Cosmetology Hawaii License Test A&B COMPLETE 800 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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Cosmetology Hawaii License Test A&B 2026-2027
COMPLETE 800 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Cosmetology Hawaii License Test A


QUESTION: A powder lightener without buffering agents and conditioners could NOT be used

for - ANSWER-double-process blonde




QUESTION: What is the oxidizing agent used with demi-permanent and permanent colors,

lighteners and toners? - ANSWER-developer




QUESTION: Which type of mixing bowls may cause peroxide to weaken? - ANSWER-metal




QUESTION: When applying a color for a darker result (virgin), color is applied from: - ANSWER-

base to ends




QUESTION: Which of the following techniques utilizes a piece of foil or thermal strip that holds

lightener or color? - ANSWER-weaving and slicing

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QUESTION: Overlapping lightener during a retouch service could: - ANSWER-result in breakage




QUESTION: Aniline derivative tints have the ability to - ANSWER-lift and deposit color in a single

process




QUESTION: What would provide an even base from which to work and to replace a missing

primary color? - ANSWER-filler




QUESTION: Which of the following responses could be the reason for a color result that is too

light? - ANSWER-color formula was too light




Q; If the hair is overlightened, a toner may make the hair appear: - ANSWER-ashy or gray




QUESTION: When the hair is decolorized (lightened) and recolorized with the new pigment, this

is a technique known as: - ANSWER-double-process

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QUESTION: What product comes in powder form and when mixed with hydrogen peroxide

becomes a strong lightening agent? - ANSWER-off-the-scalp lighteners




QUESTION: Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the: -

ANSWER-nail root




QUESTION: The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to

a reflection of light at the point where the: - ANSWER-nail matrix and nail bed meet




QUESTION: The active tissue that generates cells which harden as they move outward from the

root to the nail is called the nail: - ANSWER-matrix




QUESTION: What is the pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix of the nail? -

ANSWER-mantle




QUESTION: The skin underneath the free edge of the nail is the: - ANSWER-hyponychium

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QUESTION: Which nail structure contains many nerves and blood vessels for continuous

nourishment? - ANSWER-nail bed




QUESTION: What part of the nail contains lymph, blood vessels and nerves that create cells? -

ANSWER-matrix




QUESTION: Nail growth originates from active tissue known as the matrix located in the -

ANSWER-mantle




QUESTION: The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is: -

ANSWER-onychomycosis.




QUESTION: nail diseases caused by fungus: - ANSWER-onychomycosis, tinea pedis, tinea manus




QUESTION: Onychoptosis refers to: - ANSWER-shedding or falling off of nails