Cosmetology Test Review 4

Question 1

Which type of hair extension method involves braiding the natural hair and sewing wefts onto the braid?

Accepted Answer

Sew-in weave

Answer

Sew-in weaves involve creating cornrow braids close to the scalp and then sewing weft extensions onto them with a needle and thread.

Question 2

Effleurage in facial massage is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Light, continuous stroking movements

Answer

Effleurage consists of light, gliding, continuous strokes typically used to begin and end a massage movement.

Question 3

A no-lye relaxer uses which active ingredient instead of sodium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

Guanidine hydroxide

Answer

No-lye relaxers use guanidine hydroxide (formed by mixing calcium hydroxide with guanidine carbonate) as the active straightening agent.

Question 4

The visible part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip is called the:

Accepted Answer

Free edge

Answer

The free edge is the portion of the nail plate that extends past the fingertip and is the part that is filed and shaped.

Question 5

In color theory, which two primary colors are mixed to create the secondary color orange?

Accepted Answer

Red and yellow

Answer

Orange is a secondary color created by combining equal parts of the primary colors red and yellow.

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