Chapter 25 test

What cosmetic treatment of the hands involves cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin?

• Hand massage

• Pedicure

• Nail buffing

• Manicure

_________ provides guidelines for protecting cosmetologists from chemicals that can often affect your health.

• State board of cosmetology

• OSHA

• The salon or spa

• MSDS

A nail polish _____ is designed to shorten the time necessary for the client's nail polish to dry.

• top coat

• dryer

• dehydrator

• polymer

Cotton used on the end of a wooden pusher should be changed ________.

• often

• when wet

• after each use

• when messy

Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are _______.

• unsealed

• ventilated

• airtight

• paper

A disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for removing products from their respective containers to prevent ______ of the products and the spread of disease.

• contamination

• excessive use

• spillage

• confusion among

______ is known as a major cause of aging and skin cancer.

• Overexposure to the sun

• Toxic cleaners

• Contaminated water

• Poor skin care

_______ services are currently the fastest-growing services on salon and spa menus.

• Hand and foot massage

• Manicure and pedicure

• Haircut and blowdry

• Color and highlighting

Most cosmetologists prefer _______ fluorescent bulb lamps because they show the skin and polishes in their actual color in natural light.

• cooler

• warmer

• white

• true-color

What is the ideal temperature for a paraffin bath?

• Between 90-98 degrees fahrenheit

• Between 105-115 degrees fahrenheit

• Between 125-130 degrees fahrenheit

• Between 145-150 degrees fahrenheit