PA Cosmetology State Law Exam 2025

When was the Cosmetology Law passed? - Correct Ans-May 3, 1933 The Cosmetology Law is also known as - Correct Ans-PL (Public Law) 242 Define Board - Correct Ans-State Board of Cosmetology Define Bureau - Correct Ans-Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs in the Department of the State Define Department - Correct Ans-Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department of the State Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do? - Correct Ans-Hold one public hearing Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology? - Correct Ans-The Commissioner of Occupational and Professional Affairs How many members are on the State Board? - Correct Ans-13, including the Commissioner Where are the trade names registered? - Correct Ans-Department of State, Corporation Bureau What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name? - Correct Ans-Any name other than the owner's name What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law? - Correct Ans-To promote public health and safety The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons? - Correct Ans Powder puffs, styptic pencils and neck dusters How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars? - Correct Ans These products must be removed from jars with spatulas In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor? - Correct Ans-Articles dropped on the floor must not be used again until they have been disinfected properly What is the State Law concerning permanent waving and chemical applications? - Correct Ans-A client may not be left unattended during the heating or processing period Cosmetology Cosmetology How are powders and lotions applied to the skin? - Correct Ans-With cotton pledgets or sterilized gauze What is the State Law concerning hair tinting? - Correct Ans-Must follow manufacturer directions and the regulations of the FDA that appear on or within the container or packaging of the product Why is it a State Law to use a paper sanex or towel around the client's neck? - Correct Ans-To prevent the cape from becoming "common use of" What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon? - Correct Ans-They must be washed, rinsed and disinfected after each use When is it unlawful to practice without a license? - Correct Ans-It is prohibited to practice or teach cosmetology for compensation or to use and maintain any place for the practice or teaching of cosmetology for compensation What must be submitted to the State Board before a salon may be licensed? - Correct Ans-Diagram of the shop layout and completion of all State and local requirements What is the minimum age required to own a salon? - Correct Ans-Owner must be 18 years of age What is the minimum floor space for a one operator salon? - Correct Ans-180 square feet and at least 10 feet wide How many additional square feet are required for each stylist in a salon? - Correct Ans 60 square feet Who is in charge of the salon? - Correct Ans-The owner or the designated person in charge of the salon in the owner's absence How does the State Board Inspector know who is in charge of the salon? - Correct Ans The name of the owner and/or designated in charge must be posted in a conspicuous place in the salon and be readily available during regular business hours to State Board Inspectors What method of advertising is used to identify the entrance to a salon? - Correct Ans-A sign at or near the main entrance to the salon that is visible from the road When is a salon subject to inspection? - Correct Ans-Any reasonable time during normal business hours What Board Representative inspects the salon? - Correct Ans-A representative of the Board of Law Enforcement Division Cosmetology Cosmetology When is an operator, apprentice or student prohibited from working on a client? - Correct Ans-When either the client or the operator has an infectious or contagious disease When is waxing permitted in a nail salon or natural braiding salon? - Correct Ans-It is not allowed. Only a licensed esthetics or cosmetology salon are permitted to offer waxing What services are allowed in a natural braiding salon? - Correct Ans-Licensed natural hair braided are allowed to perform twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking or braiding of the hair. They may use straightening combs, flat irons, curling irons and blow dryers on the hair. No chemical services. Is booth rental allowed in Pennsylvania? - Correct Ans-No it is illegal What are the State Board guidelines for a cosmetologist or limited license holder wishes to provide services to clients who are unable to come into a salon? - Correct Ans-The licensee must be employed by a salon and keep records for the services rendered outside of the salon, including date, time, place and fee charged How must shears be stored in a salon? - Correct Ans-Shears need to be stored upright with the points down or in a protective case Where are clean towels kept in a salon? - Correct Ans-In a closed cabinet Where are used towels kept in a salon? - Correct Ans-In a closed container for soiled linens How is the headrest of a facial chair prepared before a service? - Correct Ans-The headrest should be covered with a clean cloth towel or an unused disposable paper towel What is meant by a "license in escrow"? - Correct Ans-A licensed cosmetologist or limited license holder who is not actively working in the salon can request the State Board, in writing, to place his/her license in escrow. What does a "license in escrow" protect? - Correct Ans-It protects his/her right to obtain a license at any such time within a 5 year period to reactivate their license When do all licenses expire? - Correct Ans-January 31st every 2 years What must be done if a license is lost or if you have a change of address? - Correct Ans-Notify the State Board in writing Cosmetology Cosmetology If a license is in escrow or expires for less than 5 years, how may it be restored? -