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MILADY ESTHETICS STATE BOARD TEST AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as
the ......ANSWER......Stratum Germinativum
The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped
cells and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the:
......ANSWER......Stratum Germinativum
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that
remove dead skin from the: ......ANSWER......stratum corneum
The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the:
......ANSWER......Corneum
The fatty layer found below the dermis is the:
......ANSWER......Subcutaneous
The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or
cold is the___ ......ANSWER......Arrector Pili Muscle
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The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin
with its color are: ......ANSWER......Melanin
The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to
form new substances are: ......ANSWER......Sudoriferous & Sebaceous
Glands
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what
percentage of the body's weight? ......ANSWER......50 to 70%
The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat
regulation, excretion, and: ......ANSWER......Secretion & Absorption
The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and:
......ANSWER......Medulla Layer
A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is
a: ......ANSWER......Hydrogen Bond
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex
called: ......ANSWER......Melanin
Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive:
......ANSWER......Sebaceous Glands
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The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month.
......ANSWER......1/2 inch
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of
nodular swellings along the hair shaft is: ......ANSWER......Trichorrhexis
Nodosa
The medial term that is used to describe dandruff is:
......ANSWER......Pityriasis
Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular
lesions and is caused by: ......ANSWER......Fungus
An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is:
......ANSWER......Pediculosis Capitis
A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by:
......ANSWER......Staphylococci
The type of fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots
at the opening of the hair follicle is: ......ANSWER......Tinea Capitis
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a:
......ANSWER......Crust
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The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be:
......ANSWER......Oil Attracting
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is:
......ANSWER......Hydrophilic
Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of
skin and hair are: ......ANSWER......Acid-Balanced
Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in
reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are:
......ANSWER......Medicated Shampoos
The hair should never be brushed prior to a: ......ANSWER......Chemical
Service
When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip
balls, and the cushions of the: ......ANSWER......Palms
Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which
clean and add luster to the hair, are: ......ANSWER......Natural
During the shampoo procedure, the water should be monitored for:
......ANSWER......Volume & Temperature
MILADY ESTHETICS STATE BOARD TEST AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as
the ......ANSWER......Stratum Germinativum
The layer of skin that is composed of several layers of different-shaped
cells and is responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the:
......ANSWER......Stratum Germinativum
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that
remove dead skin from the: ......ANSWER......stratum corneum
The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the:
......ANSWER......Corneum
The fatty layer found below the dermis is the:
......ANSWER......Subcutaneous
The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or
cold is the___ ......ANSWER......Arrector Pili Muscle
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The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin
with its color are: ......ANSWER......Melanin
The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to
form new substances are: ......ANSWER......Sudoriferous & Sebaceous
Glands
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what
percentage of the body's weight? ......ANSWER......50 to 70%
The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat
regulation, excretion, and: ......ANSWER......Secretion & Absorption
The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and:
......ANSWER......Medulla Layer
A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is
a: ......ANSWER......Hydrogen Bond
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex
called: ......ANSWER......Melanin
Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive:
......ANSWER......Sebaceous Glands
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The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month.
......ANSWER......1/2 inch
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of
nodular swellings along the hair shaft is: ......ANSWER......Trichorrhexis
Nodosa
The medial term that is used to describe dandruff is:
......ANSWER......Pityriasis
Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular
lesions and is caused by: ......ANSWER......Fungus
An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is:
......ANSWER......Pediculosis Capitis
A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by:
......ANSWER......Staphylococci
The type of fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots
at the opening of the hair follicle is: ......ANSWER......Tinea Capitis
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a:
......ANSWER......Crust
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The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be:
......ANSWER......Oil Attracting
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is:
......ANSWER......Hydrophilic
Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of
skin and hair are: ......ANSWER......Acid-Balanced
Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in
reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are:
......ANSWER......Medicated Shampoos
The hair should never be brushed prior to a: ......ANSWER......Chemical
Service
When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip
balls, and the cushions of the: ......ANSWER......Palms
Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which
clean and add luster to the hair, are: ......ANSWER......Natural
During the shampoo procedure, the water should be monitored for:
......ANSWER......Volume & Temperature
