Alabama State Board Of Cosmetology Theory Exam
Study Guide EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | ALREADY PASSED | 2025 LATEST!!
When performing a basic permanent wrap, the hair should be divided into how
many sections? - (ANSWER)Nine
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? -
(ANSWER)Area most resistant
Which of the following does the stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical
procedures? - (ANSWER)Abrasions on the scalp
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down
which of the following? - (ANSWER)disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? -
(ANSWER)The hair melts
All of the following are reasons to perform a strand test EXCEPT - (ANSWER)To
determine the best type of shampoo
When analyzing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the
hair for all of the following EXCEPT - (ANSWER)color
,Which of the following is the main ingredient in true acid and acid balanced
waving lotions? - (ANSWER)glyceryl monothioglycolate
In a relaxer, which of the following active ingredients has a 9.6-10.0 pH? -
(ANSWER)Ammonium thioglycolate
Which of the following government agencies can issue fines for salons that dont
have MSDSs available during business hours? - (ANSWER)OSHA
The cosmetic products in the salon are of concern to the FDA EXCEPT -
(ANSWER)To legally require companies to share information on their products
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - (ANSWER)Evaluation if skilled and
competent services
Extended exposure to salon products without proper precautions can effect all of
the following epithelial issues EXCEPT - (ANSWER)Cartilage
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? -
(ANSWER)hormone balance
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin, is used for all the following
EXCEPT - (ANSWER)To decrease circulation
, which of the following is true of normal hair growth - (ANSWER)Shaving or
cutting the hair has no effect on hair growth
All of the following are TRUE of the telogen phase of hair growth EXCEPT -
(ANSWER)It signals the end of the anagen phase
Which of the following refers to hair elasticity? - (ANSWER)stretchability and
strength of the hair
which of the following lubricates the skin and perseveres the softness of the hair -
(ANSWER)sebaceous glands
Which is the best hairstyle for the round facial shape - (ANSWER)create height or
volume on top and no volume at the sides
all of the following are determined during the client consultation based on their
needs and desire EXCEPT - (ANSWER)income
Which of the following step is the MOST FORGOTTEN for wet styling? -
(ANSWER)Brush out style
Which of the following is the main ingredient in traditional waving lotions? -
(ANSWER)Karaya gum
Study Guide EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | ALREADY PASSED | 2025 LATEST!!
When performing a basic permanent wrap, the hair should be divided into how
many sections? - (ANSWER)Nine
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? -
(ANSWER)Area most resistant
Which of the following does the stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical
procedures? - (ANSWER)Abrasions on the scalp
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down
which of the following? - (ANSWER)disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? -
(ANSWER)The hair melts
All of the following are reasons to perform a strand test EXCEPT - (ANSWER)To
determine the best type of shampoo
When analyzing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the
hair for all of the following EXCEPT - (ANSWER)color
,Which of the following is the main ingredient in true acid and acid balanced
waving lotions? - (ANSWER)glyceryl monothioglycolate
In a relaxer, which of the following active ingredients has a 9.6-10.0 pH? -
(ANSWER)Ammonium thioglycolate
Which of the following government agencies can issue fines for salons that dont
have MSDSs available during business hours? - (ANSWER)OSHA
The cosmetic products in the salon are of concern to the FDA EXCEPT -
(ANSWER)To legally require companies to share information on their products
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - (ANSWER)Evaluation if skilled and
competent services
Extended exposure to salon products without proper precautions can effect all of
the following epithelial issues EXCEPT - (ANSWER)Cartilage
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? -
(ANSWER)hormone balance
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin, is used for all the following
EXCEPT - (ANSWER)To decrease circulation
, which of the following is true of normal hair growth - (ANSWER)Shaving or
cutting the hair has no effect on hair growth
All of the following are TRUE of the telogen phase of hair growth EXCEPT -
(ANSWER)It signals the end of the anagen phase
Which of the following refers to hair elasticity? - (ANSWER)stretchability and
strength of the hair
which of the following lubricates the skin and perseveres the softness of the hair -
(ANSWER)sebaceous glands
Which is the best hairstyle for the round facial shape - (ANSWER)create height or
volume on top and no volume at the sides
all of the following are determined during the client consultation based on their
needs and desire EXCEPT - (ANSWER)income
Which of the following step is the MOST FORGOTTEN for wet styling? -
(ANSWER)Brush out style
Which of the following is the main ingredient in traditional waving lotions? -
(ANSWER)Karaya gum
