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MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN PRACTICAL
EXAM VERSION A& B NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE
200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||LATEST EXAM VERSION!!!
What is an appropriate step for a basic hand washing
procedure? - Answer-Spend at least 20 seconds working
up a good lather
Who is the party responsible for distribution of SDS? -
Answer-The manufacturer
The active stage of growing hair lasts from: - Answer-2 to
6 years
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops: -
Answer-Catagen
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the
stratum granulosum respond to: - Answer-Pain
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The name given to grayness/whiteness of the hair is: -
Answer-Canities
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red on
irritated scalp is known as: - Answer-Psoriasis
Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or: -
Answer-Furuncles
The occipitalis muscle is located at the nape of the neck
and draws the scalp: - Answer-Back
Which muscle bends the wrist and closes the fingers? -
Answer-Flexor
Which nerve extends to the muscles on the side of the
neck? - Answer-Cervical cutaneous
Which smaller branch of the external maxillary artery
supplies blood to the upper lip and septum? - Answer-
Superior labial
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When a solution can't take or dissolve more of the solute
than it already holds at a given temp is referred to as: -
Answer-A saturated solution
A predisposition test should be performed how many
hours before a color service? - Answer-24-48 hours
A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6? -
Answer-10
The most accurate method of measuring pH is with: -
Answer-A pH meter
A pull test is performed to check for what condition? -
Answer-Elasticity
What color tool consists of nylon bristles on one end and
pointed tip on the other? - Answer-A color brush
To maintain a constant temp during use, the electric
curling iron contains a heating element controlled by: -
Answer-A thermostat
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What removes build up on a cool iron barrel? - Answer-
Spray cleanser
What is considered the appropriate water pressure for
rinsing during a shampoo service? - Answer-Moderate to
strong
An uneven effect is created when cutting curly hair that is:
- Answer-Partly wet and partly dry
Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away
from the scalp? - Answer-1 1/2 inches from scalp
What determines the amount of movement a pin curl will
have? - Answer-Stem
What type of wig simulates natural hair growth and creates
a natural look? - Answer-Hand knotted
MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN PRACTICAL
EXAM VERSION A& B NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE
200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||LATEST EXAM VERSION!!!
What is an appropriate step for a basic hand washing
procedure? - Answer-Spend at least 20 seconds working
up a good lather
Who is the party responsible for distribution of SDS? -
Answer-The manufacturer
The active stage of growing hair lasts from: - Answer-2 to
6 years
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops: -
Answer-Catagen
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the
stratum granulosum respond to: - Answer-Pain
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The name given to grayness/whiteness of the hair is: -
Answer-Canities
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red on
irritated scalp is known as: - Answer-Psoriasis
Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or: -
Answer-Furuncles
The occipitalis muscle is located at the nape of the neck
and draws the scalp: - Answer-Back
Which muscle bends the wrist and closes the fingers? -
Answer-Flexor
Which nerve extends to the muscles on the side of the
neck? - Answer-Cervical cutaneous
Which smaller branch of the external maxillary artery
supplies blood to the upper lip and septum? - Answer-
Superior labial
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When a solution can't take or dissolve more of the solute
than it already holds at a given temp is referred to as: -
Answer-A saturated solution
A predisposition test should be performed how many
hours before a color service? - Answer-24-48 hours
A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6? -
Answer-10
The most accurate method of measuring pH is with: -
Answer-A pH meter
A pull test is performed to check for what condition? -
Answer-Elasticity
What color tool consists of nylon bristles on one end and
pointed tip on the other? - Answer-A color brush
To maintain a constant temp during use, the electric
curling iron contains a heating element controlled by: -
Answer-A thermostat
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What removes build up on a cool iron barrel? - Answer-
Spray cleanser
What is considered the appropriate water pressure for
rinsing during a shampoo service? - Answer-Moderate to
strong
An uneven effect is created when cutting curly hair that is:
- Answer-Partly wet and partly dry
Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away
from the scalp? - Answer-1 1/2 inches from scalp
What determines the amount of movement a pin curl will
have? - Answer-Stem
What type of wig simulates natural hair growth and creates
a natural look? - Answer-Hand knotted
