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Cosmetology Practice Test
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Most states require cosmetologists to take a two-part exam to become licensed or certified.  The first part is a written multiple-choice exam covering subjects like skin structure, nail structure, haircutting, facials and sanitation. The second part is a hands-on exam where a cosmetology candidate needs to demonstrate knowledge and skill in like haircutting, color application and manicure.
 

Cosmetology Practice Test
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1. When performing first aid procedures for a cut, using a tourniquet is not recommended. Why?
2. Decolorizing hair and recolorizing it to the desired level and tone is called:
3. In haircutting, a subsection of the hair is known as this.
4. John is putting his marcel irons away for the day. He accidentally burns himself. What should he do first?
5. There are three parts of the hair strand. The outermost layer of the hair strand is called the _______.
6. If the ends of hair protrude over the top of the Marcel iron, the following may result:
7. Is the use of an overlapping relaxer recommended when performing a retouch relaxer service?
8. When wrapping hair for a permanent wave service, Janet's client has heavy density hair. What size partings should Janet take, to allow for even absorption of her permanent wave solution when it is applied to her client's hair?
9. Katie's teacher tells her to elevate the hair when cutting. What is another word for elevation?
10. Angela is performing a haircut. She looks down and notices that this finger controls the stationary blade of her shears. Which finger is it?
11. Jane's son Jack wants a temporary color for a party he is going to. What type of temporary color would you recommend for him?
12. Different levels of infection control are required in a salon. The lowest level of infection control is called ________.
13. What are the three components of a pincurl?
14. Shampoos with a high ph level may cause hair to _________.
15. The second level of infection control that kills most microbes is called _______.
16. Due to its ability to lather freely, this type of water is preferred for shampooing in the salon. What type of water is it?
17. Which of the following is true with regard to the use of Universal Precautions?
18. Communicable diseases are diseases that can be spread from one person to another. An example of a communicable disease is Hepatitis B (HBV). What part of the body does HBV affect?
19. When referring to disorders of the nail, onychophagy is more commonly known as this:
20. All colors that contain aniline derivative tints require a _______ before application to determine if a client is sensitve to the chemicals.
21. Jill has rinsed her client's relaxer out. She needs to lower the ph level of the chemical relaxer. What kind of shampoo should Jill choose?
22. Which bonds are broken and rearranged during a permanent wave solution?
23. When using a pressing comb, this part of the comb straightens the hair:
24. The epidermis contains five layers of skin: Stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Spinosum, and Stratum Germinativum. Which layer is the lowest where cell growth occurs through mitosis?
25. The overlap method of wrapping hair for a permanent wave service is also called a ______.

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