Texas Manicurist Written State Board
Test 2026 with correct answers 100%
2026
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements? -
Correct Answers File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing calluses
using which of the following? - Correct Answers A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - Correct Answers As a dry
storage container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? - Correct
Answers FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
Correct Answers Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
powder enhancements? - Correct Answers Apply Primer
According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? - Correct
Answers Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of - Correct Answers Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
client's arm? - Correct Answers Refer the client to a physician
,What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - Correct Answers To guide where to place the
nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - Correct Answers Per manufacturer's
direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - Correct Answers Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? - Correct
Answers Antiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - Correct Answers Safety glasses and gloves
According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - Correct Answers On the
second anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - Correct Answers Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? - Correct
Answers Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
placed? - Correct Answers Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? - Correct
Answers Discard
, What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - Correct
Answers Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - Correct Answers
Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
bed? - Correct Answers Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - Correct Answers Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
immune system? - Correct Answers Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - Correct Answers
Record your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-porous
surfaces? - Correct Answers Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners and
emptied how often? - Correct Answers Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
license? - Correct Answers Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will most likely
happen? - Correct Answers Disinfectant will be contaminated
Test 2026 with correct answers 100%
2026
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements? -
Correct Answers File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing calluses
using which of the following? - Correct Answers A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - Correct Answers As a dry
storage container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? - Correct
Answers FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
Correct Answers Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
powder enhancements? - Correct Answers Apply Primer
According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? - Correct
Answers Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of - Correct Answers Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
client's arm? - Correct Answers Refer the client to a physician
,What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - Correct Answers To guide where to place the
nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - Correct Answers Per manufacturer's
direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - Correct Answers Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? - Correct
Answers Antiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - Correct Answers Safety glasses and gloves
According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - Correct Answers On the
second anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - Correct Answers Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? - Correct
Answers Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
placed? - Correct Answers Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? - Correct
Answers Discard
, What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - Correct
Answers Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - Correct Answers
Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
bed? - Correct Answers Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - Correct Answers Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
immune system? - Correct Answers Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - Correct Answers
Record your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-porous
surfaces? - Correct Answers Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners and
emptied how often? - Correct Answers Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
license? - Correct Answers Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will most likely
happen? - Correct Answers Disinfectant will be contaminated
