Cosmetology Texas State Board Written Exam
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? Ans: Wet
When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? Ans: Dry
When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? Ans: Dry after
straightening
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline
derivative tints? Ans: Food and Drug Administration
Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color
and what is the correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? Ans: Orange; Blue
When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? Ans: Below your fingers
The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? Ans: Density
Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? Ans: Poor Porosity
Pediculosis Capitis is? Ans: Head Lice
In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the Ans: Hair will
be shorter
The red dermal light is used to treat? Ans: Dry Skin
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to
as Ans: Croquignole curling
What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? Ans: On
Base
In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the Ans: Open End
,The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as Ans: pH
The perimeter of the haircut is found at the Ans: Outer Edge
Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? Ans:
Horizontal
Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? Ans:
Clubbed
The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as Ans: Hyponychium
In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to Ans: Build Weight
This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or
length. Ans: Stationary
Another name for Telsa (high frequency) current is? Ans: Violet Ray
When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally? Ans: Above Your Fingers
Remy hair is? Ans: Human hair with the cuticle intact.
The type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive
Scalps" Ans: Guanidine
Most relaxers on the market contain? Ans: Sodium
Eye Tabbing involves? Ans: The application of individual lashes.
When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result?
Ans: Removes less hair than with "Single-Notch" shears
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the? Ans: Interior
A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a? Ans: Cap Wig
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,Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the
disulphide bond? Ans: Lantionization
The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb? Ans: Barber Comb
What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? Ans: Coat the cuticle
A "weft" will be found in a? Ans: Capless Wig
Turned Hair is? Ans: Hair with cuticle "turned" in one direction
All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except Ans: Have a lower pH than
most thio relaxers.
Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? Ans:
Below 7
Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because Ans: Vellus hair has little or
no pigment.
The hair found on a man's face is referred to as Ans: Barba
Machine made wigs are? Ans: Capless Wigs
Can not be thermal styled or wet set. Ans: Synthetic hair wigs
This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. Ans:
EPA
Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash
tones, use Ans: Violet Toner
The even mixture of blue and yellow makes? Ans: Green
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the MOST volume? Ans: No stem
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, Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the LEAST volume? Ans: Half Stem
Which of the following roller-sets will create the MOST volume Ans: On Base
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the? Ans:
Eponychium
Client's hair has lightened to palest yellow, stylist applies a blue toner. What is the
result? Ans: Green
What should be done before each client? Ans: Sanitize Hands
What do use on your client if they are bleeding? Ans: Powdered allum
What kind of shampoo is used on oily hair? Ans: Balancing
When should you clean the neck on the shampoo bowl? Ans: After each use
What do you use to increase the diameter of the hair? Ans: Protein Conditioner
A 180 degree haircut will give you? Ans: Long Layers
All belong to a pin curl except? Ans: Barrel
Either a finger wave or the shape you are looking for when you cold wave is an: Ans:
S-Shape
What perm would you use on extreme porous hair? Ans: True Acid Wave
What is the benefit for using a low pH perm? Ans: Minimal Swelling
What should you NOT do while shampooing if a client is getting a chemical service?
Ans: Scratch the scalp
Why could your license be suspended? Ans: You are a threat to public.
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Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? Ans: Wet
When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? Ans: Dry
When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? Ans: Dry after
straightening
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline
derivative tints? Ans: Food and Drug Administration
Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color
and what is the correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? Ans: Orange; Blue
When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? Ans: Below your fingers
The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? Ans: Density
Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? Ans: Poor Porosity
Pediculosis Capitis is? Ans: Head Lice
In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the Ans: Hair will
be shorter
The red dermal light is used to treat? Ans: Dry Skin
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to
as Ans: Croquignole curling
What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? Ans: On
Base
In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the Ans: Open End
,The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as Ans: pH
The perimeter of the haircut is found at the Ans: Outer Edge
Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? Ans:
Horizontal
Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? Ans:
Clubbed
The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as Ans: Hyponychium
In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to Ans: Build Weight
This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or
length. Ans: Stationary
Another name for Telsa (high frequency) current is? Ans: Violet Ray
When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally? Ans: Above Your Fingers
Remy hair is? Ans: Human hair with the cuticle intact.
The type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive
Scalps" Ans: Guanidine
Most relaxers on the market contain? Ans: Sodium
Eye Tabbing involves? Ans: The application of individual lashes.
When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result?
Ans: Removes less hair than with "Single-Notch" shears
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the? Ans: Interior
A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a? Ans: Cap Wig
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,Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the
disulphide bond? Ans: Lantionization
The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb? Ans: Barber Comb
What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? Ans: Coat the cuticle
A "weft" will be found in a? Ans: Capless Wig
Turned Hair is? Ans: Hair with cuticle "turned" in one direction
All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except Ans: Have a lower pH than
most thio relaxers.
Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? Ans:
Below 7
Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because Ans: Vellus hair has little or
no pigment.
The hair found on a man's face is referred to as Ans: Barba
Machine made wigs are? Ans: Capless Wigs
Can not be thermal styled or wet set. Ans: Synthetic hair wigs
This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. Ans:
EPA
Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash
tones, use Ans: Violet Toner
The even mixture of blue and yellow makes? Ans: Green
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the MOST volume? Ans: No stem
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, Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the LEAST volume? Ans: Half Stem
Which of the following roller-sets will create the MOST volume Ans: On Base
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the? Ans:
Eponychium
Client's hair has lightened to palest yellow, stylist applies a blue toner. What is the
result? Ans: Green
What should be done before each client? Ans: Sanitize Hands
What do use on your client if they are bleeding? Ans: Powdered allum
What kind of shampoo is used on oily hair? Ans: Balancing
When should you clean the neck on the shampoo bowl? Ans: After each use
What do you use to increase the diameter of the hair? Ans: Protein Conditioner
A 180 degree haircut will give you? Ans: Long Layers
All belong to a pin curl except? Ans: Barrel
Either a finger wave or the shape you are looking for when you cold wave is an: Ans:
S-Shape
What perm would you use on extreme porous hair? Ans: True Acid Wave
What is the benefit for using a low pH perm? Ans: Minimal Swelling
What should you NOT do while shampooing if a client is getting a chemical service?
Ans: Scratch the scalp
Why could your license be suspended? Ans: You are a threat to public.
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