New Jersey Cosmetology State Board Exam Practice #1
Questions And Answers
1. 45 to 90 describe: Certain degrees of elevation
2. 1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions?: OSHA
3. 2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and
Hairstyling?: Division of Consumer Attairs; Department of Law &
Safety
4. What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight?:
Texturizing
5. 3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to
clean up any remaining hairs?: Tweezers
6. Your ring finger when cutting goes on the: Still blade
7. Your thumb finger goes on the: Moving blade
8. 4) The part of the hair that is under the skin is the: Hair
root
9. 5) The part of the hair that projects above the skin is the:
Hair shaft
10. A double process: Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning wit
the desired shade
11. What part of shaving can irritate the face?: Shaving against th
grain
12. Low lighting means: Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
13. What is a foot file used for?: To remove or reduce callus
14. The level system describes the: Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning
1/8
, how light or dark it is
15. What is the massage movement used during a manicure
in the palm of the hand?: Deep rubbing aka relaxing movement
16. Intensity describes the: Strength of a color
17. How do you apply styptic powder?: With a disposable tool.
18. An example of a vegetable tint is: Henna
19. A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where &
for what reason:: Be- hind 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
20. If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to
correct it?: Red
21. What is the level of decontamination required in the State
of NJ for salons?-
: Disinfection
22. A strand test: Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the produc
must be left on the hair
23. What is another example of sanitation?: Cleaning
24. Before a relaxer service you must check the scalp for:
Abrasions
25. What is antiseptic used for?: To clean skin prior to a service
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Questions And Answers
1. 45 to 90 describe: Certain degrees of elevation
2. 1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions?: OSHA
3. 2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and
Hairstyling?: Division of Consumer Attairs; Department of Law &
Safety
4. What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight?:
Texturizing
5. 3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to
clean up any remaining hairs?: Tweezers
6. Your ring finger when cutting goes on the: Still blade
7. Your thumb finger goes on the: Moving blade
8. 4) The part of the hair that is under the skin is the: Hair
root
9. 5) The part of the hair that projects above the skin is the:
Hair shaft
10. A double process: Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning wit
the desired shade
11. What part of shaving can irritate the face?: Shaving against th
grain
12. Low lighting means: Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
13. What is a foot file used for?: To remove or reduce callus
14. The level system describes the: Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning
1/8
, how light or dark it is
15. What is the massage movement used during a manicure
in the palm of the hand?: Deep rubbing aka relaxing movement
16. Intensity describes the: Strength of a color
17. How do you apply styptic powder?: With a disposable tool.
18. An example of a vegetable tint is: Henna
19. A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where &
for what reason:: Be- hind 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
20. If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to
correct it?: Red
21. What is the level of decontamination required in the State
of NJ for salons?-
: Disinfection
22. A strand test: Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the produc
must be left on the hair
23. What is another example of sanitation?: Cleaning
24. Before a relaxer service you must check the scalp for:
Abrasions
25. What is antiseptic used for?: To clean skin prior to a service
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