Cosmetology State Board Practical Exam
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Pre-Exam Set Up and Disinfection Time Allowed: 10 minutes - ANSWER Safety Criteria
1. Implements and supplies are clean and bags are
labeled as pre-sanitized in ENGLISH only
2. Disposes of waste material using trash bag
3. Sanitizes/cleans work surfaces with EPA-approved
disinfectants
4. Ensures all containers remain closed when not in use
5. Kit remains closed
6. Avoids cross contamination
Acrylic Nail Application on one nail, using a form
Time allowed: 15 minutes - ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands and mannequin hand
2. Buffs natural nail with abrasive to remove shine
3. Applies nail dehydrator
4. Positions nail form to fit snugly under free edge
5. Applies primer to natural nail surface
6. Places bead of product on nail form where free edge joins the nail to extend the free edge
7. Defines shape and length of free edge
8. Places second bead of product in center of nail and shape
9. Places smaller bead of product near base of nail
10. Ensures acrylic material is smooth and even
11. Shapes free edge with abrasive
12. Bevels, shapes, and refines the nail to a smooth finish
, 13. Buffs top of acrylic nail to shine
Tip and Acrylic Nail Application on One Nail Time Allowed: 15 minutes - ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Buffs natural nail with fine/medium abrasive to
remove shine
2. Applies nail dehydrator
3. Selects nail tip that fits natural nail and applies
adhesive to tip well
4. Slides on tip to align tip against free edge
5. Trims nail tip
6. Blends tip into nail plate
7. Applies primer to natural nail surface
8. Places bead of product on nail tip at free edge
Manicure Service
Time Allowed: 15 minutes
* Perform a basic manicure on five fingers. - ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands
2. Removes polish from one finger nail
3. Files from outside edges to centers
4. Immerses mannequin hand in finger bowl
5. Applies cuticle remover to cuticle of all 5 nails
6. Gently pushes back cuticles
7. Cleans under free edges of nails
8. Massages fingers and hand with lotion/cream
9. Removes oil from nail plates with alcohol/polish
remover
10. Applies base coat on all five fingernails
11. Applies two coats of polish smoothly and evenly on all
CORRECT 100%
Pre-Exam Set Up and Disinfection Time Allowed: 10 minutes - ANSWER Safety Criteria
1. Implements and supplies are clean and bags are
labeled as pre-sanitized in ENGLISH only
2. Disposes of waste material using trash bag
3. Sanitizes/cleans work surfaces with EPA-approved
disinfectants
4. Ensures all containers remain closed when not in use
5. Kit remains closed
6. Avoids cross contamination
Acrylic Nail Application on one nail, using a form
Time allowed: 15 minutes - ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands and mannequin hand
2. Buffs natural nail with abrasive to remove shine
3. Applies nail dehydrator
4. Positions nail form to fit snugly under free edge
5. Applies primer to natural nail surface
6. Places bead of product on nail form where free edge joins the nail to extend the free edge
7. Defines shape and length of free edge
8. Places second bead of product in center of nail and shape
9. Places smaller bead of product near base of nail
10. Ensures acrylic material is smooth and even
11. Shapes free edge with abrasive
12. Bevels, shapes, and refines the nail to a smooth finish
, 13. Buffs top of acrylic nail to shine
Tip and Acrylic Nail Application on One Nail Time Allowed: 15 minutes - ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Buffs natural nail with fine/medium abrasive to
remove shine
2. Applies nail dehydrator
3. Selects nail tip that fits natural nail and applies
adhesive to tip well
4. Slides on tip to align tip against free edge
5. Trims nail tip
6. Blends tip into nail plate
7. Applies primer to natural nail surface
8. Places bead of product on nail tip at free edge
Manicure Service
Time Allowed: 15 minutes
* Perform a basic manicure on five fingers. - ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands
2. Removes polish from one finger nail
3. Files from outside edges to centers
4. Immerses mannequin hand in finger bowl
5. Applies cuticle remover to cuticle of all 5 nails
6. Gently pushes back cuticles
7. Cleans under free edges of nails
8. Massages fingers and hand with lotion/cream
9. Removes oil from nail plates with alcohol/polish
remover
10. Applies base coat on all five fingernails
11. Applies two coats of polish smoothly and evenly on all
