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? Oxygen Carbon Hydrogen Sulfur

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

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? 10-20 40-100 100-150 20-80

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

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

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

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

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

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