TDLR Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions & Answers

What is required to obtain a license? - ANSWERSPay fee of $50 Be at least 17 years old Have high school diploma or equivalent Completed 1000 hours of cosmetology school Pass written exam To be eligible to test you must - ANSWERSpay $50 fee Be enrolled in 1000 hour program and have proof of completing 900 hours Inactive Status - ANSWERSMay not practice cosmetology under that license must be renewed with $50 continuing education is not required while inactive Continuing Education requirements - ANSWERSTo renew license 4 hours of continuing education must be done 1 hour in sanitation 3 hours in anything under human trafficking How to renew license - ANSWERSsubmit application pay $50 fee do continuing education How long does your license last? - ANSWERS2 years What permit do you need to hold as an independent contractor leasing space - ANSWERSbooth rental permit What can a specialty certificate holder do - ANSWERSonly preform the practice authorized by the specialty certificate Where should all licenses be in a salon - ANSWERSall current licenses may be posted at the work station in public view or be made available in a notebook at front desk How soon do you need to notify TDLR of a name change or change of address - ANSWERS30 days of changing your name or address How big should your current photo be on your licence - ANSWERS1.5 inches by 1.5 inches What should all booth rentals have - ANSWERScopy of current law and rules book each salon must have what requirements - ANSWERSsink with hot and cold running water identifiable sign with salon name receptacle for used towels/linens wet disinfectant soaking container clean, dry, debris free storage at least one covered trash can *if doing nails an autoclave, dry heat sterilizer or UV sanitizer Fee for license and renewal - ANSWERS$50 Fee to move license to active from inactive status - ANSWERS$25 Can you preform a service on a guest who you suspect might have any of the following:? lice, nits, ringworm, conjunctivitis, open wound, infected, broken or swollen skin - ANSWERSNO what should you do with single use equipment/implements - ANSWERStoss after ever guest how do you clean tools or equipment that have come in contact with blood or other body fluids - ANSWERSimmediately clean the tool then use EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant, tuberculocidal disinfectant, or 10% bleach solution and let soak for 5 minutes any porous instrument that comes in contact with blood or body fluid should be what? - ANSWERSThrown away immediately are methyl methacrylate liquid monomers (MMA) allowed to be used - ANSWERSNO true or false: as a cosmetologist can you use a razor type callus shaver - ANSWERSFalse out of 1000 hours how many are dedicated to hair care - ANSWERS800 out of 1000 hours how many are dedicated to nail care - ANSWERS100 out of 1000 hours how many are dedicated to skin care - ANSWERS100 true or false: As a cosmetologist can you use a straight razor without a guard - ANSWERSFalse Can you preform any service or offer to preform a service without a license - ANSWERSNO lesion - ANSWERSmark on the skin or structural change in tissues caused by injury or disease Bulla - ANSWERSBlister Macule - ANSWERSsmall, discolored spot or patch cyst - ANSWERSsac containing fluid pus nodule - ANSWERSsolid bump larger than 0.4 inches papule - ANSWERSpimple tumor - ANSWERSabnormal cell mass pustule - ANSWERSraised inflamed pimple vesicle - ANSWERSsmall blister with clear fluid wheal - ANSWERSitchy, swollen lesion (hives) crust - ANSWERSdead cells formed over a wound or blemish fissure - ANSWERScrack in the skin excoriation - ANSWERSskin sore or abrasion keloid - ANSWERSthick scar scar/cicatrix - ANSWERSlight colored, slightly raised mark on skin scale - ANSWERSthin plate or epidermal flakes ulcer - ANSWERSopen lesion with pus closed comedone - ANSWERSalso known as a whitehead; when the sebum of the comedo is exposed to the environment, the sebum remains a white cream color, and appears as a small bump under the skin surface open comedone - ANSWERSalso known as a blackhead; the hair follicle is filled with keratin and sebum cosmetology - ANSWERSthe art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair and includes the study of cosmetics and their application African hairstyles were used as what - ANSWERSa symbol of tribal traditions, and conveyed a message of age, marital status, power, and rank who was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion - ANSWERSthe Egyptians Egyptians used henna to stain what a rich warm red - ANSWERStheir hair, and nails the Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse what into perfumes and for purification purposes - ANSWERSessential oils Egyptians used kohl makeup for what purpose - ANSWERSheavily like the eyes, alleviate eye inflammation, and protect the eyes from the glare of the sun In the Zhou Dynasty (circa 1100 BC) what colors were royal colors only - ANSWERSgold, and silver Vermillion - ANSWERSbright red pigment, made by grinding cinnabar to a fine powdeer the romans used hair color to indicate class what colors were used - ANSWERSnoblewomen used red, middle class used blond, and poor women used black in the renaissance what practice was used to show a look of greater intelligence - ANSWERSshaved their eyebrows and hairline to show a greater expanse of forehead what polish immigrant in 1904 began selling and making makeup - ANSWERSMax Faktor(Factor) who invented the first heated curling machine in 1906 - ANSWERSCharles Nessler Who was Sarah Breedlove - ANSWERSshe invented madam walkers wonderful hair grower and was a pioneer in modern African American hair hair Who invented the first curling iron in 1872 - ANSWERSMarcel Grateau (francois marcel) when was the electric curling iron invented - ANSWERS1923 Who invented the first nail polish over the nail stain - ANSWERSCharles Revson who made the first permanent haircolor - ANSWERSLawrence Gelb Arnold F. Willatt made what - ANSWERSthe cold wave in 1941 what method of permanent waving was developed - ANSWERScold waving using a waving lotion What are the different paths can a cosmetologist go on career wise - ANSWERS-haircolor specialist -texture specialist -haircutting specialist -salon trainer -distributor sales consultant -manufacturer educator -artistic director -cosmetology instructor -film, theatrical, or editorial stylist -creative directive what are the most important life skills to practice - ANSWERS-being helpful and caring to others -making good friends -feeling good about yourself -having a sense of humor -maintaining a cooperative attitude -approaching work with a strong sense of responsibility -being consistent in your work -adapting successfully to different situations -sticking to a goal and seeing a job through -mastering techniques to become more organized -developing sound decision making skills self-actualization - ANSWERSfulfilling ones full potential, requires lifelong commitment Steps for success - ANSWERS-build self esteem -visualize success -build on your strengths -be kind to yourself -stay true to yourself -practice new behaviors -keep your personal life separate from work -keep your energy up -respect others -stay productive what are 3 bad habits that can keep you from maintaining peak performance - ANSWERSprocrastination, perfectionism, and lacking a game plan mission statement - ANSWERSestablishes the purpose and values for which an individual or institution lives and works by goal setting - ANSWERSThe identification of long-term and short-term goals ethics - ANSWERSmoral principles by which we live and work professional image - ANSWERSthe impression you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace physical presentation - ANSWERSinvolves your posture and the way you walk and move ergonomics - ANSWERSthe science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe how should you hold your wrists when cutting - ANSWERSstraight or neutral as much as possible when giving a manicure what should you not do - ANSWERSreach across the table steps for effective communication - ANSWERS-respond instead of reacting -believe in yourself -talk less, listen more -be attentive -take your temperature effective communiation - ANSWERSthe act of successfully sharing information between 2 people so the information is understood client consultation - ANSWERSthe communication with a client that determines the clients needs and how to achieve the desired results 10 step consultation method - ANSWERS1. Review intake form 2. Assess client's current style 3. Determine client's preferences 4. Analyze Client's hair 5. Review client's lifestyle 6. Show and tell (flip through books; likes and dislikes) 7. Suggest options (based on Lifestyle, hair type and face shape) 8. Make color recommendation 9. Discuss upkeep and maintenance 10. Review the consultation reflective listening - ANSWERSlistening to the client and then repeating in your own words what you think the client is telling you clean - ANSWERSmechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease causing germs