Pennsylvania Cosmetology State
Board: Nails Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Pterygium—ANSWER--The portion of skin that adheres to the base of the nail and gets
pushed back
3 strokes—ANSWER--Polish is applied to the nail in ___.
Top coat—ANSWER--___ is used to seal in the polish.
Base coat—ANSWER--___ is used to prevent the nails from staining.
Root, body, free edge—ANSWER--The three basic parts of the nail
Oval, round, square, pointed, squoval—ANSWER--What are 5 ways nails can be shaped?
Sidewalls—ANSWER--When filing the nail, hold back the ___.
Onychaugphy—ANSWER--What is the technical name for bitten nails?
Free edge—ANSWER--The portion of the nail that sticks out beyond the finger tip
1/8 in per month—ANSWER--How much do nails grow?
Hot soapy water, cuticle remover—ANSWER--What two products are used to soften the
cuticle while giving a manicure?
Board: Nails Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Pterygium—ANSWER--The portion of skin that adheres to the base of the nail and gets
pushed back
3 strokes—ANSWER--Polish is applied to the nail in ___.
Top coat—ANSWER--___ is used to seal in the polish.
Base coat—ANSWER--___ is used to prevent the nails from staining.
Root, body, free edge—ANSWER--The three basic parts of the nail
Oval, round, square, pointed, squoval—ANSWER--What are 5 ways nails can be shaped?
Sidewalls—ANSWER--When filing the nail, hold back the ___.
Onychaugphy—ANSWER--What is the technical name for bitten nails?
Free edge—ANSWER--The portion of the nail that sticks out beyond the finger tip
1/8 in per month—ANSWER--How much do nails grow?
Hot soapy water, cuticle remover—ANSWER--What two products are used to soften the
cuticle while giving a manicure?
