PA Cosmetology Exam Questions and
Answers with Complete Solutions
Under-processing is caused by - -insufficient processing time
-Which of the following guidelines is true if your client has a round facial
shape? - -add height at the crown
-A client as a level 7 red-orange brassy looking hair. What is the best choice
for neutralizing this color? - -level 6 blue-green
-Do NOT give a permanent wave if what exists? - -scalp abrasions
-The chemical often required in addition to the chemical relaxer is - -
stabilizer
-.6) Which of the following is considered a cool color?
A. blue
B. brown
C. red
D. yellow - -A. blue
-Q.7) You should apply waving lotion to the
A. top of each rod only
B. top and bottom of each rod
C. area between the rods
D. top hairline and allow it to drip down - -B. top and bottom of each rod
-Which statement about hair lightening is CORRECT?
A. very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening
B. hair lighteners are used as preliminary treatments, never by themselves
C. lighteners are not effective in removing undesirable off-shades
D. lightening has no effect on hair's porosity - -A. very dark hair may be
damaged by extreme lightening
-) Which bonds are individually very weak?
A. hydrogen
B. salt
C. disulfide
D. both A and B - -D. both A and B
-The relaxer cream is applied near the scalp last because processing is
accelerated in this area by
A. your speed in application
, B. the sebaceous glands
C. body heat
D. perspiration - -C. body heat
-The haircut with a constant elevation of 90 degrees will result in
A. a blunt cut with no layers
B. graduation with added fullness at the crown
C. layers that are all the same length
D. layers with shorter lengths at the crown - -C. layers that are all the same
length
-Nail polish should be applied
A. from the free edge to the base
B. using light, sweeping strokes
C. on the sides first
D. all of the above - -B. using light, sweeping strokes
-Hot oil manicures are partially effective on
A. soft nails
B. diseased nails
C. brittle nails
D. none of the above - -C. brittle nails
-After rinsing the waving lotion from the hair, you should
A. apply the neutralizer
B. blow dry the hair
C. set and style the hair
D. blot off excess water - -D. blot off excess water
-Your client will most likely accept suggestions about hair color services
when you
A. begin by explaining the prices of all your services
B. base your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle
C. carefully explain the underlying chemistry of hair coloring
D. show the client color photos of movie stars with the same color - -B. base
your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle
-A client requests a style with no laters, but angled toward her face. Which
elevation would you use?
A. 180 degrees
B. 90 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 0 degrees - -D. 0 degrees
-Sebaceous glands are NOT found in which of the following areas of the skin
A. forehead
Answers with Complete Solutions
Under-processing is caused by - -insufficient processing time
-Which of the following guidelines is true if your client has a round facial
shape? - -add height at the crown
-A client as a level 7 red-orange brassy looking hair. What is the best choice
for neutralizing this color? - -level 6 blue-green
-Do NOT give a permanent wave if what exists? - -scalp abrasions
-The chemical often required in addition to the chemical relaxer is - -
stabilizer
-.6) Which of the following is considered a cool color?
A. blue
B. brown
C. red
D. yellow - -A. blue
-Q.7) You should apply waving lotion to the
A. top of each rod only
B. top and bottom of each rod
C. area between the rods
D. top hairline and allow it to drip down - -B. top and bottom of each rod
-Which statement about hair lightening is CORRECT?
A. very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening
B. hair lighteners are used as preliminary treatments, never by themselves
C. lighteners are not effective in removing undesirable off-shades
D. lightening has no effect on hair's porosity - -A. very dark hair may be
damaged by extreme lightening
-) Which bonds are individually very weak?
A. hydrogen
B. salt
C. disulfide
D. both A and B - -D. both A and B
-The relaxer cream is applied near the scalp last because processing is
accelerated in this area by
A. your speed in application
, B. the sebaceous glands
C. body heat
D. perspiration - -C. body heat
-The haircut with a constant elevation of 90 degrees will result in
A. a blunt cut with no layers
B. graduation with added fullness at the crown
C. layers that are all the same length
D. layers with shorter lengths at the crown - -C. layers that are all the same
length
-Nail polish should be applied
A. from the free edge to the base
B. using light, sweeping strokes
C. on the sides first
D. all of the above - -B. using light, sweeping strokes
-Hot oil manicures are partially effective on
A. soft nails
B. diseased nails
C. brittle nails
D. none of the above - -C. brittle nails
-After rinsing the waving lotion from the hair, you should
A. apply the neutralizer
B. blow dry the hair
C. set and style the hair
D. blot off excess water - -D. blot off excess water
-Your client will most likely accept suggestions about hair color services
when you
A. begin by explaining the prices of all your services
B. base your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle
C. carefully explain the underlying chemistry of hair coloring
D. show the client color photos of movie stars with the same color - -B. base
your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle
-A client requests a style with no laters, but angled toward her face. Which
elevation would you use?
A. 180 degrees
B. 90 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 0 degrees - -D. 0 degrees
-Sebaceous glands are NOT found in which of the following areas of the skin
A. forehead
