PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions and Answers Graded A What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? - Answer ️️ -Pressing oil To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety, release the thumb grip and: - Answer ️️ -Close your palm over the shears The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n): - Answer ️️ -Suspension Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service? - Answer ️️ -Check for any scalp diseases or disorders Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - Answer ️️ -Broken teeth Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: - Answer ️️ - Referred to a physician Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called: - Answer ️️ -Oxidative color Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - Answer ️️ -Cortex Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product: - Answer ️️ -Natural bristles What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - Answer ️️ -Staphylococci A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as: - Answer ️️ -Lowlighting A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their natural shape is called: - Answer ️️ -Curl diffusion or chemical blowout Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the length of the weft/track? - Answer ️️ -Double lock stitch Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? - Answer ️️ - A health scalp The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called: - Answer ️️ -Serratus anterior What product may be used to remove nail stains? - Answer ️️ -Nail bleach How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover? - Answer ️️ -No more than half After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service: - Answer ️️ -Avoid touching the nail What is the proper way to disinfect makeup brushes? - Answer ️️ -preclean with soap and water, then use an EPA-registered brush cleaner disinfectant Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels? - Answer ️️ - Epidermis Which of the following terms is another name for cell division? - Answer ️️ -Mitosis Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release: - Answer ️️ -Oxygen Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg and bends the foot up and extends the toes? - Answer ️️ -Extensor digitorum longus To ensure client care and safety during a waxing service, do not: - Answer ️️ -Re-dip wax The process of hair turning gray is most commonly caused by: - Answer ️️ -The natural aging process What is the definition of bromidrosis? - Answer ️️ -Unpleasant odor from the skin In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid perms use to perform the processing action? - Answer ️️ -Heat In order to retain heat, curlin