NJ Cosmetology State Board Written
Exam
How long is a temporary license good for? - ANS- 120 days
The Smallest Organism is - ANS- An Atom
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? - ANS- 90 degrees
How long is a student permit for? - ANS- Until Graduation
Rollers should be what before disinfection? - ANS- Cleaned and washed with soap and
water.
In what phase does hair grow in? - ANS- Anagen Phase
What causes oily skin? - ANS- Over productive sebaceous glands.
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? - ANS- Refer to a physician.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a pH of 7 compared to pH of 4? - ANS-
More Alkaline
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? - ANS- A Short haircut
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is added to permanent hair color? - ANS-
Oxidation
What is a plant based bacteria? - ANS- Fungi/Tinea
What is recommended for people with onychophagy? - ANS- Frequent Manicures
What is NOT recommended prior to having a chemical service done? - ANS- Brushing
the hair
How much does human hair grow a month? - ANS- 1/2 Inch
Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from blowdryer, how does that happen? -
ANS- The hairdryer was in the same place for too long.
, pH Levels for acid to alkaline: - ANS- Acid is below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is above
7.
How do you cut nails during a pedicure? - ANS- Horizontal
What can be applied with a reusable brush? - ANS- UV gel
What is the first step in applying artificial nails? - ANS- Push back cuticles, wash clients
hands for service?
Thin, dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes are called: - ANS- Scales
Growth patterns that grow straight up? - ANS- Cowlick
Being able to fight off Bacteria is called: - ANS- Immunity
You walk away from your client and return, what should you do? - ANS- Sanitize hands
Where can't you have a shop? - ANS- A Residential
What is the minimum SPF for sunblock? - ANS- 15
What do you need to own a shop if you don't have a license? - ANS- A practitioner
licensed for at least 3 years.
Who is over the cosmetology board? - ANS- The government
What tissue sends messages to the other body parts? - ANS- Nerves
When do you do a skin analysis? - ANS- After the consultation
Hair that is easily breakable and dry: - ANS- High Porosity
What happens to the hair when you use a perm wave? - ANS- It contracts
For how many years do the members of the board need to be residents of New Jersey? -
ANS- 5 years
Why do you use two towels for shampoo? - ANS- To protect client's from getting wet or
their clothes wet.
What gets rid of green cast? - ANS- Red
What does the FDA stand for? - ANS- Food and Drug Administration
Exam
How long is a temporary license good for? - ANS- 120 days
The Smallest Organism is - ANS- An Atom
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? - ANS- 90 degrees
How long is a student permit for? - ANS- Until Graduation
Rollers should be what before disinfection? - ANS- Cleaned and washed with soap and
water.
In what phase does hair grow in? - ANS- Anagen Phase
What causes oily skin? - ANS- Over productive sebaceous glands.
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? - ANS- Refer to a physician.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a pH of 7 compared to pH of 4? - ANS-
More Alkaline
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? - ANS- A Short haircut
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is added to permanent hair color? - ANS-
Oxidation
What is a plant based bacteria? - ANS- Fungi/Tinea
What is recommended for people with onychophagy? - ANS- Frequent Manicures
What is NOT recommended prior to having a chemical service done? - ANS- Brushing
the hair
How much does human hair grow a month? - ANS- 1/2 Inch
Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from blowdryer, how does that happen? -
ANS- The hairdryer was in the same place for too long.
, pH Levels for acid to alkaline: - ANS- Acid is below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is above
7.
How do you cut nails during a pedicure? - ANS- Horizontal
What can be applied with a reusable brush? - ANS- UV gel
What is the first step in applying artificial nails? - ANS- Push back cuticles, wash clients
hands for service?
Thin, dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes are called: - ANS- Scales
Growth patterns that grow straight up? - ANS- Cowlick
Being able to fight off Bacteria is called: - ANS- Immunity
You walk away from your client and return, what should you do? - ANS- Sanitize hands
Where can't you have a shop? - ANS- A Residential
What is the minimum SPF for sunblock? - ANS- 15
What do you need to own a shop if you don't have a license? - ANS- A practitioner
licensed for at least 3 years.
Who is over the cosmetology board? - ANS- The government
What tissue sends messages to the other body parts? - ANS- Nerves
When do you do a skin analysis? - ANS- After the consultation
Hair that is easily breakable and dry: - ANS- High Porosity
What happens to the hair when you use a perm wave? - ANS- It contracts
For how many years do the members of the board need to be residents of New Jersey? -
ANS- 5 years
Why do you use two towels for shampoo? - ANS- To protect client's from getting wet or
their clothes wet.
What gets rid of green cast? - ANS- Red
What does the FDA stand for? - ANS- Food and Drug Administration
