ALABAMA LATEST
COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A service cushion must be ________ throughout the service. -
ANSWERS-A. fully covered by a fresh, clean towel
The wooden pusher is used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate,
to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to - ANSWERS-D. apply
products
Products that contain ingredients to reduce brittleness of the nail are -
ANSWERS-C. nail conditioners
The _________ nail has a square free edge that is rounded off at the
corner edges - ANSWERS-B. squoval
The nail shape that should be slightly tapered and usually should extend
just a bit past the fingertip is the - ANSWERS-B. round nail shape
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, ALABAMA LATEST
COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The _______- nail is conservative shape that is thought to be attractive
on most woman's hands. - ANSWERS-A. oval
Essential oils are extracted using various forms of ______ from seeds,
bark, roots, leaves,
wood, and/or resin of plants. - ANSWERS-C. distillation
When performing a foot massage during a pedicure, you should grasp
the foot between your thumb and fingers at the - ANSWERS-C. mid-
tarsal area
Hot stones used in pedicures are smooth and typically - ANSWERS-B.
basalt
Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue are -
ANSWERS-C. callus softeners
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, ALABAMA LATEST
COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which massage technique is used most with a pedicure? - ANSWERS-
A. Effeurage
Which of the following should never be placed in the foot bath with the
client's feet? - ANSWERS-D. Disinfectant
The chair a cosmetologist uses when performing a pedicure -
ANSWERS-B. should be ergonomic
A concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays,
moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical
extracts, and/or other beneficial ingredients is - ANSWERS-A. a mask
Exfoliating scrubs are usually _____ lotions that contain _____ as the
exfoliating agent. - ANSWERS-B. water-based / an abrasive
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, ALABAMA LATEST
COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
In order to be on time for the next client, you should be polishing
______ after beginning a one-hourpedicure. - ANSWERS-C. 45 to 50
minutes
Reflexology practitioners believe that stimulating or pressing certain
reflexes or points on the feet can _______ to the specified areas. -
ANSWERS-A. reflect positive energy
A paraffin bath - ANSWERS-A. promotes circulation
An organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees is -
ANSWERS-C. salicylic acid
If a client books a standard pedicure and you discover that the feet are in
unusually bad condition and will require more time than was scheduled,
it is recommended that you - ANSWERS-D. tell the client you will do
the best you can in the time schedule, but another pedicure may be
needed
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COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A service cushion must be ________ throughout the service. -
ANSWERS-A. fully covered by a fresh, clean towel
The wooden pusher is used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate,
to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to - ANSWERS-D. apply
products
Products that contain ingredients to reduce brittleness of the nail are -
ANSWERS-C. nail conditioners
The _________ nail has a square free edge that is rounded off at the
corner edges - ANSWERS-B. squoval
The nail shape that should be slightly tapered and usually should extend
just a bit past the fingertip is the - ANSWERS-B. round nail shape
END OF
PAGE
1
, ALABAMA LATEST
COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The _______- nail is conservative shape that is thought to be attractive
on most woman's hands. - ANSWERS-A. oval
Essential oils are extracted using various forms of ______ from seeds,
bark, roots, leaves,
wood, and/or resin of plants. - ANSWERS-C. distillation
When performing a foot massage during a pedicure, you should grasp
the foot between your thumb and fingers at the - ANSWERS-C. mid-
tarsal area
Hot stones used in pedicures are smooth and typically - ANSWERS-B.
basalt
Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue are -
ANSWERS-C. callus softeners
END OF
PAGE
2
, ALABAMA LATEST
COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which massage technique is used most with a pedicure? - ANSWERS-
A. Effeurage
Which of the following should never be placed in the foot bath with the
client's feet? - ANSWERS-D. Disinfectant
The chair a cosmetologist uses when performing a pedicure -
ANSWERS-B. should be ergonomic
A concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays,
moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical
extracts, and/or other beneficial ingredients is - ANSWERS-A. a mask
Exfoliating scrubs are usually _____ lotions that contain _____ as the
exfoliating agent. - ANSWERS-B. water-based / an abrasive
END OF
PAGE
3
, ALABAMA LATEST
COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
In order to be on time for the next client, you should be polishing
______ after beginning a one-hourpedicure. - ANSWERS-C. 45 to 50
minutes
Reflexology practitioners believe that stimulating or pressing certain
reflexes or points on the feet can _______ to the specified areas. -
ANSWERS-A. reflect positive energy
A paraffin bath - ANSWERS-A. promotes circulation
An organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees is -
ANSWERS-C. salicylic acid
If a client books a standard pedicure and you discover that the feet are in
unusually bad condition and will require more time than was scheduled,
it is recommended that you - ANSWERS-D. tell the client you will do
the best you can in the time schedule, but another pedicure may be
needed
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PAGE
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