INDIANA COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
GRADE STUDYGUIDE
When applying makeup blending darker lines, of
foundation on the sides of the nose will give the illusion
that ____________________ Correct Answer nose is
more narrow
Salon professionals are not allowed to treat or diagnose
infections, diseases, or abnormal conditions. Clients with
such conditions should be referred to Correct Answer a
physician
The ___________ is the largest organ of the body and,
when healthy, should be slightly moist, soft and flexible
Correct Answer Skin
The fibrous portion that is also the principal component of
hair and nails is Correct Answer Keratin
This clear fluid is responsible for the cleansing of skin
cells, removing toxins and waste, and helps protect the
skin and body from disease Correct Answer Lymph
OSHA regulations mandate that the practitioner
_______________ while performing pedicures to prevent
contact with pathogens Correct Answer Wear gloves
,Pedicure footpaths must be disinfected using
__________________ Correct Answer An EPA registered
hospital-grade disinfectant
What is one possible negative side-effect from overuse of
a facial steamer Correct Answer Broken capillaries
The resting phase, or telogen phase, is the final phase of
the hair cycle and lasts how long Correct Answer 3-6
months
When holding cutting shears appropriately, which finger
rests in the hole of the still blade? Correct Answer Ring
finger
Staphylococci bacteria cause
__________________________ in humans Correct
Answer Boils and pustules
What pus-forming bacteria grows in clusters, similar to a
bunch of grapes Correct Answer Staphlococci
The first step in disinfecting non-porous implements is
Correct Answer Remove all visible debris
What means to show no symptoms or signs of infection
Correct Answer Asymptomatic
,What should a practitioner use to remove cuticle tissue
from the nail plate, to clean under the free edge of the
nail? Correct Answer Wooden pusher (orange wood stick)
What attaches the nail plate to the nail bed? Correct
Answer Bed epithelium
Infection control requires two steps: cleaning, followed by:
Correct Answer Disinfection
Should a practitioner's non-porous implement come into
contact with blood, proper disinfection includes:
cleaning/removal of debris, followed by: Correct Answer
Disinfection with an EPA-registered disinfectant
How often should a disinfectant be changed/remixed?
Correct Answer According to the manufacturer's directions
The first step when mixing disinfecting solution is to:
Correct Answer Put on safety glasses and gloves
Disulfide Bond Correct Answer When using a chemical
relaxer, it changes the hair by breaking down what?
Bleach or high lift color Correct Answer When using a
chemical relaxer, what do you avoid using?
Disulfide bond Correct Answer Which bond makes
permanent re-forming & chemical hair relaxing possible?
, Area most resistant Correct Answer What area of the hair
would you perform a retouch application?
Hair melts Correct Answer When using relaxers incorrectly
what happens?
Scalp abrasions Correct Answer When performing a scalp
analysis, what should you avoid when performing a
chemical service?
Ammonium thioglocolate Correct Answer In a relaxer,
what is the active ingredient for a relaxer with a 9.6-10.0
pH?
Croqiugnole perm wrap Correct Answer What type of
perm is wrapped from ends to scalp?
Makes a physical change Correct Answer What is a role of
the alkalizer?
Parting dry hair Correct Answer Which step would be
performed prior to applying the color on virgin hair?
40 volume Correct Answer What hydrogen peroxide
developer is used for high lift color?
Virucide, fungicide, Bactericidal, disinfectant Correct
Answer What are qualifications for EPA approved
disinfectants?
BOARD EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
GRADE STUDYGUIDE
When applying makeup blending darker lines, of
foundation on the sides of the nose will give the illusion
that ____________________ Correct Answer nose is
more narrow
Salon professionals are not allowed to treat or diagnose
infections, diseases, or abnormal conditions. Clients with
such conditions should be referred to Correct Answer a
physician
The ___________ is the largest organ of the body and,
when healthy, should be slightly moist, soft and flexible
Correct Answer Skin
The fibrous portion that is also the principal component of
hair and nails is Correct Answer Keratin
This clear fluid is responsible for the cleansing of skin
cells, removing toxins and waste, and helps protect the
skin and body from disease Correct Answer Lymph
OSHA regulations mandate that the practitioner
_______________ while performing pedicures to prevent
contact with pathogens Correct Answer Wear gloves
,Pedicure footpaths must be disinfected using
__________________ Correct Answer An EPA registered
hospital-grade disinfectant
What is one possible negative side-effect from overuse of
a facial steamer Correct Answer Broken capillaries
The resting phase, or telogen phase, is the final phase of
the hair cycle and lasts how long Correct Answer 3-6
months
When holding cutting shears appropriately, which finger
rests in the hole of the still blade? Correct Answer Ring
finger
Staphylococci bacteria cause
__________________________ in humans Correct
Answer Boils and pustules
What pus-forming bacteria grows in clusters, similar to a
bunch of grapes Correct Answer Staphlococci
The first step in disinfecting non-porous implements is
Correct Answer Remove all visible debris
What means to show no symptoms or signs of infection
Correct Answer Asymptomatic
,What should a practitioner use to remove cuticle tissue
from the nail plate, to clean under the free edge of the
nail? Correct Answer Wooden pusher (orange wood stick)
What attaches the nail plate to the nail bed? Correct
Answer Bed epithelium
Infection control requires two steps: cleaning, followed by:
Correct Answer Disinfection
Should a practitioner's non-porous implement come into
contact with blood, proper disinfection includes:
cleaning/removal of debris, followed by: Correct Answer
Disinfection with an EPA-registered disinfectant
How often should a disinfectant be changed/remixed?
Correct Answer According to the manufacturer's directions
The first step when mixing disinfecting solution is to:
Correct Answer Put on safety glasses and gloves
Disulfide Bond Correct Answer When using a chemical
relaxer, it changes the hair by breaking down what?
Bleach or high lift color Correct Answer When using a
chemical relaxer, what do you avoid using?
Disulfide bond Correct Answer Which bond makes
permanent re-forming & chemical hair relaxing possible?
, Area most resistant Correct Answer What area of the hair
would you perform a retouch application?
Hair melts Correct Answer When using relaxers incorrectly
what happens?
Scalp abrasions Correct Answer When performing a scalp
analysis, what should you avoid when performing a
chemical service?
Ammonium thioglocolate Correct Answer In a relaxer,
what is the active ingredient for a relaxer with a 9.6-10.0
pH?
Croqiugnole perm wrap Correct Answer What type of
perm is wrapped from ends to scalp?
Makes a physical change Correct Answer What is a role of
the alkalizer?
Parting dry hair Correct Answer Which step would be
performed prior to applying the color on virgin hair?
40 volume Correct Answer What hydrogen peroxide
developer is used for high lift color?
Virucide, fungicide, Bactericidal, disinfectant Correct
Answer What are qualifications for EPA approved
disinfectants?
