Colorado Cosmetology Written Practice Exam

What is contraindicated?

1. A massage technique for reducing stress

2. A condition that may produce undesirable side effects during a scalp massage

3. A type of hair treatment

4. An FDA regulation for cosmetics

The correct answer is: A massage technique for reducing stress

The concept of contraindicated refers to a specific condition or situation where a certain treatment or technique should not be used because it may produce undesirable effects or exacerbate a condition. In the context of the question, a condition that may produce undesirable side effects during a scalp massage accurately describes what contraindicated means. For example, if a client has a scalp condition, performing a massage could lead to irritation or worsening of the condition. This understanding highlights why the correct choice specifically mentions the undesirable effects associated with a particular situation. Techniques or treatments, like the massage technique for reducing stress, can indeed have benefits but aren’t inherently contraindicated unless there's a specific condition to consider. Therefore, while the massage technique may be beneficial, it does not fit the definition of contraindicated in the same context.