Cosmetology Test Review 3

Question 1

In electricity, which term describes the unit of measurement for electrical pressure or force?

Accepted Answer

Volt

Answer

Voltage (measured in volts) is the electrical pressure that drives current through a circuit.

Question 2

The galvanic current technique used to soften and emulsify sebum and debris in the follicle is called:

Accepted Answer

Desincrustation

Answer

Desincrustation uses the negative pole of galvanic current with an alkaline solution to deep-cleanse and soften follicle debris.

Question 3

Which federal agency regulates the safety of cosmetic products sold in the United States?

Accepted Answer

FDA

Answer

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the safety and labeling of cosmetic products in the U.S.

Question 4

When neutralizing a perm, the neutralizer's primary chemical action is:

Accepted Answer

Rebuilding disulfide bonds through oxidation

Answer

The neutralizer (typically hydrogen peroxide) oxidizes the broken sulfur bonds, re-linking them in the hair's new curled shape.

Question 5

A client asks about a hairline that grows in a circular pattern at the crown. This is called a:

Accepted Answer

Whorl

Answer

A whorl is a growth pattern where hair radiates outward from a central point in a circular or spiral pattern.

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