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? Every 6-8 weeks Every other week Once a month Never

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

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? 7 2 3 4

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? Splitting Bunching Texturizing Sectioning

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

9. Following a haircut, when is texturizing most effective? When performed on soaking wet hair that has been brushed. 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 moderately damp hair prior to styling.

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