Texas Cosmetology State Board
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Which type of gloves are recommended by OSHA for use in the salon ? -
Correct Answer - nitrile
Nail hardeners should be used on ________ nail plates . - Correct
Answer - thin
Polish is usually applied with : - Correct Answer - one base coat , two
polish coats , and one top coat
A nail nipper is used to : - Correct Answer - trim away clead skin around
the nails
Which type of massage involves lifting , squeezing , and pressing the
tissue ? - Correct Answer - pétrissage
The adjustable lamp attached to the manicure table should use an
incandescent or fluorescent bulb of how many watts ? - Correct Answer -
40 to 60
Which type of nail art involves swirling two or more colors together on
the nail ? - Correct Answer - marbelizing
, Which of the following is a petroleum by - product that has excellent
sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin ? - Correct Answer -
paraffin
Which of the following replaces the chamois and creates a beautiful
shine on nails ? - Correct Answer - three - way buffer
Reusable or multiuse implements are usually made of which material ? -
Correct Answer - steel
Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating ? - Correct Answer
- clear satin
Most spa manicures include all of the following EXCEPT : - Correct
Answer - hair treatments
When using polish remover , you should saturate a cotton ball , gauze
pad , or cotton pad , and hold it on the nail for a count of : - Correct
Answer - 10
Acetone is : - Correct Answer - miscible with water
Nails will continue to grow provided that there is no damage to the : -
Correct Answer - matrix
The ________ is a slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the
fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate . - Correct Answer -
hyponychium
Written Exam | Questions and Verified
Answers Rated A+ | 100% Correct |
2025/2026 Guide
Which type of gloves are recommended by OSHA for use in the salon ? -
Correct Answer - nitrile
Nail hardeners should be used on ________ nail plates . - Correct
Answer - thin
Polish is usually applied with : - Correct Answer - one base coat , two
polish coats , and one top coat
A nail nipper is used to : - Correct Answer - trim away clead skin around
the nails
Which type of massage involves lifting , squeezing , and pressing the
tissue ? - Correct Answer - pétrissage
The adjustable lamp attached to the manicure table should use an
incandescent or fluorescent bulb of how many watts ? - Correct Answer -
40 to 60
Which type of nail art involves swirling two or more colors together on
the nail ? - Correct Answer - marbelizing
, Which of the following is a petroleum by - product that has excellent
sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin ? - Correct Answer -
paraffin
Which of the following replaces the chamois and creates a beautiful
shine on nails ? - Correct Answer - three - way buffer
Reusable or multiuse implements are usually made of which material ? -
Correct Answer - steel
Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating ? - Correct Answer
- clear satin
Most spa manicures include all of the following EXCEPT : - Correct
Answer - hair treatments
When using polish remover , you should saturate a cotton ball , gauze
pad , or cotton pad , and hold it on the nail for a count of : - Correct
Answer - 10
Acetone is : - Correct Answer - miscible with water
Nails will continue to grow provided that there is no damage to the : -
Correct Answer - matrix
The ________ is a slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the
fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate . - Correct Answer -
hyponychium
