Kansas Practical Cosmetology Practice Test

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• After the relaxing service, hair can be neutralized using which product?
• Which term describes the skin at the base of the nail that covers the matrix?
• Which wrapping method is particularly appropriate for extra long hair during a permanent wave?
• Which term describes a fungal infection of the feet?
• If a client has a cut on the scalp, what should you do?
• What is the technical term for gray hair?
• The nail plate is also known as which term?
• Which of the following chemicals should be used for coloring bleached hair back to a natural color
• Fillers in hair coloring serve to deposit a base color and to:
• When checking test curl, rod should be unwound approximately how many turns?
• The cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail is called the what?
• Before performing a hair or scalp treatment, what should the stylist do first?
• Which test is used to decide how long to bleach hair?
• Temporary colors do not require what?
• The root and nail matrix are located in this cup/pocket-like structure.
• If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this could cause
• In the hair growth cycle, what is described as the growth phase where hair is produced?
• To neutralize orange tones in hair color correction, which base is commonly used?
• When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, which product is used?
• In thio hair straightening, what is the function of the neutralizer?
• Which term describes the cuticle at the base of the nail that overlaps the lunula?
• Sodium hydroxide relaxers are applied to the scalp area last bc the processing of this area is sped up because of
• Which term describes the resting phase between growth and resting?
• In hairstyle design, using a ratio of three parts face to two parts hair directs attention to which area?
• What is the action of the chemical relaxer on the hair?
• A half moon at the base of the nail is known as
• To achieve a much lighter shade, the hair should first be
• Onychocryptosis refers to which condition?
• Which term refers to fever blister or cold sore?
• Why should you use conditioner filler before applying a chemical relaxer?
• Which term describes the cuticle at the base of the nail that overlaps the lunula?
• Before combing out a roller set, the hair should be thoroughly
• This portion of the nail affects its shape, size, and rate of growth
• To avoid split at the hairline for pin curls, use which base?
• What is the largest organ?
• Identify the term for the cuticle at the base of the nail that overlaps the lunula.
• Which statement best defines collagen?
• Backcombing or brush backcombing is used to create which effect?
• Contagious skin disease caused by parasite?
• Paronychia is the condition affecting which area?
• Before applying a chemical relaxer, which step helps ensure even porosity across the hair?
• What is paraffin used for in pedicure/manicure?
• For gray hair comprising 10-30%, when formulating color, what adjustment is recommended?
• Soporiferous glands are which?
• What is a characteristic of over processing?
• Which statement best describes a hard press?
• A strand test is typically required for which color services to predict final shade and processing time?
• What color to developer ratio is used to cover 70% gray hair?
• What is the main purpose of a permanent-wave neutralizer after waving?
• When a tint is mixed with peroxide, what is the chemical process called?
• When doing virgin lightening, where should the application begin?
• Which list represents color classifications?
• What are the steps of polishing nails?
• Epidemiology is the study of
• When pressing short, fine hair, extra care should be taken at which area?
• Purple shampoos are used to tone down what in hair?
• To correct a brassy hair color (orange-tinted), you would typically use a blue-based toner.
• Which term is an inflammatory condition of the skin?
• To counteract unwanted orange tones, which base or undertone should be used?
• In a thio straightening service, the neutralizer’s function is to reform and harden the hair. Which option best describes this outcome?
• What is the first step in polishing nails?
• Which nail anatomy term describes the skin that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail?
• Two different forms of sun rays are?
• Which term refers to the sweat glands of the skin?
• Endothermic wave activation is achieved by what?
• After bleaching, what is typically applied to adjust the color tone?
• The pedicure process begins by
• Which statement about nail composition is correct?
• To make hair porosity uniform and deposit a base color prior to tinting, first use what?
• Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as?
• Based on Mrs. Carr's description after a perm service, which statement best describes the hair condition?
• When starting tint application on a client with predominating gray, which area should you begin with?
• Mixing aniline derivative tint with peroxide causes which chemical reaction?
• The adhesive coat for polish is the
• Which instrument is used to trim cuticle skin?
• A hairstyle created using a single design line is described as which form?
• In permanent waving, a test curl helps determine the
• Which rod size should be used when rolling fine hair for a perm?
• For a semi-permanent tint, what type of derivative does it contain?
• If a client has 75% gray hair and wishes to darken, where should you begin applying tint?
• Brominflous describes which condition?
• A semi permanent tint contains which type of derivative?
• Under an artificial nail, oil or moisture can lead to what condition?
• Which term describes a condition that may result from wearing excessively tight shoes?
• For the most natural look, the shape of the nail should be filed into which shape?
• When shampooing the back of a client's hair, how should you support the head?
• In addition to the chemical relaxer, what chemical agent is required?
• What is the purpose of applying a base cream when performing a sodium hydroxide chemical relaxer?
• If client requests a medium neutral brown shade but it is unavailable, what should you do?
• The cuticle overlapped by the lunula at the base of the nail is called which term?
• When performing a thermal hair pressing, how should you handle the hairline to minimize risk?
• Bleaching before applying toner is necessary to lighten which hair types?
• What makes penetrated hair dye permanent?
• Which term refers to the condition of the excessive sweating?
• Which practice should be followed regarding cuticles unless the client requests otherwise?
• The process of discoloration includes which components?
• What is the technical term for bitten nail?
• What should you add to the bleaching powder to accelerate the chemical action?
• What condition should never be handled in a salon?
• For a hairstyle with fine hair to gain body, which cut is recommended?
• When applying tint during a sodium hydroxide hair relaxing procedure, where is the first application placed?
• What is the recommended color to developer ratio for gray coverage when gray is heavy (about 70%)?
• Which type of hair is thinnest closest to the scalp?
• Which portion of the nail is responsible for growth and can influence the overall length?
• If the nail matrix is destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again?
• Which statement best describes one purpose of fillers in hair coloring?
• Which condition is characterized by watery blisters and thickened whitish skin between the toes?
• What is another name for thinning hair?
• When removing polish from artificial nails, what type of remover is used?
• The structure at the base of the nail is the
• The base of the nail is called which structure?
• What is the correct order of an application in polishing?
• What is the primary purpose of performing a strand test in hair coloring?
• Which term describes a heading movement when massaging?
• What color result occurs if you use a blue base toner on hair that has been lightened and has a yellow tone?
• What is the primary purpose of a permanent wave neutralizer?
• For a hairstyle set with rollers, which has the most important effect on the curl tightness?
• In bleaching powder mixtures, hydrogen peroxide is used to:
• If a finger nail is lost or removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back?
• For perm sectioning, what is the required length relationship to the rod?
• Which coloring methods require a strand test?
• What is the study of the growth and structure of the nail called?
• A strawberry blonde shade would indicate that Zeena preferred a tone in her hair
• Which term is defined as an inflammatory condition of the skin?
• What is 3% H2O2 commonly used as?
• Which method is used to reduce bulk in hair during a cut?
• Which massage technique involves short, quick tapping during massage?
• Which term describes a color classification including temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, and permanent?
• What is the Latin term for nails?
• Which phase occurs after catagen?
• Hair may be thinned with thinning shears or with a
• Which structure provides nourishment to the nail and supports the nail plate?
• Infection at the nail base usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail. What is the condition called?
• What is the purpose of applying a neutralizer after a chemical relaxer?
• Oil or moisture under the artificial nail or nail enhancement may cause
• A nail product used to smooth out and fill minor depressions in the nails is called?
• Before attempting to comb out roller or curling iron set hair it must be thoroughly
• Paronychia is a condition affecting which area?
• If bleeding occurs during a manicure or pedicure, use
• What term describes a color application that makes the hair darker with each subsequent application?
• Which haircut technique describes creating a graduated effect from the back toward the top?
• Which condition increases the risk of hair breakage during a cold wave?
• Which description matches brominflous?
• Which phase is the brief transition period between growth and resting?
• Hair that is difficult to bleach to yellow likely contains which pigments?
• Which factor most affects curl tightness in a roller set?
• Cutting the hair in a graduate effect from the nape toward the crown is known as
• To remove polish from artificial nails, which remover should be used?
• What describes elasticity?
• Which sectioning technique is recommended for rolling fine hair in a perm?
• Acid balance shampoo like Olaplex is for?
• What does UV stand for?
• Which statement best describes one purpose of fillers in hair coloring?
• A double treatment using a heated comb for pressing hair is known as a
• During a pedicure, what is commonly done first to ensure foot cleanliness?
• Using a blue base toner on hair that has been lightened with yellow undertones yields which overall effect?
• To counteract yellow tones in hair, which shade neutralizes the pigment?
• The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as?
• To make bleached hair more platinum rather than yellow, choose a shade with a base of
• To ensure porosity is uniform and deposit a base color before tinting, which product should be used first?
• To ensure better color coverage on resistant hair, you should pre-soften the hair with
• What is the technical term for a hang nail?
• When the desired shade is reached, how should the lightener be removed?
• What is the common procedure for virgin bleach regarding application to the roots?
• A bacterial infection with pus at the nail is described by which term?
• Over processing during permanent waving is typically caused by what?
• What is the two-step process called that involves first lightening the hair and then recolor by toning or applying a lighter color than the original?
• What is the purpose of bleaching before toner?
• Where should you never massage a client?
• What base placement describes applying color 1/2 off base from the scalp up to the porous end?
• Which term is used to smooth out minor depressions in the nails?
• What is the technical term for dandruff?
• During bleaching, why are test strands important?
• Which chemical has a softening and swelling effect particularly on over-curly hair?
• Which structure is the tissue beneath the free edge of the nail?
• For gray hair with 10-30% coverage, which shade adjustment is recommended when formulating color?
• A method of wrapping a permanent wave that is especially suitable for extra long hair is the
• During the first tint application for a sodium hydroxide relaxing process, where should you avoid applying the tint?
• Which of the following is the product used to fill ridges on nails?
• When coloring hair that has been previously colored, what preparatory step should you take before lightening?
• When giving a manicure, the proper procedure for dealing with cuticles is
• Which color should be used to neutralize yellow pigment in the hair?
• In a hair color retouch, the tint is applied to which part of the hair?
• Which remover is generally preferred for removing polish from artificial nails?
• The thinning technique used with scissors is known as what?
• Bleaching before a toner is necessary for lightening natural color as well as for
• Backcombing is used to create which effect?
• Fillers are used in hair coloring to deposit a base color and to which other purpose?
• If a fingernail is lost, how long does it typically take to grow back?
• What is the first step in a chemical relaxing service?
• Which statement reflects proper cuticle management during a manicure?
• Which term refers to inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present?
• For shampooing bleached hair, which water temperature is recommended?
• The hair must be damp if hair thinning is done with
• Which term describes the skin overlapped by the lunula at the base of the nail?
• Which term describes the cup/pocket-like structure that houses the root and matrix?
• Which sequence is standard when applying nail polish from base to finish?
• Which term is described as the deepest layer of the skin?
• The portion of the nail assembly that contains blood vessels and nerves and supports the nail plate is called the?
• What is the active ingredient in nail bleach or whiteners?
• Etiology is the study of what?
• What does collagen do?
• Which condition is a fungal infection of the feet?
• The technical term for hang nails is
• In cold waving, which wrap size yields a tighter curl?
• Which procedure mildly alters hair color by mixing permanent color with shampoo on dry hair?
• Pre softening before applying a one step hair color is used to
• Which portion of the nail affects its shape, size, and rate of growth?
• How should you roll fine hair in a perm?
• After pre-softening extra curly hair, what is tested to determine processing time?
• For fine thin hair that needs more body you would usually do a
• When performing both color and perm, what is the recommended order?
• If a toenail is removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back?
• To control the size and tightness of the curl on extra-long hair, which wrapping method is used?
• For coarse hair what strength of relaxer should be used?
• Which statement is true about relaxing for coarse hair?
• If the fastening band is twisted or stretched too tightly during a cold wave, what may happen?
• Acid balanced permanent waving is done without offensive odors bc
• Which term refers to fever blisters or cold sores?
• Which instrument is used for trimming the cuticle?
• Which term describes a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white scales usually found on the scalp and elbows?
• Which massage technique is described as light, stroking movements along the skin?
• A green cast in blond hair can be corrected by adding a toner with what undertones?
• The nail is composed of which protein?
• In permanent waving a test curl serves as a guide to determine the
• Which massage technique is described as kneading movements?
• Thinning the hair is usually done in which area?
• The active tissue from which new nail cells are generated is called?
• Which property refers to the ability of skin or hair to return to its original shape after stretching?
• If a client has more than 50% gray hair, where should you first apply the color?
• What is used to neutralize hair after a relaxing service?
• The area from the nail root to the free edge contains no blood.
• Cuticle cream will help prevent
• Which statement describes the preparation before tinting to ensure even color deposition?
• Which type of hair color should derivatives not be used with?
• Which service slightly changes hair color by combing permanent hair color with shampoo into dry hair?
• What is the technical term for dandruff?
• Which term describes the progressive darkening of hair with repeated color applications?
• When checking a test curl, how far should the rod be unwound?
• The developer used in hair color is?
• The nail is composed of which protein?
• Finger waving shaping uses which items?
• Which statement is true regarding the use of acetone in nail care?
• What is the scientific name for athlete's foot?
• Which term refers to the hard outer portion of the nail?
• When using a straightening iron on a client's hair, which practice is recommended?
• Which solvent is commonly used to remove nail enhancements?
• Endothermic wave must be activated by which heat source?
• Non acetone remover is specifically used for removing what from artificial nails?
• The root and nail matrix are located in which cup/pocket-like structure?
• What describes the guide and projection used for a blunt cut?
• If hair ends are straight and the mid-shaft is curly, this could be a result of what?
• What is the best way to determine if the ends of hair are overly porous when performing a virgin tint?
• During a color retouch, ends may receive color or toner if which condition is true?
• Which of the following statements about removing nail enhancements is true?
• What is the primary purpose of the piggyback wrap in permanent waving?
• In the hair growth cycle, the anagen phase corresponds to which phase?
• For a cold wave or perm, when sectioning, each section should be how long shorter than the rod?
• For thinning and shaping the neckline or design line, you should use which part of the scissors?
• To fill nail ridges, which product is used?
• The half moon at the base of the nail is called
• If client wants medium neutral brown but color is out, which mix would achieve similar shade?
• The penetrating action of a chemical relaxer on the hair shaft is stopped by what step?
• Before lightening hair that has been previously colored, what preparatory step is recommended?
• Onyx is the technical word for what?
• Which tool should be used when thinning and tapering hair at the same time?
• Finger waving shapes hair into which formation?
• If a client wants both hair coloring and permanent waving, which order should you perform the services?
• A bacterial infection with pus at the nail is referred to as which term?
• Which massage technique is a light, stroking movement used during massage?