PENNSYLVANIA Cosmetology State Board Exam Exam 2026/2027
COMPLETE APPROVED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ |FULL
REVISED \ Dermatology\\
When applying color to a client with 75% gray, apply a color:
ANSWERS: one level darker than the desired shade
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves a:
ANSWERS: light, gentle stroking or circular movement
When using the double-paper (double-flat) end paper technique,
the first end paper is positioned under the strand past the ends of the
hair, and the second paper is placed on top of the strand and:
ANSWERS: slightly past the first end paper
Healthy skin requires special care to maintain its health, elasticity,
vibrancy and:
ANSWERS: Color
,How should tools and multi-use supplies that come in contact with
blood or body fluids be handled?
ANSWERS: disinfect implements with an EPA-registered hospital
disinfectant
What is the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the
nail?
ANSWERS: Perionychium
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as:
ANSWERS: seasonal
The primary ingredient of most shampoos is:
ANSWERS: deionized water
All of the following statements are true about the
consultation record EXCEPT:
ANSWERS: leave in view where anybody can read them
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered
with rough, silvery scales is called:
ANSWERS: Psoriasis
, On what area of the face is a foundation tested for a color match?
ANSWERS: Jawline
Which skin care product removes impurities from the skins surface?
ANSWERS: Cleanser
Washing your hands is an example of:
ANSWERS: cleaning
A flat mat used to hold hair extension fibers during a hair addition
service is known as a:
ANSWERS: Drawing board
Which of the following statements is true about the 32 teeth taper
shears?
ANSWERS: Create highly textured effects
If redness and swelling were found around the test area when
performing a predisposition test, which of the following steps
should NOT be taken?
ANSWERS: Proceed with the service
COMPLETE APPROVED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ |FULL
REVISED \ Dermatology\\
When applying color to a client with 75% gray, apply a color:
ANSWERS: one level darker than the desired shade
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves a:
ANSWERS: light, gentle stroking or circular movement
When using the double-paper (double-flat) end paper technique,
the first end paper is positioned under the strand past the ends of the
hair, and the second paper is placed on top of the strand and:
ANSWERS: slightly past the first end paper
Healthy skin requires special care to maintain its health, elasticity,
vibrancy and:
ANSWERS: Color
,How should tools and multi-use supplies that come in contact with
blood or body fluids be handled?
ANSWERS: disinfect implements with an EPA-registered hospital
disinfectant
What is the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the
nail?
ANSWERS: Perionychium
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as:
ANSWERS: seasonal
The primary ingredient of most shampoos is:
ANSWERS: deionized water
All of the following statements are true about the
consultation record EXCEPT:
ANSWERS: leave in view where anybody can read them
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered
with rough, silvery scales is called:
ANSWERS: Psoriasis
, On what area of the face is a foundation tested for a color match?
ANSWERS: Jawline
Which skin care product removes impurities from the skins surface?
ANSWERS: Cleanser
Washing your hands is an example of:
ANSWERS: cleaning
A flat mat used to hold hair extension fibers during a hair addition
service is known as a:
ANSWERS: Drawing board
Which of the following statements is true about the 32 teeth taper
shears?
ANSWERS: Create highly textured effects
If redness and swelling were found around the test area when
performing a predisposition test, which of the following steps
should NOT be taken?
ANSWERS: Proceed with the service
