Cosmetology Knowledge Quiz

The aim with a(n) ____ face is to create a style with width or fullness at the temples.

• Graduation

• Diamond-shaped

• Layering

• Point cutting

A ____ style conforms to the contours of the head and produces a more uniformly consistent appearance on medium to thick hair.

• Uniform

• Graduated

• Layered

• Clipper cut

Disulfide bonds are broken by:

• Chemical solutions

• Heat styling tools

• Brushing

• Shampooing

The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length is known as:

• Strength

• Elasticity

• Porosity

• Density

The innermost layer of the hair shaft is called the:

• Cuticle

• Cortex

• Medulla

• Follicle

A scalp disease caused by an infestation of head lice is:

• Dandruff

• Pediculosis capitis

• Tinea

• Alopecia

The neutralizer used in permanent waving is:

• Ammonia

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Thioglycolic acid

• Sodium hydroxide

A/an ____ is a device that uses steam to moisturize the scalp and hair.

• Hood dryer

• Blow dryer

• Curling iron

• Steamer

The technical term for split ends is:

• Fragilitas crinium

• Trichoptilosis

• Trichorrhexis nodosa

• Monilethrix

The most common type of bacteria is:

• Spirilla

• Bacilli

• Cocci

• Diplococci