State board cosmetology haircutting

In discussing a haircut, where is the perimeter located?
a)In crown
b)at front hairline
c)at outer edges
d)at fringe area

It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair 
a)wet
b)Dry cut before straightening
c)at front hairline
d)at fringe area

It is recommended that you cut extemely kinky hair?
a)wet
b)dry before straightening
c)dry cut after straightening
d)damp

When cutting extremely curly hair avoid which of the following cutting implements?
a)shears
b)clippers
c)razor
d)thinning shears

When cutting a cowlick what tension should be used?
a)medium
b)high tension
c)very little
d) no tension

When cutting hair with electric clippers hair should be?
a)wet or dry
b)dry
c)wet or damp
d)cut with lotion

Reason razor cutting requires damp hair?
a)to avoid pulling hair
b)retains sharp edge of a razor longer
c)provides stylist with better control
d)prevents nicks and cuts

principal reason for using thinning shears is 
a)increase bulk
b)decrease bulk
c)create feathered appearance
d)increase stylist control

Tapering has many different names which of the following is not a name for tapering?
a)blunt
b)shingling
c)graduation
d)fading

Layering means the hair lengths have been cut
a)bluntly
b)graduated
c)at 0 degree elevation
d)undercut

Which of the following would not be useful for thinning out hair
a)thinning shears
b)shears
c)razor
d)clippers

Which of the following is not part of your cutting shears?
a)screw
b)finger brace
c)blade
d)prong

On which part of the cutting shears does your little finger rest?
a)screw
b)tang
c)blade
d)finger brace/ guard

Which of the following can be achieved using the shears over comb technique?
a)texturizing
b)layering very close to the skin
c)height at the crown
d)long layers

Blood is resupplied with oxygen by?
a)heart
b)lungs
c)heart and lungs
d)kidneys

In cutting very straight hair what degree of tension is recommended
a)medium
b)minimum
c)maximum
d)client comfort is the determining fact

Client has fine dense hair and wants it thinned out. How far from head should stylist hold razor or thinning shears
a)1/2 in.
b)3/4 in.
c)1 in
d)1 1/2 in

Club cutting is a method of cutting hair
a)with razor
b)with shears over comb
c)blunt and straight across
d)very tight and close taper at the neck

To create appearance of height cut the hair
a)full at nape and crown
b)close at nape and crown
c)short in front but longer in back
d)close at the nape and high in the crown

When trying to create more body in fine hair
a)use shears over comb method
b)give a blunt cut
c)cut using razor
d)use graduated layers where possible

In razor cutting the amount of hair removed in one razor stroke is dependent upon 
a)sharpness of razor
b)angle of the razor
c)length of the hair
d)skill and agility of stylist

When slithering hair best results will be obtained when using shears with which edge?
a)notched
b)corrugated
c)sharp
d)smooth

Flexible comb, used in scissors over comb technique creates a close/tight neckline is
a)styling comb
b)fine tooth comb
c)barber comb
d)all of the above

Which of the following hair cutting implements may be used on wet or dry hair?
a)shears
b)razor
c)clippers
d)all of the above

Which of the following implements could be used on wet or dry hair?
a)shears
b)razor
c)clippers
d)both a and c

Which of the following hair cutting implements is best used on wet/damp hair?
a)shears
b)razors
c)clippers
d)all of the above

These hair cutting lines are used to create a weight and stability of movement
a)diagonal
b)vertical
c)concave
d)horizontal

These hair cutting lines are used to create a sense/illusion of movement
a)vertical
b)diagonal
c)horizontal
d)weight lines

The angle/degree at which you hold out hair from scalp prior to cutting
a)elevation
b)graduation
c)weight line
d)demarcation

Blunt cut tends to create lines that are
a)feathered and soft 
b)soft and feminine
c)hard
d)easy to roll in a roller set

In shear over comb technique which comb is generally used?
a)wide
b)styling
c)rattail
d)barber

In shear over comb technique you should work with and area
a)no wider than the comb
b)equal width 
c)as wide as comb
d)no wider than blade of shears

In shear over comb technique the angel of comb will determine
a)length of hair
b)degree of elevation
c)both a and b
d)none of the above

In shear over comb tech. stylist should begin haircut at the 
a)crown
b)whenever they feel most comfortable
c)front
d)nape

If you client has lice what must you do
a)recommend shampoo
b)refuse service
c)recommend they see a doctor 
d)complete service

When cutting hair with clippers it is generally best to
a)follow direction of hair growth pattern
b)up and down underside of comb
c)have hair slightly damp especially in nape
d)shampoo and dry hair prior to cutting

When using clipper over comb tech. the clippers move
a)sideways across underside of comb
b)up and down underside of comb
c)sideways across top of comb
d)up and down across top side of the comb

While cutting a clients hair , if stylist momentarily stops cutting, what is best method to handle shears
a)closed on your station
b)palm them closed facing client
c)sideways across top of the comb
d)palm them closed facing stylist

Thinning shears are used to
a)remove excess length 
b)remove excess bulk
c)create high fashion looks
d)create feathered layers

using single notched shears will have which of the following effects
a)remove less hair than double notched
b)removed more hair than double notched
c)remove virtually no hair
d)only used to thin hair in fringe area

Using double notched shears will have which of the following effects?
a)remove less than double notched
b)remove more than double notched
c)remove virtually no hair
d)only used to thin hair in fringe area

A uniformed layered cut is cut at what angle/degree
a)0
b)45
c)90
d)180

Haircut at 0 degree/angle is referred to as all of the following except
a)wedge
b)bob
c)blunt cut
d)solid form

Slithering/effilating refers to tech. of decreasing bulk by
a)point cutting
b)thinning hair
c)opening and partially closing shears up and down the hair shaft
d)both b and c

Technical/medical term for the palm of your hand
a)phalanges
b)metacarpus
c)hyoid
d)talus

There are ____ bones in the metacarpus
a)28
b)5
c)8
d)14

This is the largest artery in the body
a)caroid
b)aorta
c)jugular
d)talus

There are ___ bones in wrist/carpus
a)28
b)5
c)8
d)14

"Fringe" is another term for bangs and in generally used to cover the area from
a)outer corner of the eyes
b)eyebrow arch
c)from front of the ear
d)inner corner of eyebrows

When cutting hair with electric clippers the hair should be?
a)damp
b)dry
c)wet
d)cut with lotion

Neutralizer used in permanent wave solution/ chemical hair relaxer is
a)alkaline
b)base
c)neutral
d)acid

Round or circular in shape these bacteria mat appear singular or in groups
a)cocci
b)bacilli
c)saprophytes
d)parasites

A haircut using a 180 angle will have which of the following lengths
a)longer interior, shorter exterior
b)horizontal lines with longer interior
c)shorter interior longer exterior
d)none of the above

Tapering has many different names which of the following is not a name for tapering?
a)graduation
b)shingling
c)fading 
d)blunt

Proper position for shampoo cape while shampooing a clients hair is
a)over chair
b)under the chair
c)over for chemical service only
d)clients comfort controls

For what type of skin are facial scrubs contra-indicated (not advisable)?
a)oily
b)dry
c)acneic
d)normal

When the palm of the hands/ finger tips are used in a rubbing motion this is called
a)friction
b)effleurage
c)tapotement 
d)petrissage

Often referred to as "foundation of hairstyling"
a)finger waves
b)skip waves
c)ridge curls
d)roller sets

Which of the following will remove greatest amount of hair?
a)double notched shears
b)single notched shears
c)regular shears
d)razor

Approximate pH of permanent wave neutralizer is
a)8.2-9.6
b)6.5-7.5
c)3-5
d)none of the above

Which of the following would likely need to be melted prior to use
a)clay
b)mud
c)wax
d)none of the above

Paraffin is
a)clay
b)wax
c)mud
d)none of the above

You have lightened clients hair from a level 3 to a level 6 what is the underlying exposed warm pigment and what is the correct toner to create a neutral result
a)orange/blue
b)yellow/violet
c)red/green
d)none of the above

You have lightening your clients hair from level 5 to level 9 what is underlying exposed warm pigment and what is the correct toner to create a neutral result
a)orange/blue
b)yellow/violet
c)red/green
d)none of the above

You have lightened you clients hair from level 5 to level 9 you then apply blue based toner what is the result
a)green
b)neutral
c)blue
d)none of the above

In scissor over comb tech. holding comb flat against head will result in?
a)hair being shorter
b)greater stylist comfort/less wrist tension
c)more scalp visibility
d)less scalp visibility /longer hair

Silking refers to
a)relaxing hair with heat
b)relaxing hair with a thio relaxer
c)double pressing hair
d)relaxing hair with a guanidine relaxer

Approximate pH of an ammonium thioglycolate solution is
a)2.5-5.5
b)4.5-5.5
c)8.2-9.6
d)9.5-11.5

About 90% of scalp hair is in this stage/ phase at any given time
a)anagen
b)catagen
c)telogen
d)all of the above

About 10% of scalp hair is in this stage/phase at any given time
a)anagen
b)catagen
c)telogen
d)all of the above

Although vellus and lanugo hair are similar vellus hair can be distinguished because
a)vellus hair has pigment
b)vellus hair has no pigment
c)lanugo hair has no pigment
d)none of the above

A row of pin curls going in one direction beside a row going in the other direction
a)skip waves
b)ridge curls
c)c shaping
d)cascade curls

Hair that we are primarily concerned with cutting is referred to as
a)vellus hair
b)terminus hair
c)lanugo hair 
d)terminal hair

Hair cut on an "angle" is also referred to as being cut
a)blunt
b)on a bias
c)tapered
d)graduated

Which of the following design lines would be used to add weight / build weight line?
a)vertical lines
b)horizontal lines
c)diagonal lines
d)perpendicular lines

Lanugo hair can easily distinguished from vellus hair because
a)vellus hair is longer
b)lanugo hair has no pigment
c)lanugo hair has pigment
d)vellus hair is only found on children

Primary distinction between vellus and lanugo hair is
a)vellus hair has pigment and lanugo does not
b)lanugo hair has pigment vellus does not
c)vellus hair is only found on face
d)lanugo hair eventually becomes terminal hair

Which of the following can be achieved with shears over comb tech.
a)texturizing
b)layering nape very close to skin
c)height at crown
d)long layers

Which type of haircut could be used to disguise a large chin and/or prominent jaw line?
a)asymmetrical
b)chin length bob
c)tapered back and sides with a full crown
d)shoulder length layers

When clipper cutting hair should be held in what relationship to the comb?
a)at 90 degree angle to comb
b)at 45 degree to comb
c)in same position as comb 
d)beneath comb

This is widest portion of head, sometimes referred to as the "crest area"
a)occipital
b)procerus
c)frontalis
d)parietal

Angle at which fingers are held during a haircut
a)headline
b)guideline
c)frontline
d)cutting line

In haircutting , elevation is used to create
a)weight line
b)control
c)graduation
d)movement

when cutting a bob, blunt cut, or solid form, most common cutting position is?
a)palm down
b)palm up
c)palm to palm
d)none of the above

Most commonly used elevations in hair cutting are?
a)0 degree and 45 degree
b)45 degree and 90 degree
c)all of the above
d)none of the above

An angle below 90 degrees us use primarily to
a)decrease weight
b)build weight
c)decrease movement
d)increase movement

Angles above 90 degrees are used primarily
a)remove weight
b)add weight
c)build weight
d)both b and c

Approximate pH of a cold wave is
a)2.5-5.5
b)4.5-5.5
c)8.2-9.6
d)9.5-11.5

Blunt cut is sometimes referred to as/ as a
a)bob
b)zero degree/ elevation
c)one length/solid form
d)all of the above

In hair cutting area below above the parietal/crest is referred to as the
a)exterior
b)interior
c)top
d)none of the above

In hair cutting area below the parietal/crest is referred to as the
a)exterior
b)interior
c)top
d)none of the above

In hair cutting, vertical lines will do all of the following except
a)add weight
b)remove weight
c)be used with higher elevations
d)be used in graduated layered cuts

Diagonal lines may be used in a haircut to accomplish all of the following except
a)blend short layers
b)used to create beveling 
c)direct eye from side to side
d)to create slating/sloping lines

Beveling is a hair cutting technique used to create
a)fullness by hair cutting the ends at a slight taper
b)a term for angle cutting
c)technique using single notched shears
d)technique using double notched shears

All of the following are true about guidelines except
a)there are two basic guidelines, stationary and traveling
b)may be located at interior or exterior cutting edge 
c)They are usually the first section you cut, and determine length hair will be cut
d)they are synonymous with cutting lines

Which is not an intended consequence of using horizontal lines in hair cutting
a)Removal of weight 
b)building weight
c)direct eye from side to side
d)none of the above

If your client wanted longer layers, what angles/degrees would you correctly use
a)45 degrees
b)a combo of 45 and 90 degree
c)90 degree
d)180 degree

In graduated or layered haircut, most commonly used elevation is
a)zero degrees
b)45 degrees
c)90 degrees
d)180 degrees

Most commonly observed elevation in graduated or layered haircut is
a)zero degrees
b)45 degrees
c)90 degrees
d)180 degrees

Which angle/degree would create longest possible layers in a clients haircut?
a)45 degrees
b)combo of 45 degree and 90 degrees
c)90 degrees
d)180 degrees

Which angles/degrees would provide most movement and volume
a)zero degrees 
b)45 degrees
c)90 degrees
d)180 degrees

Over direction is a cutting technique that may be used in
a)layered cut
b)graduation cut
c)length increase moving towards front
d)all of the above

In hair cutting horizontal lines are generally used to/for
a)reduce weight 
b)in graduated cut
c)length increase moving towards front
d)all of the above

In blow drying and wet setting the use of over direction will create
a)a firmer set
b)tighter curl
c)maximum volume
d)none of the above

This type of guideline is used in blunt cutting/to create a gradual increase in length
a)traveling
b)stationary
c)permanent
d)temporary

Whether layers are different length or uniform this type of guideline is used primarily when creating layered/graduated designs
a)traveling
b)stationary
c)permanent
d)temporary

Checking hair in the opposite direction from that which it was cut
a)cross cutting
b)cross counselling
c)four corners
d)cross checking

Main ingredient in most permanent wave neutralizers is
a)sodium hydroxide
b)guanindine
c)hydrogen peroxide
d)potassium hydroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is
a)alkaline
b)acid
c)neutral
d)none of the above

Neutralizer for a permanent wave or a chemical hair relaxer is
a)neutral
b)alkaline
c)acid
d)sodium hydroxide

When cutting diagonal lines the most common cutting position is
a)palm down
b)palm up
c)palm to palm
d)all of the above

In cutting very straight hair what degree of tension is recommended?
a)medium tension
b)minimum tension
c)client comfort is determining factor
d)maximum tension

The effect of effleurage movements would be
a)energizing
b)stimulating
c)inspiring
d)relaxing

Medium pressure kneading or rolling motion is called
a)friction
b)effleurage
c)tapotement
d)petrissage

A light, tapping movement applied with either hand or finger tip is called
a)friction
b)effleurage
c)tapotement
d)petrissage

Anhidrosis
a)excessive sweat
b)foul smelling sweat
c)inability to sweat
d)none of the above

Tapping motion applied with finger tips moving quickly across face
a)friction
b)effleurage
c)tapotement
d)petrissage

Stimulating brisk shaking movement done with fingertips is called
a)friction
b)effleurage
c)tapotment
d)vibration

Approximately 12% of sunlight is comprised of
a)visible light
b)ultra violet
c)low spectrum 
d)high spectrum

Approximately 80%of sunlight is comprised of
a)infra red
b)ultra violet
c)visible light
d)high spectrum

With both chemical and germicidal effects. white and blue lights are considered
a)tanning lights
b)good for opening pores
c)penetrating
d)non-penetrating

A sudden elevation or increase in amount of sweat produced is referred to as
a)Bromhidrosis
b)Hyperhidrosis
c)anhindrosis
d)pityriosis

Excessively foul smelling sweat is called
a)bromidrosis
b)anhidrosis
c)pityriosis
d)nevus flameus

Bromhidrosis
a)foul smelling sweat
b)inability to sweat
c)excessive sweating
d)sweating of hands and feet

Technical name for skin is
a)epidermis
b)leucoderma
c)derma
d)stratum cornium

Fatty layer of skin that creates softness and suppleness is called
a)subcutaneous/adipose
b)stratum germinitivum
c)epidermis
d)stratum lucidum

Thinnest skin is found on the
a)palms of the hands and soles of feet
b)neck
c)eyelids
d)lips

A congenital defect wherein skin is unable to produce melanin is referred to as
a)chloasma
b)albinism
c)hypokertosis
d)nevus flameus

Hypo(low)-pigmentation of skin caused by a decrease in melanocyte activity
a)hypokeratosis
b)psoriasis
c)leucoderma
d)chloasma

What is the largest organ of the body
a)brain
b)heart
c)dermis
d)stomach

Sudoriferous glands are also known as
a)sweat glands
b)oil glands
c)papillary glands
d)none of the above

Irregular shaped patches of skin depigmentation 
a)eczema
b)vitiligo
c)chloasma
d)lentignes

Sebaceous glands produce
a)sweat
b)oil
c)sweat and oil
d)pheromones

Sudoriferous glands produce
a)sweet
b)oil
c)sweat and oil
d)sweat

Sudoriferous glands function to
a)regular waste
b)regulate temperature
c)provide lubrication for skin
d)produce pheromones

Another name for a birthmark is 
a)vitiligo 
b)milia rubra
c)nevus flameus
d)miasma

An overactive sebaceous gland would produce 
a)excessive sweating
b)especially foul smelling sweat
c)dry skin
d)oily skin

Technical term for blackhead is
a)milia
b)comedone
c)chloasma
d)osmidrosis

Milia are most commonly referred to as 
a)white heads
b)black heads
c)carbuncles
d)verrucas

Congenital defect such as causes Albinism is one that
a)You contract
b)you are born with
c)develops over time/ contact dermatitis
d)is contaginos

Small, pus filled abscess is referred to as a
a)weal
b)boil
c)verruca
d)carbuncle

Technical name for a boil is a
a)weal 
b)keloid
c)furuncle
d)verruca

For a waxing procedure to be most successful hair should be how long
a)1/8-1/4 in
b)1/4-1/2 in
c)1/2-1 in
d)more than 1 in.

Leukoderma refers to
a)white patches on skin
b)brown patches on skin
c)scaly red patches on skin
d)clusters of flat brown irregular skin blotches

Often referred to as the Adam's apple the actual name for this bone is the
a)clavicle
b)thorax
c)hyoid
d)sternum

Name of protein making up your skin hair and nails
a)leukocytes
b)melanocytes
c)dermis
d)keratin

An area of thickened skin
a)callus/keratoma
b)chloasma
c)freckles
d)lentigenes

Group of brownish spots, without elevation occurring in one spot is called
a)neavus flameus
b)milia rubra
c)birthmarks
d)chloasma

Patchy brown skin discoloration often the result of hormonal changes/pregnancy
a)miasma
b)chloasma
c)milia rubra
d)freckles

Swollen lesion usually lasting only a few hours often caused by an insect bite
a)carbuncle
b)wheal
c)naves flameus
d)lesions

Contagious pus filled abcess generally caused by bacterial infection
a)weal 
b)carbuncle
c)verruca
d)furuncle

Comedone extractor would be used to treat
a)white heads
b)warts
c)boils
d)black heads

Temporary hair removal technique producing results similar to waxing
a)laser hair removal
b)tweezing
c)electronic tweezing
d)sugaring

Only permanent hair removal technique
a)laser hair removal
b)electrolysis
c)electronic tweezing
d)epilating

What type of test should be conducted prior to any waxing or exfoliation procedure
a)elasticity test
b)porosity test
c)strand test
d)predisposition test

If dermatologist says you have verrucas you have
a)lesions
b)wrinkles
c)warts
d)acne pimples

Pityriasis capitis can result from extreme changes in temperature, as contact reaction to certain skin and hair products or as an allergic reaction to certain foods it can be oily or dry and is commonly known as
a)dermatitis
b)psoriasis
c)lice
d)dandruff