Cosmetology Texas State Board Written
Exam Questions And Answers
When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wet
When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dry
When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry
after straightening
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline
derivative tints? - CORRECT ANSWER-Food and Drug Administration
Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color
and what is the correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Orange; Blue
When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? - CORRECT ANSWER-Below
your fingers
The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Density
Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Poor Porosity
Pediculosis Capitis is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Head Lice
In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hair will be shorter
The red dermal light is used to treat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry Skin
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as
- CORRECT ANSWER-Croquignole curling
What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? - CORRECT
ANSWER-On Base
In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the - CORRECT ANSWER-Open End
,The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-pH
The perimeter of the haircut is found at the - CORRECT ANSWER-Outer Edge
Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Horizontal
Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Clubbed
The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hyponychium
In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to - CORRECT ANSWER-
Build Weight
This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or
length. - CORRECT ANSWER-Stationary
Another name for Telsa (high frequency) current is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Violet Ray
When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally? - CORRECT ANSWER-Above
Your Fingers
Remy hair is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Human hair with the cuticle intact.
The type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive
Scalps" - CORRECT ANSWER-Guanidine
Most relaxers on the market contain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium
Eye Tabbing involves? - CORRECT ANSWER-The application of individual lashes.
When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Removes less hair than with "Single-Notch" shears
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Interior
A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cap Wig
Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the
disulphide bond? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lantionization
The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Barber Comb
,What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? - CORRECT ANSWER-Coat
the cuticle
A "weft" will be found in a? - CORRECT ANSWER-Capless Wig
Turned Hair is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair with cuticle "turned" in one direction
All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except - CORRECT ANSWER-Have
a lower pH than most thio relaxers.
Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Below 7
Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because - CORRECT ANSWER-
Vellus hair has little or no pigment.
The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-Barba
Machine made wigs are? - CORRECT ANSWER-Capless Wigs
Can not be thermal styled or wet set. - CORRECT ANSWER-Synthetic hair wigs
This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. -
CORRECT ANSWER-EPA
Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash
tones, use - CORRECT ANSWER-Violet Toner
The even mixture of blue and yellow makes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Green
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the MOST volume? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No stem
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the LEAST volume? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Half Stem
Which of the following roller-sets will create the MOST volume - CORRECT ANSWER-
On Base
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Eponychium
Client's hair has lightened to palest yellow, stylist applies a blue toner. What is the
result? - CORRECT ANSWER-Green
, What should be done before each client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sanitize Hands
What do use on your client if they are bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Powdered
allum
What kind of shampoo is used on oily hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Balancing
When should you clean the neck on the shampoo bowl? - CORRECT ANSWER-After
each use
What do you use to increase the diameter of the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protein
Conditioner
A 180 degree haircut will give you? - CORRECT ANSWER-Long Layers
All belong to a pin curl except? - CORRECT ANSWER-Barrel
Either a finger wave or the shape you are looking for when you cold wave is an: -
CORRECT ANSWER-S-Shape
What perm would you use on extreme porous hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-True Acid
Wave
What is the benefit for using a low pH perm? - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimal Swelling
What should you NOT do while shampooing if a client is getting a chemical service? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Scratch the scalp
Why could your license be suspended? - CORRECT ANSWER-You are a threat to
public.
How do you renew your license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mail in an application.
How many hours do you need before working on a client in a secondary education
school? - CORRECT ANSWER-150
How many hours do you need before working on a client in a public beauty school? -
CORRECT ANSWER-250
What would you use a double process color on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gray Hair
When using a dryer, the tool that would give you a curly look is a? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Diffuser
Which method is best for putting extensions in finer hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fusion
Exam Questions And Answers
When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wet
When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dry
When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry
after straightening
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline
derivative tints? - CORRECT ANSWER-Food and Drug Administration
Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color
and what is the correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Orange; Blue
When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? - CORRECT ANSWER-Below
your fingers
The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Density
Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Poor Porosity
Pediculosis Capitis is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Head Lice
In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hair will be shorter
The red dermal light is used to treat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry Skin
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as
- CORRECT ANSWER-Croquignole curling
What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? - CORRECT
ANSWER-On Base
In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the - CORRECT ANSWER-Open End
,The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-pH
The perimeter of the haircut is found at the - CORRECT ANSWER-Outer Edge
Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Horizontal
Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Clubbed
The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hyponychium
In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to - CORRECT ANSWER-
Build Weight
This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or
length. - CORRECT ANSWER-Stationary
Another name for Telsa (high frequency) current is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Violet Ray
When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally? - CORRECT ANSWER-Above
Your Fingers
Remy hair is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Human hair with the cuticle intact.
The type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive
Scalps" - CORRECT ANSWER-Guanidine
Most relaxers on the market contain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium
Eye Tabbing involves? - CORRECT ANSWER-The application of individual lashes.
When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Removes less hair than with "Single-Notch" shears
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Interior
A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cap Wig
Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the
disulphide bond? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lantionization
The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Barber Comb
,What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? - CORRECT ANSWER-Coat
the cuticle
A "weft" will be found in a? - CORRECT ANSWER-Capless Wig
Turned Hair is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair with cuticle "turned" in one direction
All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except - CORRECT ANSWER-Have
a lower pH than most thio relaxers.
Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Below 7
Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because - CORRECT ANSWER-
Vellus hair has little or no pigment.
The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-Barba
Machine made wigs are? - CORRECT ANSWER-Capless Wigs
Can not be thermal styled or wet set. - CORRECT ANSWER-Synthetic hair wigs
This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. -
CORRECT ANSWER-EPA
Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash
tones, use - CORRECT ANSWER-Violet Toner
The even mixture of blue and yellow makes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Green
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the MOST volume? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No stem
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the LEAST volume? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Half Stem
Which of the following roller-sets will create the MOST volume - CORRECT ANSWER-
On Base
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Eponychium
Client's hair has lightened to palest yellow, stylist applies a blue toner. What is the
result? - CORRECT ANSWER-Green
, What should be done before each client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sanitize Hands
What do use on your client if they are bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Powdered
allum
What kind of shampoo is used on oily hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Balancing
When should you clean the neck on the shampoo bowl? - CORRECT ANSWER-After
each use
What do you use to increase the diameter of the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protein
Conditioner
A 180 degree haircut will give you? - CORRECT ANSWER-Long Layers
All belong to a pin curl except? - CORRECT ANSWER-Barrel
Either a finger wave or the shape you are looking for when you cold wave is an: -
CORRECT ANSWER-S-Shape
What perm would you use on extreme porous hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-True Acid
Wave
What is the benefit for using a low pH perm? - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimal Swelling
What should you NOT do while shampooing if a client is getting a chemical service? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Scratch the scalp
Why could your license be suspended? - CORRECT ANSWER-You are a threat to
public.
How do you renew your license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mail in an application.
How many hours do you need before working on a client in a secondary education
school? - CORRECT ANSWER-150
How many hours do you need before working on a client in a public beauty school? -
CORRECT ANSWER-250
What would you use a double process color on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gray Hair
When using a dryer, the tool that would give you a curly look is a? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Diffuser
Which method is best for putting extensions in finer hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fusion
