Cosmetology Test General Practice 2

Question 1

Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing new skin cells?

Accepted Answer

Stratum germinativum

Answer

The stratum germinativum (basal layer) is the deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are produced through mitosis.

Question 2

What is the correct angle to hold scissors when cutting hair to create a blunt, one-length haircut?

Accepted Answer

0 degrees (parallel to the floor)

Answer

For a blunt, one-length cut, scissors are held parallel to the floor (0 degrees) so all hair falls to the same length.

Question 3

Which chemical process permanently restructures the disulfide bonds in hair?

Accepted Answer

Perming or relaxing

Answer

Perming and relaxing permanently break and re-form disulfide bonds in the hair's cortex to change its texture.

Question 4

A client has a round face shape. Which haircut style is most flattering?

Accepted Answer

Styles with height on top and minimal volume at sides

Answer

Adding height on top and keeping volume minimal at the sides creates the illusion of an oval face for round face shapes.

Question 5

What type of hair extension method uses heat to bond extensions to natural hair?

Accepted Answer

Fusion or bonded method

Answer

Fusion or bonded extensions use a heated tool to melt a keratin bond that attaches the extension to natural hair strands.

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