Welcome to your Cosmetology Practice Test 6 (50 Questions with Answers)
1.
Which one of the following types of light is capable of burning the skin?
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2.
If hair is wrapped one full turn around a roller, it creates a “C” shape. If the hair is wrapped 1½ turns, it will create:
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3.
Why is bleaching hair necessary before applying a toner?
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4.
A wet sterilizer should contain:
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5.
What should a cosmetologist do to remove excess color from the hairline or scalp?
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6.
Hydrogen peroxide has different uses depending on its strength. At 3% it is used as an antiseptic. At 6% it is commonly used for:
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7.
Skin with blackheads or blemishes would respond favorably to a:
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8.
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for disciplinary action by the State Board of Cosmetology?
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9.
When choosing a new hair color, one factor to consider is the client’s skin tone. For fine, thin hair that needs more fullness and body, which haircut is usually recommended?
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10.
When draping for thermal curling or air waving, it is best to use a:
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11.
If your client has amalgam (metal fillings in the teeth), which of the following services should a cosmetologist never perform?
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12.
Supplies such as cotton, emery boards, ear pads, eye pads, and neck strips must be:
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13.
Which of the following chemicals has the capability of destroying bacteria, fungi, and viruses?
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14.
Direct contact instruments used on a patron require all of the following except:
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15.
If the skin is repeatedly exposed to UV rays, it will cause:
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16.
If a client brings a hairstyle picture to the salon and wants the same haircut and hair color, what should you discuss with her?
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17.
The pigment molecules in permanent hair color are:
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18.
Which of the following procedures is the correct way to wrap cold wave rods and prevent “fishhooks” at the ends of hair?
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19.
The brush used to apply sculptured nails is usually made of:
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20.
When performing a chemical hair straightening service, if the client has a cut on the scalp, you should:
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21.
In hair cutting, texture shears are used to achieve which purpose?
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22.
If a blue-based toner is applied before the hair is lightened to the pale yellow stage, the result would be:
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23.
While cutting excess cuticle around the nail, Annie accidentally cuts the client’s skin and it starts to bleed. What should she use to stop the bleeding?
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24.
Which type of styptic is allowed in a beauty salon?
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25.
When using a high-frequency current with a direct surface application, how should the electrode be handled when placing it on or removing it from the client’s skin?
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26.
The cosmetologist’s primary responsibility is protecting the client from:
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27.
The finger test is used to check before a chemical relaxer to determine the hair’s:
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28.
The process of straightening overly curly hair by using a chemical agent is called:
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29.
Which procedure can a cosmetologist use when performing a facial with dermal light on dry skin?
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30.
What is the safest way to test the temperature of a heated comb?
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31.
Before applying an aniline derivative hair color (permanent dye), a predisposition test (patch test) must be given at least how many hours before the service?
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32.
When performing a chemical relaxer service, what should a cosmetologist do first to ensure client safety?
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33.
What is the purpose of applying a softener on gray hair before a tint?
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34.
Excessive use of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) tends to make the hair:
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35.
If a client brings a picture of a hairstyle they want (with hair coloring and haircut) to the salon, what should you do?
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36.
Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) has a pH between 3 and 4. When mixed into a lightener, it begins to:
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37.
All chemicals in the beauty salon should be:
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38.
When rinsing hair, one or two fingers should be placed over the edge of the spray nozzle in order to:
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39.
When bleaching hair, which underlying pigment makes it most difficult to achieve a yellow tone?
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40.
It is not advisable to give a scalp massage before which service?
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41.
Aniline derivative products should NOT be used for:
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42.
When using the cap technique for highlighting or lowlighting hair, the amount of lightness you achieve mainly depends on:
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43.
To become a proficient hair stylist, the cosmetologist must understand hair shaping, permanent waving, and:
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44.
Which technique is used for sanitizing a plastic cape?
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45.
To ensure long-lasting and springy curls, the hair strand is ribboned, stretched, and each curl is:
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46.
If the subsection for a haircut is ½ inch, what size should the subsection be for bleaching hair?
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47.
All instruments that come into direct contact with a patron must:
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48.
Pink, brown, and red colors are considered:
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49.
What is the main function of the permanent wave neutralizer after it stops the action of the waving lotion?
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50.
What should be done with creams or lotions left in dishes or individual containers after being used on a client?
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