Free Cosmetology Review Questions and Answers

Question 1

What kind of substance may a dermatologist inject into the skin to strengthen it?

Accepted Answer

Collagen

Answer

Elastin

Answer

Comedone

Answer

Melanin

Question 2

What factors should you consider while choosing shampoo for a client?

Accepted Answer

the condition of the client's hair and scalp

Answer

the client's regular shampoo

Answer

what is available

Answer

your favorite

Question 3

What constitutes shampoo's major active ingredient?

Accepted Answer

surfactant

Answer

hydrophilic

Answer

lipophilic

Answer

water

Question 4

How long should a hair conditioner be left in place?

Accepted Answer

1-5 minutes

Answer

10-15 minutes

Answer

5-10 minutes

Answer

0-3 minutes

Question 5

What kind of line will give hair more fullness when it is cut?

Accepted Answer

diagonal line

Answer

staggered line

Answer

horizontal line

Answer

vertical line

Question 6

What instrument would you employ to give the ends a soft appearance?

Accepted Answer

straight razor

Answer

haircutting shears

Answer

texturizing shears

Answer

clippers

Question 7

How should a thermal iron to be examined?

Accepted Answer

clamp it to tissue paper or damp towel

Answer

sprinkle water on it and see if it sizzles

Answer

lightly tap it to your hand

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place on the hair and feel the hair for heat

Question 8

What three things make up a pincurl?

Accepted Answer

base, stem, circle

Answer

circle, stem, curl

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curl, balance, stem

Answer

contour, base, curl

Question 9

Jessica is giving herself a haircut. When she glances down, she sees that this finger is in charge of her shears' motionless blade. What finger is it on?

Accepted Answer

Ring finger

Answer

Pinky finger

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Pinky finger

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Index finger

Question 10

Disinfectants don't affect bacteria while they're in the

Accepted Answer

Spore-forming stage

Answer

Mitosis stage

Answer

Vegetative stage

Answer

Active stage