Illinois Cosmetology State Board Exam
2021
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as: - correct
answer ✔✔lowlighting
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as: - correct answer ✔✔seasonal
A flat mat used to hold hair extension fibers during a hair addition service is known as a: - correct answer
✔✔drawing board
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and: - correct answer ✔✔is without
hollows or wavy ridges
A point to remember about cleaning is: - correct answer ✔✔cleaning requires a mechanical process that
causes microbes to loosen for removal.
A protein substance found in nails and hair is: - correct answer ✔✔keratin
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called: -
correct answer ✔✔psoriasis
A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps: - correct answer ✔✔reduce back
fatigue
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
a thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nails is called: - correct answer
✔✔onychauxis
,after applying the primer during a sculptured nail service: - correct answer ✔✔avoid touching the nail
All of the following are examples of possible contraindications for performing a facial service EXCEPT:
(dry skin, diabetes, pregnancy, or medication) - correct answer ✔✔dry skin
all of the following are sculpting positions EXCEPT:
(palm up, palm down, palm-to-palm, or hand-to-hand) - correct answer ✔✔hand-to-hand
all of the following statements are safety precautions regarding a perm service EXCEPT:
(reuse any leftover perm solution or neutralizer
(avoid perming damaged hair that shows breakage
(do not perm hair if there are scalp abrasions present
(analyze clients hair to determine correct perm solution - correct answer ✔✔reuse any leftover perm
solution or neutralizer
All of the following statements are true about sheets and blankets EXCEPT:
(dry thoroughly
(remove hair and debris
(wash once at the end of each day
(use an approved laundry additive - correct answer ✔✔wash once at the end of each day
all of the following statements are true about the consultation record EXCEPT:
(keep safely secured
(refer to before consultation
(update at end of consultation or services
(leave in view where anybody can read them - correct answer ✔✔leave in view where anybody can read
them
, An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface? - correct answer
✔✔nonporous
Apply 70% alcohol to the hair strand for five to seven minutes to remove which of the following
products: - correct answer ✔✔henna
Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the: - correct answer ✔✔nail
root
Avoid performing a scalp treatment: - correct answer ✔✔Immediately prior to a chemical service
catalyst are found in liquid monomer to: - correct answer ✔✔speed up the chemical reaction
Cuticles can be softened by soaking fingernails in a: - correct answer ✔✔finger bowl
Discard contaminated supplies coming in contact with blood in a(n): - correct answer ✔✔closed
container with liner bag
draping for color service should include a cape and: - correct answer ✔✔towels
during a facial service, which piece of equipment is helpful in deep-pore cleansing? - correct answer
✔✔vacuum
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves a: - correct answer ✔✔light, gentle stroking or circular
movement
functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and: - correct answer ✔✔protection
General names of body shapes include all of the following EXCEPT:
(pear
(apple
2021
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as: - correct
answer ✔✔lowlighting
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as: - correct answer ✔✔seasonal
A flat mat used to hold hair extension fibers during a hair addition service is known as a: - correct answer
✔✔drawing board
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and: - correct answer ✔✔is without
hollows or wavy ridges
A point to remember about cleaning is: - correct answer ✔✔cleaning requires a mechanical process that
causes microbes to loosen for removal.
A protein substance found in nails and hair is: - correct answer ✔✔keratin
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called: -
correct answer ✔✔psoriasis
A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps: - correct answer ✔✔reduce back
fatigue
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
a thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nails is called: - correct answer
✔✔onychauxis
,after applying the primer during a sculptured nail service: - correct answer ✔✔avoid touching the nail
All of the following are examples of possible contraindications for performing a facial service EXCEPT:
(dry skin, diabetes, pregnancy, or medication) - correct answer ✔✔dry skin
all of the following are sculpting positions EXCEPT:
(palm up, palm down, palm-to-palm, or hand-to-hand) - correct answer ✔✔hand-to-hand
all of the following statements are safety precautions regarding a perm service EXCEPT:
(reuse any leftover perm solution or neutralizer
(avoid perming damaged hair that shows breakage
(do not perm hair if there are scalp abrasions present
(analyze clients hair to determine correct perm solution - correct answer ✔✔reuse any leftover perm
solution or neutralizer
All of the following statements are true about sheets and blankets EXCEPT:
(dry thoroughly
(remove hair and debris
(wash once at the end of each day
(use an approved laundry additive - correct answer ✔✔wash once at the end of each day
all of the following statements are true about the consultation record EXCEPT:
(keep safely secured
(refer to before consultation
(update at end of consultation or services
(leave in view where anybody can read them - correct answer ✔✔leave in view where anybody can read
them
, An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface? - correct answer
✔✔nonporous
Apply 70% alcohol to the hair strand for five to seven minutes to remove which of the following
products: - correct answer ✔✔henna
Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the: - correct answer ✔✔nail
root
Avoid performing a scalp treatment: - correct answer ✔✔Immediately prior to a chemical service
catalyst are found in liquid monomer to: - correct answer ✔✔speed up the chemical reaction
Cuticles can be softened by soaking fingernails in a: - correct answer ✔✔finger bowl
Discard contaminated supplies coming in contact with blood in a(n): - correct answer ✔✔closed
container with liner bag
draping for color service should include a cape and: - correct answer ✔✔towels
during a facial service, which piece of equipment is helpful in deep-pore cleansing? - correct answer
✔✔vacuum
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves a: - correct answer ✔✔light, gentle stroking or circular
movement
functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and: - correct answer ✔✔protection
General names of body shapes include all of the following EXCEPT:
(pear
(apple
