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MICHIGAN MANICURIST EXAM NEWEST
2026/2027ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
100%CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED
Which precaution MUST be taken when applying
exfoliating foot scrubs?
Put on gloves
Wear eye protection
Small massage strokes
Use small amounts of product - ANSWER-Put on gloves
Which of the following type of gel nails require soaking the
nail in acetone remover to remove the nails?
Gel nails with art
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Soft UV gel nails
Hard UV gel nails
No maintenance nail - ANSWER-Soft UV gel nails
All of the following can be done to prevent exposure to
bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT
Disposing into the trash
Disinfecting surfaces
Sterilizing implements
Wearing protective clothing - ANSWER-Disposing into the
trash
Which of the following should be done if a client has any
abnormal nail or skin condition?
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Treat the disorder
Refer to a physician
Prescribe a remedy
Diagnose the condition - ANSWER-Refer to a physician
Which is a product used to physically remove dead cell
buildup?
Astringents
Couperose
Chemical exfoliants
Mechanical exfoliants - ANSWER-Mechanical exfoliants
Which of the following causes a grayish build-up on the
hair?
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Gradual color
Vegetable color
Permanent color
Demi-permanent color - ANSWER-Gradual color
All of the following are steps involved in the removal of
fabric wraps EXCEPT
Gently buff with a 240 grit buffer
Rehydrate nail after removal
Soak in non-acetone polish remover
Slide off softened material with wooden pusher -
ANSWER-Soak in non-acetone polish remover
MICHIGAN MANICURIST EXAM NEWEST
2026/2027ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
100%CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED
Which precaution MUST be taken when applying
exfoliating foot scrubs?
Put on gloves
Wear eye protection
Small massage strokes
Use small amounts of product - ANSWER-Put on gloves
Which of the following type of gel nails require soaking the
nail in acetone remover to remove the nails?
Gel nails with art
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Soft UV gel nails
Hard UV gel nails
No maintenance nail - ANSWER-Soft UV gel nails
All of the following can be done to prevent exposure to
bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT
Disposing into the trash
Disinfecting surfaces
Sterilizing implements
Wearing protective clothing - ANSWER-Disposing into the
trash
Which of the following should be done if a client has any
abnormal nail or skin condition?
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Treat the disorder
Refer to a physician
Prescribe a remedy
Diagnose the condition - ANSWER-Refer to a physician
Which is a product used to physically remove dead cell
buildup?
Astringents
Couperose
Chemical exfoliants
Mechanical exfoliants - ANSWER-Mechanical exfoliants
Which of the following causes a grayish build-up on the
hair?
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Gradual color
Vegetable color
Permanent color
Demi-permanent color - ANSWER-Gradual color
All of the following are steps involved in the removal of
fabric wraps EXCEPT
Gently buff with a 240 grit buffer
Rehydrate nail after removal
Soak in non-acetone polish remover
Slide off softened material with wooden pusher -
ANSWER-Soak in non-acetone polish remover
