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Cosmetology Written Exam 2025 — State Board Practice
Test, Study Guide & Licensing Preparation
Prepare for the Cosmetology Written Exam 2025 with a complete state board study guide,
practice questions, and exam review. Learn essential hair, skin, and nail care concepts,
sanitation and safety rules, infection control, and salon procedures to pass your cosmetology
licensing exam and start your professional beauty career.
• Cosmetology written exam 2025
• Cosmetology state board practice test
• Cosmetology written test questions and answers
• Cosmetology study guide 2025
Any color that is significantly deeper or darker than the clients skin tone is considered a - ANSWER-
Contour color
Makeup brushes can be cleaned with a brush solvent or - ANSWER-Gentle shampoo
The ideal eyebrow shape can be drawn in - ANSWER-Three lines
Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the - ANSWER-EPA
Natural nails should be filed - ANSWER-From sides to center
A manicuring implement not designed for reuse on an additional client is a - ANSWER-Wooden pusher
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Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of natural nail
are - ANSWER-Creams and oils
A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a - ANSWER-Base
coat
The relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during the
manicure is - ANSWER-Effleurage
A chemical that should never be added to the footpath with the client's feet is - ANSWER-Disinfectant
To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail proffesional should wear: -
ANSWER-Safety eyewear
A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet is - ANSWER-
Reflexology
Products that are designed to rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin are -
ANSWER-Toners
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the - ANSWER-
Stratum corneum
Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliant are often referred to as - ANSWER-Peels
The manual or chemical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is -
ANSWER-Massage
A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is - ANSWER-Effleurage
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Every massage should begin and end with which massage movement - ANSWER-Effleurage
To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, a poly a thick layer of cleaner or -
ANSWER-Moisturizer
The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the
skin is - ANSWER-Iontophoresis
During a light ray treatment, the client's eyes should be protected with - ANSWER-Cotton pads
The therapeutic use of essentials oils for beauty and health treatment is - ANSWER-Aromatherapy
One of the newest trends in makeup is a powder form of foundation, which is - ANSWER-Mineral powder
Liquid and cream forms of foundation are a mixture of water and oil with coloring agents called -
ANSWER-Pigments
A thick foundation that is oil-based, sold in a jar or tin, and may or may not contain water is - ANSWER-
Cream
When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed - ANSWER-Straight across with
rounded corners
Shallow depressions that serve as contact points for nail tips and the natural nail are called - ANSWER-
Wells
Nail enhancements made by using nail-size pieces of cloth or paper are - ANSWER-Nail wraps
Too much powder in a mix ratio causes nail enhancements to cure incorrectly and become - ANSWER-
Brittle and discolored
Cosmetology Written Exam 2025 — State Board Practice
Test, Study Guide & Licensing Preparation
Prepare for the Cosmetology Written Exam 2025 with a complete state board study guide,
practice questions, and exam review. Learn essential hair, skin, and nail care concepts,
sanitation and safety rules, infection control, and salon procedures to pass your cosmetology
licensing exam and start your professional beauty career.
• Cosmetology written exam 2025
• Cosmetology state board practice test
• Cosmetology written test questions and answers
• Cosmetology study guide 2025
Any color that is significantly deeper or darker than the clients skin tone is considered a - ANSWER-
Contour color
Makeup brushes can be cleaned with a brush solvent or - ANSWER-Gentle shampoo
The ideal eyebrow shape can be drawn in - ANSWER-Three lines
Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the - ANSWER-EPA
Natural nails should be filed - ANSWER-From sides to center
A manicuring implement not designed for reuse on an additional client is a - ANSWER-Wooden pusher
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Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of natural nail
are - ANSWER-Creams and oils
A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a - ANSWER-Base
coat
The relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during the
manicure is - ANSWER-Effleurage
A chemical that should never be added to the footpath with the client's feet is - ANSWER-Disinfectant
To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail proffesional should wear: -
ANSWER-Safety eyewear
A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet is - ANSWER-
Reflexology
Products that are designed to rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin are -
ANSWER-Toners
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the - ANSWER-
Stratum corneum
Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliant are often referred to as - ANSWER-Peels
The manual or chemical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is -
ANSWER-Massage
A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is - ANSWER-Effleurage
, 3|Page
Every massage should begin and end with which massage movement - ANSWER-Effleurage
To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, a poly a thick layer of cleaner or -
ANSWER-Moisturizer
The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the
skin is - ANSWER-Iontophoresis
During a light ray treatment, the client's eyes should be protected with - ANSWER-Cotton pads
The therapeutic use of essentials oils for beauty and health treatment is - ANSWER-Aromatherapy
One of the newest trends in makeup is a powder form of foundation, which is - ANSWER-Mineral powder
Liquid and cream forms of foundation are a mixture of water and oil with coloring agents called -
ANSWER-Pigments
A thick foundation that is oil-based, sold in a jar or tin, and may or may not contain water is - ANSWER-
Cream
When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed - ANSWER-Straight across with
rounded corners
Shallow depressions that serve as contact points for nail tips and the natural nail are called - ANSWER-
Wells
Nail enhancements made by using nail-size pieces of cloth or paper are - ANSWER-Nail wraps
Too much powder in a mix ratio causes nail enhancements to cure incorrectly and become - ANSWER-
Brittle and discolored
