New Jersey Cosmetology State Board Exam
Practice #1/ 98 Q&A/ 2024-
2025.
5 )The part o f the ha ir tha t pro jec ts above the sk in is the - Answer: Hair shaft
A double process - Answer: Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning with the
desired shade
What part of shaving can irritate the face? - Answer: Shaving against the grain
Low lighting means - Answer: Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
What is a foot file used for? - Answer: To remove or reduce callus
The level system describes the - Answer: Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning how light or
dark it is
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, What is the massage movement used during a manicure in the palm of the hand? - Answer:
Deep rubbing aka relaxing movement
Intensity describes the - Answer: Strength of a color
How do you apply styptic powder? - Answer: With a disposable tool.
An example of a vegetable tint is - Answer: Henna
A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where & for what reason: - Answer: Behind the
ear or in the fold of the elbow 24 to 48 hours before a service to determine if client is
allergic to the products being used
45 to 90 describe - Answer: Certain degrees of elevation
1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions? - Answer: OSHA
2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling? - Answer: Division of Consumer
Affairs; Department of Law & Safety
What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight? - Answer: Texturizing
3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to clean up any remaining hairs? -
Answer: Tweezers
Your ring finger when cutting goes on the - Answer: Still blade
Your thumb finger goes on the - Answer: Moving blade
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Practice #1/ 98 Q&A/ 2024-
2025.
5 )The part o f the ha ir tha t pro jec ts above the sk in is the - Answer: Hair shaft
A double process - Answer: Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning with the
desired shade
What part of shaving can irritate the face? - Answer: Shaving against the grain
Low lighting means - Answer: Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
What is a foot file used for? - Answer: To remove or reduce callus
The level system describes the - Answer: Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning how light or
dark it is
Page 1 of 9
, What is the massage movement used during a manicure in the palm of the hand? - Answer:
Deep rubbing aka relaxing movement
Intensity describes the - Answer: Strength of a color
How do you apply styptic powder? - Answer: With a disposable tool.
An example of a vegetable tint is - Answer: Henna
A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where & for what reason: - Answer: Behind the
ear or in the fold of the elbow 24 to 48 hours before a service to determine if client is
allergic to the products being used
45 to 90 describe - Answer: Certain degrees of elevation
1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions? - Answer: OSHA
2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling? - Answer: Division of Consumer
Affairs; Department of Law & Safety
What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight? - Answer: Texturizing
3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to clean up any remaining hairs? -
Answer: Tweezers
Your ring finger when cutting goes on the - Answer: Still blade
Your thumb finger goes on the - Answer: Moving blade
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