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Cosmetology Virginia State Board Review 2026/2027 ||
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An infectious microorganism capable of infesting almost all
plants and animals is __________. - Answer-virus
For cleaning necklines and around the ears, you may use
smaller-sized clippers called: - Answer-edges
A chemical reaction that easily transmits heat is called
__________. - Answer-exothermic
Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two
sulfur-type chains are joined together are: - Answer-
disulfide bonds
In the fingerwave procedure, pinching or pushing a ridge
with your fingers creates: - Answer-over-direction of ridge
A/an _____________ involves deep rubbing to the
muscles. - Answer-friction movement
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Nail ___________ removes surface moisture and tiny
amounts of oil left on the natural nail. - Answer-dehydrator
Agents that are formulated for use on the skin are: -
Answer-antiseptics
The haircolor that partially penetrates the hair shaft and
stains the cuticle layer, slowly fading with each shampoo is
known as: - Answer-semipermanent
_____________ relaxers are usually advertised and sold
as "no lye" relaxer, containing two components that must
be mixed immediately prior to use: - Answer-guanidine
relaxer
_____________ is a closely woven, heavy material that is
opaque, even after adhesive is applied: - Answer-linen
The complimentary color for green eyes is: - Answer-red
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A variation of the hard press in which a hot curling iron is
passed through the hair before the pressing comb is
called: - Answer-a double press
A volume-based thermal curl is held at a 135 degree
angle, rolled in the usual manner, and placed : - Answer-
forward and high on its base
A colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor, _______
is the most common reducing agent. - Answer-thioglycolic
acid
Allowing hair ends to protrude over thermal irons will
cause: - Answer-fishhooks
____________ bonds are chemical side bonds formed
when the sulfur atoms in two adjacent protein chains are
joined together. - Answer-disulfide
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either: -
Answer-stainless steel or brass
Clippers are the best tool for creating a: - Answer-flat-top
cut
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The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached
to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue called the
_________ - Answer-bed epithelium
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the
sebaceous glands is: - Answer-seborrheic dermatitis
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the: - Answer-
arc base
The panel of hair on which a roller is place is called the: -
Answer-base
When pin curls are properly anchored, the chip enters at
the open end: - Answer-parallel to the stem
By using a traveling guide and no overdirection to cut the
same length throughout a haircut, you are creating: -
Answer-uniform layers
An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours is a: -
Answer-wheal
Cosmetology Virginia State Board Review 2026/2027 ||
Most Recent Exam Actual Complete Real Verified
Exam Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Already Graded A+ ||Newest Exam!!!!
An infectious microorganism capable of infesting almost all
plants and animals is __________. - Answer-virus
For cleaning necklines and around the ears, you may use
smaller-sized clippers called: - Answer-edges
A chemical reaction that easily transmits heat is called
__________. - Answer-exothermic
Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two
sulfur-type chains are joined together are: - Answer-
disulfide bonds
In the fingerwave procedure, pinching or pushing a ridge
with your fingers creates: - Answer-over-direction of ridge
A/an _____________ involves deep rubbing to the
muscles. - Answer-friction movement
,2|Page
Nail ___________ removes surface moisture and tiny
amounts of oil left on the natural nail. - Answer-dehydrator
Agents that are formulated for use on the skin are: -
Answer-antiseptics
The haircolor that partially penetrates the hair shaft and
stains the cuticle layer, slowly fading with each shampoo is
known as: - Answer-semipermanent
_____________ relaxers are usually advertised and sold
as "no lye" relaxer, containing two components that must
be mixed immediately prior to use: - Answer-guanidine
relaxer
_____________ is a closely woven, heavy material that is
opaque, even after adhesive is applied: - Answer-linen
The complimentary color for green eyes is: - Answer-red
,3|Page
A variation of the hard press in which a hot curling iron is
passed through the hair before the pressing comb is
called: - Answer-a double press
A volume-based thermal curl is held at a 135 degree
angle, rolled in the usual manner, and placed : - Answer-
forward and high on its base
A colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor, _______
is the most common reducing agent. - Answer-thioglycolic
acid
Allowing hair ends to protrude over thermal irons will
cause: - Answer-fishhooks
____________ bonds are chemical side bonds formed
when the sulfur atoms in two adjacent protein chains are
joined together. - Answer-disulfide
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either: -
Answer-stainless steel or brass
Clippers are the best tool for creating a: - Answer-flat-top
cut
, 4|Page
The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached
to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue called the
_________ - Answer-bed epithelium
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the
sebaceous glands is: - Answer-seborrheic dermatitis
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the: - Answer-
arc base
The panel of hair on which a roller is place is called the: -
Answer-base
When pin curls are properly anchored, the chip enters at
the open end: - Answer-parallel to the stem
By using a traveling guide and no overdirection to cut the
same length throughout a haircut, you are creating: -
Answer-uniform layers
An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours is a: -
Answer-wheal
