Cosmetology State Board Practice Test

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Cosmetology State Board Practice Test - Quiz

Take this 'Cosmetology State Board Practice Test' to get familiar with the questions you may be asked when you appear for a cosmetology licensing or certification in your state. You should definitely play this quiz if you are feeling pre-exam jitters? It is a set of commonly asked questions related to cosmetology to help you pass the final exam with ease. Give it a try and note down where do you need to revise more. All the best for the exam!

Questions and Answers

1.

Which hair portion absorbs chemical wave solution faster?
- A.
  
  At crown
- B.
  
  At scalp
- C.
  
  Where hair porosity is greatest
- D.
  
  Where hair density is greatest
2.

How is the hair if the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily?
- A.
  
  Normal
- B.
  
  Resistant
- C.
  
  Fine
- D.
  
  Coarse
3.

How should the hair be before giving a chemical wave?
- A.
  
  It should be slightly dampened
- B.
  
  It should be brushed vigorously
- C.
  
  It should be given a cream rinse
- D.
  
  It should be analyzed and shampooed
4.

What is advisable to give if you want to add strength and body to damaged hair?
- A.
  
  Massage treatment
- B.
  
  Hair analysis
- C.
  
  Permanent wave
- D.
  
  Conditioning treatment
5.

How often should a foot spa be cleaned?
- A.
  
  When they are dirty
- B.
  
  Once every week
- C.
  
  Once a month
- D.
  
  Never
6.

Which of the following determines the texture of the hair?
- A.
  
  Porosity
- B.
  
  Elasticity
- C.
  
  Diameter
- D.
  
  Density
7.

What will it do if a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair?
- A.
  
  Coat the cuticle layer
- B.
  
  Coat the medulla layer
- C.
  
  Penetrate the cuticle
- D.
  
  Penetrate the medulla
8.

Why is it necessary to apply an antiseptic to tweezed areas during arching?
- A.
  
  To open pores
- B.
  
  To eliminate pain
- C.
  
  To avoid infection
- D.
  
  To remove dead skin
9.

Which of the following instrument should be used to slither a client's hair?
- A.
  
  Razor
- B.
  
  Shears
- C.
  
  Clippers
- D.
  
  Thinning shears
10.

It is necessary to use a conditioner-filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service? Why?
- A.
  
  Because it coats and seals the relaxer into the hair.
- B.
  
  Because it allows deeper penetration of relaxer into the hair shaft.
- C.
  
  Because it helps even the porosity.
- D.
  
  Because it increases neutralizing time.
11.

What manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails?
- A.
  
  Oil
- B.
  
  Machine
- C.
  
  Regular
- D.
  
  Antiseptic
12.

Where are nerves and blood vessels found?
- A.
  
  Nail bed
- B.
  
  Plate
- C.
  
  Lunula
- D.
  
  Cuticle
13.

Which of the following is the peak of a finger wave?
- A.
  
  Line
- B.
  
  Trough
- C.
  
  Ridge
- D.
  
  C-shape
14.

What tendency does the hair have during the processing time in chemical waving?
- A.
  
  To expand
- B.
  
  To harden
- C.
  
  To contract
- D.
  
  To circulate
15.

It is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate?
- A.
  
  Nerves
- B.
  
  Teeth
- C.
  
  Bones
- D.
  
  Tendons
16.

Disulfide bonds are broken by the:
- A.
  
  Shampooing process
- B.
  
  Winding process
- C.
  
  Chemical wave solution
- D.
  
  Neutralizing solution
17.

Which are tint removers designed to remove?
- A.
  
  Natural pigment
- B.
  
  Temporary colors
- C.
  
  Artificial pigment
- D.
  
  Conditioner build-up
18.

A client with ____________ nail conditions should be referred to a physician:
- A.
  
  Blue nails
- B.
  
  White spots
- C.
  
  Onychophagy
- D.
  
  Onychomycosis
19.

Scalp manipulations should not be performed when _________________.
- A.
  
  Abrasions are present.
- B.
  
  Henna is to be applied.
- C.
  
  The hair has been tinted.
- D.
  
  The hair has recently been brushed.
20.

The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for which type of hair?
- A.
  
  Fine
- B.
  
  Coarse
- C.
  
  Resistant
- D.
  
  Lightened
21.

What may frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoo cause the hair to become?
- A.
  
  Dry
- B.
  
  Oily
- C.
  
  Curly
- D.
  
  Thick
22.

What is it necessary to tinting lightened hair back to its natural shade?
- A.
  
  Apply a filler
- B.
  
  Soften the hair
- C.
  
  Use a color rinse
- D.
  
  Strip the hair shaft
23.

What should be done to protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment?
- A.
  
  Apply a protective base.
- B.
  
  Use a mild shampoo.
- C.
  
  Apply a conditioner to hair.
- D.
  
  Use astringent on the scalp.
24.

High elevation in hair cutting is used for what?
- A.
  
  Add bulk
- B.
  
  Thin hair
- C.
  
  Create layers
- D.
  
  Establish guidelines
25.

What is the function of keratin?
- A.
  
  It protects the skin from injury.
- B.
  
  It nourishes the connective tissue.
- C.
  
  It gives flexibility to the nail.
- D.
  
  It forms the base of all horny tissue.