FDA

Mandates use of PD Test prior to using aniline derivative tints

Dry Skin

Red dermal light is used to treat

Clubbed

A term not used when referring to human hair wigs

Build Weight

In haircutting, angles below 90 degrees are used primarily to:

Stationary

This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or length

Remy hair is:

Human hair with the cuticle intact

Guanidine

What is the type of relaxer that is usually advertised as a 'No-Lye' and marketed for sensitive scalps?

Lantionization

What is the process where Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the disulphide bond?

Coat the cuticle

What is the effect of 'Certified Colors' on the hair shaft?

Capless wig

A weft will be found in a:

Turned hair

Hair with the cuticle turned in one direction is called?

Guanidine Relaxer

Which relaxer has a lower ph than most Thio relaxers?

Below 7

Neutralizers, Stabilizers and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the ph scale?

Capless wigs

Machine made wigs are:

EPA

What agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection

Violet toner

Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm, no ash tones) which toner do you use?

Sanitize Hands

What should be done before each client?

Balancing

What kind of shampoo should be used on oily hair?

Protein Conditioner

What do you use to increase the diameter of the hair?

True Acid Wave

What perm would you use on extremely porous hair?

Minimal swelling

What is the benefit of using a low ph perm?

150

How many hours do you need before working on clients in a SECONDARY EDUCATION school?

250

How many hours do you need before working on clients in a PUBLIC BEAUTY school?

Grey hair

What would you use a double process color on?

Fusion

What method is best for putting hair extensions in finer hair?

Cold wave

What is another name for alkaline wave?

Disulfide

What are the side bonds that are broken when giving a perm?

Darkness

Level is the measurement used to identify:

Steatoma

What is a sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor?

Sodium Hypochlorite

What disinfectant is acceptable in a salon?

Quats

What do you disinfect salon equipment and countertops with?

Double bagged and discarded in a bio hazard container

What do you do with porous implements that come into contact with blood or other bodily fluids?

Uniform layer cut

Traveling guideline creates what kind of cut?

Have lotion on their face that contains alcohols

High frequency telsa electric current machine can not be used on clients if they:

Cream Conditioner

What should be applied to the hair if it is chemically damaged?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Federal agency that regulates and inspects safety and health standards in the workplace.

What does OSHA stand for and what is it?

Universal precautions

Set of guidelines and controls published by CDC that require the employer and employees to assume that all human blood and specified bodily fluids are infections for HIV, HBV and other bloodborne pathogens.

7.8-8.2 ph

What is the ph range of acid balanced waves?

Ethyl & Isopropyl; 70% or higher

What are alcohols used in salons to disinfect porous or absorbent items? What concentrations is needed to be effective?

Bleach; 1c bleach to 1 gal water

What is Sodium Hypochlorite? What is the formula used for effective disinfection?

Little odor

What is a benefit of Ammonia-free waves?

Perform patch testsection hair in four sectionsapply to 1/2" subsections of hair

What are the steps for applying haircolor and lightening products

Top, Front, Sides, Crown, Nape, Back, Bang or Fringe

What are the 7 areas of the head when evaluating hair?

Stratum Germinativum

What is the deepest layer of the Epidermis?

Base color

What is the predominant tone of a color called?

Base

What is the area where a roller is placed; same length and same width as roller?

Belly

What is the middle on a muscle called

Bonding

What method of hair extensions uses glue in hair?

206

How many bones are in the body?

Corn row

What is another name for a 'visible' braid?

French

What is another name for an 'invisible' braid?

Canities

Another name for grey hair; loss of melanin pigment?

Carbuncle

Inflammation caused by staph infection

Complementary Colors

What do you call the colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?

Contributing pigment

What do you call the undertone; natural hair color that remains in the hair when natural color is lightened?

Dermis

What is the inner layer of skin what has blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, oil glands, hair follicles, etc.?

Diagonal Line

What line of cutting will blend short and long layers and create fullness?

Disinfectants

Chemical agents that destroy ALL bacteria, fungi and viruses, but NOT spores. MUST have efficacy claim on label.

Effleurage

What is the type of massage that uses light, continuous stroking movement or manipulation?

Endothermic

Means waves activated by outside heat source

After every use

How often must equipment be cleaned?

1. Remove all visible matter and residue2. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry3. Completely immerse in disinfectant for 10 minutes4. Remove implements using tongs, gloves or basket5. Rinse and dry6. Store in clean container

Steps for cleaning implements

Eumelanin

What lends to black and brown colors?

Diameter, feel, wave pattern, density, length, condition of scalp and hair

What do you look at when evaluating hair and scalp for braids and extensions?

Texture, Density, Porosity

What do you look at in the hair when evaluating for haircoloring?

Exothermic

What wave produces it's own heat?

Brittle Hair

What is Fragilitas crinium

Furuncle

Boil or localized bacterial infection; Staphylococci

Acid wave

What kind of wave is Glyceryl monothioglycolate?

Water attracting

What does Hydrophillic mean?

Hydroxide relaxer (no-lye)

What relaxer has a ph above 13?

Disulfide bonds

What bonds are broken by the high alkalinity of a Hydroxide relaxer?

Hypertrichosis

Abnormal hair growth

Insertion

The more movable attachment of a muscle to the skeleton

Lipophilic

Means oil-attracting

Dandruff

Natural occurring fungus on scalp

Medulla

Innermost layer of the hair

Monilethrix

Hair breaks easily between beads or nodes

liquid

Monomer

squoval, round, oval, pointed, square

nail shapes

They are all pathogenic bacteria

What do Cocci, Staphylococci, Streptococci, Diplococci and Bacilli have in common?

Origin

What is the point of the muscle attached to the skeleton that does not move?

Head lice

Pediculosis Capitis

Petrissage

the kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing and pressing tissue during a massage

Phenolic

Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants; can damage plastic and rust material

Lends to blond and red colors

Pheomelanin

Physiology

Study of the functions or activities performed by the body's structures

Pityriasis capitis

Scalp irritation, large flakes and itchy scalp

Pityriasis

Excessive production of skin cells

Pityriasis steatoides

Greasy scalp, scaled mixture with sebum that stick to the scalp in crust (cradle cap)

powder

polymer

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QUATS)

What is safe and useful and disinfects in about 10 minutes?

Parietal ridge, occipital bone, apex, four corners

What are the reference points when evaluating hair?

4 hours of continuing education and pay fee

What is required to renew your license?

Ringed hair

What do you call alternating gray and normal hair in the same hair strand?

Sanitation

Chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level; removing dirt and debris

Scabies

Contagious disease caused by mites that burrow under the skin

Scutula

Dry, yellow crusts on scalp

Seborrheic dermatitis

On scalp accompanied by redness and inflammation

Between the base and first turn

Where is the stem of pincurls?

Between the scalp and first turn of the roller

Where is the stem of the roller set?

Sterilization

Complete elimination of all microbial life, including spores.

Subcutaneous tissue

Fatty layer below the dermis

Tapotement

Short, quick tapping, slapping and hacking movements during a massage

Thio-free waves

What waves use cysteamine or mercaptiamine

Thio Relaxer

Which relaxer has Lye and has a ph above 10?

Tinea

Ringworm

Tinea Capitis

Fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules or spots at opening of hair follicles; ringworm of scalp

Tinea Favosa

Characterized by having scutula

Tone

What is the hue of color; balance of color in hair coloring?

Trichoptilosis

Split ends

Trichorrhexis nodosa

Knotted brittle hair and formation of nodular swellings on hair shaft

What is the ph range of true acid waves?

4.5-7.0

Hydrophillic and Lipophillic

What are the two ends of surfactant?

Nonpathogenic and Pathogenic

Types of bacteria

Vertical lines

What cutting lines remove weight to create graduated or layered cuts and high elevation cuts?

Round, Oval, Elliptical

What are the three shapes of follicles?

1 gallon water

When mixing bleach solution it is 10% bleach to:

Mono Thioglycolate

What wave is an acid wave with a ph range of 6.9-7.2?

Acquired canities

Prematurely greying early adulthood

8.0-9.5

What is the ph of Alkaline?

Alopecia

Abnormal hair loss

Alopecia senilis

Baldness due to old age

Hydrogen and disulfide bond

What bonds are affected in the Ammonium Thioglycolate (thio) waves?

Amount of Melanin

What determines the skins color?

Anagen

What is the active growing stage of hair?

Anhidrosis

Lack of perspiration

Prevents growth of microorganisms

What does antiseptic do?

Asteatosis

Dry scaly skin

Bacteriology

Study of bacteria

Blood borne pathogens

Disease causing bacteria or viruses that are carried thru blood or bodily fluids

Catagen stage

What is the transitional stage of hair growth?

Concave

What face type curves inward with prominent forehead and chin?

Convex

What face type curves outward with prominent nose?

Cortex

2nd layer of the hair shaft

Dermatitis

Inflammatory disorder of the skin

Eczema

Dry moist lesions with inflammation on skin; itchy

Efficacy

Effectiveness

Ethmoid

Bone between the eyes

14

How many bones are in the facial skeleton?

Hyperhidrosis

Over productions of perspiration

Leukoderma

Lack of pigmentation

Macules

Discoloration on skins surface

Melanocytes

Cells that product melanosomes or pigment granules containing melanin that give color to the skin

Melanoderm

Hyperpigmentation

Milia

Whitheads

Nevus

Birthmark

Onychology

Study of the structure and growth of nails

Onychophagy

Bitten nails

Onyx

Nail

Papules

Hardened red elevations on the skin

Sphenoid

Bone behind eyes and nose; connects all bones of cranium

Statum Germinativum

Lowest level of the epidermis

Stratum Lucidum

Palm of hands, sole of feel; no hair follicles

Sudoriferous glands

Sweat glands

Trichology

Study of hair

Beaus nails

Nail - Depressions running across width of nail plate. Results from major illness or injury

Discolored nails

Nail - Caused by surface stains, systemic disorders, poor blood circulation

Hangnail

Nail - Living skin around nail plate splits and tears; Agnail

Leukonychia

Nail - White spots caused by minor injury to the matrix.

Melanonychia

Nail - Darkening of fingernails or toenails. Due to increased pigment cells in the matrix

Nail psoriasis

Nail - Surface pitting, roughness, bed discoloration

Pterygium

Skin stretched by the nail plate, caused by serious injury

Onychia

Inflammation of the matrix; shedding of the nail plate

Onychocryptosis

Ingrown nails

Onycholysis

Lifting of the nail plate without shedding

Onychomadesis

Lifting and falling off of the nail plate from the nail bed.

Onychomycosis

Fungal infection of the natural nail plate; ringworm

Onychorrhexis

Split or brittle nails; lengthwise ridges.

Onychosis

ANY deformity or disease of the natural nail plate

Paronychia

Nail - Bacterial infection causing pus and swelling, usually in skin fold.

Pincer nail

'Trumpet nail' pinches the sidewalls into a deep curve.

Plicatured nails

Folded nail; due to injury of the matrix or hereditary.

Pyogenic Granuloma

Red tissue lumps grow up form nail bed to nail plate

Bed Epithelium

Thin layer of skin cells between the nail plate & bed

Eponychium

Living skin at the base of the nail plate that partially overlaps the lunula

Hyponychium

Skin between the free edge and the fingertip

Koilonychia

Nails with concave depressions (nail edges turned up) caus

Mantle

Pocket-like fold of skin that holds the nail root & matrix

Matrix

Part of the nail bed below the nail root that helps produce the nail.

Nail bed

Portion of skin that the nail plate rests on containing blood vessels that create the pink color of the nail plate and supply nourishment to the nail.

Nail plate

Translucent part of the nail extending from the nail root to the free edge (nail body).

Nail Psoriasis

Nails that appear pitted or have roughness on the surface

Nail Pterygium

Forward growth of living skin that adheres to the surface of the nail plate

Nail Root

Portion of the nail plate that is hidden under a fold of skin (mantle) at the base of the nail plate

Onychatrophia

Slow deterioration and falling off of the nail

Onychauxis

Abnormal thickening in width of the nail plate

Onychogryposis

Increased curve & thickness of the nail (most common on the big toe).

Onychoptosis

Nail detaches and falls off in whole or part.

Peronychium

Excessive skin overlapping the sides of the nail plate

Plicatured Nail

Nail plate edges that fold down into the nail walls at a 90 degree angle.

Pyogenic granuloma

Severe nail inflammation; small red mass projecting from the nail bed to the nail plate

Verruca

Small hard flesh-colored or red lump (wart) under or beside the nail.

1931

When was the preheat-perm method introduced?

2006

What year were Brazilian straightening treatments introduced to the US?

Abductors

Muscles that draw a body part such a finger or arm or toe away from the body or extremity.

Adipose Tissue

Technical term for fat

Anabolism

Constructive metabolism, the process of building up larger molecules form smaller ones.

Arnold F. Willatt

Who invented the cold wave?

Arrector Pili Muscles

Small involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that cause goose bumps.

Arteries

Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart

Atrium

Upper thin walled chamber of the heart that blood is pumped thru to the ventricles

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Part of the nervous system that controls the involuntary muscles (heart, breathing, etc.)

Bacilli

Rod shaped bacteria (tetnus)

Bacteria

One celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.

Binary Fission

Division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells

Carpus

Wrist; 8 small irregular bones held together by ligaments

Catabolism

Phase of metabolism that breaks down complex compounds within a cell into smaller ones.

Cell membrane

Cell part that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell

Cells

Basic unit of all living things

Central nervous system

Consists of brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves and cranial nerves

Centrioles

Structures in a cell near the nucleus that move to each side during the mitosis process to help divide the cell.

Charles Nessler

Who invented the heavily wired machine that supplied electrical current to metal rods?

Charles Revson

Who marketed the first nail polish?

Cocci

Round shaped bacteria; appears singly or in groups

Collagen

Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength

Comedo

Blackhead; hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum

Dendrites

Tree-like branching of nerve fibers extending from the nerve cell; carries impulses toward the cell and receives impulses from other neurons

Dermal Papillae

Small cone shaped elevations at the base of the hair follicles.

Diagnosis

What is the determination of the nature of a disease from it's symptoms?

Diaphragm

Muscular wall that separates the thorax from the abdominal region; helps control breathing

Digestive Enzymes

Chemicals that change certain types of food into a soluble form that can be used by the body

Diplococci

Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs; cause pneumonia

Elastin

Protein base that forms elastic tissue

Endocrine Gland

Ductless gland; release hormonal secretions directly into the blood stream; thyroid, pituitary

Endocrine System

Group of specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual function and health of the entire body.

Ergonomics

The science of designing the workplace well, as it's equipment and tools make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient and safe.

Excretory System

Body system that consists of organs responsible for purifying body and producing waste; kidneys, liver, skin, etc.

Exocrine Glands

Duct Glands; produce a substance that travels through small tube-like ducts

Extensors

Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand and fingers to form a straight line

14 bones

How many bones does the facial skeleton have?

Flagella

Slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion; also called cilia

Flexor

Extensor muscle of the wrist involved in flexing the wrist

Frontalis

Front portion of the epicranius

Fungi

Microscopic plant parasites; mold, mildew, yest, etc.

Fungicidal

Capable of destroying fungi

Glands

Organs that remove and release certain elements from the blood to convert them into new compounds

Hemoglobin

Complex iron protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen; gives blood color

Histology

Study of tiny structures found in living tissue

Hormones

Secretions such as insulin, adrenaline and estrogen, stimulate functional activity or other secretions in the body.

Human Papilloma Virus

Virus that can infect the bottom of the foot and resembles small black dots, usually clustered in groups

Hyoid Bone

U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue and it's muscles

Indirect Transmission

Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor

Interstitial Fluid

Blood plasma found in the spaces between tissue cells

Lawrence Gleb

Who introduced the first permanent hair color product?

Liver

Bodily organ that removes waste created by digestion

Lymph

Clear fluid that circulates in the lymph spaces of the body; carries waste and impurities away from the cells before it is routed back to the circulatory system

Lymphatic/Immune System

System that carries waste and impurities away from cells; protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease-causing microorganisms

Lymph Capillaries

Blind-end tubes that are the origin of lymphatic vessels

Lymph Nodes

Gland like structures found inside lymphatic vessels; filter the lymphatic vessels and help fight infection

Mandible

Lower jawbone

Madibular Nerve

Brand of the fifth cranial nerve that affects the muscles of the chin, lower lip and external ear.

Marcel Grateau

Who invented the first curling iron?

Masseter

Muscles that open and close the mouth and bring jaw forward; chewing muscle

Maxillae

Bones of the upper jaw

Metabolism

Chemical process that takes place in living organisms thru which the cells are nourished and carry out their activities; has two phases: anabolism and catabolism

Metacarpus

Bones of the palm of the hand; parts of the hand containing five bones between the carpus and phalanges

Metatarsal

One of three subdivisions of the foot; long and slender bones, similar to the metacarpal bones of the hand.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Infections bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics

Mildew

Fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon

Mitosis

Process of cell reproduction of human tissues that occur when the cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells

Muscle Tissue

Tissue that contracts and moves various parts of the body

Muscular System

System that covers, shapes and holds the skeleton system in place.

Mycobacterium

Microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers

Myology

The study of nature, structure, function and diseases of the muscles

Nerve Tissue

Tissue that carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions

Neurology

Scientific study of structure, function and pathology of the nervous system

Neuron

Primary structural unit of nervous system, consists of the cell body, nucleus, dendrites and axon; nerve cell

Nonstriated Muscles

These muscles are involuntary and function without conscious will; smooth muscles

Nucleus

Dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell; play an important part in reproduction and metabolism

Occipitalis

Back portion of the epicranius; muscle that draws the scalp backwards

Organs

Structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals

Os

Bone

Osteology

Study of the anatomy, structure and function of the bones

Pancreas

Gland of the endocrine system that secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins and fats

Parasites

Organisms that grow, feed and shelter on or in another organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism

Parasitic Disease

Disease caused by parasites such as lice and mites

Parathyroid Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that regulates blood calcium ad phosphorus levels so that the nervous and muscular systems can function properly

Parietal Bones

Bones that form the sides and top of the cranium

Patella

Forms the knee cap joint; knee cap

Pathogenic

Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body

Pathogenic Disease

Disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites

Pericardium

Double-layered membrane sac enclosing the heart; made of epithelial tissue

Phalanges

Bones of fingers or toes; digits

Phenolic Disinfectants

Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. Form of formaldehyde, have very high pH and can damage the skin and eyes

Physical Presentation

Your posture, as well as the way your walk and move

Pituitary Gland

Most complex organ of the endocrine system. Affect almost every process of the body.

Plasma

Fluid part of the blood in which the red and white blood cells and platelets flow

Platelets

Contribute to the blood clotting process; platelets are much smaller than red blood cells

Platysma Muscle

Broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin; responsible for lowering the lower jaw and lip

Pronator

Muscle that turns the hand inward so that the palm faces downward

Protoplasm

colorless jelly like substance found inside cells in which food elements such as protein, fats, carbs, mineral salts and water are present

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QUATS)

Disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in salon.

Radius

Smaller bone in the forearm on the same side as the thumb

Ralph L. Evans and Everett G. McDonough

Which two people pioneered a method that used heat generated by chemical reaction; small pads containing a chemical moisture?

Red Blood Cells

Blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's cells and transport carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs.

Reflex

Automatic reaction to a stimulus that involves the movement of an impulse from a sensory receptor along the sensory nerve to the spinal cord

Scalp conditioning and healing treatment

What product did Madame C.J. Walker sell?

Sarah Breedlove

What was Madame C.J. Walkers name before she got married?

Skeletal System

Forms physical foundation of the body; 206 bones

Skin

Body organ that covers the body and is the external protective coating

Spirilla

Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria; syphilis and Lyme disease

Staphylococci

Pus forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes

Streptococci

Pus forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; strep throat

Striated Muscles

Muscles that are attached to the bones and are voluntary and consciously controlled; skeletal muscles

Systemic Circulation

System that carries blood from the heart throughout the body and back to the heart

Thyroid Glands

Gland of the endocrine system that controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins and how sensitive the body should be to hormones

Tinea Barbae

Superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin; primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp

Tinea Pedis

Ringworm fungus of the foot

Tissue

Collection of similar cells that perform a particular function

Toxins

Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms

Tuberculocidal Disinfectants

Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis

Tuberculosis

Disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing

Vidal Sassoon

Which company turned the hairstyling world on it's ear when they had revolutionary geometric cuts?

Virucial

Capable of destroying viruses

Virus

A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms; capable of replication only through taking over the host cells reproductive functions

White Blood Cells

Blood cells that perform the function of destroying disease causing bacteria

Between 7.8 and 8.2 pH

What is the pH of acid-balanced waves?

Alkaline

Another name for cold wave

Perform patch testSection in fourApply 1/2" subsections

Process for applying hair coloring and lightening product

Basal cell / stratum germinativum

Deepest layer of the epidermis

Conditioner

Deposits protein and moister to help restore strength and avoid breakage; smooths cuticle and coats hair shaft

Cortex

What part of the hair shaft involves strength and elasticity?

Side bonds

Changes in wave patterns occur when what bonds are broken in the cortex?

Horizontal Lines

When cutting hair what cutting lines are used to build weight and create one length?

Cutting line

Angle at which the fingers are held when cutting

Diagonal Lines

What cutting lines create fullness and blend short and long layers

Endothermic Waves

What waves are activated by an outside heat source?

Texture, Density and Porosity

What do you look for when evaluating hair for hair coloring?

Exothermic waves

What wave produces it's own heat?

Fragilitas Crinium

Another name for brittle hair

Friction

Deep rubbing movement in which you apply pressure on the skin with your fingers or palm while moving it over an underlying structure

Acid Wave

What kind of wave is a Glyceryl monothioglycolate?

Hydrophilic

Water attracting

Hydroxide relaxer

What relaxer is no lye and has a pH of 13 so high that the alkalinity breaks the disulfide bonds

Liophilic

Oil attracting

Level 1 - Black/BlueLevel 2 - Very dark brown/Blue-VioletLevel 3 - Dark brown/VioletLevel 4 - Med brown/red-violetLevel 5 - Light brown/redLevel 6 - Dark blonde/Red-OrangeLevel 7 - Med Blonde/OrangeLevel 8 - Light blonde/yellow-orange

Level 9 - Very light blonde - yellowLevel 10 - Lightest blonde - pale yellow

What are the levels or hair color?

Acquire 1500 hours from accredited schoolTake state written examTake state practical examPay all fees

What are the state requirements for meeting licensure for Cosmetologist?

Monomer

Liquid

SquovalRoundOvalPointedSquare

What are the nail shapes?

Cocci, Staphylococci, Streptococci, Diplococci and Bacilli

Names of Pathogenic Bacteria

Phenolics

Tuberculocidal disinfectants; high pH, can damage plastic and rust metal

Pheomelanin

Gives blondes and red colors

Pityriasis Capitis Simplex

Scalp irritation, large flakes and itchy scalp

Direction of growth

What direction do you pluck eyebrows?

Disulfide bonds, above 10 pH

What bonds are broken during a Thio Relaxer and what is the pH

Split ends

What is Trichoptilosis?

Knotted, brittle hair and formation of nodular swellings on the hair shaft

What is Trichorrhexis nodosa

4.5-7.0 pH

What is the pH of true acid waves?

Pathogenic and NonPathogenic

What are the two types of bacteria?

Vertical Lines

What lines remove weight and create graduated or layered cuts and high elevation cuts?

Round, Oval and Elliptical

What are the 3 shapes of follicles?

Hydrogen and disulfide

What bonds are affected with an Ammonium Thioglycolate (thio) wave?

Antiseptic

What prevents the growth of microorganisms?

Fissures

Cracks in the skin

Hypertrophies

Excess skin; overgrowth

Impetigo

Crusted lesions caused by bacterial infection

Melanoderma

Hyperpigmentation

Beaus Nails

Depressions running across width of nail plate; from major illness or injury

Bruised Nails

Blood clot under the nail plate

Ridges

Vertical lines caused by uneven growth of nails. More common in older people

Splinter Hemorrhages

Nails - Damaged capillaries, blood stains the bed epithelium tissue.

Bed epithelium

Thin layer of skin cells between the nail plate and bed

Oligomers

Short polymer chains consisting of a few monomers that create a thickened resin to make gel nails

Black nails

Nails - Indicate injury, bruising, bleeding under the nail, mold or mildew, heart condition, shoe pressure

Blue nails

Nails indicate poor blood circulation, hear condition, injury, bruising, bleeding under the nail

Brown nails

Nails - indicate fungus, nicotine stains, injury to the nail matrix, certain oral medications

Cyanolates

Nails - Specialized acrylic monomers that quickly polymerize with the addition of alcohol, water or any weak alkaline product to for an adhesive to create resins

Onchocrptosis

Ingrown nail due to improper filing and/or shoe fit

Ethyl methacylate

Nail - Type of monomer or main ingredient in monomer that is a base material in resins, solvents, coatings & adhesives.

Indicate bacterial infection

What do green nails indicate?

Methoxy ethoxy

What type of monomer is used to provide nail enhancements?

Nail root

What portion of the nail plate is hidden under a fold of skin (mantle) at the base of the nail plate?

Pilcatured Nail

When the nail plate edges fold down into the nail walls at a 90 degree angle caused by shoe pressure, nail bed deformity, genetics or ingrown nails

Polymers

Powders that are a combination of monomers, initiators and a catalyst used for acrylic nails

Toluene

Solvent used in nail polishes to provide a smooth finish with vivid color

White nails

Nail - Indicate signs of separation, minor injury, hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiency, recovery from serious injury