New Jersey Cosmetology State Board Exam
Practice #1/ 95+ Q&A/ 2024-2025.
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
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
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, 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
If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to correct it? - Answer: Red
What is the level of decontamination required in the State of NJ for salons? - Answer:
Disinfection
A strand test - Answer: Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the product
must be left on the hair
What is another example of sanitation? - Answer: Cleaning
Before a relaxer service you must check the scalp for - Answer: Abrasions
What is antiseptic used for? - Answer: To clean skin prior to a service
Which chemical services should a mild shampoo be preformed prior? - Answer: Cold wave or
Thio relaxer
Phenolics are difficult to deal with in a salon because - Answer: They can rust tools, melt plastic,
& burn skin
Why is liquid soap preferred to bar soap? - Answer: Bar soap harbors bacteria
What is the difference between conditioner and leave in or detangler? - Answer: Conditioner
contains proteins
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Practice #1/ 95+ Q&A/ 2024-2025.
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
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
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, 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
If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to correct it? - Answer: Red
What is the level of decontamination required in the State of NJ for salons? - Answer:
Disinfection
A strand test - Answer: Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the product
must be left on the hair
What is another example of sanitation? - Answer: Cleaning
Before a relaxer service you must check the scalp for - Answer: Abrasions
What is antiseptic used for? - Answer: To clean skin prior to a service
Which chemical services should a mild shampoo be preformed prior? - Answer: Cold wave or
Thio relaxer
Phenolics are difficult to deal with in a salon because - Answer: They can rust tools, melt plastic,
& burn skin
Why is liquid soap preferred to bar soap? - Answer: Bar soap harbors bacteria
What is the difference between conditioner and leave in or detangler? - Answer: Conditioner
contains proteins
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