COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
___ are cleaners containing surfactants that cause the product
to foam and rinse off easily. - correct answer- foaming
cleansers
___ is a common bacterial infection of the eye - correct
answer- conjunctivitis
___ is described as aa property of objects that depends on the
light they reflect and is perceived as red, yellow. blue, or other
shades - correct answer- color
___ is the most commonly used developer, and an oxidizing
agent that, when mixed with an oxidation hair color, supplies
the necessary oxygen gas to develop the color molecules and
create a change in natural hair color - correct answer-
hydrogen peroxide
___ refers to directional wave patterns that must be taken into
consideration when designing a style for a client - correct
answer- design texture
,_____ are created when nail art is sandwiched between two
layers of product while the nail enhancement is being formed. -
correct answer- inlaid designs
_____ are eyelash hairs on a band that are applied with adhesive
to the natural lash line. - correct answer- strip lashes
_____ conditioners are products designed to penetrate the
cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within while temporarily
reconstructing the hair. - correct answer- protein
_____ provides guidelines for protecting cosmetologists from
chemicals that can affect your health. - correct answer-
OSHA
_____ rollers are used only on dry hair because using them on
wet hair will snag and pull the hair. - correct answer- velcro
a ___ is a basic haircut, cut at a 90 degree elevation and then
overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter -
correct answer- long layered cut
, A ___ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement
in preparation for the formation of curls - correct answer-
shaping
a ___ is an itch, swollen lesion that can be caused by a number
of factors and is usually resolved by itself - correct answer-
wheal
a ___ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces
intersects at a given point - correct answer- angle
a ___ is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural
nail plate - correct answer- metal pusher
a ___, also known as a facial treatment, is a professional skin
treatment that improves the condition and appearance of the
skin - correct answer- facial
A color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is
a: - correct answer- secondary color
A disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for
removing products from their respective containers to prevent
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
___ are cleaners containing surfactants that cause the product
to foam and rinse off easily. - correct answer- foaming
cleansers
___ is a common bacterial infection of the eye - correct
answer- conjunctivitis
___ is described as aa property of objects that depends on the
light they reflect and is perceived as red, yellow. blue, or other
shades - correct answer- color
___ is the most commonly used developer, and an oxidizing
agent that, when mixed with an oxidation hair color, supplies
the necessary oxygen gas to develop the color molecules and
create a change in natural hair color - correct answer-
hydrogen peroxide
___ refers to directional wave patterns that must be taken into
consideration when designing a style for a client - correct
answer- design texture
,_____ are created when nail art is sandwiched between two
layers of product while the nail enhancement is being formed. -
correct answer- inlaid designs
_____ are eyelash hairs on a band that are applied with adhesive
to the natural lash line. - correct answer- strip lashes
_____ conditioners are products designed to penetrate the
cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within while temporarily
reconstructing the hair. - correct answer- protein
_____ provides guidelines for protecting cosmetologists from
chemicals that can affect your health. - correct answer-
OSHA
_____ rollers are used only on dry hair because using them on
wet hair will snag and pull the hair. - correct answer- velcro
a ___ is a basic haircut, cut at a 90 degree elevation and then
overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter -
correct answer- long layered cut
, A ___ is a section of hair that is molded in a circular movement
in preparation for the formation of curls - correct answer-
shaping
a ___ is an itch, swollen lesion that can be caused by a number
of factors and is usually resolved by itself - correct answer-
wheal
a ___ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces
intersects at a given point - correct answer- angle
a ___ is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural
nail plate - correct answer- metal pusher
a ___, also known as a facial treatment, is a professional skin
treatment that improves the condition and appearance of the
skin - correct answer- facial
A color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is
a: - correct answer- secondary color
A disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for
removing products from their respective containers to prevent
