Cosmetology Hawaii License Test A&B 2026-2027
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Cosmetology Hawaii License Test A
QUESTION: A powder lightener without buffering agents and conditioners could NOT be used
for - ANSWER-double-process blonde
QUESTION: What is the oxidizing agent used with demi-permanent and permanent colors,
lighteners and toners? - ANSWER-developer
QUESTION: Which type of mixing bowls may cause peroxide to weaken? - ANSWER-metal
QUESTION: When applying a color for a darker result (virgin), color is applied from: - ANSWER-
base to ends
QUESTION: Which of the following techniques utilizes a piece of foil or thermal strip that holds
lightener or color? - ANSWER-weaving and slicing
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QUESTION: Overlapping lightener during a retouch service could: - ANSWER-result in breakage
QUESTION: Aniline derivative tints have the ability to - ANSWER-lift and deposit color in a single
process
QUESTION: What would provide an even base from which to work and to replace a missing
primary color? - ANSWER-filler
QUESTION: Which of the following responses could be the reason for a color result that is too
light? - ANSWER-color formula was too light
Q; If the hair is overlightened, a toner may make the hair appear: - ANSWER-ashy or gray
QUESTION: When the hair is decolorized (lightened) and recolorized with the new pigment, this
is a technique known as: - ANSWER-double-process
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QUESTION: What product comes in powder form and when mixed with hydrogen peroxide
becomes a strong lightening agent? - ANSWER-off-the-scalp lighteners
QUESTION: Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the: -
ANSWER-nail root
QUESTION: The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to
a reflection of light at the point where the: - ANSWER-nail matrix and nail bed meet
QUESTION: The active tissue that generates cells which harden as they move outward from the
root to the nail is called the nail: - ANSWER-matrix
QUESTION: What is the pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix of the nail? -
ANSWER-mantle
QUESTION: The skin underneath the free edge of the nail is the: - ANSWER-hyponychium
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QUESTION: Which nail structure contains many nerves and blood vessels for continuous
nourishment? - ANSWER-nail bed
QUESTION: What part of the nail contains lymph, blood vessels and nerves that create cells? -
ANSWER-matrix
QUESTION: Nail growth originates from active tissue known as the matrix located in the -
ANSWER-mantle
QUESTION: The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is: -
ANSWER-onychomycosis.
QUESTION: nail diseases caused by fungus: - ANSWER-onychomycosis, tinea pedis, tinea manus
QUESTION: Onychoptosis refers to: - ANSWER-shedding or falling off of nails