COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM REVIEW 1
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS; ALREADY GRADED A; 2026
"Fringe" is another term for "bangs" and is generally used to
cover the area from: - correct answer- Outer corner of the
eyes
1/2 inch away from the scalp and 1 inch from the ends - correct
answer- When applying a virgin bleach on the hair, begin the
application:
1/2 inch from the scalp and 1 inch from the ends - correct
answer- In a virgin relaxer, the relaxing product should be
applied:
1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends - correct answer- When
applying a virgin thio relaxer, the application should be done:
1/2 inch from the scalp until 1/2" from the ends - correct
answer- In a virgin tint going darker, apply the product:
,1/2 inch from the scalp, 1 inch from the ends - correct answer-
When applying a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, the
application should be done:
1/2 inch per month - correct answer- During the
Anagen/Active/Primary growth phase of the follicle, the hair
grows:
1/4 - 1/2 - inch - correct answer- For a waxing procedure to
be most successful, the hair should be how long:
1/8 inch - correct answer- The minimum sub-partings in a
bleach application are:
1/8 inch - correct answer- When relaxing the hair with a Thio
relaxer, how wide should the partings be?
10 - correct answer- If your client began the decolorization
process with darkest brown or black hair, how many levels
would the hair go through to reach a platinum level / stage?
10 minutes - correct answer- How long must implements
remain submerged in Quats to be sanitized?
,10 volume - correct answer- Which of the following
hydrogen peroxide strengths is deposit only?
100,000 - correct answer- How many hair follicles does the
"average" person have on their head?
11.5 - 14 - correct answer- The average / approximate pH
range of a Sodium Hydroxide relaxer is:
12 % - correct answer- What is 40 volume hydrogen
peroxide equivalent to?
12 % or 40 volume - correct answer- Which of the following
would you use to achieve maximum lift in a one-process color:
180 degrees - correct answer- Which angle / degree would
create the longest possible layers in a client's haircut?
180 degrees - correct answer- Which angles / degrees would
provide the most movement and volume?
, 19 - correct answer- How many bones are found in the hand
(fingers/digits and palm/carpus):
2 - 6 years - correct answer- The Anagen, Active, or Primary
phase of hair follicle growth is thought to last between:
2 1/2 times - correct answer- How many times must hair be
wrapped around the rod to produce one curl:
2 hours - correct answer- Approximately how long will a
bleach mixture last before losing its potency:
2 weeks - correct answer- A hair press can be expected to
last about:
2-3 weeks - correct answer- The Catagen State / Stage of
hair growth is thought to last approximately how long?
2% Hydrogen Peroxide - correct answer- The basic
ingredient of most neutralizers is either Sodium Bromide or:
2% is used to cleanse the skin
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS; ALREADY GRADED A; 2026
"Fringe" is another term for "bangs" and is generally used to
cover the area from: - correct answer- Outer corner of the
eyes
1/2 inch away from the scalp and 1 inch from the ends - correct
answer- When applying a virgin bleach on the hair, begin the
application:
1/2 inch from the scalp and 1 inch from the ends - correct
answer- In a virgin relaxer, the relaxing product should be
applied:
1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends - correct answer- When
applying a virgin thio relaxer, the application should be done:
1/2 inch from the scalp until 1/2" from the ends - correct
answer- In a virgin tint going darker, apply the product:
,1/2 inch from the scalp, 1 inch from the ends - correct answer-
When applying a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, the
application should be done:
1/2 inch per month - correct answer- During the
Anagen/Active/Primary growth phase of the follicle, the hair
grows:
1/4 - 1/2 - inch - correct answer- For a waxing procedure to
be most successful, the hair should be how long:
1/8 inch - correct answer- The minimum sub-partings in a
bleach application are:
1/8 inch - correct answer- When relaxing the hair with a Thio
relaxer, how wide should the partings be?
10 - correct answer- If your client began the decolorization
process with darkest brown or black hair, how many levels
would the hair go through to reach a platinum level / stage?
10 minutes - correct answer- How long must implements
remain submerged in Quats to be sanitized?
,10 volume - correct answer- Which of the following
hydrogen peroxide strengths is deposit only?
100,000 - correct answer- How many hair follicles does the
"average" person have on their head?
11.5 - 14 - correct answer- The average / approximate pH
range of a Sodium Hydroxide relaxer is:
12 % - correct answer- What is 40 volume hydrogen
peroxide equivalent to?
12 % or 40 volume - correct answer- Which of the following
would you use to achieve maximum lift in a one-process color:
180 degrees - correct answer- Which angle / degree would
create the longest possible layers in a client's haircut?
180 degrees - correct answer- Which angles / degrees would
provide the most movement and volume?
, 19 - correct answer- How many bones are found in the hand
(fingers/digits and palm/carpus):
2 - 6 years - correct answer- The Anagen, Active, or Primary
phase of hair follicle growth is thought to last between:
2 1/2 times - correct answer- How many times must hair be
wrapped around the rod to produce one curl:
2 hours - correct answer- Approximately how long will a
bleach mixture last before losing its potency:
2 weeks - correct answer- A hair press can be expected to
last about:
2-3 weeks - correct answer- The Catagen State / Stage of
hair growth is thought to last approximately how long?
2% Hydrogen Peroxide - correct answer- The basic
ingredient of most neutralizers is either Sodium Bromide or:
2% is used to cleanse the skin
