Cosmetology School 101

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which of the following elements is most promenent in the composition of human hair? Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Sulfur

2. How often should you retouch a semi-permanent color? Never Once a month Every 6-8 weeks Every other week

3. What is the technical term for head lice? Pediculosis capitis Furuncles Tinea capitis Pityriasis capitis

4. Normal hair loss consists of how many strands per day? 20-80 10-20 40-100 100-150

5. How many stages of hair growth are there? 2 3 4 7

6. What are the two basic types of hair relaxer? Ammonia and lye Sodium hydroxide and oxidative Ammoniumthioglycolate and sodium hydroxide Oxidative and ammoniumthioglycolate

7. What is the proper term for the practice of dividing the hair into smaller, more workable pieces for the purpose of control? Bunching Splitting Sectioning Texturizing

8. Which of the following is not one of the layers that compose strands of hair? Medulla Cuticle Dermal papilla Cortex

9. Following a haircut, when is texturizing most effective? When performed on soaking wet hair that has been brushed. When performed on moderately damp hair prior to styling. When performed at the shampoo bowl after the conditioner is applied. When performed on dry hair styled the way it will typically be worn.

10. Which of the following areas does a standard American cosmetology textbook NOT cover? The circulatory system. OSHA safety. State laws and regulations. Basic chemistry.