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COSMETOLOGY TEXAS STATE
BOARD WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wet When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry after straightening Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline derivative tints? - CORRECT ANSWER- Food and Drug Administration Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color and what is the correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? - CORRECT ANSWER-Orange; Blue When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? - CORRECT ANSWER-Below your fingers The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWER-Density Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? - CORRECT ANSWER-Poor Porosity Pediculosis Capitis is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Head Lice
In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair will be shorter The red dermal light is used to treat? - CORRECT ANSWER- Dry Skin When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-Croquignole curling What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? - CORRECT ANSWER-On Base In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the - CORRECT ANSWER-Open End The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-pH The perimeter of the haircut is found at the - CORRECT ANSWER-Outer Edge Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? - CORRECT ANSWER-Horizontal Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clubbed The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyponychium In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to
- CORRECT ANSWER-Build Weight This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or length. - CORRECT ANSWER- Stationary
What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? - CORRECT ANSWER-Coat the cuticle A "weft" will be found in a? - CORRECT ANSWER-Capless Wig Turned Hair is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair with cuticle "turned" in one direction All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except - CORRECT ANSWER-Have a lower pH than most thio relaxers. Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? - CORRECT ANSWER-Below 7 Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because - CORRECT ANSWER-Vellus hair has little or no pigment. The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-Barba Machine made wigs are? - CORRECT ANSWER-Capless Wigs Can not be thermal styled or wet set. - CORRECT ANSWER- Synthetic hair wigs This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. - CORRECT ANSWER-EPA Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash tones, use - CORRECT ANSWER- Violet Toner The even mixture of blue and yellow makes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Green
Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the MOST volume? - CORRECT ANSWER-No stem Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the LEAST volume? - CORRECT ANSWER-Half Stem Which of the following roller-sets will create the MOST volume - CORRECT ANSWER-On Base The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the? - CORRECT ANSWER-Eponychium Client's hair has lightened to palest yellow, stylist applies a blue toner. What is the result? - CORRECT ANSWER-Green What should be done before each client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sanitize Hands What do use on your client if they are bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Powdered allum What kind of shampoo is used on oily hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Balancing When should you clean the neck on the shampoo bowl? - CORRECT ANSWER-After each use What do you use to increase the diameter of the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protein Conditioner A 180 degree haircut will give you? - CORRECT ANSWER- Long Layers All belong to a pin curl except? - CORRECT ANSWER-Barrel Either a finger wave or the shape you are looking for when you cold wave is an: - CORRECT ANSWER-S-Shape
A three strand, underhand braid on the scalp. - CORRECT ANSWER-Corn Rows Hair braided when wet can? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cause breakage. To take bulk out of a wig you must? - CORRECT ANSWER- Layer it Linens should be cleaned with? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bleach Clean floors with? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bleach Acetone on acrylic nails will? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dissolve the acrylic. White spots on the nail caused by damage to the base of the nail. - CORRECT ANSWER-Leukonychia You can still give a manicure to a client that has? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blue nails What do you get when you mix two primary colors together? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secondary Color Bacilli bacteria can cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tetanus Pyogenic granuloma is what color? - CORRECT ANSWER-Red Another name for an alkaline wave is? - CORRECT ANSWER- Cold Wave What side bonds are broken when giving a perm? - CORRECT ANSWER-Disulfide Which side bonds are broken during a wet set? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hydrogen
How many inches away from the scalp do you start applying a virgin hydroxide relaxer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Half-inch Which of the following are part of the hair shaft? Medulla or Follicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medulla Which color process does not make a chemical change in the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Temporary Powdered lighteners are used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Off the scalp A licensed facialist can perform? - CORRECT ANSWER- Tweezing Level is the measurement use to identify? - CORRECT ANSWER-Darkness Adding darker strands to the hair is called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lowlighting What percent can wet hair with normal elasticity stretch to? - CORRECT ANSWER-50% A high pH perm is used for which type of hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Resistant A piggyback perm is used on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Long hair What type of comb is used to detangle wet hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wide Tooth The cortex is where what change takes place? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chemical Change
What is the first step for gel nails with a UV light? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clean nails What is the first step for nails with tips? - CORRECT ANSWER- Buff nails What does a client have if they have white spots on their nails?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Leukonchyia What is a sign of an advance stage nail infected with bacteria?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Nail is black in color. What do you ask the client if they have athletes foot? - CORRECT ANSWER-To see a doctor. What is a squoval nail shape? - CORRECT ANSWER-Square center and oval edges. What is used to remove callus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Foot file What kind of foot file should you never use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Razor What should you throw away after a nail service? - CORRECT ANSWER-Emery boards What do you do with all dust and debris and hair on the floor? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleaned and swept after each client. What disinfectant is acceptable in a salon? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium Hypochlorite What do you disinfect salon equipment and countertops with? - CORRECT ANSWER-Quats
Implements that are solid but did not come into contact with blood or bodily fluids must be what? - CORRECT ANSWER- Clean with soap and water then disinfected. Metal or non-porous implements that come into contact with blood or bodily fluid must be what? - CORRECT ANSWER- Cleaned then sterilized in an autoclave. Porous implements that come into contact with blood or bodily fluids must be what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Double bagged and discarded in a bio hazard container. What is the maximum stretch of normal dry hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-5% Traveling guideline creates a what? - CORRECT ANSWER- Uniform layer haircut What is a diffuser? - CORRECT ANSWER-Attachment for a blow dryer. High frequency telsa electrical current machine can not be used if the ___? - CORRECT ANSWER-Client has lotion on face that contains alcohols. In a wet set what bonds are broken? - CORRECT ANSWER- Hydrogen Bonds Where do you the chemical changes occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cortex Layer What should you apply to hair if hair is chemically damaged? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cream Conditioner What does OSHA stand for and what is it? - CORRECT ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Administration: A
Involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulates blood circulation and helps relax the client. - CORRECT ANSWER-Scalp Massage Verbal communication with a client to determine desired results. - CORRECT ANSWER-Client Consultation
- Always palm shears/ razor when combing and parting the hair.
- Do not cut past the second knuckle when cutting below your fingers
- Take big precautions when performing short haircuts or cutting around the ears. Cuts on ears can produce a lot of blood.
- When cutting close to the skin, balance shears by placing the tip of the index finger of your left hand on the pivot screw and knuckles of your left hand against the skin. Prevents clients from being accidentally poked with shears if moved.
- When working with razor, learn with guard.
- Take extra care when removing and disposing of the razor blade. Place in its original sleeve, or wrap it in a a paper towel to prevent others from getting hurt. - CORRECT ANSWER- Safety in Haircutting A blot clot formed under the nail. - CORRECT ANSWER- Bruised Nails Have a thin nail plate and more flexible than normal. (It is safe to perform services on.) - CORRECT ANSWER-Eggshell Nails Depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate. - CORRECT ANSWER-Beau's Lines A condition of the skin around the nail plate that splits and tears. Splitting of the cuticle. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hangnails (Agnail) White Spots or white discoloration of the nail plate. - CORRECT ANSWER-Leukonchyia
Darkening of the nails. - CORRECT ANSWER-Melanonychia Bitten Nails (Can be worked on in the salon) - CORRECT ANSWER-Onchyophagy Split or Brittle nails. Lengthwise ridges on the nail plate - CORRECT ANSWER-Onychorrhexis Condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by the nail plate. (Do Not Treat!) - CORRECT ANSWER-Pterygium Vertical lines and uneven growth of the nails. Usually a result of illness, injury, or normal aging. (Careful buffing and ridge filler will help.) - CORRECT ANSWER-Ridges Caused by lifting artificial nails. Discoloration is usually a bacteria infection between the nail plate and artificial nail. Not caused by moisture but a number of bacteria. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pseudomonas aeruginosa Parasites - CORRECT ANSWER-Fungi Any deformity or disease of the natural nail. - CORRECT ANSWER-Onychosis Inflammation of the natural nail. - CORRECT ANSWER- Onycholysis Common symptom is shedding of the nail. - CORRECT ANSWER-Onychomadesis Bacterial inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail. - CORRECT ANSWER-Paronychia
Round shaped bacteria. - CORRECT ANSWER-Cocci Clusters or bunches like grapes. Cause abscesses, pustules, boils, staph, toxic shock syndrome, and food poisoning. - CORRECT ANSWER-Staphylococci String, like beads. Strep, blood poisoning, pus forming. - CORRECT ANSWER-Streptococci Pair. Pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER-Diplococci Rod shaped. Tetanus (lock jaw) typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria. - CORRECT ANSWER-Bacilla Spiral (corkscrew). Syphilis STD Lyme disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Spirilla A local infection such as a ___ or ___ is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pimple; Abscess Parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects cells of biological organism. - CORRECT ANSWER-Viruses Smaller then bacteria and capable of replication only through taking over the host cells reproduction function. - CORRECT ANSWER-Viruses Organisms that grow, feed and shelter on or in another organism. - CORRECT ANSWER-Parasites Contagious skin disease and is caused by the itch mite. - CORRECT ANSWER-Scabies The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection. - CORRECT ANSWER-Immunity
Partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living. - CORRECT ANSWER-Natural Immunity Body develops ___ after overcoming a disease through inoculation or exposure to natural allergens like pet dander, ragweed, pollen. - CORRECT ANSWER-Acquired Immunity Effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills organisms when used according to the label instructions. - CORRECT ANSWER-Efficacy Quaternary ammonium compounds. Very effective when used properly in the salon. - CORRECT ANSWER-Quats House hold bleach. Can damage some metals and plastics. Read the label. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium hypochlorite Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectant forms a formaldehyde. Can also damage rubber and plastic. - CORRECT ANSWER- Phenolic Disinfectant A license issued or renewed to an applicant the same time the applicant is issued one of the following license types: operator, manicurist, esthetician, esthetician/manicurist, eyelash extension specialist, hair weaver, hair braider, wig specialist, instructor, or specialty instructor, which allows the holder to lease space on the premises of a beauty shop, specialty shop, mini-salon [or] dual shop, or mini dual shop to engage in the practice of cosmetology as an independent contractor. - CORRECT ANSWER-Booth Rental License An area within a cosmetology establishment which contains equipment and facilities available for use by all persons who practice cosmetology on the premises under a license, certificate or permit issued under this chapter or Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1603. - CORRECT ANSWER- Common Area
instructor must be present during the classroom session in order for students to earn hours. - CORRECT ANSWER-Guest Presenter A person who holds a hair braiding specialty certificate and who may perform only the practice of cosmetology. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair Braider A person who holds a hair weaving specialty certificate. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair Weaver An individual authorized by the department to perform or offer instruction in any act or practice of cosmetology. - CORRECT ANSWER-Instructor A department-issued permit, certificate, approval, registration, or other similar permission. - CORRECT ANSWER-License A process that permits a cosmetology license holder from another jurisdiction or foreign country to obtain a Texas cosmetology license without repeating cosmetology education or examination license requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER- License by reciprocity A cosmetology establishment in which a person practices cosmetology under a license, certificate or permit issued under this chapter and which consists of a room or suite of rooms that is one of a number of connected establishments in a single premises that open onto a common hallway or common area. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mini Salon A shop owned, operated, or managed by a person meeting the requirements of both a mini-barbershop and mini-beauty shop - CORRECT ANSWER-Mini-Dual Shop A person or entity that holds a license for a mini-salon or mini- dual shop. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mini-Salon Licensee
A beauty salon, specialty salon, or dual shop that is operated in a self-contained, self-supporting, enclosed mobile unit. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mobile Shop An individual authorized by the department to perform any act or practice of cosmetology - CORRECT ANSWER-Operator A substance used to beautify a person's face, neck or arms or to temporarily remove superfluous hair from a person's body including but not limited to antiseptics, tonics, lotions, powders, oils, clays, creams, sugars, waxes and/or chemicals. - CORRECT ANSWER-Preparation A license that allows a person to practice cosmetology in Texas pending the department's approval or denial of that person's application for licensure by reciprocity. - CORRECT ANSWER- Provisional License Containing within itself all that is necessary to be able to operate without connecting to outside utilities such as water and electricity. - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-Contained A razor that is fitted with a guard close to the cutting edge of the razor that is intended to prevent the razor from cutting too deeply and reduces the risk and incidence of accidental cuts. - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety Razor The process of attaching, by any method, commercial hair (hair pieces, hair extensions) to a client's hair and/or scalp. Weaving is also known as hair integration or hair intensification - CORRECT ANSWER-Weaving A container with a cover to prevent contamination of the disinfectant solution and of a sufficient size such that the objects to be disinfected may be completely immersed in the
