NJ Cosmetology State Board Written
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How long is a temporary license good for? -ANSWER 120 days
The Smallest Organism is -ANSWER An Atom
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? -ANSWER 90 degrees
How long is a student permit for? -ANSWER Until Graduation
Rollers should be what before disinfection? -ANSWER Cleaned and washed with soap
and water.
In what phase does hair grow in? -ANSWER Anagen Phase
What causes oily skin? -ANSWER Over productive sebaceous glands.
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? -ANSWER Refer to a physician.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a pH of 7 compared to pH of 4? -
ANSWER More Alkaline
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? -ANSWER A Short haircut
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is added to permanent hair color? -
ANSWER Oxidation
What is a plant based bacteria? -ANSWER Fungi/Tinea
What is recommended for people with onychophagy? -ANSWER Frequent Manicures
What is NOT recommended prior to having a chemical service done? -ANSWER
Brushing the hair
How much does human hair grow a month? -ANSWER 1/2 Inch
Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from blowdryer, how does that happen? -
ANSWER The hairdryer was in the same place for too long.
, pH Levels for acid to alkaline: -ANSWER Acid is below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is
above 7.
How do you cut nails during a pedicure? -ANSWER Horizontal
What can be applied with a reusable brush? -ANSWER UV gel
What is the first step in applying artificial nails? -ANSWER Push back cuticles, wash
clients hands for service?
Thin, dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes are called: -ANSWER Scales
Growth patterns that grow straight up? -ANSWER Cowlick
Being able to fight off Bacteria is called: -ANSWER Immunity
You walk away from your client and return, what should you do? -ANSWER Sanitize
hands
Where can't you have a shop? -ANSWER A Residential
What is the minimum SPF for sunblock? -ANSWER 15
What do you need to own a shop if you don't have a license? -ANSWER A practitioner
licensed for at least 3 years.
Who is over the cosmetology board? -ANSWER The government
What tissue sends messages to the other body parts? -ANSWER Nerves
When do you do a skin analysis? -ANSWER After the consultation
Hair that is easily breakable and dry: -ANSWER High Porosity
What happens to the hair when you use a perm wave? -ANSWER It contracts
For how many years do the members of the board need to be residents of New Jersey?
-ANSWER 5 years
Why do you use two towels for shampoo? -ANSWER To protect client's from getting wet
or their clothes wet.
What gets rid of green cast? -ANSWER Red
What does the FDA stand for? -ANSWER Food and Drug Administration
EXAM With Practice Questions And
Correct Answers||Latest Exam||Graded
A+
How long is a temporary license good for? -ANSWER 120 days
The Smallest Organism is -ANSWER An Atom
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? -ANSWER 90 degrees
How long is a student permit for? -ANSWER Until Graduation
Rollers should be what before disinfection? -ANSWER Cleaned and washed with soap
and water.
In what phase does hair grow in? -ANSWER Anagen Phase
What causes oily skin? -ANSWER Over productive sebaceous glands.
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? -ANSWER Refer to a physician.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a pH of 7 compared to pH of 4? -
ANSWER More Alkaline
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? -ANSWER A Short haircut
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is added to permanent hair color? -
ANSWER Oxidation
What is a plant based bacteria? -ANSWER Fungi/Tinea
What is recommended for people with onychophagy? -ANSWER Frequent Manicures
What is NOT recommended prior to having a chemical service done? -ANSWER
Brushing the hair
How much does human hair grow a month? -ANSWER 1/2 Inch
Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from blowdryer, how does that happen? -
ANSWER The hairdryer was in the same place for too long.
, pH Levels for acid to alkaline: -ANSWER Acid is below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is
above 7.
How do you cut nails during a pedicure? -ANSWER Horizontal
What can be applied with a reusable brush? -ANSWER UV gel
What is the first step in applying artificial nails? -ANSWER Push back cuticles, wash
clients hands for service?
Thin, dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes are called: -ANSWER Scales
Growth patterns that grow straight up? -ANSWER Cowlick
Being able to fight off Bacteria is called: -ANSWER Immunity
You walk away from your client and return, what should you do? -ANSWER Sanitize
hands
Where can't you have a shop? -ANSWER A Residential
What is the minimum SPF for sunblock? -ANSWER 15
What do you need to own a shop if you don't have a license? -ANSWER A practitioner
licensed for at least 3 years.
Who is over the cosmetology board? -ANSWER The government
What tissue sends messages to the other body parts? -ANSWER Nerves
When do you do a skin analysis? -ANSWER After the consultation
Hair that is easily breakable and dry: -ANSWER High Porosity
What happens to the hair when you use a perm wave? -ANSWER It contracts
For how many years do the members of the board need to be residents of New Jersey?
-ANSWER 5 years
Why do you use two towels for shampoo? -ANSWER To protect client's from getting wet
or their clothes wet.
What gets rid of green cast? -ANSWER Red
What does the FDA stand for? -ANSWER Food and Drug Administration
