What term is used to describe how energy contained in food is measured? 

What is the name of the science that looks at how you do your work and what body movements, tools and equipment benefit you and your client's health and comfort. 

All of the following recommendations can help prevent neck and back strain EXCEPT:

A communicable disease refers to a disease that is easily:

Which of the following is NOT a type of bacteria? 

The ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is:

Spreading infection in a salon can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT:

The process referred to as "double-bagging" is performed when a(n):

All of the following are steps to be followed if a victim is chocking EXCEPT:

Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated from the:

What system is composed to sensory and motor nerves that extend from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body? 

The cranial nerve responsible for transmitting facial sensations to the brain is the:

Material that the best transports electricity is called a(n):

An Underwriters Laboratory (UL) designation indicates:

Fires in electrical circuits can occur if: 

When performing an electrotherapy procedure, what conductor is used to bring the current from the appliance to the client's skin? 

The average distance you should place an infrared lamp during a facial is about:

Which bond is very weak individually and can be broken by heat or water, but makes up about 35% of the hair's strength because of the large numbers? 

The pH measurement scale indicates whether a substance is:

What is usually the first ingredient listed on the most shampoos?

A soft perm curl loosens the texture of tightly curled hair by: 

Which of the following color categories uses a low volume peroxide to develop the color molecules? 

Worker's Compensation Insurance is needed to protect the: 

Who must apply for a state sales tax permit before collecting taxes on products or services sold?

It is wise to keep all records of your daily sales and services for how long?

Which of these factors does NOT affect hair growth?

People with lighter colored hair have melanin in the: 

The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred as: 

Normal dry hair is capable of being stretched to what fraction of its length? 

What type of rinse is used after a color  service to prevent the color from fading? 

Avoid giving a scalp massage prior to all of the following services EXCEPT:

A dominant, protruding forehead and chin with a small nose are characteristics of a: 

Which of the following statements describes diagonal lines used in design?

What is meant by unactivated texture?

All of the following descriptions are true about the uniformly layered form EXCEPT: 

What part on a pair of shears controls the movable or action blade?

All of the following statement are true texturizing EXCEPT: 

Generally, medium texture hair should be texturized how far away from them scalp?

When two oblongs alternate they create a(n):

The base control used within a hairstyle affects the amount of closeness (flatness) in the hairstyle or the amount of lift which is also referred as: 

An on-base tool placement will result in the strongest base strength and: 

What type of hair can be resistant to hair pressing?

All of the following factors are true when using a thermal iron on tinted, white or very fine hair EXCEPT:

Flat pincurls are used to achieve:

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length, density, texture and/or: 

The chemical phase of perms involves all of the following EXCEPT:  

Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm solution will:

What item determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration? 

All of the following are true statements regarding infection control and safety procedures when performing a perm service EXCEPT: 

Weak or limp curls can be caused by:

What condition determines the processing time and proper relaxer strength to use?

During a chemical relaxer application, the porosity of the hair affects the:

Virgin thio relaxers may be applied after all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the difference between a color level of 1 and a color level of 10?

Developers in demi-permanent colors contain: 

A high volume of hydrogen peroxide:

On-the-scale lighteners have a pH of:

Overlapping lighteners during a retouch service can:

If redness and swelling are found around the test area when performing a predisposition test, which of the following steps should NOT be taken? 

What term describes the deep pocket-like are that holds the root and matrix of the nail? 

What term describes the whitened, half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail?

The study of the structure and growth of nails is called: 

The nail is made from hardened protein called: 

Damage to which portion of the nail could cause permanent distortions? 

Under normal conditions, growth of new nail plate takes approximately:

Which of the following conditions does NOT indicate a decreasing rate of nail growth?

What condition appears as rings containing tiny blisters, dark pink to reddish in color, and can be confused with eczema or contact dermatitis? 

Poor circulation can cause a disorder called:

Which of the following nail diseases is NOT caused by fungus?

The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail groove causing ingrown nails is called:

What term refers to the thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrown of the nail?

What sign can indicate serious problems in the nail bed or nail plate?

Nail service implements must be disinfected or discarded:

In which direction should a nail shaped to avoid splitting?

A hot oil or creme manicure is helpful for all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

How often is a fill-in service for artificial nails required?

Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and: 

Which system of the body is made up of the skin and its layers?

Which is the technical name for the study of the skin, including its structure, functions, diseases, and treatments?

The outer protective layer of the skin is known as the:

Which of the following skin layers does NOT contain blood vessels?

In which layer do the cells become irregularly shaped and have a spiny appearance?

The Stratum lucidum layer is found only on the: 

The sebaceous glands produce which of the following substances? 

The sudoriferous glands perform all the following functions EXCEPT:

Most skin problems are caused by:

What tans the skin to help protect it from burning rays of the sun?

Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are:

What is the technical term for the study of the cause of disease?

An example of a subjective symptom would be:

In seborrhea, the appearance of the skin is: 

A massage can provide all of the following results EXCEPT:

The gentle massage movement that often begins and ends a massage treatment is called:

Areas of the skin that are diseased, broken, bruised or scraped:

Which assists in cleaning the skin and returning normal-to-dry skin to a normal pH?

Which of the following is NOT an infection control and safety guideline for performing hair removal services?

What facial feature would accompany a heart-shaped face?

What face shape is characterized by a narrow forehead and jaw area with predominant width in the cheekbone area?

To minimize wide-set eyes and make them appear closer, it is best to: