2025 TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM|ACTUAL 300+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE SPRING 2025

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2025 TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
EXAM|ACTUAL 300+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE
SPRING 2025




What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancem
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ents? - answerFile the nail and apply a new layer of product
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According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing
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calluses using which of the following? - answerA credo blade
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According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? -
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answerAs a dry storage container for clean implements
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According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? -
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answerFDA
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Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
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answerPolish Remover
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What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polym
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er powder enhancements? - answerApply Primer
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According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? -
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answerPrior to each client
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A nail is composed primarily of - answerKeratin
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What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible
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on a client's arm? - answerRefer the client to a physician
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What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? -
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answerTo guide where to place the nail tip
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How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? -
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answerPer manufacturer's direction
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A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - answerNail fungus
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What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? -
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answerAntiseptic
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What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - answerSafety glasses and gloves
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According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? -
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answerOn the second anniversary of the issue date
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Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - answerAntiseptic
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According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? -
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answerCurrent photograph
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In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer
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be placed? - answerFree edge
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What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? -
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answerDiscard
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What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? -
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answerSkin iritation
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What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - answerVigorous
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Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the
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nail bed? - answerHyponychium
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Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - answerDark brown patches
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When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lower
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ed immune system? - answerNipping their cuticles
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when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? -
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answerRecord your observation
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According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-
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porous surfaces? - answerChlorine bleach
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According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic li
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ners and emptied how often? - answerDaily
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According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expir
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ed license? - answerUnder no circumstances
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If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will mo
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st likely happen? - answerDisinfectant will be contaminated
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According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be immersed in li
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quid shall be wiped clean and - answerDisinfected
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What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease? -
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answerRefer the client to a physician
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According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon? -
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answerMethyl methacrylate (MMA)
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Safety data sheets explain which of the following? -
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answerHow to protect yourself when using the product
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What is important to know about your client prior to performing a massage? -
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answerMedical condition
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Which type of tip does NOT require blending? - answerWell-less
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How should monomer liquid be disposed -
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answerAbsorbed with a paper towel and placed in a sealed plastic bag
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When should a manicure service NOT be performed? -
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answerInflammation around the nail
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