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SENIOR T11 W2

HAIRCARE TEST 102C.14- 102C.17

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Which of the following terms is known as the active growing stage of hair? anagen stage
The technical term for broken hair is: trichoptilosis
The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the: telogen stage
A primary cause of water-spill accidents is: excessive water pressure
Cilia is the technical term for: eyelash hair
The technical name for the hair of the eyebrows is known as: supercilia
What is the portion of hair that extends above the skin's surface? hairstrand
Which shampoo is recommended for removing residue such as product buildup? clarifying
The capes used for shampooing, wet hair sculpting, designing and chemical services are made of plastic or: waterproof material
Hair color is darker during which stage of growth? anagen
When looking through a microscope, which portion of the hair would display living cells? hair bulb
Short, fine, non-pigmented hair is replaced with terminal hair around the time of: puberty
Wet hair is able to be stretched to what percent of its length? 40% to 50%
Before applying the water stream to a client's scalp when shampooing, always: monitor the water temperature
The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that give the hair most of its pigment and strength (elasticity) is called the: cortex
Bundles called melanosomes are formed by: melanocytes
The number-and-letter system used to categorize and identify hair texture types include type 1 (straight), type 2 (wavy), type 3 (curly) and type 4: tightly curled/coily
Eumelanin is the type of melanin that produces: brown/black hair color
Malassezia is a microscopic fungus that is the leading cause of: dandruff
Which massage movement consists of a light tapping or slapping and is used to promote muscle contraction? tapotement
Signs of discomfort from the client during the shampoo experience might be indicated by all of the following examples: clenched teeth eyebrows turning downward furrows across their forehead
Three factors that affect the behavior of hair are heredity, products or appliances and: environment
Gray hair is caused by a(n): reduced color pigment in the cortex layer of the hair
What massage movement involves light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles? petrissage
The hard, resistant layer of protein that protects the hairstrand is the: cuticle
What is the total lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin called? albinism
The tighter the textured hair curl pattern, the: drier the hair
The name given to grayness or whiteness of the hair is: canities
The three major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex and: cuticle
Stimulation of the onset of the telogen stage or causing the production of abnormal, brittle hairs can be caused by: disease and medication
The diameter of a hairstrand will be the same as: the inside diameter of the hair follicle
Hair color is influenced by the amount, size and distribution of: eumelanin and pheomelanin
The process of hair turning gray is most commonly caused by: the natural aging process
Hair that is 90% cortex and 10% cuticle when compared to hair that is 40% cuticle would be considered to be more: elastic
Which type of conditioner closes the cuticle after an alkaline chemical service? normalizing
Hair that has a combination of two or more different porosities is referred to as: uneven porosity
Which of the following items would be discarded following the shampoo service? neck strip
Which of the following locations might be sensitive during a scalp massage? behind the earlobes
What is found between the cuticle and the medulla, if a medulla is present: cortex
A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement? vibration
The type of massage movement that involves circular movements with no gliding and is applied using the fingers or palms is known as: friction
Light, medium and heavy are words used to describe which of the following hair characteristics? density
The hair follicle that produces tightly curled/coily hair is typically: elliptical
Each hairstrand has about how many layers of cuticle scales? 7 to 12
Small cracks starting in the cuticle and splitting the hair entirely are known as brittle hair, fragilitis crinium or: trichoptilosis
A disorder that refers to round, dry patches of skin, covered with rough, silvery scales surrounded by red inflammation is known as: ringworm
Which of the following terms is another name for cell division? mitosis
The technical term for the study of hair is called: trichology
Which hair color generally has the highest number of hairs per square inch on the head? blond
Avoid performing a scalp treatment: immediately prior to a chemical service
If the layers of the cuticle are very close together the hair has which type of porosity? resistant
The acid mantle maintains the natural pH of hair and skin and protects the: cuticle
The following statement about massage is NOT true: Keep your nails long to be able to scratch the scalp.
Oily flakes combined with sebum, which stick to the scalp in clusters, are known as: greasy dandruff
Gray hair is sometimes referred to as: mottled hair
The central core of the hairstrand sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is the: medulla
Mitosis takes place in the area of the hair bulb called the: germinal matrix
Catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time? only a few weeks
If the amount of pheomelanin is very concentrated and near the cuticle layer, the hair color will appear more: red
Red, watery vesicles or pus-filled areas caused by an itch mite burrowing under the skin are known as: scabies
The technical name for the hair of the head is known as: capilli
Which type of bristles are recommended for hair brushes on dry hair? natural
Normal dry hair is capable of being stretched about how much of its length? 20%
Which type of conditioner displaces excess moisture, providing the hair more body? body-building
If the layers of the cuticle are very close together the hair has which type of porosity? resistant
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called: monilethrix
People with lighter-colored hair have melanin in the: cortex only
Which shampoo product cleanses hair with either soft or hard water? soapless
These factors affect hair growth? disease medication lack of vitamins
For medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo service, it is often recommended that elderly clients: lean forward into the shampoo bowl
Which hair color is at the greatest risk for sun damage and can turn yellow from too much exposure? white hair
The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is known as the: arrector pili
Hair with normal ability to absorb moisture is said to have what kind of porosity? average
Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft is known as trichorrhexis nodosa or: knotted hair
In androgenetic alopecia, a combination of heredity, hormones and age causes: shrinking or miniaturization of certain scalp follicles
What scalp disease might be present if prior to a service several dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp are noticed along with a peculiar odor? tinea favosa
How long does the telogen, or resting stage of hair growth, last? 3-4 months
The lips, soles of the feet, palms of the hands and eyelids do not have: hair
The type of cape that is used for designing and sculpting services on dry hair is made of: cloth
What helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry? sebum
Which of the following conditions results in a situation in which alternating bands of gray and dark hair exist? ringed hair
Of the basic massage movements, which stimulates the production of natural oil (sebum)? petrissage
Wipe up water-spills: immediately
The follicle in straight hair is typically: round
All of the following information could be found in client records: date of last service price of the service technique and application method
The LOC method is a product layering technique which consists of a liquid, oil and a: cream
Located at the bottom of the follicle and supplying nourishment to the germinal matrix is the: papilla
Keratinization is a process whereby cells do all of the following: form keratin protein change shape dry out
The active growing stage of hair lasts from: 2 to 6 years
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the: catagen stage
If the scalp appears abnormal at all, a client should see: a dermatologist
Guidelines to protect the client include all of the following actions: launder shampoo capes in a disinfecting solution make sure the neck of the cape does not come in direct contact with the client's skin always use a neck strip or towel between the client's neck and the neckband of the cape
Excessive amounts of terminal hair found in women in areas of the body where men usually get hair, such as the face (lips and chin), back, abdomen and chest is a condition called: hirsutism
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? cortex
How should you monitor the temperature of the water during rinsing? by keeping one a finger in the water stream
A red, circular patch of small blisters on the skin or scalp caused by a vegetable parasite is known as tinea or: psoriasis
Human hair, on the average, grows about: 1/2" (1.25 cm) per month
The cross-section, or diameter, of the hairstrand is much larger in coarse hair than: fine hair
What helps prevent the hair and skin from becoming too dry? sebum
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