PA COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent
scorching and breakage of the hair? - ANS Pressing oil
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety, release
the thumb grip and: - ANS Close your palm over the shears
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is
a(n): - ANS Suspension
Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service? -
ANS Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - ANS Broken teeth
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: -
ANS Referred to a physician
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, Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called: -
ANS Oxidative color
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - ANS Cortex
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product: -
ANS Natural bristles
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - ANS Staphylococci
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as: -
ANS Lowlighting
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their
natural shape is called: - ANS Curl diffusion or chemical blowout
Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the length of the
weft/track? - ANS Double lock stitch
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? - ANS A
health scalp
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called: -
ANS Serratus anterior
What product may be used to remove nail stains? - ANS Nail bleach
How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover? - ANS No more than half
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent
scorching and breakage of the hair? - ANS Pressing oil
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety, release
the thumb grip and: - ANS Close your palm over the shears
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is
a(n): - ANS Suspension
Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service? -
ANS Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - ANS Broken teeth
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: -
ANS Referred to a physician
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
, Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called: -
ANS Oxidative color
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - ANS Cortex
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product: -
ANS Natural bristles
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - ANS Staphylococci
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as: -
ANS Lowlighting
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their
natural shape is called: - ANS Curl diffusion or chemical blowout
Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the length of the
weft/track? - ANS Double lock stitch
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? - ANS A
health scalp
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called: -
ANS Serratus anterior
What product may be used to remove nail stains? - ANS Nail bleach
How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover? - ANS No more than half
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
