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WorksheetsRed Book 4
Total questions: 94
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which technique is involved in backcombing?
Strands are detangled at the scalp.
The hair is combed from the scalp to the shaft.
Two or more curl patterns are meshed together.
Small hair sections are combed away from the scalp.
A cosmetologist is creating a directional roller set. Which technique should the cosmetologist use if the finished style is voluminous on top?
Roll the hair in a brick-layer pattern.
Roll the hair on a full base at the crown.
Roll the hair on a half base at the crown.
Create a diagonal parting, and roll it slightly up and back.
For which client is hair molding the best setting technique?
a client with long hair
a client who desires soft curls
a client with med-length, chemically relaxed hair
a client who desires an updo that requires curling and lifting
Which type of hair wrapping can be used as maintenance for any warp style?
roller wrap
doobie wrap
volume wrap
blowout roller wrap
Wich pin curl technique creates a no-stem curl?
Place the curl off the base.
Place the curl on a triangular base.
Place the curl directly on the base.
Place the curl completely off the base.
Which effect is seen when pin curls have closed centers?
fluffy curls
uniform curls
even, smooth waves
waves that are wider toward the ends
What part of the hair can become stressed if an incorrect braiding technique is used?
cortex
cuticle
follicle
hair shaft
Which is the best and most versatile type of brush or comb to use for detangling all types of hair prior to braiding?
boar-bristle brush
finishing comb
soft nylon brush
vent brush
All of the following are materials used in hair extensions EXCEPT .
remy hair
silk
Kanekalon
angora
While hair can be braided when it is both wet and dry, what is one problem a stylist might encounter while braiding wet hair?
The hair might take a longer time to dry after the braiding has been completed.
The hair might undergo shrinkage while drying, putting additional tension on the scalp.
The finished dry braids might look different from the way they look when they are wet, requiring additional styling.
Curls might be difficult to manipulate into the shape of a braid.
If the stylist selects a braiding style that requires the client's hair to be wet while it is being manipulated, what can the stylist do to prevent breakage when the hair is dry?
Use a blowdry cream, and blowdry the hair while styling it.
Apply a foam or curl cream to the hair while styling to allow for shrinkage.
Apply conditioner before styling the hair.
Braid very loosely to avoid excess tension.
To add extensions to single braids, the stylist can use the technique.
underhand
overhand
invisible
pick-up
What is the maximum amount of time layered cornrows can be left on the head without causing knotting, locking, or thinning hair?
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
Which of the following is a characteristic of Kanekalon?
It closely mimics human hair.
It is not good for braiding.
It is heat-resistant.
It is human hair.
All of the following are steps when creating halo braids EXCEPT:
Brush hair from the center toward the hairline.
Begin an inverted braid at the start of the ear.
Place the long braid on top of the inverted braid.
Part the hair.
Human hair that has an intact cuticle layer is known as .
natural hair fiber
remy hair
virgin hair
fallen hair
What is one disadvantage of tape-in hair extensions?
They can damage clients' existing hair.
They fall off easily.
They are visible when the hair is pulled into a tight ponytail or top knot.
The procedure for attaching them is very expensive.
A client who wants to transition to natural hair enters the salon and request a wig. What type of wig should the hair stylist recommend?
a capless wig
a cap wig
a hand-tied wig
a machine-made wig
A client who is experiencing thinning hair visits the salon and asks for help concealing it. This client would be best helped with a(n) .
clip-in extension
toupee
integration hairpiece
fashion hairpiece
What is a weft?
A weft is a deep ridge of hair that has been partitioned by a comb.
A weft is a type of braid.
A weft is a long strip of human or artificial hair with a threaded edge.
A weft is an instrument used to attach hair extensions.
During a wig or extension consultation, the stylist should address all of the following EXCEPT:
Establish realistic expectations for wearing a wig or hair extensions.
Lay out the budget.
Discuss salon maintenance required for the selected hair addition.
Explain that no home maintenance is required.
The most realistic and highest quality of hair for extensions, wigs, and hairpieces is called .
synthetic fiber hair
turned hair
virgin hair
fallen hair
A client with moderately curly hair comes into the salon and asks for the hair to be made 50 percent less curly, but not completely straight. The best product for such a treatment is .
potassium hydroxide
ammonium thioglycolate (ATG)
guanidine hydroxide
any high-pH relaxer
Chemical hair relaxers work by breaking the hair's disulfide bond. Thio-based relaxers perform this process differently from hydroxide relaxers. Which statement correctly characterizes the way in which thio-based relaxers differ from hydroxide relaxers?
Thio relaxers add a sulfur atom to the disulfide bond.
Thio relaxers remove a sulfur atom from the hair's polypeptide chain.
Thio relaxers add a hydrogen atom to the sulfur atoms, breaking the disulfide bond.
Thio relaxers add oxygen atoms to the disulfide bond, breaking the disulfide bond.
There should be at least between the last shampoo and the relaxer service.
24 hours
One week
Two weeks
3 days
Which of the following applications is an immediate contraindication for hair relaxer services?
prior haircolor treatments
henna treatment
oil application
prior relaxer applications
The main purpose of the client consultation is to .
promote a salon's hair products
ensure a client's follow-up visit
check for allergies
determine what the client desires from the service
A client whose hair has been previously lightened (bleached) comes into the salon for a keratin treatment to eliminate frizz in the hair. Which of the following statements applies in this scenario?
The stylist should proceed with the service only after conducting the patch test.
The stylist should proceed only after identifying which lightener was used last.
The stylist should not use a chemical relaxer on this client's hair.
The stylist should proceed with the service after shampooing and conditioning the client's hair.
Which substance(s) can interact in a negative way with the ingredients in hair relaxers?
some medications and caffeine
some medications and nicotine
aspirin
anti-depressents
waves create a chemical reaction that heats up the waving solution and speeds up processing time.
Acid
Exothermic
Endothermic
Alkaline
Name one alternative to ammonium thioglycolate (ATG)
aminomethylpropanol
sodium hydroxide
cysteamine
hydrogen peroxide
A stylist should ask a client all of the following questions during a permanent wave consultation EXCEPT:
Have you ever had a perm before?
Have you ever experienced hair loss?
Have you ever had a henna treatment?
When did you last shampoo your hair?
What should the stylist do if a client's hair is not sufficiently processed within 10 minutes of applying a permanent wave solution?
Apply an equal concentration of the same solution a second time, and leave it on for an additional 5 minutes.
Apply a stronger concentration of the solution, and leave it on for an additional 5 minutes.
Do not add more solution, because this might damage the hair.
Apply a weak concentration of the solution, and leave it on for 10 additional minutes.
What is the most common perm rod shape?
straight
concave
flexible
circular
Why are end papers used while perming hair?
to prevent perm solution from dripping onto the client's clothes
to protect the hair ends from harsh chemicals
to let the hair expand and absorb more perm solution
to prevent the perm rods from becoming misaligned
Newer roller picks are different from older ones in which of the following ways?
Newer roll picks are made of titanium coils.
Newer roll picks are made of hard plastic.
Newer roll picks are made of rubber composite.
Newer roll picks are made of flexible plastic.
Why is it important to perform a few test curls before proceeding with a permanent wave service?
Preliminary test curls help to predict accurately what the final result will look like.
Preliminary test curls confirm the curl results for th rod size and wrapping technique that have been selected.
Preliminary test curls can guarantee customer satisfaction.
Preliminary test curls will tell the stylist whether the client has any allergies.
Why is it important to ask clients about any medications they are taking at the time of the permanent wave consultation?
Select the most relevant question.
to determine whether clients will experience drowsiness
to check if clients' medications will alter the perm results or result in hair breakage
to update clients' intake records
to select perm products that will not have negative interactions with the medications clients are taking
All of the following statements are true about the permanent wave consultation EXCEPT:
It cannot tell the stylist whether a client has previously had an adverse reaction to a perm service.
It helps the stylist ascertain what medications a client is taking and whether those medications might interact negatively with the perm products.
It helps the stylist understand key aspects of the client's lifestyle that might influence the type of permanent wave service selected for the client.
It allows the stylist to inform the client about the risks and benefits of the perm service.
After a soft curl perm, how much time should elapse before shampooing?
24 hours
48 hours
12 hours
It does not matter.
What is the first step of any haircoloring service?
identifying how much gray hair a client has
identifying a client's hair color and structure
determining the right shade of haircolor for a client's hair
asking the client about allergies to chemicals
Demipermanent haircolor is an example of .
oxidative haircolor
non-oxidative haircolor
natural-based haircolor
metallic dye
How can a colorist optimize the client's experience during the consultation process?
Tell clients what color will look best on them based on their skin color and eye color.
Ask clients personal questions to build rapport.
Use positive mood words and descriptive language when discussing haircolor and its benefits.
Always promise more than the colorist can deliver.
haircolor contains color molecules that diffuse out of the hair while shampooing, thus fading with each shampoo.
Demipermanent
Semipermanent
Temporary
Permanent
A client comes into the salon and asks for gray hair to be camouflaged and for subtle red highlights to be added to the remainder of the hair. The best product to use in such a situation is .
demipermanent haircolor
semipermanent haircolor
permanent haircolor
temporary haircolor
To strengthen hair and extend haircolor longevity, a colorist can consider using .
a color filler
a conditioner filler
natural-based haircolor
soap caps
If a client has very curly hair and asks for highlights, the colorist can use any standard highlighting technique with the exception of .
balayage
the foil technique
color melt
cap highlighting
For hair that is not completely gray but has a salt-and-pepper pigmentation, the colorist should ensure that the haircolor chosen for the procedure is .
identical to the natural hair color
one or two levels lighter than the natural hair color
one or two levers darker than the natural hair color
applied only to the unpigmented hair
A client went to a hair salon to have haircolor applied, but the final shade turned out much darker than desired. To fix this problem, a colorist can .
use a strong shampoo and conditioner to remove the excess haircolor
add some highlights to break up the solid too-dark color
use a hair-lightening powder on top of the haircolor that has just been applied
use the foil-lightening technique after the haircolor has been applied
The most common problem with color-treated red hair is .
hair loss
color resistance
fading
tangling
The process for treating gray hair or very resistant hair for better penetration of color is known as .
formulating
pre-softening
unpigmenting
pre-lightening
What is the primary cause of hirsutism?
low levels of iron in the blood
high levels of androgens in the blood
high levels of potassium and sodium in the blood
high levels of iodine in the blood
What is the term for excessive terminal hair growth?
hypertrichosis
hirsutism
depilation
electrolysis
Brazilian bikini waxing is an example of which hair removal method?
depilation
epilation
sugaring
threading
If clients disclose that they are taking blood-thinning medications, which of the following should the cosmetologist do?
Perform the hair removal method of choice, as medications do not have any connection to hair removal.
Tell the client that hair removal services cannot be performed without a physician's prior approval.
Recommend only temporary methods of hair removal.
Never perform hair reduction services for a client on blood thinner.
A client has severe varicose veins in the legs but has come into the salon only for arm waxing and eyebrow threading. Which of the following applies in this scenario?
The cosmetologist may proceed with the wax treatment and threading, as the wax will not be applied on the legs.
The cosmetologist should not perform the wax treatment on the client's arms or anywhere on the body.
The cosmetologist should recommend laser hair removal instead of waxing and threading.
The cosmetologist should use only depilatories on the client's body.
A pregnant client wants facial hair removed from the eyebrows using electrolysis. What should the cosmetologist do?
Perform the procedure only after getting the client's signature on the intake form.
Advise the client to opt for a less invasive, temporary method of hair removal such as waxing.
Advise the client not to undergo electrolysis while pregnant.
Perform the procedure as requested.
If hair is more than long, it should be trimmed before waxing.
0.25 inch
0.33 inch
0.5 inch
1 millimeter
Laser hair removal is most effective when used on follicles that are in the phase.
catagen
resting
telogen
anagen
All of the following conditions are considered common contraindications for hair removal EXCEPT .
chronic migraines
sunburn
recent cosmetic surgery
pustules
The wellness industry has influenced skin care treatments by .
helping clients with weight loss
offering a holistic approach that focuses on mind, body, and spirit
encouraging estheticians to use chemical-free products
offering free yoga classes after a facial at luxurious resorts
It is possible to manage dual careers in hair services and skin care by .
working two different jobs at the same time
signing up for classes and certifications in both areas
devoting mornings to skin services and afternoons to hair services
dedicating time for skin services on weekends
Why should estheticians use treatment chairs for their clients during facial treatments?
to help clients avoid having allergic reactions
to add a pleasing aesthetic component to the salon
to save space in the salon
to avoid manual adjustments of the client's seating position
Skin viewed under a 5 diopter lamp allows the skin to be viewed at magnification.
1.75
2.25
1.50
4.00
An ultrasonic spatula is used to .
mix different skin care products
exfoliate the skin and brighten the complexion
spread hydrating toner over the face
balance the pH of the skin
Which type of skin can react with non-irritants such as water?
combination skin
dry skin
sensitive skin
oily skin
One effect of gel masks is that they .
peel off easily
can be removed without a removing agent or cleanser
leave the surface of the skin fully hydrated
do not cause allergic reactions
A treatment cream is generally applied under masks.
clay-based
gel
sheet
alginate
To soften or emulsify hardened sebum trapped in the hair follicles, an esthetician should use .
paraffin wax
gauze
a scaling solution
exfoliants
uses a diamond-tip applicator to polish the skin's upper layer.
crystal microdermabrasion
hydrodermabrasion
crystal-free microdermabrasion
mechanical exfoliation
Which of the following works by dissolving and loosening the intercellular cement between cells?
hydroxy acids
keratolytic enzymes
gommages
enzyme masks
A Viennese massage is a form of skin therapy that .
uses light exposure to treat various skin conditions
requires a client to hold an electrode during the treatment
involves striking the skin in fast tapping movements with the fingertips
applies a rapid shaking movement with the balls of the fingertips to the application point
All of the following are treatment goals of LED therapy EXCEPT .
to stimulate blood flow
to achieve better product penetration
to improve the smoothness of the skin
to improve acne-prone skin
The confidentiality of client health and medical information is safeguarded by .
the federal privacy act
the Department of Health and Human Services
HIPAA
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The client consultation is an opportunity to ask clients .
about the medications they take
which type of therapy they prefer
what their skin care goals are
about their exercise routine
Which of the following questions enables an esthetician to determine the client's skin type during the client consultation?
How does your skin feel at different times of the day?
What is the SPF value of sunscreen you use?
Do you have allergies to products and scents?
What skin care products do you use at home?
If a client is using a prescription drug such as Retin-AO or Tazorac, the cosmetologist should .
avoid all electrical treatments
avoid using an exfoliant
avoid products containing fragrances
avoid any type of facial massage
Physician approval is advised before beginning any facial treatment on a client with .
diabetes
sensitive skin
seizures or epilepsy
known allergies
Colors on the color wheel are typically divided into which categories?
warm, cool, and neutral
primary and secondary colors
light colors and dark colors
red, green, and yellow
The blue-green side of the color wheel represents .
warm colors
cool colors
neutral colors
complementary colors
If a client is looking for a "classic look," the cosmetologist should .
mix warm and cool colors
use complementary colors
use colors within the same color range
use only neutral colors
A popular eyeshadow choice for green eyes is .
silver
rust
green
peach
What is the main purpose of everyday makeup?
to camouflage wrinkles
to camouflage imperfections and blemishes
to give the wearer a more professional look
to accentuate facial contours
For what purpose is a tinted moisturizer most useful?
to complement everyday makeup
to hide severe skin imperfections
to add contours to the face
to minimize the appearance of oily skin
A primer is a colorless - based formula used to fill in uneven skin surfaces.
keratin
oil
titanium
silicone
A client with small lips and mouth asks for them to be enlarged. The cosmetologist should .
apply lip liner to both lips and fill with matte lipstick
apply lip liner to the lower lip
apply lip liner to the upper lip only
outline both upper and lower lips and fill with soft or shimmery colors
How can artificial lighting be used to flatter a client's face during makeup application?
Use incandescent light.
Use overhead lighting.
Use fluorescent lighting.
Use daylight.
What is bracing?
a strap that is applied to keep a client's facial position stable during makeup applications
a way of keeping the hands steady while applying makeup to a client's face
a method of applying facial makeup
a technique for removing facial makeup
To apply loose powder evenly on the face, a cosmetologist can use .
a sponge
a cotton ball
a spatula
a brush
What is one thing a cosmetologist should not do when applying blush to a client's face?
Apply blush in a solid circle to the apples of the cheeks.
Blend color outward toward the temples.
Sweep blush below the cheekbones.
Apply blush vertically on the face.
What is one way of preventing infections while using eye pencils?
Cosmetologists should never use the same eye pencil on two different clients.
Cosmetologists should use a mild disinfectant on the tips of the eye pencils.
Cosmetologists should sharpen the eye pencil after each use.
Cosmetologists should use a wipe to cleanse the pencil
In eye makeup, a contour color is applied to unwanted fullness/puffiness, contour the crease, or define the lash line.
maximize
accentuate
soften
conceal
All of the following are contraindications for the application of artificial eyelashes EXCEPT .
blepharitis
asthma
hypertension
chemotherapy
When choosing a manicure table, Martin should select a table that .
is at least 24 inches wide
is no more than 36 inches long
has an impenetrable surface, such as glass
does not have drawers and shelves
