A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of ________.

A pimple or an abscess is an example of a ____________.

Single cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are __________.

Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?

Poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called ________________.

About how many years of post high school education and training are required to become a dermatologist?

The deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the ___________.

The underlying or inner layer of the skin, which is also called the derma corium, cutis, or true skin, is the ___________.

The outermost layer of the dermis is the ________ layer.

Small, cone shaped elevations at the bottom of the hair follicles are known as _____________.

Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called _________.

Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight.

Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?

The nail plate is formed by the ___________.

The nail bed and matrix bed are attached to the underlying bone by ____________.

Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending upon the shape of the ___________.

The pocket or tube like depression in the scalp or skin that contain the hair root is the hair ____________.

The small, involuntary muscle fiber in the base of the hair follicle is the ___________.

What is the oily substance secreted by the skin's oil glands that lubricates the hair and skin?

The body naturally produces _______ of the 20 amino acids that make up hair.

Permanent waving and hair relaxers change the shape of hair by chemically altering the hair's __________.

All natural hair color is the result of pigment called ___________.

Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called ___________.

The condition of abnormal hair growth of terminal hair is referred to as _______________.

What element of hair design defines form and space, while creating the shape, design and movement of a hairstyle?

Which type of line is used to create width in the hair, extending in the same direction while maintaining a constant distance apart?

_________ lines move in a circular or semi-circular direction and are used to soften a design.

________ lines have a definite forward or backward movement.

_______ refers to directional wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style for a client.

The five important principles in art and design-proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis and _______-are also the basis or hair design.

What hair design is created when the two halves of a hairstyle have equal visual weight, but are positioned unevenly?

What four common directional patterns, or waves, are found in all hair and must be considered when designing a style?

The basic hair textures are fine, medium and __________.

What is considered the ideal profile?

A curved part is used for a high forehead or __________.

Modern antidandruff shampoos, conditioners, and topical lotions contain antifungal agents that control dandruff by suppressing the growth of bacteria called ____________.

Maintaining good _______ while shampooing will prevent unnecessary muscle aches, back strain, and fatigue.

Products are classified as either an alkaline or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of __________ in the solution.

What term describes the water-attracting head of a surfactant molecule?

__________ shampoo, also known as moisturizing shampoo, is designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve manageability of the hair.

What type of shampoo, also known as powder shampoo, cleanses the hair without the use of soap and water?

________ shampoo, sometimes called soap-free shampoos, are formulated with little to no alkaline soap base, are compatible with hair and soft wave sources, and are known to be sensitive to artificial hair color.

Which type of conditioning agent is used after a scalp treatment and before styling to remove oil accumulation from the scalp?

Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of ___________.

The two front corners represent the widest part of the __________.

Hair grows below the parietal ridge, or crest, hangs because of ____________.

What is the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners?

A/an ________ is a thin, continuous mark, curved or straight, used as a guide while cutting hair.

A/an _________ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point.

For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called ______________.

When the hair is elevated ___________, you are building weight in a haircut.

If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at the ______________.

A tension in your shears that is too ________ will allow your shears to fold the hair.

When your shear is properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest at or slightly over the ___________.

A general rule of thumb when cutting hair is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting, and to keep your body weight ______________.

Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are called ___________.

What technique allows you to cut hair very close to the scalp and create a flat top or square shape?

With proper care, a braided hair design can last up to __________ months.

The ______ technique involves overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect.

Which technique involves sewing a weft of faux or natural hair onto a cornrow braid, and then wrapping and locking to create African locks locks or dread locks?

Square paddle brushes are _______ because they have a cushion of air in the head that makes the bristles collapse when they encounter too much resistance.

What type of brush has a single or double row of widely spaced pins with protective tips to prevent tearing and breaking the hair, which can be used to gently remove tangles on wet and wavy or dry and curly hair, as well as human hair extensions?

What type of comb is excellent for design parting, sectioning large segments of hair, and opening and removing braids?

Which manufactured synthetic fiber is used for hair extensions that is durable, soft, and less inclined to tangle than many other synthetics?

_________ is extension material that may cut or break the hair and melt with the application of excessive heat.

_________ is best braided slightly damp or very lightly coated with wax or pomade to make it more pliable.

Blowdrying to prepare the hair for braiding softens textured hair, stretches the hair shaft length, and ____________.

The term single braids, box braids, or individual braids all refer to ___________.

What tool provides a magnifying lens surrounded by a circular light, providing a well lit, enlarged view of the skin?

Which term describes follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup, also known as blackheads?

Which term describes rosacea conditions with dilated surface blood vessels?

______ are non-foaming, lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and to remove makeup.

Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as ____________.

What are concentrated treatment products often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin?

Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large pores appear smaller, are __________.

What thin, open-meshed cotton fabric is used to hold products on the face?

The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is known as _____________.

The impact of a massage treatment depends of the amount of pressure, direction, of movement, and __________.

To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or ________.

An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client's skin is a/an ____________.

High-frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes?

Clients most enjoy the ______ that manicures provide.

What is a stainless steel implement that can shorten the free edge of the nail quickly and efficiently?

What is the specialized piece of equipment designed to keep pedicure supplies organized?

Clients with scaly feet should be sent to a podiatrist to define whether the scaly condition is caused by a ____________.

Nails that are completely straight across with no rounding at the edges are __________.

Light cured gel enhancements should be maintained __________.

Masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust, but they offer no protection from __________.

Wrap resins are called ___________.