TEXAS MANICURE STATES BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATES
2026 (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements? -
ANSWERS-File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing calluses
using which of the following? - ANSWERS-A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - ANSWERS-As a dry
storage container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? - ANSWERS-
FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
ANSWERS-Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
powder enhancements? - ANSWERS-Apply Primer
According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? - ANSWERS-
Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of - ANSWERS-Keratin
,What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
client's arm? - ANSWERS-Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - ANSWERS-To guide where to place the nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - ANSWERS-Per manufacturer's direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - ANSWERS-Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? - ANSWERS-
Antiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - ANSWERS-Safety glasses and gloves
According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - ANSWERS-On the second
anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - ANSWERS-Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? - ANSWERS-
Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
placed? - ANSWERS-Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? - ANSWERS-
Discard
, What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - ANSWERS-
Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - ANSWERS-Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
bed? - ANSWERS-Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - ANSWERS-Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
immune system? - ANSWERS-Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - ANSWERS-Record
your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-porous
surfaces? - ANSWERS-Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners and
emptied how often? - ANSWERS-Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
license? - ANSWERS-Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will most likely
happen? - ANSWERS-Disinfectant will be contaminated
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATES
2026 (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements? -
ANSWERS-File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing calluses
using which of the following? - ANSWERS-A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - ANSWERS-As a dry
storage container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? - ANSWERS-
FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
ANSWERS-Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
powder enhancements? - ANSWERS-Apply Primer
According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? - ANSWERS-
Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of - ANSWERS-Keratin
,What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
client's arm? - ANSWERS-Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - ANSWERS-To guide where to place the nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - ANSWERS-Per manufacturer's direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - ANSWERS-Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? - ANSWERS-
Antiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - ANSWERS-Safety glasses and gloves
According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - ANSWERS-On the second
anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - ANSWERS-Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? - ANSWERS-
Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
placed? - ANSWERS-Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? - ANSWERS-
Discard
, What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - ANSWERS-
Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - ANSWERS-Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
bed? - ANSWERS-Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - ANSWERS-Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
immune system? - ANSWERS-Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - ANSWERS-Record
your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-porous
surfaces? - ANSWERS-Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners and
emptied how often? - ANSWERS-Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
license? - ANSWERS-Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will most likely
happen? - ANSWERS-Disinfectant will be contaminated
