Cosmetology State Board Test 2026 Exam
questions and Answers
Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as: - Correct Answer -
electrotherapy
The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water-soluble products
containing ions into the skin is known as: - Correct Answer -iontophoresis
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - Correct Answer -harmful
Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing time is: -
Correct Answer -coarse hair texture
Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially
opened to reduce volume and create movement is? - Correct Answer -slithering
Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large
pores appear smaller are: - Correct Answer -clay based
The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also
called the: - Correct Answer -natural falling position
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,A small wig used by men to cover the top or crown of the head is: - Correct
Answer -toupee
The neutralizing of remaining hydroxide ions to lower the pH of the hair and scalp
after a relaxer requires a(n) - Correct Answer -normalizing lotion
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has: - Correct
Answer -volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around
ears
Rubber,silk, wood, and glass are common examples of: - Correct Answer -
insulators
Careless electrical connections and overloaded circuits can result in an electric
shock, burn, or: - Correct Answer -fire
The main ingredient of most shampoos is: - Correct Answer -water
Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair in order to: - Correct
Answer -soften and swell the shaft
The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest
mobility is the: - Correct Answer -full-stem curl
The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its
color are: - Correct Answer -melanin
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, Chemical services should not be performed if the scalp analysis shows any signs
of: - Correct Answer -abrasions
When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool
should be - Correct Answer -low
A manufactured synthetic fiber with a texture similar to extremely curly or coiled
hair types that does not reflect light and is used for hair extensions is: - Correct
Answer -kanekalon
The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are: - Correct Answer -
croquignole and spiral
During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid overprocessing of hair breakage, do
not: - Correct Answer -overlap the relaxes
An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used
in hair extensions is: - Correct Answer -lin
The nail that grows the slowest is on the: - Correct Answer -middle finger
A simple two-strand braid in which the hair is picked up from the sides and added
to strands as they are crossed over each other is the: - Correct Answer -fishtail
The predominant melanin that gives black and brown color to hair is: - Correct
Answer -eumelanin
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questions and Answers
Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as: - Correct Answer -
electrotherapy
The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water-soluble products
containing ions into the skin is known as: - Correct Answer -iontophoresis
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - Correct Answer -harmful
Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing time is: -
Correct Answer -coarse hair texture
Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially
opened to reduce volume and create movement is? - Correct Answer -slithering
Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large
pores appear smaller are: - Correct Answer -clay based
The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also
called the: - Correct Answer -natural falling position
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,A small wig used by men to cover the top or crown of the head is: - Correct
Answer -toupee
The neutralizing of remaining hydroxide ions to lower the pH of the hair and scalp
after a relaxer requires a(n) - Correct Answer -normalizing lotion
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has: - Correct
Answer -volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around
ears
Rubber,silk, wood, and glass are common examples of: - Correct Answer -
insulators
Careless electrical connections and overloaded circuits can result in an electric
shock, burn, or: - Correct Answer -fire
The main ingredient of most shampoos is: - Correct Answer -water
Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair in order to: - Correct
Answer -soften and swell the shaft
The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest
mobility is the: - Correct Answer -full-stem curl
The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its
color are: - Correct Answer -melanin
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, Chemical services should not be performed if the scalp analysis shows any signs
of: - Correct Answer -abrasions
When using heat on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool
should be - Correct Answer -low
A manufactured synthetic fiber with a texture similar to extremely curly or coiled
hair types that does not reflect light and is used for hair extensions is: - Correct
Answer -kanekalon
The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are: - Correct Answer -
croquignole and spiral
During a retouch relaxer application, to avoid overprocessing of hair breakage, do
not: - Correct Answer -overlap the relaxes
An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used
in hair extensions is: - Correct Answer -lin
The nail that grows the slowest is on the: - Correct Answer -middle finger
A simple two-strand braid in which the hair is picked up from the sides and added
to strands as they are crossed over each other is the: - Correct Answer -fishtail
The predominant melanin that gives black and brown color to hair is: - Correct
Answer -eumelanin
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