PSI Cosmetology Theory Exam

PSI Cosmetology Theory Exam Soft Water/ Rain water - CORRECT ANSWER-Best for shampooing and allows shampoo to lather freely Hard Water - CORRECT ANSWER-Minerals that lessen the ability of the shampoo to lather Pur ...

PSI Cosmetology Theory Exam Soft Water/ Rain water - CORRECT ANSWER-Best for shampooing and allows shampoo to lather freely Hard Water - CORRECT ANSWER-Minerals that lessen the ability of the shampoo to lather Purified water/Deionized water - CORRECT ANSWER-Main ingredient in shampoo Surfactant - CORRECT ANSWER-has two ends the HYDROPHILIC HEAD and LIPOPHILIC TAIL Hydrophilic Head - CORRECT ANSWER-Attracted to water Lipophilic Tail - CORRECT ANSWER-Attracted to dirts and oils Acid Balanced Shampoo - CORRECT ANSWER-pH of 4.5-5.5 Jheri Redding - CORRECT ANSWER-first to introduce pH balanced shampoo in the 1960s Clarifying Shampoo - CORRECT ANSWER-acidic base to cut through buildup on the hair strand Humectants - CORRECT ANSWER-Most conditioners carry this. Promote retention of moisture Instant conditioners - CORRECT ANSWER-remain on the hair 1-5 minutes Protein Conditoners - CORRECT ANSWER-brown liquids and penetrate into the cortex to temporarily improve porosity and increase elasticity Infraed Lamps - CORRECT ANSWER-may be used with hair treatments and scalp tonics for 5 minutes High Frequency Unit - CORRECT ANSWER-used to normalize oily scalp conditioners! Also never should be used with tonics that contain alcohol Base Control - CORRECT ANSWER-position of the rod in relation to its base section croquignole perm wrap - CORRECT ANSWER-wrapped perpendicular to the scalp starting with the ends Spiral Perm Wrap - CORRECT ANSWER-Wound from the ends to scalp and rods hang vertical Concave Rods - CORRECT ANSWER-most common and have a smaller center circumference Straight Rods - CORRECT ANSWER-uniform circumference Alkaline Permanent - CORRECT ANSWER-softens and swell the hair which raises the cuticle. Developed in 1941 Ammonium Thioglycolate (ATG) - CORRECT ANSWER-main ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline perms Alkaline Waves ( COLD WAVES) - CORRECT ANSWER-process at room temp Acid Perms - CORRECT ANSWER-Main ingredient is glyceryl monothioglycolate (GMTG) Exothermic perms - CORRECT ANSWER-reaction that causes heat. contains hydrogen peroxide Endothermic Perms - CORRECT ANSWER-activated by outside heat source. True Acid perms are endothermic Disulfide Bonds - CORRECT ANSWER-if too many are broken the hair will become over processed and have a weak curl What is the main ingredient in a neutralizer - CORRECT ANSWER-Hydrogen Peroxide Do not shampoo hair - CORRECT ANSWER-48 hours after a perm Cuticle - CORRECT ANSWER-outer most layer of the hair Cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-middle layer of the hair where all chemical processes take place Melanin - CORRECT ANSWER-Natural pigment located in the cortex Peptide Bonds - CORRECT ANSWER-called end bonds link together to form polypeptide chains. Should not be broken. What are the three side bonds? - CORRECT ANSWER-Disulfide, Salt,Hydrogen, Side/Cross Disulfide Bonds - CORRECT ANSWER-strognest. Must be broken when perming or relaxing the hair Salt bonds - CORRECT ANSWER-Weak physical side bonds that are easily broken by changes in pH Hydrogen Bonds - CORRECT ANSWER-broken by water or heat EX: Wet Set Hair Texture - CORRECT ANSWER-Diameter of a single strand Hair Density - CORRECT ANSWER-number of strands of hair are on the head Hair Porosity - CORRECT ANSWER-Absorb mositure Hair Elasticity - CORRECT ANSWER-strength of the side bonds. Wet hair stretches 50% of its original length then returns to its former length without breaking Chemical Hair Relaxing - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of rearranging extremely curly hair into a straighter or smoother form The Chemical Relaxers usually have a pH value above - CORRECT ANSWER-10 Which type of relaxer contains one component and is used without any additional mixing? - CORRECT ANSWER-lye-based relaxer Lithium hydroxide relaxers and potassium hydroxide relaxers are often advertised and sold as - CORRECT ANSWER-no-lye relaxers On base placement - CORRECT ANSWER-45 degree angle beyond perpendicular Which type of permanent waves processes at room temp? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ammonia-free wave GMTG, the primary reducing agent in all acid waves has - CORRECT ANSWER-low pH Relaxers are - CORRECT ANSWER-extremely Alkaline Which method of hair straightening that combines the use of the relaxer with flat ironing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Japanese thermal straightening Sodium Hydroxide Relaxers are also known as - CORRECT ANSWER-lye relaxers Vicosity - CORRECT ANSWER-thickness or thinness of a liquid Lanthionization - CORRECT ANSWER-process by which hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair Mild-Strength relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER-fine,color treated, or damaged hair What is the Strongest and only cool primary color - CORRECT ANSWER-Blue Guanidine hydroxide relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER-recommended for clients with sensitive scalps. pH 13-13.5 Article 12 Occupational Code Number 299 - CORRECT ANSWER-amended October 21,1980. Regulates the practice of cosmetology How many board members are appointed by the governor? - CORRECT ANSWER-9 The board shall meet no less than - CORRECT ANSWER-2 times per year Person practicing without license - CORRECT ANSWER-misdemeanor, fine of 500$, and/or imprisonment for 90 days All license must be renewed by - CORRECT ANSWER-August 31st. Salons are inspected - CORRECT ANSWER-once a year Schools are inspected - CORRECT ANSWER-twice a year Respondents have - CORRECT ANSWER-15 days to respond to a formal complaint Reciprocity - CORRECT ANSWER-agreement between the states that the curriculum is similar and therefore hours will transfer Salon owners usually are required to hold all records for at least - CORRECT ANSWER-7 years Cuticle creams - CORRECT ANSWER-used to precent or correct brittle nails and dry cuticles cuticle oil - CORRECT ANSWER-used to soften and lubricate the cuticle around the finger and toe nails dry nail polish - CORRECT ANSWER-powder or past used with buffer to add shine nail bleach - CORRECT ANSWER-removes stains and whitens the nail styptic powder - CORRECT ANSWER-may be used to stop bleeding pointed nail - CORRECT ANSWER-is well suited for thin delicate hands oval nail - CORRECT ANSWER-ideal nail shape curette - CORRECT ANSWER-spoon shaped implement used for removing debris from the toe nail margins effleurage - CORRECT ANSWER-light stroking continuous movement petrissage - CORRECT ANSWER-kneading or pinching massage Tapoment - CORRECT ANSWER-slapping hacking tapping movement What are the two main categories of facials - CORRECT ANSWER-preservative and corrective Ampules - CORRECT ANSWER-small sealed glass vials with a concentrated extract in water Clay masks - CORRECT ANSWER-ideal for oily and combination skin Paraffin wax - CORRECT ANSWER-used over treatment creams Modelage masks - CORRECT ANSWER-used with treatments creams and take aprox. 20 mins to set Hirsuties or Hypertrichosis - CORRECT ANSWER-abnormal hair growth elextrolysis - CORRECT ANSWER-permanent form of hair removal that involves destroying the papilla by inserting a electric current into each follicle Photo-epilation - CORRECT ANSWER-uses intense light to destroy the papilla resulting in permanent hair removal laser hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER-laser beam to temporarily impair the hair follicles depilatories - CORRECT ANSWER-caustic alkali preparation that dissolves the hair at skin level epilator - CORRECT ANSWER-removes hair by pulling it out from the follicle Ex; Wax Sugaring - CORRECT ANSWER-an epilator treatment involving the use of thick sugar baed wax What is Papilla - CORRECT ANSWER-cone like structure at the bottom of the focal that the bulb fits over. Contains blood supply and nutrients needed for hair growth. Hair Bulb - CORRECT ANSWER-club like structure at the lowest part of the hair strand Sudoriferous glands - CORRECT ANSWER-eliminate waste and regulate body temp Sebaceous Glands - CORRECT ANSWER-keep the skin and hair soft by secreting sebum. Elastin - CORRECT ANSWER-gives the skin its elasticity and allowing it to regain its shape after being repeatedly expanded stratum germinativium - CORRECT ANSWER-layer of the epidermis that contains the skin pigment called melanin Dermis - CORRECT ANSWER-inner layer of the skin also called true skin what is vellum or lanugo hair - CORRECT ANSWER-hair is short downy hair that appears on the body Terminal hair - CORRECT ANSWER-coarse hair found on the scalp, arms, and legs What are the three phases of hair growth - CORRECT ANSWER-Anagen ( growing phase), Catagen ( transition phase), and Telogen ( resting phase) Eumelanin - CORRECT ANSWER-provides dark brown to block colors in the hair Pheomelanin - CORRECT ANSWER-provides colors ranging from red to blonde tones Hair Root - CORRECT ANSWER-part of the hair located below the scalp surfaces hair shaft - CORRECT ANSWER-above scalp surface Non- Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-bacteria are not harmful or disease producing bacteria Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-harmful and cause diseases when they invade What are Pathogenic Bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cocci, Bacilli, Sprilla Cocci - CORRECT ANSWER-round shaped. Strep throat. Bacilli - CORRECT ANSWER-Rod Shaped. Typhoid fever. Waxy spore Spirilla - CORRECT ANSWER-Spiral or corkscrew. Syphilis Flagella - CORRECT ANSWER-Slender hair like tail extension that aids bacilli and spiral in movement Bacteria like - CORRECT ANSWER-warm, dark, damp and dirty general infection - CORRECT ANSWER-carried through the blood stream to all parts of the body Natural immunity - CORRECT ANSWER-inherited and developed through hygienic living Acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER-immunity that is developed after receiving vaccinations, or overcoming a disease Sodium hypochlorite - CORRECT ANSWER-household bleach Universal Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-guidelines published by the CDC that require all employees to assume that all blood and human body fluid is infected with HIV or HBV Straight Rods - CORRECT ANSWER-