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Repetition, word association and mnemonics are useful for

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strengthening your memory

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In the middle Ages, the tonsure was worn mostly by

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Priests

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The barber-surgeon who is considered the greatest surgeon of the Renaissance and the father of modern surgery is

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Ambrosia pare

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Barbering began to emerge as an independent profession by the

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nineteenth century

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in the late 1800s. members of employee organizations were called

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journeymen barber

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A.B. Moler is important in the history of barbering because he

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Published the first barbering textbook

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The National Educational Council was established in 1925 to standardize barber

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training

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the deepest feelings and thoughts you have about yourself and life are your

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values

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the applied science of healthful living is called

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hygiene

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Improved blood circulation and organ function are two of the benefits of

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exercise

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using appropriate footwear, positioning your hands and arms in a particular way, and not bending or twisting your body are all examples of

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ergonomically correct practices

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To establish good human relations in the barbershop, it is important to

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greet clients by name

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the best way to ascertain your client's expectations of a service is to

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Organize your thoughts, clarify the client's wishes, repeat

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the best form of advertising is

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clients speaking well of you

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intrinsic motivation comes from

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the individual

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elements of effective goal-setting do not include

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discarding a goal if is not immediately successful

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to manage your time efficiently

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take time out to re-energize

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a type of bacteria that live on dead matter and do not cause disease is

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saprophytes

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Short. rod-shaped bacteria are called

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Bacilli

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Bacilli cause

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tubercuiosis

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Spirilla cause

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syphilis

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the cocci bacteria that cause abscesses, pustules, pimples, and boils are

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staphylococci

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When the bloodstream carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body, the result is a

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general infection

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A contagious disease is

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transmitted from one person to another

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A barber should not service clients with

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ringworm

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when pathogens and their products are absorbed into the bloodstream, the result is a poisoned state called

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sepsis

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Ringworm is caused by

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a fungus

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Scabies is caused by

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An animal parasite

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Stage 1 of HIV infection is characterized by

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no physical symptoms

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the body system that specifically defends against infection is the

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immune system

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Sanitation is defined as

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Significantly reducing the number of pathogens on a surface

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For the optimal level of disinfection, the best choice would be

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A hospital-level disinfectant

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Shears or razors can be disinfected with

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99% isopropyl alcohol

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when salt is dissolved in water, the salt is the

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solute

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99% isopropyl alcohol

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is not an EPA-registered disinfectant

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Towels and other linens should be sanitized after use by

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washing in hot water with detergent and bleach

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A Material Safety Data Sheet contains

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Ingredients, hazards, and other product information

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A professional product is

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sold only to licensed industry professionals

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After tools are sanitized, they should be stored

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in a clean, closed container

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Headrest covers and neck strips must be changed

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for each client

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Shops offering chemical and/or nail care

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invest in air filtration systems

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when washing an older client's hair at the Shampoo bowl, cushion the client's neck at the neck rest with

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A folded towel

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The process of destroying all living organisms on an object or surface is

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sterilization

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An example of an antiseptic is

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hydrogen peroxide

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to prepare a 1:1000 quat solution, mix a gallon of water with

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1 1/4 ounce of quat solute

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the German type of shears

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does not have a finger brace

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when the hair is being combed, the shears are

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held in the palm of the hand holding the comb

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magnetic clippers

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use a spring and magnet mechanism

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For outlining,arching, and design work,the best tool is

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a trimmer

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Clipper or trimmer blades should never be adjusted flush to each other because doing so can

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cause irritations, cut, and ingrown hairs

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A properly tempered razor has the required

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degree of hardness

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with most strops, one side is made of leather and the other of

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canvas

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The Russian strop is usually

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tanned in the Russian method

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A honed razor is tested by passing it lightly over

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a moistened thumbnail ...

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An electrical appliance that produces a high rate of oscillation within glass electrodes for facial and scalp treatments is the

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high-frequency machine

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Examples of connective tissue are

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bones and ligaments

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The scientific study of bones, their structure, and their functions is called

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osteology

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The connection between two or more skeletal bones is called

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joint

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The bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the

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Parietal bones

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The sides of the head in the ear region are formed by two

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temporal bones

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An involuntary muscle that appears in only one place in the body is

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cardiac muscle

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The muscle that surrounds the lower part of the lip is the

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depressor labii inferioris

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The muscles sometimes called \"chewing muscles\" are the

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masseter and temporalis

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Nerves may be stimulated by light rays, chemicals like certain salts and acids, and

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Massage, Heat rays, Moist heat

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The atria are the

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upper chambers of the heart

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The blood circulation system that goes from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart is the

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pulmonary circulation

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The percentage of the human body that is composed of water is

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65 percent

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For barbering procedures, the best type of water is

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soft water

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Alkalis have a pH about 7.0 and

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soften and swell the hair

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Acids and alkalis mixed together in equal proportions

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neutralize each other

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Chemical reactions that give off heat are called

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exothermic

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A substance from which oxygen has been removed is a/an

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reduced substance

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Substances that are miscible

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are easy to mix together

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Emulsions are held together by an emulsifying agent called a/an

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surfactant

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Depilatories remove superfluous hair by

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Dissolving it at the skin line

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Ammonia is a colorless gas composed of

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hydrogen and nitrogen

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Electricity

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Can produce chemical effects

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Direct current (DC)

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flows in one direction

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In electrotherapy, the anode is

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the positive pole

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The polarity of an electric current indicates

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its negative or positive pole

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An alternating and interrupted current that produces a mechanical reaction with no chemical effect is the

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Faradic current

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Healthy skin is

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elastic

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the appendages of the skin are

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nails

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The outer layer of the epidermis is the

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stratum corneum

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The deeper layer of the dermis is the

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reticular layer

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The nerves that regulate the excretion of perspiration and the flow of sebum are the

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secretory nerve fibers

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The color of the skin depends on melanin and

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blood supply

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The nerves connected to the muscles that cause goose bumps are the

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motor nerve fibers

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The functions of the sweat glands includes

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eliminating waste products

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Certain chemical preparations can be absorbed into the skin through hair follicles and

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sweat pores

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The main functions of the skin are excretion,secretion, absorption and

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sensation

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Lesions, discolorations, and rashes that a barber may observe on a client's skin are examples of

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symptoms

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A papule is

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a primary skin lesion

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Some secondary skin lesions are characterized by

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a collection of material on the skin

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The hair that sometimes grows in moles

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none of the above

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The hypertrophy known as verruca is caused by

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virus

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Excessive perspiration may cause a condition called

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hyperhidrosis

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Symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma include

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scaly red papules or nodules

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The lower part of the hair root that covers the dermal papilla is the

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hair bulb

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The tiny muscle that causes \"goose bumps\" when it contracts is the

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arrector pili

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Liquids can penetrate the hair when swelling raises the

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cuticle

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In order to penetrate the hair and reach the cortex, oxidation tints and other chemical hair products must have

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an alkaline pH

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The cortex accounts for about

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90 percent of the hair's weight

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As the cells of the hair shaft mature, they fill up with

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keratin

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Amino acids are joined end-to-end by

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peptide bonds

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Amino acids joined together by end bonds form a

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polypeptide chain

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When peptide bonds are broken, they

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cannot be formed again

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The atoms of neighboring cysteine amino acids that are joined together by disulfide bonds are atoms of

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sulfur

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Eumelanin in the hair provides

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brown and black colors

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During the catagen phase

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the hair bulb disappears

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The hair texture that is most likely to be damaged by chemical services is

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fine

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The hair's porosity is

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its ability to hold moisture

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Androgenic alopecia occurs as a result of all of the following except

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autoimmune disorder

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Minoxidil is a hair loss treatment that

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is applied to the scalp

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The head of a surfactant molecule attracts

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water

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The tail of a surfactant molecule repels

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water

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Surfactant means the same as

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detergent

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The surfactant made up almost entirely of quats are

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cationics

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Shampoos containing special chemicals or drugs for the treatment of dandruff are

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therapeutic medicated shampoos

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One towel under the cape and one towel over the cape should always be used for

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chemical services

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In the barbershop, the inclined method of shampooing is

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used when a standard shampoo bowl is unavailable

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Good posture at the shampoo bowl includes

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holding your chin parallel to the floor

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To perform an appropriate and effective shampoo,the barber must

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read product labels, perform a hair and scalp analysis, follow the manufacturer's instructions

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The time to consult with the client about products and any hair and scalp problems is

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during the client consultation

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A tight scalp and overactive or underactive oil glands may be corrected with

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scalp treatments

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To relax the pores and increase blood circulation in the scalp, use a

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scalp steamer

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Products containing alcohol should be applied to the hair or scalp

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only after high-frequency treatments

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Corrective hair treatments deal with the

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hair shaft

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Factors that contribute to dandruff include

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lack of hygiene

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The surfactants made up almost entirely of quats are

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cationics

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Mineral buildup in the hair can be effectively by cleansing with

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clarifying shampoo

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Chemical compounds that absorb and promote the retention of moisture in the hair are

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humectants

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Instant conditioners

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have a lower pH than the hair

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When hair is so badly damaged that normal protein conditioners cannot improve it, a product that may be effective is

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synthetic polymer conditioner

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Placing a towel or neck strip between the cape and the client's skin

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prevents the cape from touching the client's skin, Maintains barbershop sanitation standards, is in compliance with state barber board laws

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One towel under the cape and one towel over the cape should always be used for

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chemical services

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A shampoo may be unsatisfactory for the client for the any of the following reasons except

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brand name of the shampoo

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The time to consult with the client about products and any hair and scalp problems is

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during the client consultation

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Massage manipulations of the scalp should

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consist of firm rotary movements

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Scalp preparations for dry hair and scalp include

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moisturizing and emollient agents

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Manipulating an oily scalp is beneficial because it

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releases hardened sebum from follicles

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The frontalis is part of the

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epicranius

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The occipitalis and frontalis are connected by the

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aponeurosis

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Stimulating the nerves causes the muscles to

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expand and contract

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Cranial nerves are all connected to a part of the

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brain surface

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The sense of smell is controlled by the

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olfactory nerve

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Mildly stimulating massage may be performed on

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normal skin

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When the head, face, or neck is massaged, pressure should be applied

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in an upward direction

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In tapotement, hacking movements are done with the

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out edges of the hands

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In electrotherapy, the device used to apply current to the client's skin is called a/an

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electrode

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The effects of high-frequency current are antiseptic and

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thermal

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In general electrification, the

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client holds a metal electrode

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Anaphoresis is a process that involves

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a negative pole and an alkaline product

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The best choice of tonic lotion for mature or sensitive skins is a/an

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freshener

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A paraffin wax mask is used with

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treatment cream, eye pads, gauze

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Cleansing cream should be removed from the client's face with

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a warm, damp towel

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A client's total exposure to infrared rays should not last longer than

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5 minutes

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in some states, barbers are required during a shaving service to use

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protective gloves

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If you cut or nick a client with a razor, pat the area dry and apply

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styptic powder

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The face is divided into

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14 shaving areas

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If you have a client with an infection in the beard area, you should

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not shave the client

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a beard may be recommended to slim a/an

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pear-shaped face

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The styling guidelines for an oblong face are to

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add height to the top

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A short neck may be balanced with a haircut that is

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tapered

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The temporal section is part of the

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parietal ridge

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The occipital bone is located

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at the base of the skull

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Two diagonal lines crossed at the apex will point to the

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four corners

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Horizontal cutting lines are used to

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create a one-length look

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Lifting a hair section about zero degrees, or natural fall, results in

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elevation

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In men's haircutting, the elevation most commonly used is

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90 degrees

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Overdirection occurs when the hair is combed

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away from its natural fall position

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Removing bulk from the hair is called

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thinning

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A technique that is especially useful in creating tapered cuts is the

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shear-over-comb technique

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Tight, curly hair is best cut

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with the grain

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Crew cuts

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include a variation called the brush cut

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Feathering specific areas of the hair is best done with

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a razor

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The razor technique in which the razor follows the comb through the hair, followed by the comb following

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razor rotation

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When the hair is thinned, all of the following should be avoided except

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elevating the hair to be cut

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Slithering is a thinning method performed with

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shears

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On-the-scalp-cornrows are form of

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braiding

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The term toupee today means a

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small hairpiece or wig on the top of the head

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The best choice for a hairpiece generally is

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human hair

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Synthetic hairpieces

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mat and tangle when blended with other hair

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Strips of material or thread to which hair is sewn for a hairpiece are called

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wefts

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In men's hairpiece sizes, the larger number usually refers to the

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length from front to back

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Tapering and blending a hairpiece with the client's natural hair may be done with a razor or

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shears

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When applying a lace-front hairpiece, attach two-sided tape

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to the reinforced parts of the foundation

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Synthetic hairpieces should be cleaned with

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shampoo solution

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In a uniform layered cut

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the hair strands are cut the same length

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When cutting uniform layers

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establish an interior guide first

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The texturizing technique that involves a sliding shear movement with the blades partially open is

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slithering

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The first step in a blow-drying procedure after the hair is washed is to

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insert the brush into a section

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Thermal hair straightening is done with

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pressing combs

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The hair that is wrapped around the barrel of a curling iron is called the

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curl

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The hair press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is the

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medium press

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Thio relaxers are neutralized by

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chemical neutralization

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The rodding technique in which the size of the curl increases as it nears the scalp is called

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croquignole rodding

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Ammonia-free waves are characterized by all the following except

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rapid evaporation

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The primary reducing agent in thio-free waves is either mercaptamine or

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cysteamine

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Permanent waving products of mild strength are recommended for

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tinted hair

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Frizzy permed hair that cannot be combed into a suitable wave pattern has been

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overprocessed

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The best shampoo for freshly permed hair is

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acid-balanced shampoo

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Before dry, brittle, damaged, or overporous hair is given a permanent wave, it should be

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reconditioned

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No-base relaxers

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contain a base cream

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White hair does not contain either type of melanin and is the color of the

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keratin

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The human eye sees only

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6 basic colors

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Mixing equal amounts of a primary color with one of its adjacent secondary colors yields a

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tertiary color

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Manufacturer's color swatches or a color ring are used to identify

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the hair's natural level

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Among the haircolor categories, the one with the largest molecules is

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temporary haircolor

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The haircolor that does not require a patch test before application is

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temporary haircolor

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Semipermanent haircolor may be used

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as a nonperoxide toner on prelightened hair

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The haircolor product that enters the cortex and forms tint molecules that are permanently trapped in the

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permanent haircolor

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Permanent haircolor mixed with equal parts of 20 volume peroxide is capable of lifting the color

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one or two levels

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Before application, oxidation tints must be mixed with

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hydrogen peroxide

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A color change occurs in the hair when an oxidizer combines with the

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melanin

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Hydrogen peroxide used with most high-lift color to provide maximum lift in one step is

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40 volume

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Oil lighteners

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are the mildest form of lightener

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Tint stains may be removed from the skin with any of the following except

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alcohol

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A patch test is given to a client to determine

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a possible sensitivity to aniline derivatives

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Information about a haircoloring service should be included on the

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client record card

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In a virgin haircolor application

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haircolor is applied to the entire strand

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The process that lightens and colors the hair in a single application is called

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single-process haircoloring

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The process in which the hair is lightened before the depositing color is applied is

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double-process haircoloring

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When tinting very porous hair darker, choose a level

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one to two levels lighter than desired color

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The first step in the removal of metallic dye from the hair is the application of

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70 percent alcohol

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Mustaches and beards should never be colored with

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aniline derivative tint

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The replacement of a nail that is accidentally torn off or lost through disease depends on the condition of the

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matrix

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The condition in which the cuticle sticks to the nail and may grow over the nail to the free edge is called

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pterygium

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The adjustable lamp on a manicuring table should have a

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40-watt bulb

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A nail cosmetic used with a buffer to add shine to the nail is

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dry nail polish

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The first polish applied in a nail polish procedure is

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base coat

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The nail shape that is completely straight across with no rounding at the edges is the

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square nail

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Overhead is the term for

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operating expenses

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In a sole proprietorship

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the owner receives all profits

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A business does not qualify as an established barbershop if

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it was in existence for less than a few years

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To obtain financing and provide a blueprint for future growth, a potential business owner must have a

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business plan

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Federal laws govern

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unemployment insurance

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Sales taxes are covered by

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state law

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For advertising to be effective, it should be

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repeated

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Factors that may contribute to business failure include all of the following except

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well-trained personnel

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The person who handles booking appointments over the phone should

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be familiar with all products and services

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According to current trends, barbers must be prepared to

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meet a variety of male preferences

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You can enhance your resume by

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joining a trade organization, participating in student competitions, serving as a teacher's aide

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As a professional barber, it is estimated that about 80 percent of your success will depend on your

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communication and people skills

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Before-and-after photographs of your best work should be presented to potential employers in a

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portfolio

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At a job interview, be sure to

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answer questions honestly

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The primary objective of the barber license law is to protect

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state board members

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State barber board members are appointed by

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the governor

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Suspended or revoked licenses must be

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surrendered to the state barber board

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A barber apprentice in the barbershop must be under the constant and supervision of a/an

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licensed barber

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the branches of the fifth cranial nerve affected by massage include the supraorbital nerve, zygomatic nerve, and

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infraorbital nerve

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the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins comprise the

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blood-vascular system

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the blood circulation system that goes from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart is the

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pulmonary circulation

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the fluid that exchanges its nutritive materials to the cells in return for their waste products is

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lymph

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inorganic substances include

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minerals

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an element

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cannot chemically be separated into simpler substances

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physical properties

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include melting and boiling points

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an example of a pure substance is

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aluminum foil

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an example of a physical mixture is

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concrete

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the water used in the manufacture of cosmetics is processed by

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distilling

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