Cosmetology Stateboard Exam
Questions and Answers Verified 2025
1/2 inch away from the scalp - ANSWER-To avoid over processing and scalp irritation in
a virgin relaxer application, start at least:
10.5 to 11.5 - ANSWER-What is the pH of Sodium Hydroxide?
2 daughter cells - ANSWER-How many cells are produced during mitosis and what are
they called?
30 inches - ANSWER-Infrared lamps used during hair treatments and to process hair
color should be operated at a distance of at least:(inches)
70% alcohol - ANSWER-To disinfect abrasive nail files and buffers?
9 - ANSWER-Number of sections in a basic perm?
A filler. - ANSWER-When tinting lightened hair back to it's natural shade, it is necessary
to add what?
A tint back service - ANSWER-Going back to natural hair color?
Abrasions are present. - ANSWER-Scalp manipulations should not be performed if?
Add body and strength - ANSWER-Giving a conditioning treatment to damaged hair will
do what?
After shaping the nail. - ANSWER-During a manicure, when do you soften the cuticles?
Alum powder. - ANSWER-What should be used to stop bleeding of a minor cut during a
manicure?
analysed and shampooed - ANSWER-Before giving a chemical wave, the hair should
be:
Antiseptic - ANSWER-A chemical compound used to slow the growth of bacteria is
called?
Apply a protective base. - ANSWER-What should be done to protect a sensitive scalp
during a relaxer treatment?
Artificial pigment - ANSWER-What are tint removers designed to remove?
, Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal - ANSWER-A must be for disinfectants used in a
salon?
Bang area - ANSWER-The area that begins at the apex and ends at the 4 corners and
is located by placing a comb on the top of the head so that the middle of the comb is
balanced is the:
Blonde - ANSWER-In ancient Rome, Middle-class women colored their hair what color?
Bold, dramatic accent - ANSWER-A single line of color, or series of repeated lines,
creates a:
bones - ANSWER-What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium
phosphate?
Chemical wave solution - ANSWER-Disulfide bonds are broken by the:
Cleaning - ANSWER-The first step in the decontamination process is called:
Coarse and overly curly - ANSWER-What type of hair is MOST difficult to press?
Coat the cuticle layer - ANSWER-If a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair, it
will?
Comb technique or palm roll - ANSWER-How are locks created?
Cornrows - ANSWER-Narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp?
Cortex - ANSWER-All chemical changes take place in the
Cortex - ANSWER-Middle layer of the hair?
Crack in the lip - ANSWER-Fissure?
Create layers - ANSWER-High elevation in haircutting is used to?
Diameter of the hair strand - ANSWER-What determines the texture of the hair?
Dry - ANSWER-Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoo may cause the hair
to become what?
Dry, on the client's head - ANSWER-How should you perform a full haircut on a wig?
Effleurage - ANSWER-What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing
effect?
Questions and Answers Verified 2025
1/2 inch away from the scalp - ANSWER-To avoid over processing and scalp irritation in
a virgin relaxer application, start at least:
10.5 to 11.5 - ANSWER-What is the pH of Sodium Hydroxide?
2 daughter cells - ANSWER-How many cells are produced during mitosis and what are
they called?
30 inches - ANSWER-Infrared lamps used during hair treatments and to process hair
color should be operated at a distance of at least:(inches)
70% alcohol - ANSWER-To disinfect abrasive nail files and buffers?
9 - ANSWER-Number of sections in a basic perm?
A filler. - ANSWER-When tinting lightened hair back to it's natural shade, it is necessary
to add what?
A tint back service - ANSWER-Going back to natural hair color?
Abrasions are present. - ANSWER-Scalp manipulations should not be performed if?
Add body and strength - ANSWER-Giving a conditioning treatment to damaged hair will
do what?
After shaping the nail. - ANSWER-During a manicure, when do you soften the cuticles?
Alum powder. - ANSWER-What should be used to stop bleeding of a minor cut during a
manicure?
analysed and shampooed - ANSWER-Before giving a chemical wave, the hair should
be:
Antiseptic - ANSWER-A chemical compound used to slow the growth of bacteria is
called?
Apply a protective base. - ANSWER-What should be done to protect a sensitive scalp
during a relaxer treatment?
Artificial pigment - ANSWER-What are tint removers designed to remove?
, Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal - ANSWER-A must be for disinfectants used in a
salon?
Bang area - ANSWER-The area that begins at the apex and ends at the 4 corners and
is located by placing a comb on the top of the head so that the middle of the comb is
balanced is the:
Blonde - ANSWER-In ancient Rome, Middle-class women colored their hair what color?
Bold, dramatic accent - ANSWER-A single line of color, or series of repeated lines,
creates a:
bones - ANSWER-What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium
phosphate?
Chemical wave solution - ANSWER-Disulfide bonds are broken by the:
Cleaning - ANSWER-The first step in the decontamination process is called:
Coarse and overly curly - ANSWER-What type of hair is MOST difficult to press?
Coat the cuticle layer - ANSWER-If a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair, it
will?
Comb technique or palm roll - ANSWER-How are locks created?
Cornrows - ANSWER-Narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp?
Cortex - ANSWER-All chemical changes take place in the
Cortex - ANSWER-Middle layer of the hair?
Crack in the lip - ANSWER-Fissure?
Create layers - ANSWER-High elevation in haircutting is used to?
Diameter of the hair strand - ANSWER-What determines the texture of the hair?
Dry - ANSWER-Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoo may cause the hair
to become what?
Dry, on the client's head - ANSWER-How should you perform a full haircut on a wig?
Effleurage - ANSWER-What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing
effect?
