PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? - Correct Answer Pressing oil To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety, release the thumb grip and: - Correct Answer Close your palm over the shears The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n): - Correct Answer Suspension Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service? - Correct Answer Check for any scalp diseases or disorders Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - Correct Answer Broken teeth Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: - Correct Answer Referred to a physician Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called: - Correct Answer Oxidative color Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - Correct Answer Cortex Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product: - Correct Answer Natural bristles What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - Correct Answer Staphylococci A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as: - Correct Answer Lowlighting A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their natural shape is called: - Correct Answer Curl diffusion or chemical blowout Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the length of the weft/track? - Correct Answer Double lock stitch Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? - Correct Answer A health scalp The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called: - Correct Answer Serratus anterior