Perms N Relaxers
50 sample questions to help you study for the State Board Cosmetology Exam
- 1.
Which portion of the hair is chemical wave solution absorbed faster?
- A.
At crown
- B.
At scalp
- C.
Where hair porosity is greatest
- D.
Where hair density is greatest
Correct Answer
C. Where hair porosity is greatest -
- 2.
If the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily, the hair is:
- A.
Normal
- B.
Resistant
- C.
Fine
- D.
Coarse
Correct Answer
A. Normal -
- 3.
Before giving a chemical wave, the hair should be:
- A.
Slightly dampened
- B.
Brushed vigorously
- C.
Given a cream rinse
- D.
Analyzed and shampooed
Correct Answer
D. Analyzed and shampooed -
- 4.
To add strength and body to damaged hair, it is advisable to give a
- A.
Massage treatment
- B.
Hair analysis
- C.
Permanent wave
- D.
Conditioning treatment
Correct Answer
D. Conditioning treatment -
- 5.
A coiled, corkscrew shaped bacteria cell that causes syphilis and cholera is
- A.
Bacilli
- B.
Spirilla
- C.
Streptococci
- D.
Cocci
Correct Answer
B. Spirilla -
- 6.
Which determines the texture of the hair?
- A.
Porosity
- B.
Elasticity
- C.
Diameter
- D.
Density
Correct Answer
C. Diameter -
- 7.
If a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair, it will
- A.
Coat the cuticle layer
- B.
Coat the medulla layer
- C.
Penetrate the cuticle
- D.
Penetrate the medulla
Correct Answer
A. Coat the cuticle layer -
- 8.
Why is an antiseptic applied to tweezed areas during arching?
- A.
To open pores
- B.
To eliminate pain
- C.
To avoid infection
- D.
To remove dead skin
Correct Answer
C. To avoid infection -
- 9.
Which instrument should be used to slither a client's hair?
- A.
Razor
- B.
Shears
- C.
Clippers
- D.
Thinning shears
Correct Answer
B. Shears -
- 10.
Why is it necessary to use a conditioner-filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service?
- A.
Coats and seals the relaxer into the hair
- B.
Allows deeper penetration of relaxer into the hair shaft
- C.
Helps even the porosity
- D.
Increases neutralizing time
Correct Answer
C. Helps even the porosity -
- 11.
What type of manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails?
- A.
Oil
- B.
Machine
- C.
Regular
- D.
Antiseptic
Correct Answer
A. Oil -
- 12.
Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail
- A.
Bed
- B.
Plate
- C.
Lunula
- D.
Cuticle
Correct Answer
A. Bed -
- 13.
Which of the following is the peak of a finger wave?
- A.
Line
- B.
Trough
- C.
Ridge
- D.
C-shape
Correct Answer
C. Ridge -
- 14.
During the processing time in chemical waving, the hair has a tendency to
- A.
Expand
- B.
Harden
- C.
Contract
- D.
Circulate
Correct Answer
A. Expand -
- 15.
What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate?
- A.
Nerves
- B.
Teeth
- C.
Bones
- D.
Tendons
Correct Answer
C. Bones -
- 16.
Disulfide bonds are broken by the
- A.
Shampooing process
- B.
Winding process
- C.
Chemical wave solution
- D.
Neutralizing solution
Correct Answer
C. Chemical wave solution -
- 17.
Which of the following are tint removers designed to remove?
- A.
Natural pigment
- B.
Temporary colors
- C.
Artificial pigment
- D.
Conditioner build-up
Correct Answer
C. Artificial pigment -
- 18.
A client with which of the following nail conditions should be referred to a physician?
- A.
Blue nails
- B.
White spots
- C.
Onychophagy
- D.
Onychomycosis
Correct Answer
D. Onychomycosis -
- 19.
Scalp manipulations should NOT be performed if
- A.
Abrasions are present
- B.
Henna is to be applied
- C.
The hair has been tinted
- D.
The hair has recently been brushed
Correct Answer
A. Abrasions are present -
- 20.
The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for hair which is
- A.
Fine
- B.
Coarse
- C.
Resistant
- D.
Lightened
Correct Answer
D. Lightened -
- 21.
Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoo may cause the hair to become
- A.
Dry
- B.
Oily
- C.
Curly
- D.
Thick
Correct Answer
A. Dry -
- 22.
When tinting lightened hair back to its natural shade, it is necessary to
- A.
Apply a filler
- B.
Soften the hair
- C.
Use a color rinse
- D.
Strip the hair shaft
Correct Answer
A. Apply a filler -
- 23.
Which one of the following should be done to protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment?
- A.
Apply a protective base
- B.
Use a mild shampoo
- C.
Apply a conditioner to hair
- D.
Use astringent on the scalp
Correct Answer
A. Apply a protective base -
- 24.
High elevation in haircutting is used to
- A.
Add bulk
- B.
Thin hair
- C.
Create layers
- D.
Establish guidelines
Correct Answer
C. Create layers -
- 25.
What is the function of keratin?
- A.
It protects the skin from injury
- B.
It nourishes the connective tissue
- C.
It gives flexibility to the nail
- D.
It forms the base of all horny tissue
Correct Answer
D. It forms the base of all horny tissue -
- 26.
Which should be used to stop the bleeding of a minor cut during a manicure?
- A.
Iodine
- B.
Styptic pencil
- C.
Alcohol
- D.
Alum powder
Correct Answer
D. Alum powder -
- 27.
What is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder or gum- like substance?
- A.
Solution
- B.
Ointment
- C.
Emulsion
- D.
Suspension
Correct Answer
C. Emulsion -
- 28.
Metal implements should be disinfected with
- A.
Antibacterial soap
- B.
2% boric acid
- C.
Hospital grade solution
- D.
Hydrogen peroxide
Correct Answer
C. Hospital grade solution -
- 29.
To remove lightener, hair should be rinsed in water that is
- A.
Hot
- B.
Tepid
- C.
Cold
- D.
Very hot
Correct Answer
B. Tepid -
- 30.
What is the tube-like pocket that contains the hair?
- A.
Shaft
- B.
Papilla
- C.
Follicle
- D.
Arrector pili
Correct Answer
C. Follicle -
- 31.
What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect?
- A.
Rolling
- B.
Effleurage
- C.
Friction
- D.
Vibration
Correct Answer
B. Effleurage -
- 32.
Prior to a permanent wave, you should drape with a
- A.
Towel and plastic cape
- B.
Towel and cloth cape
- C.
Neck strip and cloth cape
- D.
Neck strip and cutting cape
Correct Answer
A. Towel and plastic cape -
- 33.
What is the pH of sodium hydroxide?
- A.
2.5 to 3.5
- B.
5.5 to 6.5
- C.
8.5 to 9.5
- D.
10.5 to 11.5
Correct Answer
D. 10.5 to 11.5 -
- 34.
By highlighting the cheekbone, the area will appear
- A.
Diminished
- B.
Emphasized
- C.
Contoured
- D.
Darkened
Correct Answer
B. Emphasized -
- 35.
The mobility of a pin curl is determined by the
- A.
Base
- B.
Stem
- C.
Wave
- D.
Diameter
Correct Answer
B. Stem -
- 36.
What type of hair coloring is designed to last 4 to 6 shampoos?
- A.
Aniline derivative tints
- B.
Temporary rinses
- C.
Metallic dyes
- D.
Semipermanent
Correct Answer
D. Semipermanent -
- 37.
Hair is primarily composed of:
- A.
Calcium
- B.
Keratin
- C.
Cortisone
- D.
Magnesium
Correct Answer
B. Keratin -
- 38.
A chemical compound used to slow the growth of bacteria is called
- A.
Deodorant
- B.
Fungicide
- C.
Antiseptic
- D.
Astringent
Correct Answer
C. Antiseptic -
- 39.
What protects the skin from irritation and stains around the hairline?
- A.
Fillers
- B.
Protective cream
- C.
Talcum powder
- D.
Astringent
Correct Answer
B. Protective cream -
- 40.
Prelightening the hair is usually necessary when using a
- A.
Toner
- B.
Metallic tint
- C.
One process tint
- D.
Temporary color
Correct Answer
A. Toner -
- 41.
A lightener retouch should FIRST be applied to
- A.
Hair ends
- B.
Mid-shaft
- C.
Hair follicle
- D.
New growth
Correct Answer
D. New growth -
- 42.
What is the most effective level of infection control?
- A.
Sterilization
- B.
Sanitation
- C.
Disinfection
- D.
Ventilation
Correct Answer
A. Sterilization -
- 43.
In a lightener retouch, hair breakage may result if
- A.
The lightener overlaps
- B.
The hair is underprocessed
- C.
A weak lightener is used
- D.
A short lightening time is used
Correct Answer
A. The lightener overlaps -
- 44.
Which of the following is a MAIN ingredient in a chemical hair relaxer?
- A.
Coal tar
- B.
Sodium bromide
- C.
Sodium hydroxide
- D.
Hydrogen peroxide
Correct Answer
C. Sodium hydroxide -
- 45.
Which test determines if a wig is made of human hair or synthetic fiber?
- A.
Match
- B.
Patch
- C.
Alkalinity
- D.
Acid
Correct Answer
A. Match -
- 46.
What type of hair is MOST difficult to press?
- A.
Soft and curly
- B.
Fine and overly curly
- C.
Fine and curly
- D.
Coarse and overly curly
Correct Answer
D. Coarse and overly curly -
- 47.
The science of the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscles is called
- A.
Neurology
- B.
Myology
- C.
Osteology
- D.
Physiology
Correct Answer
B. Myology -
- 48.
A face that is composed of straight lines with a wide forehead and jawline is considered to be
- A.
Square
- B.
Round
- C.
Oblong
- D.
Triangular
Correct Answer
A. Square -
- 49.
Specialized preparations that are designed to equalize porosity and deposit a base color in one application are called
- A.
Color fillers
- B.
Conditioner fillers
- C.
Compound fillers
- D.
Metallic dyes
Correct Answer
A. Color fillers -
- 50.
Which condition would PREVENT a cosmetologist from performing a service on a client?
- A.
Psoriasis
- B.
Pityryasis capitus
- C.
Tinea capitus
- D.
Hypertrychosis
Correct Answer
C. Tinea capitus -
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