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PA Cosmetology Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Under-processing is caused by - ANS insufficient processing time
Which of the following guidelines is true if your client has a round facial shape? - ANS add
height at the crown
A client as a level 7 red-orange brassy looking hair. What is the best choice for neutralizing this
color? - ANS level 6 blue-green
Do NOT give a permanent wave if what exists? - ANS scalp abrasions
The chemical often required in addition to the chemical relaxer is - ANS stabilizer
.6) Which of the following is considered a cool color?
A. blue
B. brown
C. red
D. yellow - ANS A. blue
Q.7) You should apply waving lotion to the
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A. top of each rod only
B. top and bottom of each rod
C. area between the rods
D. top hairline and allow it to drip down - ANS B. top and bottom of each rod
Which statement about hair lightening is CORRECT?
A. very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening
B. hair lighteners are used as preliminary treatments, never by themselves
C. lighteners are not effective in removing undesirable off-shades
D. lightening has no effect on hair's porosity - ANS A. very dark hair may be damaged by
extreme lightening
) Which bonds are individually very weak?
A. hydrogen
B. salt
C. disulfide
D. both A and B - ANS D. both A and B
The relaxer cream is applied near the scalp last because processing is accelerated in this area by
A. your speed in application
B. the sebaceous glands
C. body heat
D. perspiration - ANS C. body heat
The haircut with a constant elevation of 90 degrees will result in
A. a blunt cut with no layers
B. graduation with added fullness at the crown
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C. layers that are all the same length
D. layers with shorter lengths at the crown - ANS C. layers that are all the same length
Nail polish should be applied
A. from the free edge to the base
B. using light, sweeping strokes
C. on the sides first
D. all of the above - ANS B. using light, sweeping strokes
Hot oil manicures are partially effective on
A. soft nails
B. diseased nails
C. brittle nails
D. none of the above - ANS C. brittle nails
After rinsing the waving lotion from the hair, you should
A. apply the neutralizer
B. blow dry the hair
C. set and style the hair
D. blot off excess water - ANS D. blot off excess water
Your client will most likely accept suggestions about hair color services when you
A. begin by explaining the prices of all your services
B. base your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle
C. carefully explain the underlying chemistry of hair coloring
D. show the client color photos of movie stars with the same color - ANS B. base your
suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle
PA Cosmetology Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Under-processing is caused by - ANS insufficient processing time
Which of the following guidelines is true if your client has a round facial shape? - ANS add
height at the crown
A client as a level 7 red-orange brassy looking hair. What is the best choice for neutralizing this
color? - ANS level 6 blue-green
Do NOT give a permanent wave if what exists? - ANS scalp abrasions
The chemical often required in addition to the chemical relaxer is - ANS stabilizer
.6) Which of the following is considered a cool color?
A. blue
B. brown
C. red
D. yellow - ANS A. blue
Q.7) You should apply waving lotion to the
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A. top of each rod only
B. top and bottom of each rod
C. area between the rods
D. top hairline and allow it to drip down - ANS B. top and bottom of each rod
Which statement about hair lightening is CORRECT?
A. very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening
B. hair lighteners are used as preliminary treatments, never by themselves
C. lighteners are not effective in removing undesirable off-shades
D. lightening has no effect on hair's porosity - ANS A. very dark hair may be damaged by
extreme lightening
) Which bonds are individually very weak?
A. hydrogen
B. salt
C. disulfide
D. both A and B - ANS D. both A and B
The relaxer cream is applied near the scalp last because processing is accelerated in this area by
A. your speed in application
B. the sebaceous glands
C. body heat
D. perspiration - ANS C. body heat
The haircut with a constant elevation of 90 degrees will result in
A. a blunt cut with no layers
B. graduation with added fullness at the crown
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C. layers that are all the same length
D. layers with shorter lengths at the crown - ANS C. layers that are all the same length
Nail polish should be applied
A. from the free edge to the base
B. using light, sweeping strokes
C. on the sides first
D. all of the above - ANS B. using light, sweeping strokes
Hot oil manicures are partially effective on
A. soft nails
B. diseased nails
C. brittle nails
D. none of the above - ANS C. brittle nails
After rinsing the waving lotion from the hair, you should
A. apply the neutralizer
B. blow dry the hair
C. set and style the hair
D. blot off excess water - ANS D. blot off excess water
Your client will most likely accept suggestions about hair color services when you
A. begin by explaining the prices of all your services
B. base your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle
C. carefully explain the underlying chemistry of hair coloring
D. show the client color photos of movie stars with the same color - ANS B. base your
suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle
