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TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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what is the fastest way to tell if a strand of hair is synthetic or real human hair? - CORRECT ANSWER -burn with a match
which hair type generally hugs the head shape due to the lack of body or volume? - CORRECT ANSWER -fine, straight hair
when performing a test to determine whether metallic salts are present, the hair will ____ the solution if the salts are present - CORRECT ANSWER -lighten rapidly
The most expensive wigs, hairpieces, and extensions are made from - CORRECT ANSWER -virgin, European, human hair
which color should you use to balance unwanted orange tones? - CORRECT ANSWER -blue tones
The amount of pressure applied in cutting when combing and holding a subsection is called - CORRECT ANSWER -tension 1 / 4
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where should you place the comb to perform the coil comb technique? - CORRECT ANSWER -base of scalp
which type of hair has the most versatility in styling? - CORRECT ANSWER -medium, wavy hair
if you use freeform cutting, you should always - CORRECT ANSWER-work toward the weight
a _____ is used to lift the hair away from the head - CORRECT ANSWER-comb with a pick at one end
a super strength relaxer is recommended if the client has - CORRECT ANSWER -extremely curly
an half off-base placement, the hair is wrapped at an angle of - CORRECT ANSWER -90 degrees or perpendicular to the base section
The more alkaline the shampoo, the ____ it is - CORRECT ANSWER-stronger and harsher
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Which style involves braiding the hair when either wet or dry and then opening the braid to create a crimped texture-on- texture effect with added volume? - CORRECT ANSWER - braid-out set
a ____ is the outermost layer of the hair - CORRECT ANSWER-cuticle
what should you use to separate the hair into large sections - CORRECT ANSWER -long clips
it is recommended that you apply base cream when using - CORRECT ANSWER -both base and no base relaxers
The diameter of individual hair strands is referred to as hair - CORRECT ANSWER -texture
the main difference between massage for relaxation and massage done in conjunction with a treatment - CORRECT ANSWER - products you use
a preliminary test curl will not answer which of these questions?
- CORRECT ANSWER -is the client allergic to any of the
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is a layered haircut, the layers create movement and volume by - CORRECT ANSWER -releasing weight
In hair design, _____ is a regular pulsation or a recurrent pattern of movement. - CORRECT ANSWER -rhythm
When using thinning shears to remove bulk, you should comb the subsection out from the head and cut it with the thinning shears at least _____ from the scalp. - CORRECT ANSWER -4-
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they key to determining which shampoo will leave the hair shiny and manageable is - CORRECT ANSWER -the list of ingredients
blowdrying textured hair - CORRECT ANSWER -loosens and elongates the wave pattern
The strength of any permanent wave is based on the - CORRECT ANSWER -concentration of its reducing agent
hydroxide relaxers are - CORRECT ANSWER -Very strong alkalis
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