TENNESSEE COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
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,Which cut holds less weight, layered or graduated? layered
Most people have become successful through what 3 Self motivation, energy, and persistance
aspects?
How does extremely curly hair grow? In long twisted sprials
Wet hair with normal elasticity will stretch up to what percent? 50%
The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to transferring the comb
cut a subsection is called:
What are the areas of the head where the surface of the head Reference points and they are used to establish design lines
changes called? What are the areas used for?
A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and Slide cutting
shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is:
Thinning hair to graducated lengths using a sliding movement Slithering
with shear blades partially open is:
The slicing technique removes bulk and adds: Movement through the lengths of the hair
A version of the slicing technique that creates a visual Carving
seperation in the hair is: *To remove less hair with this technique the scissors should be held more vertical
Who is required to pay unemployment insurance taxes on Stockholder
salary?
What face shape would soft fringe around the forehead Triangle face shape (will hide a small forehead)
benefit most?
Bacilli and spirilla bacteria are both motile and use slender Flagella
hairlike extensions known as:
How many bones are in the face? 14
,How many bones are in the foot? 26
How many bones are in the ankle joint? 3
How many bones are in the cranium? 8
Define "Cocci" Round shaped bacteria apears singular or in groups and rarely moves alone. It moves
through air and dust rarely show active motility.
Define "Staphylococci" Puss forming bacteria grows in clusters, like grapes, forms boils or absesses. It is also the
most common form of bacteria.
The title 62 Chapter 4 shall be known and may be cited as the Tennessee Cosmetology Act of 1986
:
What does aesthetics include? Massaging, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, beautifying or similar work
with hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus, or by the use of cosmetic prep,
antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams.
What is the definition of "Board?" The state board of cosmetology created by 62-4-103
What is the definition of cosmetology shop? Any place of business where any person engages or offers to engage in any practice of
cosmetology for a fee or other form of compensation, but does not include manicure
shope or skin care.
What is natural hairstyling? Techniques that result in tension on hair strands such as twisting, wrapping, weaving,
extending, locking, or braiding or the hair by hand or mechnical appliances.
What is a managing cosmetologist? A licensed cosmetologist who is designated by the owner of a cosmetology shop to be
responsible for supervising the operation of the shop and it's employees.
What is the definition of a skin care shop? Any place of business where any person performs or offers to perform exclusively
aesthetics services for a fee or other form of compensation.
The practice of aesthetics or the practice of cosmetology Any treatment or attempt to treat any abnormality or disease related condition of the
does not include: skin, skin disease process, or aging process of the skin.
, How many members will the board consist of? 9
Who appoints the members of the board? Governor
There shall be at least two members from each ________ __________ Grand Division
of the state.
5 members of the board shall be ____________ each of whom has 1. Cosmetologists
been licensed in this state for at least ____ years. Can any of 2. 5 years
these members be an instructor? 3. Not while serving on the board
Two members of the board shall be persons at least _____ years 1. 21 years of age
of age. Who are not engaged in the ___________ __ ___________. What 2. Occupation of cosmetology
are the educational requirements of these members? 3. One must hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in eduaction. No educational
degree requirements shall apply for the second public member.
One member of the board shall be an ___________ who has held a 1. Instructor
valid instructor's license, issued by the board, for at least ____ 2. 5 years
years. What activities is this person NOT entitled to participate 3. Administration of examiniations and inspections of schools
in?
One member of the board shall be an ______ __ _ _______ licensed 1. Owner of a school
by the board. What activities of the board is this person NOT 2. Administration of examinations and inspection of schools
entitled to participate in?
The chemical texture service that loosens overly curly hair into Curl softening
loose curls or waves is:
All chemical texture procedures involve changing the hair Chemical and physical changes
structure using:
What is the exterior hair structure layer that protects the hair Cuticle
from damage?
The layer of the hair that provides strength and elasticity is the: Cortex
Hair bonds that cannot be broken by heat or water are: Disulfide bonds
1 | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS
AND STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,Which cut holds less weight, layered or graduated? layered
Most people have become successful through what 3 Self motivation, energy, and persistance
aspects?
How does extremely curly hair grow? In long twisted sprials
Wet hair with normal elasticity will stretch up to what percent? 50%
The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to transferring the comb
cut a subsection is called:
What are the areas of the head where the surface of the head Reference points and they are used to establish design lines
changes called? What are the areas used for?
A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and Slide cutting
shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is:
Thinning hair to graducated lengths using a sliding movement Slithering
with shear blades partially open is:
The slicing technique removes bulk and adds: Movement through the lengths of the hair
A version of the slicing technique that creates a visual Carving
seperation in the hair is: *To remove less hair with this technique the scissors should be held more vertical
Who is required to pay unemployment insurance taxes on Stockholder
salary?
What face shape would soft fringe around the forehead Triangle face shape (will hide a small forehead)
benefit most?
Bacilli and spirilla bacteria are both motile and use slender Flagella
hairlike extensions known as:
How many bones are in the face? 14
,How many bones are in the foot? 26
How many bones are in the ankle joint? 3
How many bones are in the cranium? 8
Define "Cocci" Round shaped bacteria apears singular or in groups and rarely moves alone. It moves
through air and dust rarely show active motility.
Define "Staphylococci" Puss forming bacteria grows in clusters, like grapes, forms boils or absesses. It is also the
most common form of bacteria.
The title 62 Chapter 4 shall be known and may be cited as the Tennessee Cosmetology Act of 1986
:
What does aesthetics include? Massaging, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, beautifying or similar work
with hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus, or by the use of cosmetic prep,
antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams.
What is the definition of "Board?" The state board of cosmetology created by 62-4-103
What is the definition of cosmetology shop? Any place of business where any person engages or offers to engage in any practice of
cosmetology for a fee or other form of compensation, but does not include manicure
shope or skin care.
What is natural hairstyling? Techniques that result in tension on hair strands such as twisting, wrapping, weaving,
extending, locking, or braiding or the hair by hand or mechnical appliances.
What is a managing cosmetologist? A licensed cosmetologist who is designated by the owner of a cosmetology shop to be
responsible for supervising the operation of the shop and it's employees.
What is the definition of a skin care shop? Any place of business where any person performs or offers to perform exclusively
aesthetics services for a fee or other form of compensation.
The practice of aesthetics or the practice of cosmetology Any treatment or attempt to treat any abnormality or disease related condition of the
does not include: skin, skin disease process, or aging process of the skin.
, How many members will the board consist of? 9
Who appoints the members of the board? Governor
There shall be at least two members from each ________ __________ Grand Division
of the state.
5 members of the board shall be ____________ each of whom has 1. Cosmetologists
been licensed in this state for at least ____ years. Can any of 2. 5 years
these members be an instructor? 3. Not while serving on the board
Two members of the board shall be persons at least _____ years 1. 21 years of age
of age. Who are not engaged in the ___________ __ ___________. What 2. Occupation of cosmetology
are the educational requirements of these members? 3. One must hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in eduaction. No educational
degree requirements shall apply for the second public member.
One member of the board shall be an ___________ who has held a 1. Instructor
valid instructor's license, issued by the board, for at least ____ 2. 5 years
years. What activities is this person NOT entitled to participate 3. Administration of examiniations and inspections of schools
in?
One member of the board shall be an ______ __ _ _______ licensed 1. Owner of a school
by the board. What activities of the board is this person NOT 2. Administration of examinations and inspection of schools
entitled to participate in?
The chemical texture service that loosens overly curly hair into Curl softening
loose curls or waves is:
All chemical texture procedures involve changing the hair Chemical and physical changes
structure using:
What is the exterior hair structure layer that protects the hair Cuticle
from damage?
The layer of the hair that provides strength and elasticity is the: Cortex
Hair bonds that cannot be broken by heat or water are: Disulfide bonds
