Cosmetology State board test 2026 questions and correct answers

COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS


1st step to pedicure - correct answer- Consultation


A constant and direct current having a positive and negative
pole that produces chemical changes when it passes through the
tissues and fluids of the body - correct answer- Galvanic
current


A low concentrated shampoo is what on the PH scale? - correct
answer- Acidic


A neutralizer does what 2 things to the hair? - correct answer-
Rebonds + hardens


A relaxer retouch is applied to - correct answer- New growth


Aha(alpha hydroxy acids) - correct answer- Exfoliant

, Alpha hydroxide (AHA) is an example of acids used in a salons to
____the skin and help adiust the pH of a lotion and conditioner
cream - correct answer- Exfoliate


Another question with bonds but worded different - correct
answer- Cortex


Astringent (toner) - correct answer- After facial, what
restores skins ph?


Bonds are in the - correct answer- Cortex


Bonds that are broken during one of the chemical service -
correct answer- Disulfide


Client got a perm the roots are curly but it's straight at the ends
why? - correct answer- The hair is over processed


Client is bleeding, what do you do? - correct answer- Stop
the service


Color is in the - correct answer- Cortex