Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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The body structure that supplies nourishment to the hair and scalp is the
_____.
a. | pituitary gland | c. | lymph node | b. | salivary gland | d. | bloodstream |
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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. | blowdry using scalp stimulation
brushes | d. | relaxing shampoo along with scalp massage |
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Which of the following is a factor in helping the body produce healthy
hair?
a. | Physical fitness | c. | High-quality shampoo | b. | Stress | d. | Lipid-rich diet |
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A tool that is good to use on fine or straight hair and while cutting hair is
the _____.
a. | wide-tooth comb | c. | diffuser | b. | pick | d. | finishing comb |
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Which of the following is an example of a product that is acceptable for use on
natural or textured hair?
a. | Essential oil-free | c. | Nonherbal | b. | Nonbotanical | d. | Free from animal
testing |
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A natural stylist’s ____ is essential to building trust within clients by
helping them relax.
a. | personality | c. | professional knowledge | b. | touch | d. | diplomacy |
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Water-binding agents used in moisturizing products are called _____.
a. | keratins | c. | humectants | b. | emollients | d. | sebum |
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Which of the following would be part of a style recommended for a client with a
heart-shaped face?
a. | Updo | c. | Wispy or partial bangs | b. | Full bangs | d. | Middle part |
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When a client chooses a hairstyle, the natural stylist will make sure it
complements the client’s _____ structure.
a. | clothing | c. | body | b. | facial | d. | hair |
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In _____, married women wore the most intricate hairstyles.
a. | ancient Rome | c. | Europe | b. | ancient Egypt | d. | medieval times |
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Coil configuration is determined by the _____.
a. | follicle | c. | keratin | b. | shaft | d. | cortex |
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Honey in shampoo acts as a(n) _____ to seal in moisture.
a. | humectant | c. | body builder | b. | emollient | d. | volumizer |
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Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the _____.
a. | scalp | c. | muscles | b. | skin | d. | nails |
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_____ foods are processed without chemical food additives.
a. | Organic | c. | Vegetarian | b. | Whole | d. | Fibrous |
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Which of the following could be interpreted as a sign of aggressiveness?
a. | Speaking softly | c. | Active listening | b. | Criticism | d. | Blaming coworkers for
mistakes |
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The starter loc phase last for_____?
a. | 1-2 days | c. | 3-6
months | b. | 12 months | d. | 2
years |
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The _____ is part of the central nervous system that originates in the brain and
extends down to the lower extremities.
a. | spine | c. | vertebra | b. | cranium | d. | spinal cord |
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If the cuticle cannot reflect light, hair looks _____.
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How often should locs be deep conditioned?
a. | 2 weeks | c. | once a
year | b. | 6 weeks | d. | once a
season |
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Single, box, or individual braids are basic _____ braids.
a. | free-hanging | c. | comb twist | b. | coil twist | d. | loc |
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The recommended interval between relaxer touch-ups is _____.
a. | six to eight weeks | c. | two to five months | b. | one to two weeks | d. | six to eight
days |
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Hair’s ability to stretch then return to its original shape without
breaking is called _____.
a. | configuration | c. | elasticity | b. | porosity | d. | texture |
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A dramatic method of quickly removing relaxed hair is _____.
a. | protective styling | c. | short transitioning | b. | a series of acid rinses | d. | the big chop |
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What are the 4 stages/phases of locs?
a. | Toddler, Teen, Man and Woman | c. | Baby, Teen, Adult and Elder | b. | Running, Walking, Crawling
and Scooter | d. | Starter, Budding, Teen, and Mature |
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The most effective system for loc grooming is the _____ technique.
a. | brush | c. | flexi-rod | b. | finger-comb | d. | comb |
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What does dusting mean?
a. | Finishing a service with talcum powder. | b. | Cleaning hair with a
dry shampoo. | c. | Applying a gel-based spray to set textures. | d. | Trimming as little
hair as possible. |
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The combination of nutrition and pharmaceutical, also known as _____, may be
found in dietary supplements.
a. | nutriceuticals | c. | bioceuticals | b. | nutricosmetics | d. | organic
chemistry |
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_____ are setting tools that should not be used on textured hair, as they cause
tension and breakage of individual strands.
a. | Curling irons | c. | Plastic rollers | b. | Flat irons | d. | Sponge rollers |
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Which of the following is a result of blowdrying textured hair with a pick
nozzle?
a. | Hair becomes softer. | c. | The hair shaft shrinks. | b. | Hair becomes
frizzy. | d. | The curl becomes
tighter. |
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In _____ alopecia, hair loss is temporary; hair may grow back as long as the
follicle remains active.
a. | diffuse | c. | totalis | b. | androgenetic | d. | universalis |
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How many bones make up the face?
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The _____ of textured hair is different from other hair types, which is why it
can appear to look drier.
a. | moisture content | c. | curls | b. | cellular structure | d. | sebaceous
glands |
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Once _____, the client is ready for braiding.
a. | payment has been received | b. | the scalp and hair have been thoroughly
cleaned | c. | the hair is wet and pliable | d. | the scalp has been rinsed with a mild
antiseptic |
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What shampoo is best to use on locs?
a. | Co Wash | c. | Moisture
Shampoo | b. | Cream Rinse | d. | Clear, non- creamy, residue
free |
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The term used for abnormal hair loss is _____.
a. | balding | c. | alopecia | b. | shedding | d. | dermatitis |
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During detangling, how can you tell that very coiled hair has been separated and
stretched?
a. | There is noticeable springiness in uncombed sections. | b. | The hair strand is
straight. | c. | The strand is shorter. | d. | There is noticeable springiness in combed
sections. |
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A natural oil with essential fatty acids is _____.
a. | paraffin | c. | glycerin | b. | beeswax | d. | mineral oil |
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One principle to practice in order to be successful is to _____.
a. | build your self-esteem | b. | build on your weaknesses | c. | be hard on yourself
over mistakes | d. | keep personal and business intermingled |
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The flu is caused by _____.
a. | spirilla | c. | diphtheria | b. | bacilli | d. | streptococci |
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During the _____ portion of the consultation, the natural stylist will learn the
client’s ideal image and style preferences by looking through magazines or any other form of
media available.
a. | hair analysis | c. | client form review | b. | scalp analysis | d. | show and tell |
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A client with a(n) _____-shaped face may want to consider an updo style that
will lengthen the face.
a. | oval | c. | diamond | b. | square | d. | round |
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Understanding a client’s _____ history helps the natural stylist determine
the appropriate product to use to repair the damaged hair.
a. | dieting | c. | workout | b. | chemical treatment | d. | haircut |
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It is very important not to elongate hair ____, as doing so will cause
breakage.
a. | at a part | c. | on the crown | b. | at the nape of the neck | d. | at the hairline |
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The Budding phase usually last for?
a. | 3-4 days | c. | 6-12
months | b. | 1 year | d. | 5
weeks |
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A natural stylist may use _____ on a client with an oily scalp.
a. | witch hazel | c. | lanolin | b. | shea butter | d. | eucalyptus |
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Small, hollow cheekbones are a trait of a(n) _____-shaped face.
a. | oblong | c. | pear | b. | oval | d. | round |
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Which of the following is a physical property of hair?
a. | Volume | c. | Keratinization | b. | Definition | d. | Humidity |
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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. | Finger combing | b. | Three-strand
braid | d. | Two-strand flat
twist |
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The recommended interval for shampooing braided hair is _____.
a. | two to three days | c. | three to four weeks | b. | two to three weeks | d. | one to two days |
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Natural stylists are nicknamed _____ due to the close relationship they build
with their clients to achieve healthy hair.
a. | “hair nurses” | c. | “hair
doctors” | b. | “natural guru” | d. | “organic doctors” |
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When creating the Afro weave, a _____ holding textured hair is sewn onto a
cornrow base.
a. | waft | c. | weft | b. | dreft | d. | wedge |
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One significant problem in the 1980s that became a threat to established beauty
salons was _____.
a. | lack of braiding regulations | c. | overqualified
braiders | b. | overregulation | d. | high taxes |
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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 ineligible to work | d. | becoming eligible for federal aid |
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A written safety checklist should _____.
a. | include state regulations | b. | include hazardous material exposure
procedures | c. | be updated yearly | d. | address client safety
only |
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To determine _____, separate the hair at the scalp and look at curl/coil
patterns.
a. | follicle strength | c. | natural hair color | b. | scalp condition | d. | hair texture |
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A person who is constantly buying hair products is known as a _____.
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_____ is an ingredient that can be found in medicated shampoo.
a. | Rosemary oil | c. | Lanolin | b. | Tea tree oil | d. | Tar |
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The study of body functions and activities is called _____.
a. | anatomy | c. | kinetics | b. | physiology | d. | biology |
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A true organic shampoo does not contain _____.
a. | black soap | c. | tar | b. | castile soap | d. | surfactants |
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60.
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A good rule to remember when using thermal irons is that _____ hair cannot stand
as much heat as normal hair.
a. | fragile | c. | coarse | b. | thick | d. | oily |
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Beauty wellness incorporates _____ with a healthy body and mind.
a. | therapy | c. | aromatherapy | b. | beauty | d. | aesthetics |
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Fat, technically known as ______, is a connective tissue.
a. | adipose tissue | c. | lymph | b. | lipid | d. | cellulite |
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What does “trichoptilosis” mean?
a. | cradle cap | c. | gray hair | b. | split ends | d. | abnormally developed
hair |
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If your client is prone to keloidal scarring, have him or her avoid _____
styles.
a. | blunt-cut | c. | braid | b. | close-cut | d. | loc |
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_____ is one technique a natural stylist would use to define texture when
setting a client’s hair.
a. | Comb through | c. | Three-strand twists | b. | No-twist styling | d. | Bantu knots |
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Johnson Products became the first _______ company to be listed on the American
Stock Exchange.
a. | American-owned | c. | European-owned | b. | organic | d. | African
American-owned |
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If braids are small, they probably will be _____.
a. | the easiest to remove | b. | take less time to remove | c. | covered with scalp
and dirt residue | d. | minimally subject to scalp and dirt residue |
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Natural hair _____ depends on coil configuration and density.
a. | texture | c. | shrinkage | b. | buoyancy | d. | volume |
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One product used to reduce braid sediment is _____.
a. | heavy cream shampoos | c. | dandruff shampoos | b. | pomade | d. | clear gel
shampoos |
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70.
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How long should a client expect to undergo long transitioning?
a. | One to two months | c. | Six months to a year | b. | Three to four months | d. | One to two
years |
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Blood removes _____ and waste from cells.
a. | oxygen | c. | fats | b. | plasma | d. | carbon dioxide |
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A pre-shampoo treatment containing _____ should be used on clients with
seborrhea, as it is a toxin to the fungus that causes this condition.
a. | rosemary mint oil | c. | soybean oil | b. | lanolin | d. | peanut oil |
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When the hair strand’s _____ becomes damaged by chemicals or extreme heat,
hair becomes fragile.
a. | cuticle | c. | keratin | b. | protein | d. | matrix |
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Which of the following is one reason why people like to wear braided
styles?
a. | The style is short-lived. | b. | All the styles available are simple, not
intricate. | c. | Health can be restored to the hair shaft. | d. | All styles are made
using synthetic hair extensions. |
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75.
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Overly porous, or _____, hair absorbs excessive amounts of moisture when
wet.
a. | hyperphilic | c. | superphilic | b. | hydrophilic | d. | hydrophobic |
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76.
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A group of body organs acting together creates _____.
a. | a body system | c. | a biosphere | b. | an ecosystem | d. | an integumentary
system |
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77.
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Unchecked split ends eventually form _____ and cannot be combed out.
a. | knot balls | c. | locks | b. | Bantu knots | d. | Nubian knots |
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78.
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When grooming locs, herbal oils are applied to the scalp and the length of the
loc to _____.
a. | set the cylinder | c. | seal in moisture | b. | moisturize | d. | make detangling
easier |
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Lanolin should be avoided when braiding, as it _____.
a. | makes the strands too slippery and unmanageable | b. | is too expensive
| c. | is too messy | d. | attracts dirt and
dust |
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80.
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Decontamination method 2 requires the use of a(n) _____ in the sterilization
step.
a. | disinfectant | c. | sanitizer | b. | autoclave | d. | steamer |
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81.
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One disadvantage of _____ oils is they are not absorbed into the scalp, thus
creating a residue.
a. | botanical | c. | synthetic | b. | organic | d. | natural |
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82.
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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. | imagine | d. | visualize |
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83.
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Fine hair absorbs moisture easily, as it tends to be _____.
a. | porous | c. | dense | b. | thick | d. | resistant |
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84.
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Which of the following is a fact related to the telogen phase of hair
growth?
a. | This phase lasts up to seven years. | b. | The hair begins to lose
moisture. | c. | This phase lasts one to two weeks. | d. | The bulb is completely separated from the
shaft. |
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85.
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_____ enter(s) the blood through the inhalation of air.
a. | Oxygen | c. | Water | b. | Carbon dioxide | d. | Gases |
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86.
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_____ is a staph infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
a. | HPV | c. | SDS | b. | Influenza | d. | MRSA |
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87.
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If taken care of properly, a braided hairstyle can last _____.
a. | up to three months | c. | up to six months | b. | several hours | d. | one week |
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88.
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One way to minimize ringworm is to keep the work area and tools _____.
a. | deodorized | c. | clean | b. | covered | d. | cleaned and
disinfected |
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89.
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Using conditioner to shampoo hair is called _____.
a. | big chop | c. | co-washing | b. | cones | d. | plopping |
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90.
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To stimulate product demand, black-owned companies advertised Afro grooming
products by sponsoring _____ such as Soul Train which featured African Americans dancers
wearing natural hairstyles.
a. | radio shows | c. | magazine ads | b. | television programs | d. | Internet blogs |
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91.
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Living protein cells are found in the hair’s _____.
a. | follicle | c. | root | b. | shaft | d. | cuticle |
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92.
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Which of the following is one reason why a blowdrying service may be provided
for textured hair?
a. | It sets the style. | b. | It helps to tighten the wave
pattern. | c. | It’s more cost effective compared to a steamer. | d. | It makes the hair
manageable for easy combing. |
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93.
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The final stage of food processing within the body occurs in the _____.
a. | mouth | c. | large intestine | b. | small intestine | d. | stomach |
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94.
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Knotted hair, which is brittle and has nodular swellings forming along the hair
shaft, is technically termed _____.
a. | trichorrhexis nodosa | c. | pityriasis | b. | trichoptilosis | d. | monilethrix |
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95.
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As you gain time management experience, ____ and the front desk will help you
maintain your appointment schedule.
a. | clients | c. | e-mail | b. | alarm clocks | d. | the salon
manager |
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96.
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_____ disinfectants have a very high pH and are a form of formaldehyde.
a. | Hospital | c. | Phenolic | b. | Tuberculocidal | d. | Treponemapallida |
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97.
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Skin is _____ tissue.
a. | dermal | c. | connective | b. | muscle | d. | epithelial |
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98.
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What is the name of the phase where natural texture is growing in, replacing
relaxed hair?
a. | Shedding | c. | Locking | b. | Transpiring | d. | Transitioning |
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99.
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Gray hair acquired from aging is called _____ canities.
a. | congenital | c. | hereditary | b. | acquired | d. | hirsuties |
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100.
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_____ can stimulate muscle tissue.
a. | Infrared light | c. | Nonacidic products | b. | Ultraviolet light | d. | Low-pH products |
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