____ ____ are long chains of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds.

Which procedure involves the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair?

When cross-checking a haircut, always use ___.

What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer when cutting because of shrinkage as it dries?

The central core of the hair shaft sometimes missing in fine hair and is most often found in beard hair is called the:

A client is having an artificial nail application and her cuticle starts to burn and redden. The cosmetologist should refer to the:

The technical term for the study of the hair is called:

The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the:

How many hours of Cosmetology instruction is required in New Yok State before you can register for the state board practical and written?

Colors that are positioned opposite of each other on the color wheel are called?

It is important that the ends of the hair are fed completely through the Marcel iron to avoid?

A release statement is:

All nondisposable implements must be ____ in a disinfectant solution.

The design and planning of the workplace for maximum comfort, safety, and efficiency is known as?

Pheomelanin provides hair colors ranging from:

All haircuts are composed of lines, sections, and _____.

The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is known as the:

Human hair on average grows about:

Which of the following items helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry?

HIV can be spread by:

The process that destroys all microbial life is ____.

Scheduling a client for a future service before they leave the salon is know as _____.

Hydrogen bonds can be broken by:

Haircutting serves as the ___ for all other hair designs.

The strongest of the three side bonds are:

The pigment that provides brown or black color to hair is ____.

Hair is mainly composed of a substance called:

Tinea pedis is the medical term used to describe:

Which of the following resembles the shape of a golf club and covers the follicle at the lower portion of the hair root?

What is the most common method of temporary hair removal?

Highly infectious fungal infection of the scalp or skin whose name doesn't match its source:

The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, and the study of cosmetic application is called _____.

The main ingredient of most shampoos is?

Hair grows from a tube-like "pocket" called a root sheath or a(n):

Which if the following refers to the hair's ability to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking?

The process of hair turning gray is usually caused by:

When waxing sensitive skin like that of the under arm area, ____ wax is recommended.

What contagious skin disease is caused by the itch mite?

A "wedge" is known as a ____ type of haircut.

The area of the head between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is known as the _____.

A(n) ____ test is used to identify a possible allergy in a client.

The amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is called ____.

After a manicure, before base coat is applied, you must ____.

When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is:

When securing a cape as draping for a basic shampoo, do not let the cape touch the:

When removing snarls or combing out hair after a shampoo the proper tool is a ____.

The most important conversation that you will have with your client is:

An inflamed pimple containing pus is known as ____.

The degree of coarseness or thickness of the hair fiber is referred to as:

A light continuous movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow, rhythmic manner without pressure, a feathery touch, is called?

Which statement is true of MRSA?

The manipulation of cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining the hair in the thread and lifting it from the follicle, is known as ____.

Combing small sections of hair from the ends towards the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as:

The widest part of the head that starts at the temples and ends at the bottom of the crown is known as the ____.

Inventor of the first curling iron in 1872?

The number of active follicles per square inch on the scalp refers to:

A small, scoop-shaped implement that is used to remove debris from the nail fold is called a ____.

Use to calm and reduce redness and swelling that sometimes occurs on sensitive skin after waxing:

After you use metal implements and before you place them in disinfectant, they must be ____.

What bone protrudes from the base of the skull?

The outer covering of the hair shaft made up of overlapping layers and transparent scales is called:

Safety Data Sheets contain __ categories of information.

The pigment that gives hair its color is found primarily in the:

What is the portion of hair that extends above the skin's surface?

During the shampoo procedure, apply small quantities of shampoo to the hair beginning at the?

Which bonds found in the hair can be easily broken by heat or water?

Weak physical side bonds that are broken by changes in pH:

The growth phase of the hair cycle when new hair is produced:

The resting and final phase of the of the hair growth cycle:

The porosity of the hair is associated with which layer of the hair?

The technical term for whiteheads is ____.

Hair is made up primarily of:

The highest point of the head is the ____.

Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers many different types of ____.

How do you drape a client for a chemical service?

What are the three kinds of bonds in hair, that "cross-link" polypeptide chains together?

The ability of the hair to absorb moisture, liquids and chemicals is known as:

The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the:

What is any condition or disease that makes an indicated treatment of medication inadvisable?

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

The presence of pus can be a sign of:

Which shampoo would most likely be used to remove product build-up?

When handling a scheduling mix-up with a client, it is recommended that?

The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) is to:

For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired, rollers should be placed:

How should you dispose of blood contaminated waste material?

The fatty or oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair is ____.

The ____ area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the occipital bone.

_____ also known as "slithering," is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears.

Haircutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length.

Elevation that occurs when a section is lifted above 0 degrees:

Growth of terminal hair on a woman's body in an area that would not typically have terminal hair; often on the upper lip, chin, cheeks, and chest:

Partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows:

The earliest that archaeological studies reveal that hair cutting and hair styling were practiced was in the__________________.

What is the leading cause of dandruff?

Which of the folllowing is a risk of NOT washing your hands between clients?