Cosmetology written test practice |
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2026-2027 | Graded A+
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle -ANSWER Volume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a -ANSWER Bold, dramatic
accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called -
ANSWER Balance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said
to have -ANSWER Elevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type -ANSWER Wave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
-ANSWER Oval face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has -ANSWER Volume
around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around areas
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is -ANSWER Profile
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of -ANSWER
abrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the
growth of -ANSWER Malassezia
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without
-ANSWER Adversely affecting scalp or hair
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is
heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is -ANSWER Distillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is -ANSWER Water
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in -
ANSWER Descending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule -ANSWER Hydrophilic
, The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be -ANSWER Oil-attracting
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments
are -ANSWER Color-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and
is used after a scalp treatment and before styling -ANSWER Scalp astringent lotions
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the
head can be used to locate the -ANSWER Occipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are -ANSWER
Vertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in -ANSWER Degrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a
length or weight increase is a -ANSWER Stationary guide
On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to
create a length or weight increase -ANSWER Back of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair -ANSWER Wide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is -ANSWER Convex
When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area
you are cutting and to keep your body weight -ANSWER Centered
To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to -
ANSWER Palm the shears
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is -
ANSWER Slide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is -ANSWER
Texturizing
Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the
recommended base to use is -ANSWER Triangular base
Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or -ANSWER C-shape base curls
To create curls in hair using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller -
ANSWER Two and a half turns
Questions And Answers | Latest Exam
2026-2027 | Graded A+
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle -ANSWER Volume
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a -ANSWER Bold, dramatic
accent
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called -
ANSWER Balance
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said
to have -ANSWER Elevated balance
The two defining characteristics of hair type -ANSWER Wave patterns and hair texture
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
-ANSWER Oval face
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has -ANSWER Volume
around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around areas
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is -ANSWER Profile
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of -ANSWER
abrasions
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the
growth of -ANSWER Malassezia
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without
-ANSWER Adversely affecting scalp or hair
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is
heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is -ANSWER Distillation
The main ingredient of most shampoos is -ANSWER Water
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in -
ANSWER Descending order
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule -ANSWER Hydrophilic
, The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be -ANSWER Oil-attracting
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments
are -ANSWER Color-enhancing
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and
is used after a scalp treatment and before styling -ANSWER Scalp astringent lotions
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the
head can be used to locate the -ANSWER Occipital bone
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are -ANSWER
Vertical
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in -ANSWER Degrees
A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a
length or weight increase is a -ANSWER Stationary guide
On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirected to
create a length or weight increase -ANSWER Back of the ears
Which type of comb is used mainly to deranged the hair -ANSWER Wide-tooth comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is -ANSWER Convex
When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area
you are cutting and to keep your body weight -ANSWER Centered
To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to -
ANSWER Palm the shears
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is -
ANSWER Slide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is -ANSWER
Texturizing
Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style, the
recommended base to use is -ANSWER Triangular base
Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or -ANSWER C-shape base curls
To create curls in hair using rollers, the hair should be wrapped around the roller -
ANSWER Two and a half turns
