Cosmetology

Acid Balanced Waves - Ans - Perm waves with a 7.0 or neutral pH that process at room temp and do not need added heat Alkaline Waves - Ans - Also known as "cold waves" and have a pH b/w 9.0 + 9.6. Uses ATG as reducing agent and processes at room temp. Amino Acids - Ans - compounds made of Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Sulfur ---> COHNS elements Ammonia- free waves - Ans - perms that use an ingredient that does not evaporate as readily as ammonia, and has very littl...

Trichology - Ans - The technical term for the study of hair. Medulla - Ans - Central core of the hair shaft (often absent in fine or very fine hair) Cortex - Ans - Inside the second layer of the hair fiber; gives hair most of its pigments and strength (elasticity). Cuticle - Ans - Outer covering of the hair shaft; the loose and pilible skin around the nail.

Short term goals are those goals that can generally be completed within one ______ or less. - Ans - Year Which of these terms refers to the moral principles by which we live and work? - Ans - Ethics All of the following are reasons why cosmetologists should study and have a thorough understanding of life except? - Ans - Having good life skills eliminates the need for self esteem Which of the following is one of the guidelines for success? - Ans - Keep your personal life separate...

angle - Ans - space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point apex - Ans - highest point on the top of the head. bang (fringe) - Ans - triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners. beveling - Ans - techinique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length. blunt haircut - Ans - haircut in which all the hair comes to one hanging level, forming a weight line or area; hair is cut with no el...

Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle - Ans - Volume A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a - Ans - Bold, dramatic accent Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called - Ans - Balance The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said to have - Ans - Elevated balance The two defining characteristics of hair type - Ans - Wave patterns and hair texture The fa...

Bacteria - Ans - one celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics Viruses - Ans - microorganism capable of infecting almost all plants and animals, including bacteria. Parasites - Ans - plant or animal organisms that live on, or in, another living organism and draw their nourishment from that organism. Must have a host to survive. Immunity - Ans - ability of the body to destroy and resist infection Sanitation - Ans - removing all visible dirt and debris ...

Corrugations - Ans - Nail disorder - Horizontal wavy ridges caused by uneven growth due to illness or injuries. Furrows - Ans - Nail disorder - vertical lines down the nail plate caused by nutrition, injury or illness. Leuconchia - Ans - White spots on the nail caused by injury to the base of the nail Onychorrhexis - Ans - Split or brittle nails caused by injury, careless filing, vitamin deficiencies, illness, and frequent exposure to strong chemicals. Hang Nails - Ans - Ca...

Graduated layers. - Ans - A hair cut between 90 and 45 degrees? A tint back service - Ans - Going back to natural hair color? Epilator. - Ans - A sugar base wax is a form of a: Parietal ridge. - Ans - The widest area of the head is the ? Crack in the lip - Ans - Fissure? Green tint makeup - Ans - Covers redness in the face? Graduated/uniform layers - Ans - To remove bulk from a wig? 70% alcohol - Ans - To disinfect abrasive nail files and buffers? Bacteric...

1. What does a cold wave do to the hair?: It softens and expands the hair strand 2. Size of the rod will determine?: Size of the curl 3. A client complained that her hair was straight after a permanent wave. What is the cause of the problem?: Undeproccesing 4. After a chemical relaxer, the cosmetologist noticed the hair went back to its natural wave. Why is this?: Insufficient processing time 5. How long does a Alkaline perm process for?: 5 to 20 mins 6. A client comes in need of a touch up...