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TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
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When the hair shaft grows upward or detaches itself from the bulb, this is known
as what stage of the hair growth cycle?
a. anagen
b. catagen
c. telogen
d. cortex - ANSWER: Catagen
Which of the following is the outermost layer of the skin?
a. dermis
b. epidermis
c. capillary
d. reticular - ANSWER: Epidermis
The ingredient added to a product to enhance the efficacy of the preservative is?
a. an emulsifying agent
b. a buffering agent
c. a chelating agent
d. an antibacterial agent - ANSWER: A chelating agent
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When exfoliating, it is important to NOT use brushing machine, scrubs, or any
harsh mechanical peeling technique on?
a. Fitzpatrick 1 skin
b. thickened epidermis
c. sun-damaged skin
d. skin with visible capillaries - ANSWER: Skin with visible capillaries
What is the largest bone of the face?
a. mandible
b. frontal
c. temporal
d. maxilla - ANSWER: Mandible
When removing hair with the use of soft wax, which direction is the wax applied?
a. same direction of hair growth
b. against direction of hair growth
c. any direction
d. across grains - ANSWER: Same direction of hair growth
The stratum lucidum is a clear layer under the stratum?
a. corneum
b. germinativum
c. spinosum
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d. granulosum - ANSWER: Corneum
Client info: Allergic to pineapple and aspirin. Has Prescription for Retinol A What
treatment would be a contraindication for this client?
a. hydrating mask
b. ultrasonic skin scrubber
c. lip wax
d. eyebrow tweeze - ANSWER: Lip wax
Client info: Allergic to pineapple and aspirin. Has prescription for Retinol A
An exfoliating product containing which ingredient would be likely to cause an
adverse reaction to this client?
a. papain
b. bromelain
c. glycolic acid
d. salicylic acid - ANSWER: Papain
Blood appears while performing an extraction. Proper standard precautions would
include which of the following?
a. consult manager
b. apply antiseptic to the area
c. file an incident report
d. apply disinfectant to the area - ANSWER: Apply antiseptic to the area
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Which of the following is used to apply electrical current to the client's skin?
a. converter
b. polarity
c. electrode
d. rectifier - ANSWER: Electrode
Client Info for #105- Has seasonal allergies, taking histamine medication, plans to
go to beach, concerns about sun damage and aging.
A client scheduled for glycolic acid peel indicates that they will be leaving for a
beach vacation the following day. How should the practitioner proceed?
a. discuss risk of sun exposure and proceed with the glycolic acid peel
b. discuss risk of the skin irritation and recommend microdermabrasion instead
c. discuss risk of skin irritation and proceed with the glycolic acid peel
d. discuss risk of sun exposure and recommend a moisturizing treatment
instead - ANSWER: Discuss risk of sun exposure and recommend a moisturizing
treatment instead
How does titanium dioxide protect the skin from the sun?
a. absorbs the rays
b. reflects the rays
c. neutralizes the rays
d. intensifies the rays - ANSWER: Reflects the rays
Distilled water is used in a steamer to prevent the buildup of?
TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
TESTBANK VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
When the hair shaft grows upward or detaches itself from the bulb, this is known
as what stage of the hair growth cycle?
a. anagen
b. catagen
c. telogen
d. cortex - ANSWER: Catagen
Which of the following is the outermost layer of the skin?
a. dermis
b. epidermis
c. capillary
d. reticular - ANSWER: Epidermis
The ingredient added to a product to enhance the efficacy of the preservative is?
a. an emulsifying agent
b. a buffering agent
c. a chelating agent
d. an antibacterial agent - ANSWER: A chelating agent
,2|Page
When exfoliating, it is important to NOT use brushing machine, scrubs, or any
harsh mechanical peeling technique on?
a. Fitzpatrick 1 skin
b. thickened epidermis
c. sun-damaged skin
d. skin with visible capillaries - ANSWER: Skin with visible capillaries
What is the largest bone of the face?
a. mandible
b. frontal
c. temporal
d. maxilla - ANSWER: Mandible
When removing hair with the use of soft wax, which direction is the wax applied?
a. same direction of hair growth
b. against direction of hair growth
c. any direction
d. across grains - ANSWER: Same direction of hair growth
The stratum lucidum is a clear layer under the stratum?
a. corneum
b. germinativum
c. spinosum
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d. granulosum - ANSWER: Corneum
Client info: Allergic to pineapple and aspirin. Has Prescription for Retinol A What
treatment would be a contraindication for this client?
a. hydrating mask
b. ultrasonic skin scrubber
c. lip wax
d. eyebrow tweeze - ANSWER: Lip wax
Client info: Allergic to pineapple and aspirin. Has prescription for Retinol A
An exfoliating product containing which ingredient would be likely to cause an
adverse reaction to this client?
a. papain
b. bromelain
c. glycolic acid
d. salicylic acid - ANSWER: Papain
Blood appears while performing an extraction. Proper standard precautions would
include which of the following?
a. consult manager
b. apply antiseptic to the area
c. file an incident report
d. apply disinfectant to the area - ANSWER: Apply antiseptic to the area
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Which of the following is used to apply electrical current to the client's skin?
a. converter
b. polarity
c. electrode
d. rectifier - ANSWER: Electrode
Client Info for #105- Has seasonal allergies, taking histamine medication, plans to
go to beach, concerns about sun damage and aging.
A client scheduled for glycolic acid peel indicates that they will be leaving for a
beach vacation the following day. How should the practitioner proceed?
a. discuss risk of sun exposure and proceed with the glycolic acid peel
b. discuss risk of the skin irritation and recommend microdermabrasion instead
c. discuss risk of skin irritation and proceed with the glycolic acid peel
d. discuss risk of sun exposure and recommend a moisturizing treatment
instead - ANSWER: Discuss risk of sun exposure and recommend a moisturizing
treatment instead
How does titanium dioxide protect the skin from the sun?
a. absorbs the rays
b. reflects the rays
c. neutralizes the rays
d. intensifies the rays - ANSWER: Reflects the rays
Distilled water is used in a steamer to prevent the buildup of?
