Practice Exam #1- California Cosmetology State Board Exam
2026|2027 Advanced Practice Questions and Answers with
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Full stem (pin curls) or off based (rollers) achieve the same result: - Correct Answer -The least
volume/lift
If your client wants wavy hair with maximum lift, you would do: - Correct Answer -Large rollers, on base
Which type of roller placement would create maximum volume in a hair style? - Correct Answer -Over
direct
Why does the clever stylist place a plastic comb between the hot iron and scalp? - Correct Answer -Avoid
burning the clients scalp
What effects will acids tend to have on pores? - Correct Answer -Close or contract them
Astringents are generally used to: - Correct Answer -Contract pores or tissues
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, Astringents are usually: - Correct Answer -Acid
Styptics are astringents that are used to stop bleeding because they: - Correct Answer -Contract pores
or tissues
A neutralizer has which of the following actions on the hair: - Correct Answer -Re-bond the hair into a
new shape
Porosity refers to: - Correct Answer -The hair's ability to hold moisture
The pH scale is a system designed to measure: - Correct Answer -Alkalinity and Acidity
The unit of measurement for electrical current is known as: - Correct Answer -Watt
The most common bacteria produces diseases such as tetanus/lockjaw and typhoid fever: - Correct
Answer -Bacilli
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2026|2027 Advanced Practice Questions and Answers with
Complete A+ Solutions!!!
Full stem (pin curls) or off based (rollers) achieve the same result: - Correct Answer -The least
volume/lift
If your client wants wavy hair with maximum lift, you would do: - Correct Answer -Large rollers, on base
Which type of roller placement would create maximum volume in a hair style? - Correct Answer -Over
direct
Why does the clever stylist place a plastic comb between the hot iron and scalp? - Correct Answer -Avoid
burning the clients scalp
What effects will acids tend to have on pores? - Correct Answer -Close or contract them
Astringents are generally used to: - Correct Answer -Contract pores or tissues
1|Page
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, Astringents are usually: - Correct Answer -Acid
Styptics are astringents that are used to stop bleeding because they: - Correct Answer -Contract pores
or tissues
A neutralizer has which of the following actions on the hair: - Correct Answer -Re-bond the hair into a
new shape
Porosity refers to: - Correct Answer -The hair's ability to hold moisture
The pH scale is a system designed to measure: - Correct Answer -Alkalinity and Acidity
The unit of measurement for electrical current is known as: - Correct Answer -Watt
The most common bacteria produces diseases such as tetanus/lockjaw and typhoid fever: - Correct
Answer -Bacilli
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