STATE BOARD 69

is the use of an overlapping relaxer recommended when performing a retouch relaxer service?

• yes, as it will help improve shine

• yes, if the hair is curly

• yes, to provide texture to previously relaxed hair

• no, as it may cause damage to hair

jill has rinsed her client's relaxer out. She needs to lower the ph level of the chemical relaxer. What kind of shampoo should Jill choose?

• volumizing shampoo

• conditioning shampoo

• neutralizing shampoo

• texturizing shampoo

the skin has three main layers, the dermis, subcutaneous and the epidermis. The epidermis is the ______ layer of the skin

• innermost

• bottom

• middle

• outermost

Eric's teacher says that the ph of hair, skin and nails falls on the acid side of the ph scale. the ph of hair, skin and nails

• 8.0-10.0

• 5.5-6.5

• 4.5-5.5

• 3.5-4.5

when doing a client consultation before a facial, Erin notices the her client's face is a bit flaky on the sides while the center around the nose is oily. What skin type does the client most likely have

• oily

• combination

• dry

• sensitive

the white-half moon shape at the base of the nail

• peronychium

• free edge

• lunula

• hyponichium

when referring to disorders of the nail, onychophagy is more commonly known as this

• torn nails

• nail fungus

• missing nails

• bitten nails

while performing a manicure on a client, Tom cuts himself. What should he do immediately?

• stop the service and begin blood spill procedures

• wrap a tissue around the cut and keep working

• put on bandage and have the client finish with another technician

• terminate the service and seek medical attention

The epidermis contains five layers of skin: Stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Spinosum, and Stratum Germinativum. Which layer is the lowest where cell growth occurs through mitosis?

• stratum granulosum

• stratum germinativum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum lucidum

On average, how long does it take for a new nail to grow?

• 2-3 months

• 2-3 weeks

• 4-6 weeks

• 4-6 months