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Minnesota Cosmetology Written Practical
Exam Version A & B 2025-2026:
Comprehensive Study Guide with Updated
Questions, Verified Answers, and Key
Concepts Covering Hair Sculpting,
Chemical Services, Infection Control, Skin
Care, and Makeup Application, Graded A+
Guidelines to protect the client includes all the following actions EXCEPT
Answer: Avoid use of neck strip when performing a hair sculpting service.
The capes used for shampooing, wet hair sculpting, designing and chemical
services are made of plastic or:
Answer: Water proof material
Holding the hair 90° from the center of the base and having the tool sit half-off and
half-on the bottom parting results from which type of base control?
Answer: Half off base ( half base)
The base control the results in maximum volume and maximum base strength is
called: Answer: On base (full base)
The hair between the scalp and the first turn of hair around the roller, thermal iron
or round brush is called the stem, also known as the?
Answer: Arc
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The hair type that generally requires lower temperatures and less contact time
when using an electric curling iron is which of the following conditions?
Answer: Chemically altered hair
The heat from an electric curling iron can be tested by: Answer: Bringing your
hand very near the barrel, without touching it.
The off-base (full stem) pin curl procedures which of the following results?
Answer: Closeness and mobility
The size of the curl will be determined by the: Answer: Diameter of the tool
The temperature of the iron you choose to use is determined by which one of the
following factors? Answer: Clients hair condition and texture
What part of the curl determines the amount of movement of the curl?
Answer: Stem
When performing thermal setting procedures, allow hair to cool before: Answer:
Applying finishing technique
Where is the hard-rubber nonflammable comb positioned when curling he hair for
thermal design?
Answer: Between the curling iron and the scalp
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Which curling iron technique creates volume and support at the base and a
consistent curl pattern throughout the strand?
Answer: Base to ends
Which of the following determines the length of the base?
Answer: Length of tool being used
Which of the following is true about using a thermal iron on porous, white or
bleached hair? Answer: Hot iron is closed lightly on a damp towel before curling
Which the following steps would be used when performing the spiral technique
with a thermal iron Answer: Positioning the curling iron vertically at the base
Which of the following tool positioned will result in least base strength?
Answer: Off base
A layered cut or 90 degree angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n): Answer:
Uniformly layered form
The basic form that consists of shorter interior lengths that progress toward longer
exterior lengths, is known as: Answer: Increased-layered
A trimmer, also known as an edger used to: Answer: Outline and refine the hairline
Minnesota Cosmetology Written Practical
Exam Version A & B 2025-2026:
Comprehensive Study Guide with Updated
Questions, Verified Answers, and Key
Concepts Covering Hair Sculpting,
Chemical Services, Infection Control, Skin
Care, and Makeup Application, Graded A+
Guidelines to protect the client includes all the following actions EXCEPT
Answer: Avoid use of neck strip when performing a hair sculpting service.
The capes used for shampooing, wet hair sculpting, designing and chemical
services are made of plastic or:
Answer: Water proof material
Holding the hair 90° from the center of the base and having the tool sit half-off and
half-on the bottom parting results from which type of base control?
Answer: Half off base ( half base)
The base control the results in maximum volume and maximum base strength is
called: Answer: On base (full base)
The hair between the scalp and the first turn of hair around the roller, thermal iron
or round brush is called the stem, also known as the?
Answer: Arc
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The hair type that generally requires lower temperatures and less contact time
when using an electric curling iron is which of the following conditions?
Answer: Chemically altered hair
The heat from an electric curling iron can be tested by: Answer: Bringing your
hand very near the barrel, without touching it.
The off-base (full stem) pin curl procedures which of the following results?
Answer: Closeness and mobility
The size of the curl will be determined by the: Answer: Diameter of the tool
The temperature of the iron you choose to use is determined by which one of the
following factors? Answer: Clients hair condition and texture
What part of the curl determines the amount of movement of the curl?
Answer: Stem
When performing thermal setting procedures, allow hair to cool before: Answer:
Applying finishing technique
Where is the hard-rubber nonflammable comb positioned when curling he hair for
thermal design?
Answer: Between the curling iron and the scalp
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Which curling iron technique creates volume and support at the base and a
consistent curl pattern throughout the strand?
Answer: Base to ends
Which of the following determines the length of the base?
Answer: Length of tool being used
Which of the following is true about using a thermal iron on porous, white or
bleached hair? Answer: Hot iron is closed lightly on a damp towel before curling
Which the following steps would be used when performing the spiral technique
with a thermal iron Answer: Positioning the curling iron vertically at the base
Which of the following tool positioned will result in least base strength?
Answer: Off base
A layered cut or 90 degree angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n): Answer:
Uniformly layered form
The basic form that consists of shorter interior lengths that progress toward longer
exterior lengths, is known as: Answer: Increased-layered
A trimmer, also known as an edger used to: Answer: Outline and refine the hairline
