COSMETOLOGY TEXAS STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS A NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2024-
2025(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair the stylist should allow for
shrinkage of: - ANSWER-1/2 inch to 2 inches
The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the: -
ANSWER-growth pattern
Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique?
- ANSWER-barber comb
The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to a cut a subsection is
called: - ANSWER-transferring the comb
The term used to describe the pressure applied to hair when combing or holding a
subsection is: - ANSWER-tension
,When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit: - ANSWER-directly in
front of the are you are cutting
The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a
horizontal cutting line creates: - ANSWER-a blunt haircut or heavier graduated
haircut
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the: -
ANSWER-weight line
Parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precision of line and
shape is called: - ANSWER-cross-checking
For a blunt haircut, when using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the
section first with the fine teeth and then: - ANSWER-turn the comb around and
comb with the wide teeth
The term used to describe how hair is moved over the head is: - ANSWER-
distribution
A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide the edge
of hair to remove length is: - ANSWER-slide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk or cutting for effect without shortening hair
length is known as: - ANSWER-texturizing
Thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades
partially open is called: - ANSWER-slithering
,When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to
work on: - ANSWER-dry hair
When the using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the:
- ANSWER-angle of the comb
Haircuts __ have often reflected a change in the thinking of time. - ANSWER-
throughout history
The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo
will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and: - ANSWER-
clients
Elevation creates: - ANSWER-graduation and layers
The outer line of a cut is known as the: - ANSWER-perimeter
Shears should be sharpened: - ANSWER-only as needed
You should use ___ tension when your goal is to create precise lines. - ANSWER-
maximum
Using a razor on ___ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing. - ANSWER-
curly
, A client consultation should be performed __ every haircut. - ANSWER-before
The client's hair should be __ before the consultation. - ANSWER-cleansed and
unstyled
A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if its: - ANSWER-wide or long
A fine hair strand is much ___ than a coarse hair strand. - ANSWER-skinnier
Hair density is the number of individual strands on ___ of scalp - ANSWER-1
square inch.
Clippers: - ANSWER-may be used with guards of various lengths
Cast shears are usually ___ than forged shears. - ANSWER-less expensive to
purchase
The ___ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear. -
ANSWER-finger tang
Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a: - ANSWER-week
Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized
someone in your area to ___ the company's shears. - ANSWER-sharpen
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS A NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2024-
2025(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair the stylist should allow for
shrinkage of: - ANSWER-1/2 inch to 2 inches
The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the: -
ANSWER-growth pattern
Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique?
- ANSWER-barber comb
The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to a cut a subsection is
called: - ANSWER-transferring the comb
The term used to describe the pressure applied to hair when combing or holding a
subsection is: - ANSWER-tension
,When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit: - ANSWER-directly in
front of the are you are cutting
The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a
horizontal cutting line creates: - ANSWER-a blunt haircut or heavier graduated
haircut
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the: -
ANSWER-weight line
Parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precision of line and
shape is called: - ANSWER-cross-checking
For a blunt haircut, when using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the
section first with the fine teeth and then: - ANSWER-turn the comb around and
comb with the wide teeth
The term used to describe how hair is moved over the head is: - ANSWER-
distribution
A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide the edge
of hair to remove length is: - ANSWER-slide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk or cutting for effect without shortening hair
length is known as: - ANSWER-texturizing
Thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades
partially open is called: - ANSWER-slithering
,When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to
work on: - ANSWER-dry hair
When the using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the:
- ANSWER-angle of the comb
Haircuts __ have often reflected a change in the thinking of time. - ANSWER-
throughout history
The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo
will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and: - ANSWER-
clients
Elevation creates: - ANSWER-graduation and layers
The outer line of a cut is known as the: - ANSWER-perimeter
Shears should be sharpened: - ANSWER-only as needed
You should use ___ tension when your goal is to create precise lines. - ANSWER-
maximum
Using a razor on ___ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing. - ANSWER-
curly
, A client consultation should be performed __ every haircut. - ANSWER-before
The client's hair should be __ before the consultation. - ANSWER-cleansed and
unstyled
A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if its: - ANSWER-wide or long
A fine hair strand is much ___ than a coarse hair strand. - ANSWER-skinnier
Hair density is the number of individual strands on ___ of scalp - ANSWER-1
square inch.
Clippers: - ANSWER-may be used with guards of various lengths
Cast shears are usually ___ than forged shears. - ANSWER-less expensive to
purchase
The ___ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear. -
ANSWER-finger tang
Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a: - ANSWER-week
Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized
someone in your area to ___ the company's shears. - ANSWER-sharpen
