Cosmetology Test Review 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of hair extension method involves braiding the natural hair and sewing wefts onto the braid?
- Fusion bonding
- Micro-link method
- Sew-in weave (Correct answer)
- Tape-in method
Correct answer: Sew-in weave
Sew-in weaves involve creating cornrow braids close to the scalp and then sewing weft extensions onto them with a needle and thread.
Question 2: Effleurage in facial massage is best described as:
- Deep kneading movements that stimulate underlying tissues
- Light, continuous stroking movements (Correct answer)
- Rapid tapping with the fingertips
- Gentle pinching of the skin
Correct answer: Light, continuous stroking movements
Effleurage consists of light, gliding, continuous strokes typically used to begin and end a massage movement.
Question 3: A no-lye relaxer uses which active ingredient instead of sodium hydroxide?
- Ammonium thioglycolate
- Guanidine hydroxide (Correct answer)
- Lithium hydroxide
- Potassium bromate
Correct answer: Guanidine hydroxide
No-lye relaxers use guanidine hydroxide (formed by mixing calcium hydroxide with guanidine carbonate) as the active straightening agent.
Question 4: The visible part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip is called the:
- Nail plate
- Free edge (Correct answer)
- Hyponychium
- Nail groove
Correct answer: Free edge
The free edge is the portion of the nail plate that extends past the fingertip and is the part that is filed and shaped.
Question 5: In color theory, which two primary colors are mixed to create the secondary color orange?
- Red and blue
- Yellow and blue
- Red and yellow (Correct answer)
- Red and green
Correct answer: Red and yellow
Orange is a secondary color created by combining equal parts of the primary colors red and yellow.
Question 6: Which disinfection method is considered the highest level used in cosmetology salons?
- Sterilization
- Sanitation
- Hospital-grade disinfection (Correct answer)
- EPA-registered disinfection
Correct answer: Hospital-grade disinfection
Hospital-grade (also called tuberculocidal) disinfection is the highest level of decontamination required in cosmetology settings for non-critical items.
Question 7: Which hair texture has the smallest diameter and may appear thin or fine?
- Coarse
- Medium
- Fine (Correct answer)
- Normal
Correct answer: Fine
Fine hair has the smallest individual strand diameter, making it more susceptible to damage and prone to limpness.
Cosmetology Test Review 4
Which type of hair extension method involves braiding the natural hair and sewing wefts onto the braid?