COSMETOLOGY HAWAII LICENSE EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
• What is the primary purpose of the Hawaii State Board of Cosmetology?
• a) To promote cosmetology schools
• b) To protect the health and safety of the public
• c) To provide jobs for cosmetologists
• b) To protect the health and safety of the public
• How often must a cosmetologist renew their license in Hawaii?
• a) Annually
• b) Every two years
• c) Every five years
• b) Every two years
• What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a cosmetology license in Hawaii?
• a) 16
• b) 18
• c) 21
• b) 18
• How many hours of training are required to become a licensed cosmetologist in Hawaii?
• a) 1,000
• b) 1,500
• c) 2,000
• b) 1,500
• What type of disinfectant is required for use in a cosmetology salon in Hawaii?
• a) Bleach
• b) Hospital-grade disinfectant
• c) Alcohol
• b) Hospital-grade disinfectant
• What should be done if a client has an infectious disease?
• a) Refuse service and refer to a physician
• b) Proceed with service using gloves
, • c) Ignore it and continue
• a) Refuse service and refer to a physician
• Which of the following is considered a chemical service in cosmetology?
• a) Haircut
• b) Shampooing
• c) Hair coloring
• c) Hair coloring
• How should tools and implements be disinfected?
• a) By rinsing with water
• b) By soaking in a disinfectant solution
• c) By wiping with a cloth
• b) By soaking in a disinfectant solution
• What is the first step in a manicure?
• a) Applying polish
• b) Filing nails
• c) Soaking hands
• c) Soaking hands
• Which agency regulates safety and health in the workplace?
• a) EPA
• b) FDA
• c) OSHA
• c) OSHA
• What is the purpose of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)?
• a) To list all ingredients in products
• b) To provide information on the safe use and handling of products
• c) To promote sales
• b) To provide information on the safe use and handling of products
• Which of the following is a sign of a bacterial infection?
• a) Redness
• b) Bruising
• c) Dryness
• a) Redness
• How long must you keep client records in Hawaii?
, • a) 1 year
• b) 2 years
• c) 5 years
• b) 2 years
• What is the main ingredient in most chemical hair relaxers?
• a) Ammonia
• b) Sodium hydroxide
• c) Hydrogen peroxide
• b) Sodium hydroxide
• Which layer of the skin is primarily affected by UV radiation?
• a) Epidermis
• b) Dermis
• c) Hypodermis
• a) Epidermis
• What is the most important step to prevent the spread of infection?
• a) Wearing gloves
• b) Sterilizing tools
• c) Hand washing
• c) Hand washing
• What should be done if a client experiences an adverse reaction to a product?
• a) Ignore it
• b) Continue with the service
• c) Stop the service and seek medical help if necessary
• c) Stop the service and seek medical help if necessary
• How should creams and lotions be removed from containers?
• a) With fingers
• b) With a spatula
• c) With a towel
• b) With a spatula
• What is the function of a humectant in skincare products?
• a) To add color
• b) To retain moisture
• c) To exfoliate
• b) To retain moisture
, • What should be the first step in a facial treatment?
• a) Applying a mask
• b) Cleansing the skin
• c) Steaming the face
• b) Cleansing the skin
• What is an emollient?
• a) A type of exfoliant
• b) A moisturizing agent
• c) A fragrance
• b) A moisturizing agent
• How often should towels and linens be laundered in a salon?
• a) Once a week
• b) After each use
• c) Daily
• b) After each use
• What is the purpose of exfoliation?
• a) To moisturize the skin
• b) To remove dead skin cells
• c) To tighten the skin
• b) To remove dead skin cells
• What is a contraindication for a facial massage?
• a) Dry skin
• b) Sunburn
• c) Acne
• b) Sunburn
• How should chemical products be stored?
• a) In the refrigerator
• b) In a cool, dark place
• c) Near the workstation
• b) In a cool, dark place
• What is the correct way to perform a patch test?
• a) Apply the product to the inner arm
• b) Apply the product to the back of the neck
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
• What is the primary purpose of the Hawaii State Board of Cosmetology?
• a) To promote cosmetology schools
• b) To protect the health and safety of the public
• c) To provide jobs for cosmetologists
• b) To protect the health and safety of the public
• How often must a cosmetologist renew their license in Hawaii?
• a) Annually
• b) Every two years
• c) Every five years
• b) Every two years
• What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a cosmetology license in Hawaii?
• a) 16
• b) 18
• c) 21
• b) 18
• How many hours of training are required to become a licensed cosmetologist in Hawaii?
• a) 1,000
• b) 1,500
• c) 2,000
• b) 1,500
• What type of disinfectant is required for use in a cosmetology salon in Hawaii?
• a) Bleach
• b) Hospital-grade disinfectant
• c) Alcohol
• b) Hospital-grade disinfectant
• What should be done if a client has an infectious disease?
• a) Refuse service and refer to a physician
• b) Proceed with service using gloves
, • c) Ignore it and continue
• a) Refuse service and refer to a physician
• Which of the following is considered a chemical service in cosmetology?
• a) Haircut
• b) Shampooing
• c) Hair coloring
• c) Hair coloring
• How should tools and implements be disinfected?
• a) By rinsing with water
• b) By soaking in a disinfectant solution
• c) By wiping with a cloth
• b) By soaking in a disinfectant solution
• What is the first step in a manicure?
• a) Applying polish
• b) Filing nails
• c) Soaking hands
• c) Soaking hands
• Which agency regulates safety and health in the workplace?
• a) EPA
• b) FDA
• c) OSHA
• c) OSHA
• What is the purpose of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)?
• a) To list all ingredients in products
• b) To provide information on the safe use and handling of products
• c) To promote sales
• b) To provide information on the safe use and handling of products
• Which of the following is a sign of a bacterial infection?
• a) Redness
• b) Bruising
• c) Dryness
• a) Redness
• How long must you keep client records in Hawaii?
, • a) 1 year
• b) 2 years
• c) 5 years
• b) 2 years
• What is the main ingredient in most chemical hair relaxers?
• a) Ammonia
• b) Sodium hydroxide
• c) Hydrogen peroxide
• b) Sodium hydroxide
• Which layer of the skin is primarily affected by UV radiation?
• a) Epidermis
• b) Dermis
• c) Hypodermis
• a) Epidermis
• What is the most important step to prevent the spread of infection?
• a) Wearing gloves
• b) Sterilizing tools
• c) Hand washing
• c) Hand washing
• What should be done if a client experiences an adverse reaction to a product?
• a) Ignore it
• b) Continue with the service
• c) Stop the service and seek medical help if necessary
• c) Stop the service and seek medical help if necessary
• How should creams and lotions be removed from containers?
• a) With fingers
• b) With a spatula
• c) With a towel
• b) With a spatula
• What is the function of a humectant in skincare products?
• a) To add color
• b) To retain moisture
• c) To exfoliate
• b) To retain moisture
, • What should be the first step in a facial treatment?
• a) Applying a mask
• b) Cleansing the skin
• c) Steaming the face
• b) Cleansing the skin
• What is an emollient?
• a) A type of exfoliant
• b) A moisturizing agent
• c) A fragrance
• b) A moisturizing agent
• How often should towels and linens be laundered in a salon?
• a) Once a week
• b) After each use
• c) Daily
• b) After each use
• What is the purpose of exfoliation?
• a) To moisturize the skin
• b) To remove dead skin cells
• c) To tighten the skin
• b) To remove dead skin cells
• What is a contraindication for a facial massage?
• a) Dry skin
• b) Sunburn
• c) Acne
• b) Sunburn
• How should chemical products be stored?
• a) In the refrigerator
• b) In a cool, dark place
• c) Near the workstation
• b) In a cool, dark place
• What is the correct way to perform a patch test?
• a) Apply the product to the inner arm
• b) Apply the product to the back of the neck
