Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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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 |
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2.
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The reproductive system produces _____ that affect skin and hair.
a. | plasma | c. | hormones | b. | lymph | d. | toxins |
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A double-twist style technique on textured hair creates a _____.
a. | loc | c. | twist curl | b. | spiral curl | d. | Nubian knot |
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4.
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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 |
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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 |
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A human can become unsusceptible to a specific pathogen through _____.
a. | sterilization | c. | immunization | b. | disinfection | d. | risk management |
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7.
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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 |
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8.
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Effective anti-dandruff products may contain amino acids such as _____.
a. | cystine | c. | coltsfoot | b. | selenium | d. | jojoba |
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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 |
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10.
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_____ foods are prepared in their natural state and have not been processed or
altered.
a. | Fibrous | c. | Whole | b. | Vegetarian | d. | Organic |
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11.
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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 |
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12.
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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 |
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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 |
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14.
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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 |
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15.
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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 |
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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 |
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17.
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Coil configuration is determined by the _____.
a. | keratin | c. | shaft | b. | follicle | d. | cortex |
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18.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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The innermost core of the hair shaft is called the _____.
a. | humectant | c. | keratin | b. | medulla | d. | cortex |
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23.
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One product used to reduce braid sediment is _____.
a. | clear gel shampoos | c. | heavy cream shampoos | b. | dandruff shampoos | d. | pomade |
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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 |
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25.
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Coconut sulfated monoglyceride is an example of _____ found in commercial
shampoos.
a. | a cationic | c. | an anionic | b. | a botanical | d. | a monionic |
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26.
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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. |
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27.
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A written safety checklist should _____.
a. | be updated yearly | b. | include hazardous material exposure
procedures | c. | address client safety only | d. | include state
regulations |
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28.
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If the cuticle cannot reflect light, hair looks _____.
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29.
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Hair that has been permanently altered stays that way until it is _____.
a. | cut off | c. | shampooed | b. | conditioned | d. | blowdried |
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30.
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Posture is maintained by the use of _____ muscles.
a. | involuntary | c. | striated | b. | cardiac | d. | nonstriated |
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31.
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Which of the following are not found in eyelashes?
a. | Skin | c. | Pigments | b. | Follicles | d. | Arrector pili
muscles |
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32.
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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 |
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33.
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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 |
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34.
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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 |
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35.
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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 |
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36.
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According to the pH scale, a solution that rates less than 6.9 is _____.
a. | acidic | c. | moisturizing | b. | neutral | d. | basic |
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37.
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The _____ was a popular natural style of the 1960s and 1970s.
a. | curl | c. | loc | b. | Afro | d. | Nubian knot |
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38.
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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 |
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The body structure that supplies nourishment to the hair and scalp is the
_____.
a. | bloodstream | c. | salivary gland | b. | lymph node | d. | pituitary gland |
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40.
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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 |
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A diet acutely deficient in protein may contribute to _____.
a. | alopecia | c. | dandruff | b. | scabies | d. | ringworm |
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42.
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When it comes to sculpting braids, it is important for the stylist to _____ the
finished product.
a. | photograph | c. | investigate | b. | visualize | d. | imagine |
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43.
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The scalp produces a natural oil called _____.
a. | sebum | c. | sebaceous | b. | lipid | d. | adipose |
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44.
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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 |
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45.
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A client suffering from trichoptilosis has _____.
a. | hair breakage | c. | balding | b. | split ends | d. | seborrhea |
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46.
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Germicides that are safe to apply on skin, hair, and scalps are called
_____.
a. | sterilizers | c. | decontaminants | b. | antiseptics | d. | disinfectants |
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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 |
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48.
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A natural stylist may use _____ on a client with an oily scalp.
a. | lanolin | c. | witch hazel | b. | shea butter | d. | eucalyptus |
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49.
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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 |
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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 |
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51.
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Unstable organic cells responsible for disease and tissue damage are called
_____.
a. | free radicals | c. | antioxidants | b. | steroids | d. | flavonoids |
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52.
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Another term for going natural is _____.
a. | neutralizing | c. | transitioning | b. | demarcation | d. | relaxing |
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53.
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Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the _____.
a. | scalp | c. | nails | b. | skin | d. | muscles |
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54.
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AIDS, which is a disease that attacks the body’s immune system, is caused
by _____.
a. | fungus | c. | bacteria | b. | protozoa | d. | HIV |
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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 |
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56.
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_____ disinfectants have a very high pH and are a form of formaldehyde.
a. | Tuberculocidal | c. | Phenolic | b. | Treponemapallida | d. | Hospital |
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57.
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Disinfectants work according to their _____ as long as label instructions are
carefully followed.
a. | efficacy claim | c. | proficiency claim | b. | advertisements | d. | TV ads |
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58.
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_____ foods are processed without chemical food additives.
a. | Fibrous | c. | Organic | b. | Vegetarian | d. | Whole |
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59.
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When the hair strand’s _____ becomes damaged by chemicals or extreme heat,
hair becomes fragile.
a. | matrix | c. | keratin | b. | cuticle | d. | protein |
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Hair that has a tight coil texture is often referred to as _____.
a. | voluminous | c. | frizzy | b. | cottony | d. | spongy |
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61.
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The _____ system protects the body from disease by destroying disease-causing
microorganisms.
a. | cardiovascular | c. | nervous | b. | respiratory | d. | lymphatic/immune
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62.
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_____ 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 |
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63.
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The best form of promotion for a successful business is _____.
a. | website ads | c. | personal referrals | b. | business cards | d. | brochures |
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64.
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_____ 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 |
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65.
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Beauty wellness incorporates _____ with a healthy body and mind.
a. | beauty | c. | aromatherapy | b. | aesthetics | d. | therapy |
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66.
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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 |
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67.
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The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is called _____.
a. | scalp | c. | cranium | b. | epicranius | d. | dermis |
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68.
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A natural oil with essential fatty acids is _____.
a. | glycerin | c. | beeswax | b. | paraffin | d. | mineral oil |
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What is the name of the phase where natural texture is growing in, replacing
relaxed hair?
a. | Transitioning | c. | Locking | b. | Shedding | d. | Transpiring |
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70.
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What does the word integument mean?
a. | skin | c. | outer | b. | inner | d. | natural
covering |
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71.
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To avoid getting _____ on your skin while cleaning, wear gloves when using and
mixing.
a. | emollient | c. | disinfectant | b. | humectant | d. | antiseptic |
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72.
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Which of the following is a physical property of hair?
a. | Definition | c. | Keratinization | b. | Volume | d. | Humidity |
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73.
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Flat twist-outs are an example of _____.
a. | braid styling | c. | texture-on-texture styling | b. | locs | d. | texturizing |
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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 |
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75.
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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 |
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76.
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_____ 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 |
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77.
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Items that are _____ can only be used once.
a. | single use | c. | multiuse | b. | porous | d. | nonporous |
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78.
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_____ is where paper towels are used to quickly dry curly hair.
a. | Plopping | c. | Twisting out | b. | Dusting | d. | Mopping |
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79.
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_____, which are harmless, can help stimulate the immune system.
a. | Germs | c. | Microorganisms | b. | Nonpathogenic bacteria | d. | Pathogenic
bacteria |
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80.
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_____ 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 |
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81.
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What is the first ingredient of most shampoos?
a. | cream | c. | water | b. | base detergent | d. | surface active
agent |
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82.
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In ancient Egypt, _____ wore the most detailed and intricate hair
designs.
a. | single women | c. | young girls | b. | young men | d. | wives of rulers |
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83.
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The tool used to comb out hair to create an Afro is called a _____.
a. | pick | c. | hot comb | b. | comb | d. | brush |
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84.
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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 |
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85.
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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” |
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86.
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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 |
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87.
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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 |
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88.
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Overly porous, or _____, hair absorbs excessive amounts of moisture when
wet.
a. | hydrophilic | c. | superphilic | b. | hydrophobic | d. | hyperphilic |
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89.
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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 |
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90.
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SDS is the abbreviation for _____.
a. | Material Safety Download Sheets | c. | Safety Data
Sheets | b. | Material Sanitation Data Sheets | d. | Manufacturer Safety Data
Sheets |
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91.
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A person who is constantly buying hair products is known as a _____.
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92.
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A state board of natural hair styling is an example of a _____ agency.
a. | regulatory | c. | policing | b. | testing | d. | labor |
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93.
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Fat, technically known as ______, is a connective tissue.
a. | cellulite | c. | lipid | b. | adipose tissue | d. | lymph |
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94.
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Single, box, or individual braids are basic _____ braids.
a. | comb twist | c. | free-hanging | b. | loc | d. | coil twist |
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95.
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An oil that has moisture-retaining properties similar to those of natural sebum
comes from _____.
a. | almonds | c. | tar | b. | peanuts | d. | lemons |
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96.
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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 |
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97.
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Neroli oil, derived from _____, is a natural antibacterial agent and skin
antiseptic.
a. | lemongrass | c. | lavender | b. | bitter orange blossoms | d. | apricot seeds |
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98.
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_____ 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 |
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99.
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How many bones make up the face?
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100.
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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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