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Prepare for the Cosmetology State Board Exam with this comprehensive practice resource featuring practice questions and verified answers covering essential cosmetology concepts for licensing exam preparation. Review key areas such as sanitation and infection control, hair care, haircutting, hairstyling, chemical services, skin care, nail care, client safety, professional practices, and cosmetology regulations. Ideal for cosmetology students and aspiring licensed professionals, this study set provides focused practice, self-assessment, and exam review for the 2026–2027 testing period.

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Cosmetology State Board Exam | Practice Questions & Verified Answers | 2026-2027


What bonds in the hair are easily broken by heat and Hydrogen
water?



Before placing implements in a disinfecting solution, they Cleaned with warm soapy water
should be



The best way to avoid back strain while working is to Maintain good posture and body alignment




Good dental hygiene invcoles visiting the dentist twice Brushing and flossing regularly
each year and



Bacteria that do NOT cause disease are referred to as Nonpathogenic




Disease-causing bacteria can be spread by Coughing or spitting




The method of cleaning instruments that kill all micro Sterilization
organisms, including bacterial spores, is



Antiseptics differ from disinfectants because they Are safe to use on skin




A quaternary ammonium compound is used as A disinfectant




When using disinfectants, you should remember that they Can be dangerous if used incorrectly.




Trichology is the study of Hair




Name the two distinct phases of the life cycle of bacteria Vegetative and spore forming




Seen in cross section, straight hair would appear to be Round




Your clients has a bad case of dry dandruff. You should Scalp treatments and frequent mild shampoos
suggest



Alopecia areata occurs when the clients hair Suddenly falls out in round patches

, Cosmetology State Board Exam | Practice Questions & Verified Answers | 2026-2027

The visible portion of the nail itself is referred to as the Nail plate




A hangnail can be caused by Cutting the cuticle improperly




One way to reassure clients about the cleanliness and Place implements into a jar with disinfectanting solution in it.
sanitation of yur implements is to



The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is tbe Epidermis




The study of the skin and its diseases and treatment is Dermatology
referred to as



A steatoma, or sebaceous cyst, is A subcutaneous tumor of a sebaceous gland




Which agency regulates how cosmetologist store, use, OSHA
mix, and dispose of chemicals properly?



Which is an example of a local infection? Measles




Which of the following lives only by penetrating cells in Viruses
becoming part of them?



The main function of the blood is to Carry food and oxygen and eliminate waste




Which of the following substances will NOT conduct Glass
electricity?



Which is the procedure for an indirect application of high Massage the area to be treated while the client. Holds the Electrode
frequency current?



The chemical symbol for a hydrogen Perroxide is H202




Surfactants are used to remove which from the hair? Oils




What happens in each individual hair shaft when an aniline The cortex swells, allowing pigment molecules to enter
derivative (oxidation) tinit is mixed with hydrogen peroxide
and applied?

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