COLORADO COSMETOLOGY
WRITTEN TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADE A+
◉ the process of rearranging the basic structure of curly hair into a
straighter or smoother form. Answer: chemical hair relaxer
◉ the deepest layer of the epidermis. Answer: stratum germinativum
◉ which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the
muscles. Answer: motor
◉ Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and
have no visible opening are:.. Answer: milia
◉ when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line, the best way to
maintain control of the subsection is to cut. Answer: Palm to Palm
◉ when a ligament is pulled beyond their normal range that is
considered. Answer: sprain
◉ the sebaceous contain the blood and nerve supply that provides the
nutrients needed for hair growth. Answer: false
,◉ what do you NOT do for a burn. Answer: apply ice, butter, or
antibiotics
◉ universal precautions for blood borne pathogens are regulated by
who. Answer: OSHA
◉ what is the purpose of rule #2 (cleaning and disinfection). Answer: to
protect the public's health, safety and welfare
◉ Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between
cells are:. Answer: alpha-hydroxy acids
◉ All perm wraps begin by sectioning the hair into:. Answer: Panels
◉ the hair shaft that emerged from the scalp is a nonliving fiber
composed of. Answer: keratinized protein
◉ substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture
are known as. Answer: humectants
◉ the amount of movement in the hair stand is referred to as the.
Answer: wave pattern
◉ which of the following is a function of the skin. Answer: excretion,
heat regulation, sensation
,◉ products are classified as either an allspice solution or an anodic
solution by measuring the amount of. Answer: hydrogen
◉ the lipophilic tail of a student molecule is considered to be. Answer:
nonstripping
◉ Water-binding agents in moisturizers contain emollients or hydrators
also known as:. Answer: humectants
◉ Hair flowing in the same direction, the result of follicles sloping in
the same direction form a. Answer: hair stream
◉ another term to describe brushing is. Answer: Ruffing
◉ Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in:.
Answer: degrees
◉ foaming wash off typoe cleansers contain a detergent that is also
known as a(n). Answer: surfectant
◉ when securing a roller, one end of the clip should be under the roller
and one end. Answer: inside the roller
, ◉ The thickened, club-like structure that forms the lower part of the hair
root is the:. Answer: hair bulb
◉ When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper
lid and:. Answer: inward on the lower lid
◉ in the reconstructing process, coarse, resistant hair with a strong
compact cuticle requires a chemical solution that is. Answer: highly
alkaline
◉ A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin after
forming a crust is a:. Answer: gommage
◉ a peptide bond is reformed by drying or cooling. Answer: False - A
peptide bond does not reform; a hydrogen bond is reformed by drying or
cooling.
◉ once in the cortex, the waving solution breaks the disulfide bonds
through a chemical reaction called. Answer: reduction
◉ All acid waves have three components consisting of the waving
lotion, neutralizer, and:. Answer: activator
◉ The line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from
another, creating subsections is a:. Answer: parting
WRITTEN TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADE A+
◉ the process of rearranging the basic structure of curly hair into a
straighter or smoother form. Answer: chemical hair relaxer
◉ the deepest layer of the epidermis. Answer: stratum germinativum
◉ which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the
muscles. Answer: motor
◉ Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and
have no visible opening are:.. Answer: milia
◉ when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line, the best way to
maintain control of the subsection is to cut. Answer: Palm to Palm
◉ when a ligament is pulled beyond their normal range that is
considered. Answer: sprain
◉ the sebaceous contain the blood and nerve supply that provides the
nutrients needed for hair growth. Answer: false
,◉ what do you NOT do for a burn. Answer: apply ice, butter, or
antibiotics
◉ universal precautions for blood borne pathogens are regulated by
who. Answer: OSHA
◉ what is the purpose of rule #2 (cleaning and disinfection). Answer: to
protect the public's health, safety and welfare
◉ Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between
cells are:. Answer: alpha-hydroxy acids
◉ All perm wraps begin by sectioning the hair into:. Answer: Panels
◉ the hair shaft that emerged from the scalp is a nonliving fiber
composed of. Answer: keratinized protein
◉ substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture
are known as. Answer: humectants
◉ the amount of movement in the hair stand is referred to as the.
Answer: wave pattern
◉ which of the following is a function of the skin. Answer: excretion,
heat regulation, sensation
,◉ products are classified as either an allspice solution or an anodic
solution by measuring the amount of. Answer: hydrogen
◉ the lipophilic tail of a student molecule is considered to be. Answer:
nonstripping
◉ Water-binding agents in moisturizers contain emollients or hydrators
also known as:. Answer: humectants
◉ Hair flowing in the same direction, the result of follicles sloping in
the same direction form a. Answer: hair stream
◉ another term to describe brushing is. Answer: Ruffing
◉ Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in:.
Answer: degrees
◉ foaming wash off typoe cleansers contain a detergent that is also
known as a(n). Answer: surfectant
◉ when securing a roller, one end of the clip should be under the roller
and one end. Answer: inside the roller
, ◉ The thickened, club-like structure that forms the lower part of the hair
root is the:. Answer: hair bulb
◉ When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper
lid and:. Answer: inward on the lower lid
◉ in the reconstructing process, coarse, resistant hair with a strong
compact cuticle requires a chemical solution that is. Answer: highly
alkaline
◉ A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin after
forming a crust is a:. Answer: gommage
◉ a peptide bond is reformed by drying or cooling. Answer: False - A
peptide bond does not reform; a hydrogen bond is reformed by drying or
cooling.
◉ once in the cortex, the waving solution breaks the disulfide bonds
through a chemical reaction called. Answer: reduction
◉ All acid waves have three components consisting of the waving
lotion, neutralizer, and:. Answer: activator
◉ The line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from
another, creating subsections is a:. Answer: parting
