Cosmetology Test General Practice 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a strand test before a chemical service?

Accepted Answer

To check how the client's hair will react to the chemical

Answer

To remove excess oil from the hair

Answer

To add moisture before the service

Answer

To determine the client's face shape

Question 2

Which type of razor cut technique creates soft, wispy ends?

Accepted Answer

Razor cutting

Answer

Club cutting

Answer

Blunt cutting

Answer

Notching

Question 3

What does the term 'pH' measure in cosmetology products?

Accepted Answer

The acidity or alkalinity of a substance

Answer

The protein content of the product

Answer

The oil content of the product

Answer

The color intensity of the product

Question 4

Which facial massage movement uses a light tapping or percussion motion?

Accepted Answer

Tapotement

Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Petrissage

Answer

Friction

Question 5

A client has very oily skin. Which type of facial mask would be most beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Clay or mud mask

Answer

Cream-based moisturizing mask

Answer

Paraffin wax mask

Answer

Collagen mask

Question 6

What is the standard voltage used by most professional salon electrical tools in the US?

Accepted Answer

110-120 volts

Answer

220-240 volts

Answer

12 volts

Answer

480 volts

Question 7

Which part of the hair follicle produces the pigment that gives hair its color?

Accepted Answer

Melanocytes

Answer

Dermal papilla

Answer

Sebaceous gland

Answer

Arrector pili muscle