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MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN PRACTICAL EXAM
VERSION A& B NEWEST 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+|
To neutralize an unwanted tone, look at the natural remaining
pigment and use it's: - ANSWER-Complimentary color
Prior to a color service, a strand test should be done __ to __
hours before - ANSWER-24 to 48
During the shampoo after a color service avoid: - ANSWER-
Strong massage motions
When applying a darker, oxidative color, if the ends are more
porous, you may need to: - ANSWER-Apply a filler
A retouch is performed: - ANSWER-Every 3 to 6 weeks
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Why might someone want a perm - ANSWER-To add texture and
support to fine, limp hair or to have the option to wear their hair
straight or textured
In a perm, what determines the size of the curl? - ANSWER-The
size and shape of the perm rods
How long must waving lotion sit on the hair? - ANSWER-5 to 10
minutes unless directed otherwise by manufacturer
Which perm wrapping technique might you use on someone who
wants uniform curl throughout the length of their hair? - ANSWER-
Spiral technique
Why might a client want a relaxer service? - ANSWER-To lessen
their curl pattern, to straighten as much as possible while still
maintaining the hair's integrity, to relax the hair then introduce
some texture also known as reforming
MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN PRACTICAL EXAM
VERSION A& B NEWEST 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+|
To neutralize an unwanted tone, look at the natural remaining
pigment and use it's: - ANSWER-Complimentary color
Prior to a color service, a strand test should be done __ to __
hours before - ANSWER-24 to 48
During the shampoo after a color service avoid: - ANSWER-
Strong massage motions
When applying a darker, oxidative color, if the ends are more
porous, you may need to: - ANSWER-Apply a filler
A retouch is performed: - ANSWER-Every 3 to 6 weeks
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Why might someone want a perm - ANSWER-To add texture and
support to fine, limp hair or to have the option to wear their hair
straight or textured
In a perm, what determines the size of the curl? - ANSWER-The
size and shape of the perm rods
How long must waving lotion sit on the hair? - ANSWER-5 to 10
minutes unless directed otherwise by manufacturer
Which perm wrapping technique might you use on someone who
wants uniform curl throughout the length of their hair? - ANSWER-
Spiral technique
Why might a client want a relaxer service? - ANSWER-To lessen
their curl pattern, to straighten as much as possible while still
maintaining the hair's integrity, to relax the hair then introduce
some texture also known as reforming
