NJ Cosmetology State Board Written Exam Test Questions
with Answers Graded A
How long is a temporary license good for? - added to permanent hair color? -
ANSWER -120 days ANSWER -Oxidation
The Smallest Organism is - ANSWER -An What is a plant based bacteria? -
Atom ANSWER -Fungi/Tinea
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? - What is recommended for people with
ANSWER -90 degrees onychophagy? - ANSWER -Frequent
Manicures
How long is a student permit for? -
ANSWER -Until Graduation What is NOT recommended prior to having a
chemical service done? - ANSWER -
Brushing the hair
Rollers should be what before disinfection? -
ANSWER -Cleaned and washed with soap
and water. How much does human hair grow a month? -
ANSWER -1/2 Inch
In what phase does hair grow in? -
ANSWER -Anagen Phase Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from
blowdryer, how does that happen? -
ANSWER -The hairdryer was in the same
What causes oily skin? - ANSWER -Over place for too long.
productive sebaceous glands.
pH Levels for acid to alkaline: - ANSWER -
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? - Acid is below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is
ANSWER -Refer to a physician. above 7.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a How do you cut nails during a pedicure? -
pH of 7 compared to pH of 4? - ANSWER - ANSWER -Horizontal
More Alkaline
What can be applied with a reusable brush? -
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? ANSWER -UV gel
- ANSWER -A Short haircut
What is the first step in applying artificial nails? -
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is ANSWER -Push back cuticles, wash clients
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, NJ Cosmetology State Board Written Exam Test Questions
with Answers Graded A
hands for service?
Hair that is easily breakable and dry: -
ANSWER -High Porosity
Thin, dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes are
called: - ANSWER -Scales
What happens to the hair when you use a perm
wave? - ANSWER -It contracts
Growth patterns that grow straight up? -
ANSWER -Cowlick
For how many years do the members of the
board need to be residents of New Jersey? -
Being able to fight off Bacteria is called: - ANSWER -5 years
ANSWER -Immunity
Why do you use two towels for shampoo? -
You walk away from your client and return, what ANSWER -To protect client's from getting
should you do? - ANSWER -Sanitize hands wet or their clothes wet.
Where can't you have a shop? - ANSWER - What gets rid of green cast? - ANSWER -
A Residential Red
What is the minimum SPF for sunblock? - What does the FDA stand for? - ANSWER -
ANSWER -15 Food and Drug Administration
What do you need to own a shop if you don't Why do we use a wooden pusher? -
have a license? - ANSWER -A practitioner ANSWER -To remove cuticle tissue
licensed for at least 3 years.
Onychorrhexis: - ANSWER -Ridges in nails
Who is over the cosmetology board? -
ANSWER -The government
Fitting a wig on a mannequin is called: -
ANSWER -Blocking
What tissue sends messages to the other body
parts? - ANSWER -Nerves
What is used on canities before color services? -
ANSWER -A pre-softner
When do you do a skin analysis? -
ANSWER -After the consultation
What system controls bodily movement? -
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with Answers Graded A
How long is a temporary license good for? - added to permanent hair color? -
ANSWER -120 days ANSWER -Oxidation
The Smallest Organism is - ANSWER -An What is a plant based bacteria? -
Atom ANSWER -Fungi/Tinea
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? - What is recommended for people with
ANSWER -90 degrees onychophagy? - ANSWER -Frequent
Manicures
How long is a student permit for? -
ANSWER -Until Graduation What is NOT recommended prior to having a
chemical service done? - ANSWER -
Brushing the hair
Rollers should be what before disinfection? -
ANSWER -Cleaned and washed with soap
and water. How much does human hair grow a month? -
ANSWER -1/2 Inch
In what phase does hair grow in? -
ANSWER -Anagen Phase Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from
blowdryer, how does that happen? -
ANSWER -The hairdryer was in the same
What causes oily skin? - ANSWER -Over place for too long.
productive sebaceous glands.
pH Levels for acid to alkaline: - ANSWER -
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? - Acid is below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is
ANSWER -Refer to a physician. above 7.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a How do you cut nails during a pedicure? -
pH of 7 compared to pH of 4? - ANSWER - ANSWER -Horizontal
More Alkaline
What can be applied with a reusable brush? -
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? ANSWER -UV gel
- ANSWER -A Short haircut
What is the first step in applying artificial nails? -
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is ANSWER -Push back cuticles, wash clients
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, NJ Cosmetology State Board Written Exam Test Questions
with Answers Graded A
hands for service?
Hair that is easily breakable and dry: -
ANSWER -High Porosity
Thin, dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes are
called: - ANSWER -Scales
What happens to the hair when you use a perm
wave? - ANSWER -It contracts
Growth patterns that grow straight up? -
ANSWER -Cowlick
For how many years do the members of the
board need to be residents of New Jersey? -
Being able to fight off Bacteria is called: - ANSWER -5 years
ANSWER -Immunity
Why do you use two towels for shampoo? -
You walk away from your client and return, what ANSWER -To protect client's from getting
should you do? - ANSWER -Sanitize hands wet or their clothes wet.
Where can't you have a shop? - ANSWER - What gets rid of green cast? - ANSWER -
A Residential Red
What is the minimum SPF for sunblock? - What does the FDA stand for? - ANSWER -
ANSWER -15 Food and Drug Administration
What do you need to own a shop if you don't Why do we use a wooden pusher? -
have a license? - ANSWER -A practitioner ANSWER -To remove cuticle tissue
licensed for at least 3 years.
Onychorrhexis: - ANSWER -Ridges in nails
Who is over the cosmetology board? -
ANSWER -The government
Fitting a wig on a mannequin is called: -
ANSWER -Blocking
What tissue sends messages to the other body
parts? - ANSWER -Nerves
What is used on canities before color services? -
ANSWER -A pre-softner
When do you do a skin analysis? -
ANSWER -After the consultation
What system controls bodily movement? -
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