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Cosmetology State Board Practice Test (146 questions) questions and answers; 100- pass guaranteed; graded a+

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This document provides an extensive collection of cosmetology state board exam questions for 2026 with verified correct answers, covering theory, hair design, chemistry, skin care, nail technology, sanitation, and professional practices. It serves as a complete review resource for students preparing for the cosmetology state board exam and reinforces key concepts required for licensure.

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COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD PRACTICE TEST
(146 QUESTIONS) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS;
100% PASS GUARANTEED; GRADED A+


1/2 off base placement - correct answer- hair is held 90*
straight up


3 Methods of infection control - correct answer- sanitation,
disinfecting, sterilization


3 types of bonds - correct answer- hydrogen bond, salt
bond, disulfide bond


3 types of matter - correct answer- solid, liquid, gas


4 Basic Hair cuts - correct answer- 180*, 90*, 45*, 0*


5 Basic Nail Shapes - correct answer- squoval, round, oval,
pointed, square


acid mantle - correct answer- 4.5-5.5

,Acid on ph does what to cuticle - correct answer- closes
cuticle


Acid ph balance - correct answer- 0-7


Acid Wave - correct answer- AKA heat waves- glycerol
monothioglycolate. ph - 7.8-8.2. will require heat to speed
processing


Alkaline on ph does what to cuticle? - correct answer- Swells
the cuticle , blows it open


Alkaline ph balance - correct answer- 7-14


Alkaline Wave - correct answer- AKA cold waves -
ammonium thioglycolate (thio and ammonia). ph - 9.0-9.6, no
tension, solution causes hair to swell, processes at RT


Ammonium Sulfate relaxer - correct answer- classified as
"low ph" or "no lye", will not relax extremely curly hair

, Anatomy - correct answer- the study of the structure of the
organs and systems of the human body


Another name for strip lashes - correct answer- band lashes


Atoms - correct answer- Particles from which all matter is
composed


Black - correct answer- Equal parts of primary colors


Bloodborne pathogens - correct answer- disease causing
bacteria or viruses carried through the body in blood or body
fluids


Brown - correct answer- unequal combo of primary color


Builds weight in a hair cut - correct answer- Horizontal line


Cells - correct answer- the basic units of living matter

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