COSMETOLOGY EXAM 2026/2027 | VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT | GRADED A+
When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSWER Wet
When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSWER Dry
When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? - ANSWER Dry after straightening
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline derivative tints? -
ANSWER Food and Drug Administration
Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color and what is the
correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? - ANSWER Orange; Blue
When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSWER Below your fingers
The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? - ANSWER Density
Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? - ANSWER Poor Porosity
Pediculosis Capitis is? - ANSWER Head Lice
In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the - ANSWER Hair will be
shorter
The red dermal light is used to treat? - ANSWER Dry Skin
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as - ANSWER
Croquignole curling
What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? - ANSWER On Base
,In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the - ANSWER Open End
The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as - ANSWER pH
The perimeter of the haircut is found at the - ANSWER Outer Edge
Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? - ANSWER Horizontal
Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? - ANSWER Clubbed
The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as - ANSWER Hyponychium
In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to - ANSWER Build Weight
This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or length. -
ANSWER Stationary
Another name for Telsa (high frequency) current is? - ANSWER Violet Ray
When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSWER Above Your Fingers
Remy hair is? - ANSWER Human hair with the cuticle intact.
The type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive Scalps" - ANSWER
Guanidine
Most relaxers on the market contain? - ANSWER Sodium
Eye Tabbing involves? - ANSWER The application of individual lashes.
,When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result? - ANSWER
Removes less hair than with "Single-Notch" shears
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the? - ANSWER Interior
A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a? - ANSWER Cap Wig
Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the disulphide
bond? - ANSWER Lantionization
The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb? - ANSWER Barber Comb
What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? - ANSWER Coat the cuticle
A "weft" will be found in a? - ANSWER Capless Wig
Turned Hair is? - ANSWER Hair with cuticle "turned" in one direction
All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except - ANSWER Have a lower pH than most thio
relaxers.
Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? - ANSWER Below 7
Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because - ANSWER Vellus hair has little or no
pigment.
The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - ANSWER Barba
Machine made wigs are? - ANSWER Capless Wigs
Can not be thermal styled or wet set. - ANSWER Synthetic hair wigs
, This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. - ANSWER EPA
Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash tones, use -
ANSWER Violet Toner
The even mixture of blue and yellow makes? - ANSWER Green
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the MOST volume? - ANSWER No stem
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the LEAST volume? - ANSWER Half Stem
Which of the following roller-sets will create the MOST volume - ANSWER On Base
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the? - ANSWER Eponychium
Client's hair has lightened to palest yellow, stylist applies a blue toner. What is the result? - ANSWER
Green
What should be done before each client? - ANSWER Sanitize Hands
What do use on your client if they are bleeding? - ANSWER Powdered allum
What kind of shampoo is used on oily hair? - ANSWER Balancing
When should you clean the neck on the shampoo bowl? - ANSWER After each use
What do you use to increase the diameter of the hair? - ANSWER Protein Conditioner
A 180 degree haircut will give you? - ANSWER Long Layers
All belong to a pin curl except? - ANSWER Barrel
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT | GRADED A+
When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSWER Wet
When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSWER Dry
When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? - ANSWER Dry after straightening
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline derivative tints? -
ANSWER Food and Drug Administration
Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color and what is the
correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? - ANSWER Orange; Blue
When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSWER Below your fingers
The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? - ANSWER Density
Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? - ANSWER Poor Porosity
Pediculosis Capitis is? - ANSWER Head Lice
In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the - ANSWER Hair will be
shorter
The red dermal light is used to treat? - ANSWER Dry Skin
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as - ANSWER
Croquignole curling
What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? - ANSWER On Base
,In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the - ANSWER Open End
The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as - ANSWER pH
The perimeter of the haircut is found at the - ANSWER Outer Edge
Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? - ANSWER Horizontal
Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? - ANSWER Clubbed
The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as - ANSWER Hyponychium
In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to - ANSWER Build Weight
This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or length. -
ANSWER Stationary
Another name for Telsa (high frequency) current is? - ANSWER Violet Ray
When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSWER Above Your Fingers
Remy hair is? - ANSWER Human hair with the cuticle intact.
The type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive Scalps" - ANSWER
Guanidine
Most relaxers on the market contain? - ANSWER Sodium
Eye Tabbing involves? - ANSWER The application of individual lashes.
,When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result? - ANSWER
Removes less hair than with "Single-Notch" shears
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the? - ANSWER Interior
A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a? - ANSWER Cap Wig
Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the disulphide
bond? - ANSWER Lantionization
The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb? - ANSWER Barber Comb
What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? - ANSWER Coat the cuticle
A "weft" will be found in a? - ANSWER Capless Wig
Turned Hair is? - ANSWER Hair with cuticle "turned" in one direction
All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except - ANSWER Have a lower pH than most thio
relaxers.
Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? - ANSWER Below 7
Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because - ANSWER Vellus hair has little or no
pigment.
The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - ANSWER Barba
Machine made wigs are? - ANSWER Capless Wigs
Can not be thermal styled or wet set. - ANSWER Synthetic hair wigs
, This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. - ANSWER EPA
Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash tones, use -
ANSWER Violet Toner
The even mixture of blue and yellow makes? - ANSWER Green
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the MOST volume? - ANSWER No stem
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the LEAST volume? - ANSWER Half Stem
Which of the following roller-sets will create the MOST volume - ANSWER On Base
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the? - ANSWER Eponychium
Client's hair has lightened to palest yellow, stylist applies a blue toner. What is the result? - ANSWER
Green
What should be done before each client? - ANSWER Sanitize Hands
What do use on your client if they are bleeding? - ANSWER Powdered allum
What kind of shampoo is used on oily hair? - ANSWER Balancing
When should you clean the neck on the shampoo bowl? - ANSWER After each use
What do you use to increase the diameter of the hair? - ANSWER Protein Conditioner
A 180 degree haircut will give you? - ANSWER Long Layers
All belong to a pin curl except? - ANSWER Barrel
