NEW JERSEY COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
WRITTEN EXAM 2025-2026 VERSION 1& 2 |
REAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions?
OSHA
2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling?
Division of Consumer Affairs; Department of Law & Safety
What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight?
Texturizing
3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to clean up any remaining
hairs?
Tweezers
,Your ring finger when cutting goes on the
Still blade
Your thumb finger goes on the
Moving blade
4) The part of the hair that is under the skin is the
Hair root
5) The part of the hair that projects above the skin is the
Hair shaft
A double process
Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning with the desired shade
What part of shaving can irritate the face?
Shaving against the grain
,Low lighting means
Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
What is a foot file used for?
To remove or reduce callus
The level system describes the
Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning how light or dark it is
What is the massage movement used during a manicure in the palm of the hand?
Deep rubbing aka relaxing movement
Intensity describes the
Strength of a color
How do you apply styptic powder?
With a disposable tool.
, An example of a vegetable tint is
Henna
A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where & for what reason:
Behind the ear or in the fold of the elbow 24 to 48 hours before a service to
determine if client is allergic to the products being used
If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to correct it?
Red
What is the level of decontamination required in the State of NJ for salons?
Disinfection
A strand test
Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the product must be left
on the hair
WRITTEN EXAM 2025-2026 VERSION 1& 2 |
REAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions?
OSHA
2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling?
Division of Consumer Affairs; Department of Law & Safety
What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight?
Texturizing
3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to clean up any remaining
hairs?
Tweezers
,Your ring finger when cutting goes on the
Still blade
Your thumb finger goes on the
Moving blade
4) The part of the hair that is under the skin is the
Hair root
5) The part of the hair that projects above the skin is the
Hair shaft
A double process
Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning with the desired shade
What part of shaving can irritate the face?
Shaving against the grain
,Low lighting means
Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
What is a foot file used for?
To remove or reduce callus
The level system describes the
Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning how light or dark it is
What is the massage movement used during a manicure in the palm of the hand?
Deep rubbing aka relaxing movement
Intensity describes the
Strength of a color
How do you apply styptic powder?
With a disposable tool.
, An example of a vegetable tint is
Henna
A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where & for what reason:
Behind the ear or in the fold of the elbow 24 to 48 hours before a service to
determine if client is allergic to the products being used
If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to correct it?
Red
What is the level of decontamination required in the State of NJ for salons?
Disinfection
A strand test
Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the product must be left
on the hair
