FREE Cosmetology State Board Questions and Answers

Question 1

What could the hair become if it is frequently shampooed with a very alkaline shampoo?

Accepted Answer

Dry

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Thick

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Curly

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Oily

Question 2

What is required to tint hair that has been lightened back to its natural shade?

Accepted Answer

Apply a filler

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Soften the hair

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Use a color rinse

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Strip the hair shaft

Question 3

What precautions should be taken during a relaxer treatment to safeguard a delicate scalp?

Accepted Answer

Apply a protective base.

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Use an astringent on the scalp.

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Use a mild shampoo.

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Apply a conditioner to hair.

Question 4

What use does keratin serve?

Accepted Answer

It forms the base of all horny tissue.

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It gives flexibility to the nail.

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It protects the skin from injury.

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It nourishes the connective tissue.

Question 5

Where do blood vessels and nerves reside?

Accepted Answer

Nail bed

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Lunula

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Cuticle

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Plate

Question 6

What tendencies does the hair exhibit as it is being chemically waved?

Accepted Answer

To expand

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To contract

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To circulate

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To harden

Question 7

Disulfide ties are shattered by:

Accepted Answer

Chemical wave solution

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Neutralizing solution

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Shampooing process

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Winding process

Question 8

What are tint removers made to get rid of?

Accepted Answer

Artificial pigment

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Temporary colors

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Conditioner build-up

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Natural pigment

Question 9

When _________________, scalp manipulations should not be done.

Accepted Answer

Abrasions are present

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Henna is to be applied

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The hair has recently been brushed

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The hair has been tinted

Question 10

The following are dangerous substances that cosmetologists avoid using

Accepted Answer

Flavour

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Hair coloring

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Relaxers

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