PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions and Answers Graded A
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? ✔✔Pressing oil
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety, release the
thumb grip and: ✔✔Close your palm over the shears
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n): ✔✔Suspension
Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service? ✔✔Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? ✔✔Broken teeth
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: ✔✔Referred to a physician
Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called: ✔✔Oxidative color
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? ✔✔Cortex
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product: ✔✔Natural bristles
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? ✔✔Staphylococci 1 / 2
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as: ✔✔Lowlighting
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their
natural shape is called: ✔✔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? ✔✔Double lock stitch
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? ✔✔A health scalp
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called: ✔✔Serratus anterior
What product may be used to remove nail stains? ✔✔Nail bleach
How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover? ✔✔No more than half
After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service: ✔✔Avoid touching the nail
What is the proper way to disinfect makeup brushes? ✔✔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? ✔✔Epidermis
Which of the following terms is another name for cell division? ✔✔Mitosis
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