Cosmetology Virginia State Board Review
2024 Questions with Correct Answers
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
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
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
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
Clippers are the best tool for creating a: - -----ANSWER---->flat-top cut
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
A/an ____________ removes the hair by removing it from the bottom of the follicle. - -----ANSWER----
>epilator
A product containing softening agents or oils to penetrate dry, flaky skin and calluses that needed to be
smoothed during a pedicure is: - -----ANSWER---->abrasive scrub
_____________ is a chemical mixture of concentrated protein and is used to provide treatment when an
equal degree of moisturizing and protein is required. - -----ANSWER---->deep conditioner
A chain of five or more salons owned by one individual or two or more partners is called a/an: - -----
ANSWER---->independent chain salon
Layers create movement and volume in the hair and the ends appear: - -----ANSWER---->farther apart
Medium curly hair is: - -----ANSWER---->the least resistant to pressing
When you have ___________, you are committed to a strong code of moral and artistic value. - -----
ANSWER---->integrity
2024 Questions with Correct Answers
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
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
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
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
Clippers are the best tool for creating a: - -----ANSWER---->flat-top cut
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
A/an ____________ removes the hair by removing it from the bottom of the follicle. - -----ANSWER----
>epilator
A product containing softening agents or oils to penetrate dry, flaky skin and calluses that needed to be
smoothed during a pedicure is: - -----ANSWER---->abrasive scrub
_____________ is a chemical mixture of concentrated protein and is used to provide treatment when an
equal degree of moisturizing and protein is required. - -----ANSWER---->deep conditioner
A chain of five or more salons owned by one individual or two or more partners is called a/an: - -----
ANSWER---->independent chain salon
Layers create movement and volume in the hair and the ends appear: - -----ANSWER---->farther apart
Medium curly hair is: - -----ANSWER---->the least resistant to pressing
When you have ___________, you are committed to a strong code of moral and artistic value. - -----
ANSWER---->integrity
