - CORRECT ANSWER Proportionate Fine, medium and coarse are qualities that refer to: - CORRECT ANSWER Hair texture The most versatile hair type for styling is: - CORRECT ANSWER Wavy, medium The widest silhouette is found in: - CORRECT ANSWER Extremely curly, coarse hair Facial shape is determined by the: - CORRECT ANSWER Position and prominence of facial bones There are 3 basic profile types - CORRECT ANSWER Straight Convex Concave Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER Abnormal hair loss is called: Androgenic alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER A miniaturization of terminal hair contributes to: Alopecia areata - CORRECT ANSWER A type of alopecia characterized by the sudden falling out of hair in round patches or baldness in spots is called: Minoxidil - CORRECT ANSWER A topical medication applied to the scalp that has been proven to stimulate hair growth is: Finasteride - CORRECT ANSWER An oral prescription medication to help stimulate hair growth is: Tricholptilosis - CORRECT ANSWER The technical term for split ends is: Monilethrix - CORRECT ANSWER The technical term for beaded hair is: Hypertrichosis - CORRECT ANSWER Abnormal growth of hair is called: Triangular, curved and diagonal - CORRECT ANSWER The 3 basic parts for bangs are: You can camouflage a receding chin in a male client, with: - CORRECT ANSWER A full beard and mustache A balding male client may look good with a: - CORRECT ANSWER Closely groomed beard and mustache In a haircut, design lines that are proportionate are established by using: - CORRECT ANSWER Reference points The highest point on the top of the head is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER Apex The widest area of the head, also called the crest, is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Parietal ridge The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Occipital bone The two front corners represent the widest points in the: - CORRECT ANSWER Fringe (bangs) area The area between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Crown You can locate the top of the head by parting the hair at: - CORRECT ANSWER The parietal ridge Straight lines that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor, are called: - CORRECT ANSWER Horizontal lines Beveling - CORRECT ANSWER The technique in which the ends of the hair are cut at a slight taper, using diagonal lines, is called: Elevation - CORRECT ANSWER The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting is called: When you elevate the hair below 90 degrees, you are: - CORRECT ANSWER Building weight Graduation - CORRECT ANSWER As a rule, the more you elevate the hair, the more _______________ you create Guideline - CORRECT ANSWER The section of the hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is called the: Stationary Guideline - CORRECT ANSWER A guideline that does not move as the haircut progresses is called a: Traveling Guideline - CORRECT ANSWER A guideline that moves with you as you work through the haircut is a: Overdirection - CORRECT ANSWER Combing the hair away from its natural falling position, holding farther away and straight out from the head while cutting, is called: Uniform layers - CORRECT ANSWER When you are creating ________________ you use a traveling guide, with no overdirection, to create the same length throughout the haircut ¼ to ½ inch - CORRECT ANSWER Straight hair shrinks when it dries by about: ½ inch to 2 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Curly hair shrinks as it is drying by: Growth Pattern. - CORRECT ANSWER The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp is called its: Face shape - CORRECT ANSWER An important part of the client consultation before a haircut is analyzing the: Density, Texture, Wave patterns, Hairlines, and Growth patterns - CORRECT ANSWER The Five (5) characteristics that determine the behavior of the hair are: Hair texture is based on the: - CORRECT ANSWER Diameter of each hair strand Movement - CORRECT ANSWER Wave pattern is defined as the amount of __________________ in the hair strand. Haircutting shears - CORRECT ANSWER The tool used to cut blunt or straight lines in the hair is: Straight razor - CORRECT ANSWER When a softer effect is desired on the ends of the hair, the tool generally used is the: Barber comb - CORRECT ANSWER The comb generally used in the shears-over-comb technique is the: Thinning shears - CORRECT ANSWER The tool used mainly to remove bulk from the hair is the: Tang - CORRECT ANSWER When holding a razor with the handle higher than the shank, the little finger is placed in the: Tension - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection of hair is called: Cutting over the fingers - CORRECT ANSWER When cutting uniform or increasing layers, the hand position used most often is: Cutting palm to palm - CORRECT ANSWER When cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line, the best way to control the subsection is by: Blow drying the client - CORRECT ANSWER A good safety and sanitation measure is to sweep up cut hair, before: Zero-elevation cut - CORRECT ANSWER The blunt haircut is also referred to as the: 45 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER The graduated haircut is most commonly cut with an elevation of: 180-degree angle - CORRECT ANSWER A long layered haircut is cut at a: Farther apart - CORRECT ANSWER In a layered haircut, the ends of the hair appear: Movement and Volume - CORRECT ANSWER In a layered haircut, the layers create: A razor - CORRECT ANSWER When cutting curly hair, one tool you should avoid using is: Shrinks more after it dries - CORRECT ANSWER Curly hair behaves differently from straight hair; for instance: At an angle - CORRECT ANSWER Cutting the hair with a razor generally gives a softer appearance to the hair, in part because the hair ends are cut: Dry hair - CORRECT ANSWER A razor should not be used on: The guide is above the fingers - CORRECT ANSWER One way in which razor cutting differs from cutting with shears is that: Slide cutting - CORRECT ANSWER The method of cutting hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is called: Free-hand notching - CORRECT ANSWER Snipping out pieces of hair at random intervals with the tips of the shears is known as: Shears-over comb - CORRECT ANSWER A barbering technique that has crossed over into cosmetology is: At an angle to the head - CORRECT ANSWER When using the shears-over-comb technique, the comb is held: