COSMETOLOGY VIRGINIA STATE BOARD REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
A colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor, _______ is the most common reducing agent. -
Answers thioglycolic acid
Allowing hair ends to protrude over thermal irons will cause: - Answers fishhooks
____________ bonds are chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur atoms in two adjacent protein
chains are joined together. - Answers disulfide
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either: - Answers stainless steel or brass
An infectious microorganism capable of infesting almost all plants and animals is __________. -
Answers virus
For cleaning necklines and around the ears, you may use smaller-sized clippers called: - Answers
edges
A chemical reaction that easily transmits heat is called __________. - Answers exothermic
Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together are: -
Answers disulfide bonds
In the fingerwave procedure, pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates: - Answers over-
direction of ridge
A/an _____________ involves deep rubbing to the muscles. - Answers friction movement
Nail ___________ removes surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail. - Answers
dehydrator
Agents that are formulated for use on the skin are: - Answers antiseptics
The haircolor that partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowly fading with
each shampoo is known as: - Answers semipermanent
_____________ relaxers are usually advertised and sold as "no lye" relaxer, containing two
components that must be mixed immediately prior to use: - Answers guanidine relaxer
_____________ is a closely woven, heavy material that is opaque, even after adhesive is applied: -
Answers linen
The complimentary color for green eyes is: - Answers red
A variation of the hard press in which a hot curling iron is passed through the hair before the pressing
comb is called: - Answers a double press
A volume-based thermal curl is held at a 135 degree angle, rolled in the usual manner, and placed : -
Answers forward and high on its base
Clippers are the best tool for creating a: - Answers flat-top cut
The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue
called the _________ - Answers bed epithelium
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands is: - Answers seborrheic
dermatitis
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the: - Answers arc base
The panel of hair on which a roller is place is called the: - Answers base
When pin curls are properly anchored, the chip enters at the open end: - Answers parallel to the stem
By using a traveling guide and no overdirection to cut the same length throughout a haircut, you are
creating: - Answers uniform layers
An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours is a: - Answers wheal
A/an ____________ removes the hair by removing it from the bottom of the follicle. - Answers
epilator
A product containing softening agents or oils to penetrate dry, flaky skin and calluses that needed to
be smoothed during a pedicure is: - Answers abrasive scrub
_____________ is a chemical mixture of concentrated protein and is used to provide treatment when
an equal degree of moisturizing and protein is required. - Answers deep conditioner
A chain of five or more salons owned by one individual or two or more partners is called a/an: -
Answers independent chain salon
Layers create movement and volume in the hair and the ends appear: - Answers farther apart
Medium curly hair is: - Answers the least resistant to pressing
When you have ___________, you are committed to a strong code of moral and artistic value. -
Answers integrity
When pin curls are properly anchored, the clip enters at the open end: - Answers parallel to the stem
, The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown is the: -
Answers parietal ridge
The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has: - Answers volume on
top and closeness or no volume at the sides
Weak physical side bonds that are the result of an attraction between negative and positive electrical
charges are: - Answers salt bonds
Wiry, curly hair is: - Answers difficult to press
Depending on the stylist, the application of pressing oil may be done before or after the hair is: -
Answers thoroughly dry
Before you form pin curls, you first mold a section of hair called the: - Answers shaping
For curly hairstyles without much volume or lift, use pin curls with: - Answers square base
Another term for "growth pattern" is: - Answers natural fall
A technique in which the razor makes small circular motions is called: - Answers razor rotation
If you want to create height in the hairstyle with pin curls, use: - Answers cascade curls
Definition is removed from the curl by a comb with: - Answers closely spaced teeth
Working the hair with tension is one of the advantages of: - Answers rollers
When precise lines are desired in a haircut on straight hair, use: - Answers maximum tension
When working with a razor, remember not to use it on: - Answers dry hair
Thermal irons are manipulated with a rolling movement of the: - Answers fingers
A strong curl with full volume is provided by: - Answers full-base thermal curls
The difference in the strength of most chemical hair relaxers is determined by the concentration of: -
Answers hydroxide
The off-base method of roller placement produces: - Answers the least volume
Unlike thio neutralization, the neutralization process of hydroxide relaxers does not involve: - Answers
oxidation
When cutting the soft, rounded shape of a uniform-layered cut of the hair is: - Answers cut at the
same length
If you want to create height in the hairstyle with pin curls, use: - Answers cascade curls
The element used to define texture and line and tie the design elements together is: - Answers color
In permanent waving, the reduction reaction is due to the addition of: - Answers hydrogen
Skip waves are a pin curl technique that is combination of pin curls, use: - Answers finger waving
The term used to describe the diameter of a single strand of hair is: - Answers texture
When performing the technique called shears-over-comb, you hold the comb: - Answers at an angle
to the head
The basal cell layer, composed of several layers of different shaped cells, is the _____________. -
Answers stratum germinativum
Hydroxide relaxers that do not require the application of a protective base are: - Answers no-base
relaxers
All perm wraps begin to be sectioning the hair into: - Answers panels
In finger waving, the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are: - Answers vertical
The most common reducing agents used in thio-free waves are mercaptamine or: - Answers
cysteamine
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer that its width across the brow is the: - Answers
oval face
Relaxers that contain only one component and are used without mixing are: - Answers metal
hydroxide relaxers
The angle at which the fingers are held during cutting is called the: - Answers cutting line
The neutralizer used in thio relaxers is an oxidizing agent, usually: - Answers hydrogen peroxide
Relaxers that contain two components and must be mixed immediately prior to use are: - Answers
guanidine hydroxide relaxers
The element of hair design that defines form and space is a: - Answers line
To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb, immerse the comb in a
solution containing: - Answers baking soda
A stationary guidelines is used to create a length or weight increase in a haircut when using: - Answers
overdirection
____________ is a condition of abnormal growth of hair. - Answers hypertrichosis
Vitamin ________ is an antioxidant that can help prevent certain types of cancers. - Answers A
A colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor, _______ is the most common reducing agent. -
Answers thioglycolic acid
Allowing hair ends to protrude over thermal irons will cause: - Answers fishhooks
____________ bonds are chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur atoms in two adjacent protein
chains are joined together. - Answers disulfide
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either: - Answers stainless steel or brass
An infectious microorganism capable of infesting almost all plants and animals is __________. -
Answers virus
For cleaning necklines and around the ears, you may use smaller-sized clippers called: - Answers
edges
A chemical reaction that easily transmits heat is called __________. - Answers exothermic
Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together are: -
Answers disulfide bonds
In the fingerwave procedure, pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates: - Answers over-
direction of ridge
A/an _____________ involves deep rubbing to the muscles. - Answers friction movement
Nail ___________ removes surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail. - Answers
dehydrator
Agents that are formulated for use on the skin are: - Answers antiseptics
The haircolor that partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowly fading with
each shampoo is known as: - Answers semipermanent
_____________ relaxers are usually advertised and sold as "no lye" relaxer, containing two
components that must be mixed immediately prior to use: - Answers guanidine relaxer
_____________ is a closely woven, heavy material that is opaque, even after adhesive is applied: -
Answers linen
The complimentary color for green eyes is: - Answers red
A variation of the hard press in which a hot curling iron is passed through the hair before the pressing
comb is called: - Answers a double press
A volume-based thermal curl is held at a 135 degree angle, rolled in the usual manner, and placed : -
Answers forward and high on its base
Clippers are the best tool for creating a: - Answers flat-top cut
The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue
called the _________ - Answers bed epithelium
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands is: - Answers seborrheic
dermatitis
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the: - Answers arc base
The panel of hair on which a roller is place is called the: - Answers base
When pin curls are properly anchored, the chip enters at the open end: - Answers parallel to the stem
By using a traveling guide and no overdirection to cut the same length throughout a haircut, you are
creating: - Answers uniform layers
An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours is a: - Answers wheal
A/an ____________ removes the hair by removing it from the bottom of the follicle. - Answers
epilator
A product containing softening agents or oils to penetrate dry, flaky skin and calluses that needed to
be smoothed during a pedicure is: - Answers abrasive scrub
_____________ is a chemical mixture of concentrated protein and is used to provide treatment when
an equal degree of moisturizing and protein is required. - Answers deep conditioner
A chain of five or more salons owned by one individual or two or more partners is called a/an: -
Answers independent chain salon
Layers create movement and volume in the hair and the ends appear: - Answers farther apart
Medium curly hair is: - Answers the least resistant to pressing
When you have ___________, you are committed to a strong code of moral and artistic value. -
Answers integrity
When pin curls are properly anchored, the clip enters at the open end: - Answers parallel to the stem
, The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown is the: -
Answers parietal ridge
The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has: - Answers volume on
top and closeness or no volume at the sides
Weak physical side bonds that are the result of an attraction between negative and positive electrical
charges are: - Answers salt bonds
Wiry, curly hair is: - Answers difficult to press
Depending on the stylist, the application of pressing oil may be done before or after the hair is: -
Answers thoroughly dry
Before you form pin curls, you first mold a section of hair called the: - Answers shaping
For curly hairstyles without much volume or lift, use pin curls with: - Answers square base
Another term for "growth pattern" is: - Answers natural fall
A technique in which the razor makes small circular motions is called: - Answers razor rotation
If you want to create height in the hairstyle with pin curls, use: - Answers cascade curls
Definition is removed from the curl by a comb with: - Answers closely spaced teeth
Working the hair with tension is one of the advantages of: - Answers rollers
When precise lines are desired in a haircut on straight hair, use: - Answers maximum tension
When working with a razor, remember not to use it on: - Answers dry hair
Thermal irons are manipulated with a rolling movement of the: - Answers fingers
A strong curl with full volume is provided by: - Answers full-base thermal curls
The difference in the strength of most chemical hair relaxers is determined by the concentration of: -
Answers hydroxide
The off-base method of roller placement produces: - Answers the least volume
Unlike thio neutralization, the neutralization process of hydroxide relaxers does not involve: - Answers
oxidation
When cutting the soft, rounded shape of a uniform-layered cut of the hair is: - Answers cut at the
same length
If you want to create height in the hairstyle with pin curls, use: - Answers cascade curls
The element used to define texture and line and tie the design elements together is: - Answers color
In permanent waving, the reduction reaction is due to the addition of: - Answers hydrogen
Skip waves are a pin curl technique that is combination of pin curls, use: - Answers finger waving
The term used to describe the diameter of a single strand of hair is: - Answers texture
When performing the technique called shears-over-comb, you hold the comb: - Answers at an angle
to the head
The basal cell layer, composed of several layers of different shaped cells, is the _____________. -
Answers stratum germinativum
Hydroxide relaxers that do not require the application of a protective base are: - Answers no-base
relaxers
All perm wraps begin to be sectioning the hair into: - Answers panels
In finger waving, the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are: - Answers vertical
The most common reducing agents used in thio-free waves are mercaptamine or: - Answers
cysteamine
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer that its width across the brow is the: - Answers
oval face
Relaxers that contain only one component and are used without mixing are: - Answers metal
hydroxide relaxers
The angle at which the fingers are held during cutting is called the: - Answers cutting line
The neutralizer used in thio relaxers is an oxidizing agent, usually: - Answers hydrogen peroxide
Relaxers that contain two components and must be mixed immediately prior to use are: - Answers
guanidine hydroxide relaxers
The element of hair design that defines form and space is a: - Answers line
To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb, immerse the comb in a
solution containing: - Answers baking soda
A stationary guidelines is used to create a length or weight increase in a haircut when using: - Answers
overdirection
____________ is a condition of abnormal growth of hair. - Answers hypertrichosis
Vitamin ________ is an antioxidant that can help prevent certain types of cancers. - Answers A
