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A collection of questions and answers from the 2024 pennsylvania cosmetology state board exam. It covers a wide range of topics related to cosmetology, including hair care, nail care, skin care, and infection control. The questions test the candidate's knowledge of various cosmetology concepts, procedures, and safety practices. Valuable insights into the type of information that may be included in the state board exam, allowing cosmetology students and professionals to prepare effectively for the exam. By studying this document, individuals can gain a better understanding of the key areas of focus in the cosmetology field and the level of knowledge expected from licensed professionals.
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What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? - Correct Answers ✅Pressing oil To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety, release the thumb grip and: - Correct Answers ✅Close your palm over the shears The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n): - Correct Answers ✅Suspension Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service? - Correct Answers ✅Check for any scalp diseases or disorders Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - Correct Answers ✅Broken teeth Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: - Correct Answers ✅Referred to a physician Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called: - Correct Answers ✅Oxidative color
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - Correct Answers ✅Cortex Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product: - Correct Answers ✅Natural bristles What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - Correct Answers ✅Staphylococci A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as: - Correct Answers ✅Lowlighting A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their natural shape is called: - Correct Answers ✅Curl diffusion or chemical blowout Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the length of the weft/track? - Correct Answers ✅Double lock stitch Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? - Correct Answers ✅A health scalp
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called: - Correct Answers ✅Serratus anterior What product may be used to remove nail stains? - Correct Answers ✅Nail bleach How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover? - Correct Answers ✅No more than half After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service: - Correct Answers ✅Avoid touching the nail What is the proper way to disinfect makeup brushes? - Correct Answers ✅preclean with soap and water, then use an EPA-registered brush cleaner disinfectant Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels? - Correct Answers ✅Epidermis Which of the following terms is another name for cell division? - Correct Answers ✅Mitosis
Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release: - Correct Answers ✅Oxygen Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg and bends the foot up and extends the toes? - Correct Answers ✅Extensor digitorum longus To ensure client care and safety during a waxing service, do not: - Correct Answers ✅Re-dip wax The process of hair turning gray is most commonly caused by: - Correct Answers ✅The natural aging process What is the definition of bromidrosis? - Correct Answers ✅Unpleasant odor from the skin In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid perms use to perform the processing action? - Correct Answers ✅Heat In order to retain heat, curling iron barrels are made of which of the following materials? - Correct Answers ✅Stainless steel
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and: - Correct Answers ✅Is without hollows or wavy ridges Which of the following implements removes debris from the nail sidewalls? - Correct Answers ✅Curette Metal tools and nonporous supplies used should be disinfected: - Correct Answers ✅After each use What information is assigned to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective? - Correct Answers ✅EPA registration number The portion of the muscle that is joined to the movable attachments: bones, movable muscle or skin, is known as the: - Correct Answers ✅Insertion All of the following are examples of possible contraindications for performing a facial service EXCEPT: - Correct Answers ✅Dry skin A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called: - Correct Answers ✅Onychauxis
Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length, density, texture and/or: - Correct Answers ✅Color Which of the following statements about on-the-scalp lightener is NOT true? - Correct Answers ✅Darkens natural pigment To keep hair additions hidden, avoid positioning them too close to the surface of the head or: - Correct Answers ✅To the perimeter hairline How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed? - Correct Answers ✅As directed by manufacturer Which of the following products aids in moisturizing brittle nails? - Correct Answers ✅Cuticle oil The study of the structure and growth of the nails is called: - Correct Answers ✅Onychology Which of the following nail diseases is NOT caused by fungus? - Correct Answers ✅Paronychia The two most common braiding methods are the 3-strand underbraid and the: - Correct Answers ✅3-strand overbraid
Catalysts are found in liquid monomer to: - Correct Answers ✅speed up chemical reaction In what direction is the strip removed during a hair removal service using soft wax? - Correct Answers ✅In the direction of hair growth Which relaxer ingredient requires the use of a base cream on the scalp to prevent irritation? - Correct Answers ✅Sodium hydroxide Cuticles can be softened by soaking fingernails in a: - Correct Answers ✅Finger bowl The heat from an electric curling iron can be tested by: - Correct Answers ✅bringing your hand very near the barrel, without touching it Spreading infection in a salon can be attributed to all of the following ways EXCEPT: - Correct Answers ✅clean hands and implements A protein substance found in nails and hair is: - Correct Answers ✅Keratin
To clean metal tools, begin by: - Correct Answers ✅Removing debris Avoid performing a scalp treatment: - Correct Answers ✅Immediately prior to a chemical service What skin care product uses a scrub to help loosen and reduce cells in the outer-most layer of the epidermis? - Correct Answers ✅Mechanical exfoliant Used hard wax should be disposed of after - Correct Answers ✅Every client All of the following statements are safety precautions regarding a perm service EXCEPT: - Correct Answers ✅reuse any leftover perm solution or neutralizer Overprocessed permed hair could be indicated by hair that may look: - Correct Answers ✅curly when wet but frizzy when dry When applying color to a client with 75% gray, apply a color: - Correct Answers ✅one level darker than the desired shade
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves a: - Correct Answers ✅light, gentle stroking or circular movement When using the double-paper (double-flat) end paper technique, the first end paper is positioned under the strand past the ends of the hair, and the second paper is placed on top of the strand and: - Correct Answers ✅slightly past the first end paper Healthy skin requires special care to maintain its health, elasticity, vibrancy and: - Correct Answers ✅Color How should tools and multi-use supplies that come in contact with blood or body fluids be handled? - Correct Answers ✅disinfect implements with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant What is the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail? - Correct Answers ✅Perionychium A disease influenced by weather is referred to as: - Correct Answers ✅seasonal The primary ingredient of most shampoos is: - Correct Answers ✅deionized water
All of the following statements are true about the consultation record EXCEPT: - Correct Answers ✅leave in view where anybody can read them A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called: - Correct Answers ✅Psoriasis On what area of the face is a foundation tested for a color match? - Correct Answers ✅Jawline Which skin care product removes impurities from the skins surface? - Correct Answers ✅Cleanser Washing your hands is an example of: - Correct Answers ✅cleaning A flat mat used to hold hair extension fibers during a hair addition service is known as a: - Correct Answers ✅Drawing board Which of the following statements is true about the 32 teeth taper shears? - Correct Answers ✅Create highly textured effects
If redness and swelling were found around the test area when performing a predisposition test, which of the following steps should NOT be taken? - Correct Answers ✅Proceed with the service When a solution has an equal number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions, the solution is considered: - Correct Answers ✅Neutral Two important regulations that OSHA has put in place to assist in safe operations are the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the: - Correct Answers ✅Labeling of products Which hair removal method is most commonly used to remove unwanted hairs from smaller areas? - Correct Answers ✅Tweezing Sodium hydroxide relaxers have an alkaline pH of - Correct Answers ✅11.5- Discard contaminated supplies coming in contact with blood in a(n): - Correct Answers ✅closed container with liner bag All of the following are sculpting positions EXCEPT: - Correct Answers ✅Hand-to-hand
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface? - Correct Answers ✅Nonporous What is the sticky, salty fluid that circulates through the body, bringing nourishment and oxygen to all parts of the body? - Correct Answers ✅Blood The hair bulb itself is nearly doubled back over the follicle in a growth shape resembling a golf club in: - Correct Answers ✅Tightly curled hair A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps: - Correct Answers ✅Reduces back fatigue Apply 70% alcohol to the hairstrand for 5-7 minutes to remove which of the following products? - Correct Answers ✅Henna General names of body shapes include all of the following EXCEPT: - Correct Answers ✅Grapefruit A point to remember about cleaning is: - Correct Answers ✅cleaning requires a mechanical process that causes microbes to loosen for removal
The standard proportion between the head and overall body height of a man that most artists use is: - Correct Answers ✅1 to 8 The process of designing wet hair in straight or curved lines to create a pattern is referred to as molding or: - Correct Answers ✅Shaping Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures? - Correct Answers ✅Electrolysis What do low- or no-thio perms use as a reducing agent? - Correct Answers ✅cystemine hydrochloride The nail bed is attached to the bone by: - Correct Answers ✅ligaments Which type of mixing bowls may cause hydrogen peroxide to weaken? - Correct Answers ✅Metal What is the recommended time a client should wait to get a pedicure after shaving their legs? - Correct Answers ✅24 hours Which of the following terms is the main nerve branch to the top one- third of the face? - Correct Answers ✅Opthalmic
All of the following statements are true about sheets and blankets EXCEPT: - Correct Answers ✅Wash once at the end of each day During a facial service, which piece of equipment is helpful in deep- pore cleansing? - Correct Answers ✅A vacuum Draping for a color service should include a cape and: - Correct Answers ✅Towels Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the: - Correct Answers ✅Nail root What informs the user about what the product is "effective in fighting against?" - Correct Answers ✅Efficacy label Work in a well-ventilated area when working with: - Correct Answers ✅Liquid dry shampoos Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and: - Correct Answers ✅Protection