AACN STUDY GUIDES FOR UPCOMING EXAM 2026
# Term Definition
1 Three sectioning
what is an effective was to measure
the proportions of the face?
2 acid perms
soft natural curl patterns, more
control due to slower processing
time , being better for tinted or
fragile hair are an advantages of
what?
3 Professional code of ethics
" keep your word and fulfill your
obligations" is one of the
responsibilities listed in a sample
what?
4 Onychatrophia
what is caused bu an injury or
systemic diseases and is not
caused by fungus?
5 "C-shaped movement"
a single oblong creates what
shaped movement?
6 Perpendicular Distribution
The hair is combed at a 90 degree
angle from its base parting with
what type of distribution?
7 Fine net, & wig cap
Two methods used to cover the
clients hair when putting on a wig
Include?
8 The base coat.
The manicurist will apply the nail
polish over what?
9 Wash implements with soap and water
Before placing implements in
disinfectant after every service you
should do what?
,10 6-8 hours of sleep
Most people need how many hours
of sleep or they become fatigued
and cannot function properly?
11 The cerebrum
Which is located in the upper, front
portion of the cranium and is
responsible for mental activity?
# Term Definition
12 Polish
Remove all traces of oil lotion or
cream from nails BEFORE applying
what?
13 Androgenic alopecia
The procedural step usually taken
to determine if a clients hair loss is
what is to ask questions about
family history?
14 Ointments
Mixtures of organic substances and
medicinal agents are called?
15 Ammonium thioglycolate
The mild creamy form of what is the
main ingredient found in a booster
is called?
16 glycerol monothioglycolate
acid waves contained a thioglycolic
derivative called what?
17 the most expensive
since the supply for human hair for
manufacturing of wigs is limited
these wigs are what?
18 Leukoderma
Hypopigmentation of the skin
caused by a decrease in activity of
melanocytes describes what?
, 19 a colorless translucent powder
what may be worn with any
foundation shade and is designed
to allow the skin/foundation shade
to show through without imparting
any color ?
20 four to six months
under normal circumstances, the
growth of a new nail plate takes
approximately how long?
21 Chemical texturizing (reforming)
the process of using physical and
chemical actions to permanently
change the texture of hair is called?
22 the guard
the size of the what enables you to
consistently cut the hair at the
same length?
# Term Definition
23 a resume
What should describe prior
employment, special awards and
should be written in a brief and
concise manner?
24 50%
compensation for the salon owner
and employees generally
represents how much of salon
expenses?
25 4.5-5.5
a healthy skins PH level is acid
balanced to what?
26 Hair to swell creating the necessary tension on the
Alkaline waves should be wrapped hair.
without tension Because alkaline
reforming lotions causes what?
# Term Definition
1 Three sectioning
what is an effective was to measure
the proportions of the face?
2 acid perms
soft natural curl patterns, more
control due to slower processing
time , being better for tinted or
fragile hair are an advantages of
what?
3 Professional code of ethics
" keep your word and fulfill your
obligations" is one of the
responsibilities listed in a sample
what?
4 Onychatrophia
what is caused bu an injury or
systemic diseases and is not
caused by fungus?
5 "C-shaped movement"
a single oblong creates what
shaped movement?
6 Perpendicular Distribution
The hair is combed at a 90 degree
angle from its base parting with
what type of distribution?
7 Fine net, & wig cap
Two methods used to cover the
clients hair when putting on a wig
Include?
8 The base coat.
The manicurist will apply the nail
polish over what?
9 Wash implements with soap and water
Before placing implements in
disinfectant after every service you
should do what?
,10 6-8 hours of sleep
Most people need how many hours
of sleep or they become fatigued
and cannot function properly?
11 The cerebrum
Which is located in the upper, front
portion of the cranium and is
responsible for mental activity?
# Term Definition
12 Polish
Remove all traces of oil lotion or
cream from nails BEFORE applying
what?
13 Androgenic alopecia
The procedural step usually taken
to determine if a clients hair loss is
what is to ask questions about
family history?
14 Ointments
Mixtures of organic substances and
medicinal agents are called?
15 Ammonium thioglycolate
The mild creamy form of what is the
main ingredient found in a booster
is called?
16 glycerol monothioglycolate
acid waves contained a thioglycolic
derivative called what?
17 the most expensive
since the supply for human hair for
manufacturing of wigs is limited
these wigs are what?
18 Leukoderma
Hypopigmentation of the skin
caused by a decrease in activity of
melanocytes describes what?
, 19 a colorless translucent powder
what may be worn with any
foundation shade and is designed
to allow the skin/foundation shade
to show through without imparting
any color ?
20 four to six months
under normal circumstances, the
growth of a new nail plate takes
approximately how long?
21 Chemical texturizing (reforming)
the process of using physical and
chemical actions to permanently
change the texture of hair is called?
22 the guard
the size of the what enables you to
consistently cut the hair at the
same length?
# Term Definition
23 a resume
What should describe prior
employment, special awards and
should be written in a brief and
concise manner?
24 50%
compensation for the salon owner
and employees generally
represents how much of salon
expenses?
25 4.5-5.5
a healthy skins PH level is acid
balanced to what?
26 Hair to swell creating the necessary tension on the
Alkaline waves should be wrapped hair.
without tension Because alkaline
reforming lotions causes what?
