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Which type of hair extension method involves braiding the natural hair and sewing wefts onto the braid?
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.
Effleurage in facial massage is best described as:
Answer: Light, continuous stroking movements
Effleurage consists of light, gliding, continuous strokes typically used to begin and end a massage movement.
A no-lye relaxer uses which active ingredient instead of sodium hydroxide?
Answer: Guanidine hydroxide
No-lye relaxers use guanidine hydroxide (formed by mixing calcium hydroxide with guanidine carbonate) as the active straightening agent.
The visible part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip is called the:
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.
In color theory, which two primary colors are mixed to create the secondary color orange?
Answer: Red and yellow
Orange is a secondary color created by combining equal parts of the primary colors red and yellow.
Which disinfection method is considered the highest level used in cosmetology salons?
Answer: Hospital-grade disinfection
Hospital-grade (also called tuberculocidal) disinfection is the highest level of decontamination required in cosmetology settings for non-critical items.
Which hair texture has the smallest diameter and may appear thin or fine?
Answer: Fine
Fine hair has the smallest individual strand diameter, making it more susceptible to damage and prone to limpness.