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Cosmetology Exam Questions and Answers: A Comprehensive Guide for PA Licensing, Exams of Cosmetology

A comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions and answers covering various aspects of cosmetology, including hair care, skin care, nail care, and chemical processes. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the pa cosmetology exam, offering insights into key concepts and practical applications. The questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of fundamental cosmetology principles, ensuring a thorough preparation for the licensing exam.

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Under-processing is caused by โœ”โœ”insufficient processing time
Which of the following guidelines is true if your client has a round facial shape? โœ”โœ”add height at
the crown
A client as a level 7 red-orange brassy looking hair. What is the best choice for neutralizing this
color? โœ”โœ”level 6 blue-green
Do NOT give a permanent wave if what exists? โœ”โœ”scalp abrasions
The chemical often required in addition to the chemical relaxer is โœ”โœ”stabilizer
.6) Which of the following is considered a cool color?
A. blue
B. brown
C. red
D. yellow โœ”โœ”A. blue
Q.7) You should apply waving lotion to the
A. top of each rod only
B. top and bottom of each rod
C. area between the rods
D. top hairline and allow it to drip down โœ”โœ”B. top and bottom of each rod
Which statement about hair lightening is CORRECT?
A. very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening
PA Cosmetology Exam Questions and
Answers with Complete Solutions
(2025/2026) Graded A+
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Under-processing is caused by โœ”โœ”insufficient processing time Which of the following guidelines is true if your client has a round facial shape? โœ”โœ”add height at the crown A client as a level 7 red-orange brassy looking hair. What is the best choice for neutralizing this color? โœ”โœ”level 6 blue-green Do NOT give a permanent wave if what exists? โœ”โœ”scalp abrasions The chemical often required in addition to the chemical relaxer is โœ”โœ”stabilizer .6) Which of the following is considered a cool color? A. blue B. brown C. red D. yellow โœ”โœ”A. blue Q.7) You should apply waving lotion to the A. top of each rod only B. top and bottom of each rod C. area between the rods D. top hairline and allow it to drip down โœ”โœ”B. top and bottom of each rod Which statement about hair lightening is CORRECT? A. very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening

PA Cosmetology Exam Questions and

Answers with Complete Solutions

(2025/2026) Graded A+

B. hair lighteners are used as preliminary treatments, never by themselves C. lighteners are not effective in removing undesirable off-shades D. lightening has no effect on hair's porosity โœ”โœ”A. very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening ) Which bonds are individually very weak? A. hydrogen B. salt C. disulfide D. both A and B โœ”โœ”D. both A and B The relaxer cream is applied near the scalp last because processing is accelerated in this area by A. your speed in application B. the sebaceous glands C. body heat D. perspiration โœ”โœ”C. body heat The haircut with a constant elevation of 90 degrees will result in A. a blunt cut with no layers B. graduation with added fullness at the crown C. layers that are all the same length D. layers with shorter lengths at the crown โœ”โœ”C. layers that are all the same length Nail polish should be applied A. from the free edge to the base B. using light, sweeping strokes C. on the sides first D. all of the above โœ”โœ”B. using light, sweeping strokes Hot oil manicures are partially effective on

When you chemically relax a client's hair with a "no base" relaxer, you should always A. apply a protective cream to the entire scalp B. apply a protective cream to the hairline and ears C. make sure the hair is wet before beginning the procedure D. part the hair into no more than three sections โœ”โœ”B. apply a protective cream to the hairline and ears ) Which is an INCORRECT statement about head lice? A. lice can be seen as small white eggs or nits B. lice can be treated safely in the salon C. lice can be treated with medicated shampoos D. lice can be spread through contact with infested combs โœ”โœ”B. lice can be treated safely in the salon Which layer of the skin contains the melanocytes that give skin its color? A. dermis B. reticular layer C. stratum germivatium layer D. subcutaneous layer โœ”โœ”C. stratum germivatium layer What is the pH range of a sodium hydroxide relaxer? A. 3 to 5 B. 5 to 8 C. 8 to 12 D. 12 to 14 โœ”โœ”D. 12 to 14 Grasping a single strand of hair securely in one hand and then sliding the thumb and forefinger of the other hand down the strand toward the scalp is used to test the hair for A. density B. elasticity

C. fragility D. porosity โœ”โœ”D. porosity The pH scale is a unit of measurement that indicates whether a substance is A. acidic B. alkaline C. neutral D. all of the above โœ”โœ”D. all of the above A towel or neck strip is placed under the cape when draping a client: A. to prevent itching B. to keep the client cool C. for sanitary reasons D. for beauty โœ”โœ”C. for sanitary reasons When retouching a client's hair with a sodium hydroxide relaxer, you should A. relax the entire head again B. relax only the curliest part of the hair C. wait at least 6 months between treatments D. relax the new growth only โœ”โœ”D. relax the new growth only Trichology is the study of A. skin B. nails C. hair D. muscles โœ”โœ”C. hair Which face shape looks good with almost any hairstyle? A. round B. square

A. H2O

B. H2O

C. H2SO

D. NaOH โœ”โœ”B. H2O Another term for thermal waving is A. finger waving B. roller setting C. dry hairstyling D. marcel waving โœ”โœ”D. marcel waving Warm toned colors are made primarily of A. blues and greens B. reds and yellows C. black and white D. shades of gray โœ”โœ”B. reds and yellows Wet hair stretches what percent of its lenggth? A. 20 to 30 B. 40 to 50 C. 60 to 70 D. 10 to 15 โœ”โœ”B. 40 to 50 You should hold both the comb and shears in your dominant hand while A. styling hair B. blow-drying hair C. combing hair D. cutting hair โœ”โœ”C. combing hair Which statement about the use of a razor for haircutting is INCORRECT?

A. the razor guard should face you, the cosmetologist, while you use the razor B. the razor can be used for thinning as well as for haircutting C. when combing the hair, put the razor down and hold the comb in your dominant hand D. keep the hair damp while working to prevent dulling the blade of the razor โœ”โœ”C. when combing the hair, put the razor down and hold the comb in your dominant hand On which type of hair should you use and acid-balanced perm? A. coarse, resistant hair B. highlighted or tinted hair C. normal hair D. fine, resistant hair โœ”โœ”B. highlighted or tinted hair The action of sodium hydroxide relaxer causes the hair to A. soften and swell B. expand and harden C. harden and set D. shrink โœ”โœ”A. soften and swell When giving a soft-curl perm, you should take a test curl frequently in order to ensure A. the hair id not becoming too curly B. the hair is curling properly but not becoming damaged C. the client's skin is not becoming irritated D. the heat is not too great for the client to tolerate โœ”โœ”B. the hair is curling properly but not becoming damaged When giving a soft-curl perm, apply thio until hair on all rods is thoroughly saturated, then A. mist with water B. rinse excess thio C. drape the client D. replace saturated cotton โœ”โœ”D. replace saturated cotton

D. lunula โœ”โœ”A. onyx While shampooing, protect the client's face and ears from water spray with A. your hand B. the cape C. a neck strip D. an apron โœ”โœ”A. your hand The occipital bone forms the back and base of the A. neck B. cranium C. upper jaw D. forehead โœ”โœ”B. cranium Overgrown cuticles are referred to as A. onychophagy B. agnails C. leucoychia D. pterygium โœ”โœ”D. pterygium Whichh is the quickest way to lighten hair? A. tint remover B. oil bleach C. powder or paste bleach D. pre-softener โœ”โœ”C. powder or paste bleach If a client has a nail , nail services must NOT be performed. A. disease B. condition C. disorder

D. all of the above โœ”โœ”A. disease A good haircut is A. the foundation for all salon hair services B. the best way to judge a salon's services C. not important to successful hairstyling D. a reason to charge more for all other services โœ”โœ”A. the foundation for all salon hair services Why is it important for today's cosmetologists to learn finger waving? A. clients frequently ask for it B. it is useful training for other hairstyling techniques C. it is a very difficult skill and therefore is useful in landing a job D. it helps the salon retain old clients โœ”โœ”B. it is useful training for other hairstyling techniques Before lightening a client's hair, you should do all of the following EXCEPT A. perform a strand test B. analyze the hair and scalp C. brush the hair vigorously D. put protective cream around the neckline โœ”โœ”C. brush the hair vigorously What is the purpose of end papers? A. maintain proper moisture in the ends B. minimize hair breakage C. provide better grip on the hair D. smooth out split ends โœ”โœ”B. minimize hair breakage The nail is mainly composed of A. melanin B. soft keratin C. hard keratin

C. innermost layer D. follicle from which the hair shaft emerges โœ”โœ”A. outside layer composed of overlapping sheets of transparent protective cells The free edge of the nail is filed in what direction? A. left to right B. right to left C. center to corner D. corner to center โœ”โœ”D. corner to center Where is the first cut made when low-elevation haircutting with shears? A. above the eyebrows B. at the nape C. under/by the client's left ear D. under/by the client's right ear โœ”โœ”B. at the nape Hair's ability to absorb moisture is called A. porosity B. elasticity C. viscosity D. pigmentation โœ”โœ”A. porosity When thinning hair, what determines where you should start (distance from scalp)? A. condition of the hair B. density of the hair C. length of the hair D. texture of the hair โœ”โœ”D. texture of the hair Which layer of the hair contains color pigment? A. cortex

B. cuticle C. medulla D. melanin โœ”โœ”A. cortex Proper conduct in relationships with employers, coworkers, and clients is referred to as A. personal hygiene B. public hygiene C. public relations D. professional ethics โœ”โœ”D. professional ethics Why might hair need pre-lightening prior to applying a tint or toner? A. no reason -- pre-lightening is not necessary B. to achieve the porosity needed to accept the toner or tint C. to remove any residual natural color D. to remove the yellowing common in gray hair โœ”โœ”C. to remove any residual natural color The moveable attachment of the muscle is called E. insertion of muscle F. origin of muscle G. body of muscle H. aponeurosis โœ”โœ”E. insertion of muscle The pH of skin, hair, and scalp is in the range A. 4.5 to 5. B. 5.5 to 7. C. 7.5 to 10. D. 10.5 to 12 โœ”โœ”A. 4.5 to 5. Backcombing is used to A. remove tangles from the hair

B. the hair has been colored with metallic dyes C. the has has been permed D. the hair is very fine โœ”โœ”C. the has has been permed The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the A. dermis B. epidermis C. papillary layer D. subcutaneous layer โœ”โœ”B. epidermis Which finger(s) control the cutting movement of the thinning shears? A. all of them B. the thumb C. the thumb and index finger D. the thumb and little finger โœ”โœ”B. the thumb Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? A. protection B. sensation C. excretion D. digestion โœ”โœ”D. digestion What massage movement is also called the headache movement? A. circular movement over the forehead B. finger-tapping forehead and cheeks C. linear movement on the forehead D. stroking movement on the forehead โœ”โœ”D. stroking movement on the forehead When blocking the hair, how big must the sections be? A. 1/2 the diameter of the rod

B. the diameter of the rod C. 2 times the diameter of the rod D. none of the above โœ”โœ”B. the diameter of the rod The main active ingredient in acid-balanced waving lotions is A. ammonium thioglycolate B. hydrogen peroxide C. hydrogen disulfide D. glycerol monothioglycolate โœ”โœ”D. glycerol monothioglycolate People in what hair color category do NOT have red/orange undertones in their hair? A. black-dark brown hair B. light brown C. red D. warm brown โœ”โœ”D. warm brown How do you determine which products to use for a facial? A. analyze the client's skin B. ask the client what he/she prefers C. review the ingredients lists of the products supplied by your salon D. review the client's treatment history โœ”โœ”A. analyze the client's skin To be a good communicator, you also have to be A. a good listener B. a good story teller C. able to stretch the truth D. all of the above โœ”โœ”A. a good listener The method of cleaning instruments that kills all microorganisms including bacterial spores is A. decontamination

A. petrissage B. friction C. effleurage D. percussion โœ”โœ”A. petrissage In a salon, contagious disease may be spread through direct contact betwen people or through the use of A. very hot or very cold water B. unsanitary tools and supplies C. infection control procedures D. nonpathogenic bacteria โœ”โœ”B. unsanitary tools and supplies When using elevation, the hair is held straight out from the head while cutting A. low B. medium C. high D. very high โœ”โœ”C. high Processing for a waving lotion depends on the hair's A. porosity and texture B. texture and elasticity C. elasticity and density D. density and length โœ”โœ”A. porosity and texture When sitting in a chair, it is to A. sit well back B. sit forward C. keep feet apart D. keep knees apart โœ”โœ”A. sit well back

What action of the cosmetologist is required by Federal Law prior to a color treatment? A. collection of sales tax B. maintenance of client records C. purchase of malpractice insurance D. predisposition (patch) test โœ”โœ”D. predisposition (patch) test The Material Safety Data Sheet for a disinfectant will tell you A. why it is necessary to use disinfectants B. how to market the products to your clients C. whether it is safe to use the product on your skin D. how to use and store the product โœ”โœ”D. how to use and store the product The purpose of universal sanitation is to A. create a safe environment B. prevent the spread of AIDS C. prevent lawsuits D. create the impression that the salon is clean โœ”โœ”A. create a safe environment When using hot wax, you should test the temperature by A. inserting the top of a fever thermometer into the container B. spreading a small amount of wax on your arm C. asking the client to put her hand into the container D. putting your hand into the container โœ”โœ”B. spreading a small amount of wax on your arm Face powder serves all of the following functions EXCEPT to A. take the place of foundation B. conceal minor blemishes C. make the skin smooth and soft D. help set the makeup in place โœ”โœ”A. take the place of foundation