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NH Final Review B

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Hair with a _____ coil or curl is easier to groom as it tends to break less during combing.
a.
large
c.
very small
b.
small
d.
medium
 

 2. 

The reproductive system produces _____ that affect skin and hair.
a.
plasma
c.
hormones
b.
lymph
d.
toxins
 

 3. 

A double-twist style technique on textured hair creates a _____.
a.
loc
c.
twist curl
b.
spiral curl
d.
Nubian knot
 

 4. 

How long does it take for a bald spot to develop when hair is pulled too tightly?
a.
One to three weeks
c.
Several weeks
b.
One to three years
d.
One to three months
 

 5. 

A style not recommended for clients with fine or thin or short hair is the _____.
a.
comb twist
c.
chubby twist
b.
flat braid
d.
big chop
 

 6. 

A human can become unsusceptible to a specific pathogen through _____.
a.
sterilization
c.
immunization
b.
disinfection
d.
risk management
 

 7. 

Characteristics of _____ include reduced hair size along with a slow decrease in hair density.
a.
alopecia totalis
c.
androgenetic alopecia
b.
postpartum alopecia
d.
alopecia universalis
 

 8. 

Effective anti-dandruff products may contain amino acids such as _____.
a.
cystine
c.
coltsfoot
b.
selenium
d.
jojoba
 

 9. 

One way to keep the dermal papilla active during the anagen phase is to _____.
a.
use emollients
b.
use humectants
c.
stop everyday hair grooming for a week
d.
massage the scalp
 

 10. 

_____ foods are prepared in their natural state and have not been processed or altered.
a.
Fibrous
c.
Whole
b.
Vegetarian
d.
Organic
 

 11. 

Extreme heat from a _____ should not be used on hair that is in transition.
a.
curling iron
c.
diffuser blowdryer
b.
keratin wrap
d.
flat iron
 

 12. 

Johnson Products became the first _______ company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange.
a.
European-owned
c.
American-owned
b.
African American-owned
d.
organic
 

 13. 

Which of the following is a neo-natural goal?
a.
To maintain manageability through organic chemicals
b.
To accomplish and retain longer hair
c.
To repair damage with relaxers
d.
To accomplish and retain shorter hair
 

 14. 

Disinfectants used for natural hair care _____.
a.
have a short shelf life
c.
do not need to be EPA approved
b.
can be expensive
d.
must be nontoxic
 

 15. 

The client–stylist procedure that initiates contact is a(n) _____.
a.
conditioning treatment that stimulates or refreshes or relaxes
b.
herbal rinse or protein conditioning for fortification
c.
relaxing shampoo along with scalp massage
d.
blowdry using scalp stimulation brushes
 

 16. 

The focus of present-day natural hair care clients is to create or define the _____ of their hair texture.
a.
highlights
c.
manageability
b.
smoothness
d.
curl
 

 17. 

Coil configuration is determined by the _____.
a.
keratin
c.
shaft
b.
follicle
d.
cortex
 

 18. 

Prior to 1930, the major hair straightening technique used thermal heat provided by _____.
a.
steamers
c.
curling irons
b.
hot combs or hot rods
d.
flat irons
 

 19. 

Interacting with clients allows the natural stylist to learn about the client’s _____.
a.
willingness to try drastic hairstyles
b.
imperfections, self-doubts, and concerns
c.
family gossip
d.
work environment
 

 20. 

A client who has decided to wear braids feels that her ears are too large. Which of the following would you recommend to achieve the client’s goal?
a.
Suggest locs instead of braids
c.
Away from the face
b.
Once braided, create an updo
d.
Close to the face
 

 21. 

Determining a client’s _____ helps when offering styling options such as one that may not need a lot of preparation time.
a.
transitioning period
c.
sleep cycle
b.
relaxation method
d.
lifestyle
 

 22. 

The innermost core of the hair shaft is called the _____.
a.
humectant
c.
keratin
b.
medulla
d.
cortex
 

 23. 

One product used to reduce braid sediment is _____.
a.
clear gel shampoos
c.
heavy cream shampoos
b.
dandruff shampoos
d.
pomade
 

 24. 

During the detangling process, spray each section of hair with a solution that is four parts water to one part _____.
a.
cream rinse or oil
c.
glycerin
b.
tweens
d.
citric acid
 

 25. 

Coconut sulfated monoglyceride is an example of _____ found in commercial shampoos.
a.
a cationic
c.
an anionic
b.
a botanical
d.
a monionic
 

 26. 

Which of the following would be a note made by the stylist during the scalp and hair analysis?
a.
The scalp feels silky.
c.
Hair texture is medium.
b.
The condition of the scalp is brittle.
d.
The condition of the hair is tight.
 

 27. 

A written safety checklist should _____.
a.
be updated yearly
b.
include hazardous material exposure procedures
c.
address client safety only
d.
include state regulations
 

 28. 

If the cuticle cannot reflect light, hair looks _____.
a.
dry
c.
shiny
b.
dull
d.
oily
 

 29. 

Hair that has been permanently altered stays that way until it is _____.
a.
cut off
c.
shampooed
b.
conditioned
d.
blowdried
 

 30. 

Posture is maintained by the use of _____ muscles.
a.
involuntary
c.
striated
b.
cardiac
d.
nonstriated
 

 31. 

Which of the following are not found in eyelashes?
a.
Skin
c.
Pigments
b.
Follicles
d.
Arrector pili muscles
 

 32. 

One method of checking the temperature of a flat iron is to test using _____.
a.
a dark piece of tissue paper
b.
droplets of water to measure the sizzle
c.
a white cloth
d.
a human hair extension
 

 33. 

Premature gray hair may be an indication that _____ is/are lacking from one’s diet.
a.
vitamin C
c.
vitamin A
b.
B vitamins
d.
vitamin E
 

 34. 

An external stressor that has an effect on health is _____.
a.
poor nutrition
c.
lack of sleep
b.
lack of vitamins
d.
poor air quality
 

 35. 

A natural stylist should consider shampoos that contain ____ to use on clients with textured hair.
a.
emollients
c.
synthetic fatty acids
b.
essential fatty acids
d.
lipids
 

 36. 

According to the pH scale, a solution that rates less than 6.9 is _____.
a.
acidic
c.
moisturizing
b.
neutral
d.
basic
 

 37. 

The _____ was a popular natural style of the 1960s and 1970s.
a.
curl
c.
loc
b.
Afro
d.
Nubian knot
 

 38. 

Raised skin tissue areas formed after papules dry and harden are called _____; these are formed instead of a scab after receiving a razor cut.
a.
keloids
c.
papillas
b.
pustules
d.
keratins
 

 39. 

The body structure that supplies nourishment to the hair and scalp is the _____.
a.
bloodstream
c.
salivary gland
b.
lymph node
d.
pituitary gland
 

 40. 

Knotted hair, which is brittle and has nodular swellings forming along the hair shaft, is technically termed _____.
a.
pityriasis
c.
trichoptilosis
b.
monilethrix
d.
trichorrhexis nodosa
 

 41. 

A diet acutely deficient in protein may contribute to _____.
a.
alopecia
c.
dandruff
b.
scabies
d.
ringworm
 

 42. 

When it comes to sculpting braids, it is important for the stylist to _____ the finished product.
a.
photograph
c.
investigate
b.
visualize
d.
imagine
 

 43. 

The scalp produces a natural oil called _____.
a.
sebum
c.
sebaceous
b.
lipid
d.
adipose
 

 44. 

One of the consequences of defaulting on a student loan is _____.
a.
paying a higher tax rate
c.
garnishing of wages
b.
becoming eligible for federal aid
d.
becoming ineligible to work
 

 45. 

A client suffering from trichoptilosis has _____.
a.
hair breakage
c.
balding
b.
split ends
d.
seborrhea
 

 46. 

Germicides that are safe to apply on skin, hair, and scalps are called _____.
a.
sterilizers
c.
decontaminants
b.
antiseptics
d.
disinfectants
 

 47. 

If the length of the _____ phase can be prolonged, there is a better chance of growing longer hair.
a.
catogen
c.
anagen
b.
resting
d.
telogen
 

 48. 

A natural stylist may use _____ on a client with an oily scalp.
a.
lanolin
c.
witch hazel
b.
shea butter
d.
eucalyptus
 

 49. 

Which of the following would be part of a style recommended for a client with a heart-shaped face?
a.
Wispy or partial bangs
c.
Full bangs
b.
Middle part
d.
Updo
 

 50. 

Which of the following is one of the five main elements found in a fiber of hair?
a.
Cobalt
c.
Chromium
b.
Chlorine
d.
Carbon
 

 51. 

Unstable organic cells responsible for disease and tissue damage are called _____.
a.
free radicals
c.
antioxidants
b.
steroids
d.
flavonoids
 

 52. 

Another term for going natural is _____.
a.
neutralizing
c.
transitioning
b.
demarcation
d.
relaxing
 

 53. 

Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the _____.
a.
scalp
c.
nails
b.
skin
d.
muscles
 

 54. 

AIDS, which is a disease that attacks the body’s immune system, is caused by _____.
a.
fungus
c.
bacteria
b.
protozoa
d.
HIV
 

 55. 

Shampoos that are ____ are to be used on textured hair, as they do not strip the hair of oil.
a.
heavy with emollients
c.
low pH
b.
high pH
d.
acidic
 

 56. 

_____ disinfectants have a very high pH and are a form of formaldehyde.
a.
Tuberculocidal
c.
Phenolic
b.
Treponemapallida
d.
Hospital
 

 57. 

Disinfectants work according to their _____ as long as label instructions are carefully followed.
a.
efficacy claim
c.
proficiency claim
b.
advertisements
d.
TV ads
 

 58. 

_____ foods are processed without chemical food additives.
a.
Fibrous
c.
Organic
b.
Vegetarian
d.
Whole
 

 59. 

When the hair strand’s _____ becomes damaged by chemicals or extreme heat, hair becomes fragile.
a.
matrix
c.
keratin
b.
cuticle
d.
protein
 

 60. 

Hair that has a tight coil texture is often referred to as _____.
a.
voluminous
c.
frizzy
b.
cottony
d.
spongy
 

 61. 

The _____ system protects the body from disease by destroying disease-causing microorganisms.
a.
cardiovascular
c.
nervous
b.
respiratory
d.
lymphatic/immune
 

 62. 

_____ is a technique that works best on clients who have naturally thick hair that is at least five inches long.
a.
Three-strand flat twist
c.
Three-strand braid
b.
Two-strand flat twist
d.
Finger combing
 

 63. 

The best form of promotion for a successful business is _____.
a.
website ads
c.
personal referrals
b.
business cards
d.
brochures
 

 64. 

_____ products should not be used on braids becauses they block moisture from entering the hair.
a.
Cream-based
c.
Petroleum-based
b.
Clear gel
d.
Wax-based
 

 65. 

Beauty wellness incorporates _____ with a healthy body and mind.
a.
beauty
c.
aromatherapy
b.
aesthetics
d.
therapy
 

 66. 

A salon manager would like her stylists to sell 10 hair care products per week. The manager has set a(n) _____.
a.
deadline
c.
long-term goal
b.
obligation
d.
short-term goal
 

 67. 

The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is called _____.
a.
scalp
c.
cranium
b.
epicranius
d.
dermis
 

 68. 

A natural oil with essential fatty acids is _____.
a.
glycerin
c.
beeswax
b.
paraffin
d.
mineral oil
 

 69. 

What is the name of the phase where natural texture is growing in, replacing relaxed hair?
a.
Transitioning
c.
Locking
b.
Shedding
d.
Transpiring
 

 70. 

What does the word integument mean?
a.
skin
c.
outer
b.
inner
d.
natural covering
 

 71. 

To avoid getting _____ on your skin while cleaning, wear gloves when using and mixing.
a.
emollient
c.
disinfectant
b.
humectant
d.
antiseptic
 

 72. 

Which of the following is a physical property of hair?
a.
Definition
c.
Keratinization
b.
Volume
d.
Humidity
 

 73. 

Flat twist-outs are an example of _____.
a.
braid styling
c.
texture-on-texture styling
b.
locs
d.
texturizing
 

 74. 

Once _____, the client is ready for braiding.
a.
payment has been received
b.
the hair is wet and pliable
c.
the scalp and hair have been thoroughly cleaned
d.
the scalp has been rinsed with a mild antiseptic
 

 75. 

A _____ is used to dry hair without using direct heat and without disturbing the finished style.
a.
towel
c.
blowdryer
b.
vent brush
d.
diffuser
 

 76. 

_____ is one technique a natural stylist would use to define texture when setting a client’s hair.
a.
No-twist styling
c.
Comb through
b.
Bantu knots
d.
Three-strand twists
 

 77. 

Items that are _____ can only be used once.
a.
single use
c.
multiuse
b.
porous
d.
nonporous
 

 78. 

_____ is where paper towels are used to quickly dry curly hair.
a.
Plopping
c.
Twisting out
b.
Dusting
d.
Mopping
 

 79. 

_____, which are harmless, can help stimulate the immune system.
a.
Germs
c.
Microorganisms
b.
Nonpathogenic bacteria
d.
Pathogenic bacteria
 

 80. 

_____ are versatile, as they may be used to set the hair or as a style.
a.
Locs
c.
Twist-outs
b.
Bantu knots
d.
Finger combs
 

 81. 

What is the first ingredient of most shampoos?
a.
cream
c.
water
b.
base detergent
d.
surface active agent
 

 82. 

In ancient Egypt, _____ wore the most detailed and intricate hair designs.
a.
single women
c.
young girls
b.
young men
d.
wives of rulers
 

 83. 

The tool used to comb out hair to create an Afro is called a _____.
a.
pick
c.
hot comb
b.
comb
d.
brush
 

 84. 

Who the first to patent the hot comb in the United States?
a.
Sarah Breedlove
c.
Sara Pope
b.
Madame Walker
d.
Annie Pope-Turnbo Malone
 

 85. 

Natural stylists are nicknamed _____ due to the close relationship they build with their clients to achieve healthy hair.
a.
“natural guru”
c.
“hair nurses”
b.
“hair doctors”
d.
“organic doctors”
 

 86. 

Which of the following can be used once the hair has been softened by a blowdryer?
a.
Tail comb
c.
Cutting comb
b.
Finishing comb
d.
Wide-tooth comb
 

 87. 

Workplace safety is monitored by _____.
a.
the Department of Labor
b.
the Environmental Protection Agency
c.
state licensing boards
d.
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
 

 88. 

Overly porous, or _____, hair absorbs excessive amounts of moisture when wet.
a.
hydrophilic
c.
superphilic
b.
hydrophobic
d.
hyperphilic
 

 89. 

If your client has _____, recommend a style that will frame the cheekbones.
a.
a wide forehead
c.
a wide jawline
b.
narrow cheekbones
d.
a narrow chin
 

 90. 

SDS is the abbreviation for _____.
a.
Material Safety Download Sheets
c.
Safety Data Sheets
b.
Material Sanitation Data Sheets
d.
Manufacturer Safety Data Sheets
 

 91. 

A person who is constantly buying hair products is known as a _____.
a.
PJ
c.
SLS
b.
L.O.I.S.
d.
CBL
 

 92. 

A state board of natural hair styling is an example of a _____ agency.
a.
regulatory
c.
policing
b.
testing
d.
labor
 

 93. 

Fat, technically known as ______, is a connective tissue.
a.
cellulite
c.
lipid
b.
adipose tissue
d.
lymph
 

 94. 

Single, box, or individual braids are basic _____ braids.
a.
comb twist
c.
free-hanging
b.
loc
d.
coil twist
 

 95. 

An oil that has moisture-retaining properties similar to those of natural sebum comes from _____.
a.
almonds
c.
tar
b.
peanuts
d.
lemons
 

 96. 

A tool that is good to use on fine or straight hair and while cutting hair is the _____.
a.
pick
c.
wide-tooth comb
b.
diffuser
d.
finishing comb
 

 97. 

Neroli oil, derived from _____, is a natural antibacterial agent and skin antiseptic.
a.
lemongrass
c.
lavender
b.
bitter orange blossoms
d.
apricot seeds
 

 98. 

_____ may be recommended for a hair that has a tight spiral coil pattern with wiry bends. Extensions are used for fullness.
a.
Single box braids
c.
A flexi-rod set
b.
An Afro weave
d.
An Afro twist extension
 

 99. 

How many bones make up the face?
a.
5
c.
13
b.
14
d.
6
 

 100. 

The point where natural hair meets chemically treated hair is called the _____.
a.
transitional zone
c.
demarcation zone
b.
transitional line
d.
demarcation line
 



 
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