NJ Cosmetology State Board Written
EXAM Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2024)
How long is a temporary license good for? - Correct Answer
✅120 days
The Smallest Organism is - Correct Answer ✅An Atom
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? - Correct Answer
✅90 degrees
How long is a student permit for? - Correct Answer ✅Until
Graduation
Rollers should be what before disinfection? - Correct Answer
✅Cleaned and washed with soap and water.
In what phase does hair grow in? - Correct Answer
✅Anagen Phase
What causes oily skin? - Correct Answer ✅Over productive
sebaceous glands.
,NJ Cosmetology State Board Written
EXAM Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2024)
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? - Correct
Answer ✅Refer to a physician.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a pH of 7
compared to pH of 4? - Correct Answer ✅More Alkaline
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? - Correct
Answer ✅A Short haircut
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is added to
permanent hair color? - Correct Answer ✅Oxidation
What is a plant based bacteria? - Correct Answer
✅Fungi/Tinea
What is recommended for people with onychophagy? -
Correct Answer ✅Frequent Manicures
, NJ Cosmetology State Board Written
EXAM Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2024)
What is NOT recommended prior to having a chemical service
done? - Correct Answer ✅Brushing the hair
How much does human hair grow a month? - Correct
Answer ✅1/2 Inch
Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from blowdryer,
how does that happen? - Correct Answer ✅The hairdryer
was in the same place for too long.
pH Levels for acid to alkaline: - Correct Answer ✅Acid is
below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is above 7.
How do you cut nails during a pedicure? - Correct Answer
✅Horizontal
What can be applied with a reusable brush? - Correct
Answer ✅UV gel
EXAM Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2024)
How long is a temporary license good for? - Correct Answer
✅120 days
The Smallest Organism is - Correct Answer ✅An Atom
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? - Correct Answer
✅90 degrees
How long is a student permit for? - Correct Answer ✅Until
Graduation
Rollers should be what before disinfection? - Correct Answer
✅Cleaned and washed with soap and water.
In what phase does hair grow in? - Correct Answer
✅Anagen Phase
What causes oily skin? - Correct Answer ✅Over productive
sebaceous glands.
,NJ Cosmetology State Board Written
EXAM Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2024)
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? - Correct
Answer ✅Refer to a physician.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a pH of 7
compared to pH of 4? - Correct Answer ✅More Alkaline
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? - Correct
Answer ✅A Short haircut
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is added to
permanent hair color? - Correct Answer ✅Oxidation
What is a plant based bacteria? - Correct Answer
✅Fungi/Tinea
What is recommended for people with onychophagy? -
Correct Answer ✅Frequent Manicures
, NJ Cosmetology State Board Written
EXAM Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2024)
What is NOT recommended prior to having a chemical service
done? - Correct Answer ✅Brushing the hair
How much does human hair grow a month? - Correct
Answer ✅1/2 Inch
Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from blowdryer,
how does that happen? - Correct Answer ✅The hairdryer
was in the same place for too long.
pH Levels for acid to alkaline: - Correct Answer ✅Acid is
below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is above 7.
How do you cut nails during a pedicure? - Correct Answer
✅Horizontal
What can be applied with a reusable brush? - Correct
Answer ✅UV gel
