NYS Cosmetology Licensing Written
Exam Review Guide
3 bases of pin curls - ANSWER no stem is on it's base, half stem is half on and half off, a full
stem sits completely off base
Acidic - ANSWER Below 7 on the pH scale
acquired immunity - ANSWER immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a
disease, or through inoculation (such as vaccination)
acrylic nail adds - ANSWER strength and length and uses liquid monomer and powder
active ingredient in acid wave - ANSWER glycerol monothioglycolate
active ingredient in cold wave - ANSWER ammonium thioglycolate
Air flow should be directed _______________ from scalp - ANSWER away
albino - ANSWER absence of pigment melanin in hair
Alkaline - ANSWER having a pH greater than 7
alkaline harsh - ANSWER neutral pH 7 acid more gentle
Alkaline shampoo is PH - ANSWER 7.1-9.5
alkalizing agents are needed to ______________________ the hair also called reducing agents -
ANSWER soften and swell
all pin curls start at open end of shaping - ANSWER (-open end
)-closed end
Alopecia Areata - ANSWER baldness in spots
alopecia prematura - ANSWER baldness at young age
alopecia universalis - ANSWER baldness all over entire body
anagen - ANSWER growth phase of hair growth
aniline derivative tint means - ANSWER the same thing as Oxidative tint/ certified color and
permanent color/paraphenylenediamine is coal tar derivative ingredient used in hair colors
arrector pili - ANSWER muscle pushes out old and in new hair; causes goose flesh bumps to
warm us up by holding body heat in
astringents - ANSWER can be used on cotton ball and blotted on scalp to remove excess oils
or buildup
Athlete's foot - ANSWER tinea pedis, contagious
Average PH for acid based shampoos _________________ and conditioners ___________ -
ANSWER (4.5-5.5); (5.5-6.9)
, NYS Cosmetology Licensing Written
Exam Review Guide
Bacilli - ANSWER Rod shaped bacteria
Bacteria - ANSWER another name for germ or microbe, minute one celled, vegetable origin,
seen with microscope.
Bacteriology - ANSWER study of microorganisms called bacteria
basic wrap straight 6 sections - ANSWER down and under
be ergonomic conscience in salon to - ANSWER avoid strain and physical problems
Before using water - ANSWER test on wrist
blue shampoo - ANSWER remove unwanted yellow tones in grey hair or to tone down gold
tones in blonde hair
boiling water at 212 degrees Fahrenheit will destroy - ANSWER bacteria
Brick layer wrap staggered rods like a - ANSWER brick wall
Bulb - ANSWER fits over papilla; club shaped hair
canities - ANSWER gray hair
carved curls are - ANSWER overlapping curls from shaping
catagen - ANSWER transitional phase of hair growth
Clarifying shampoos - ANSWER remove mineral buildups by having chelating agents that
bind to metals to remove them from the hair
close center pin curl gets tighter towards ___________ - ANSWER ends
Cocci - ANSWER spherical bacteria
Color enhancing shampoos - ANSWER brighten and add shine to hair
comedone - ANSWER blackhead
concave rods are _________ in the middle of the rod - ANSWER smaller
condition of hair must be ___ to comb out pin curls or finger waves - ANSWER dry
conduct thorough scalp analysis and check for - ANSWER abrasion ,dry/oily scalp, flaky
dandruff, ticks or lice (pediculosis capitis)
convex rods are _____________ in the middle - ANSWER wider
curl in perming depends on the - ANSWER size of the rod used
cuticle - ANSWER hairs gateway and opens & closes porosity; acts as a protective outer
layer
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