COSMETOLOGY TEXAS STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSWERS-Wet
When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSWERS-Dry
When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? - ANSWERS-Dry after straightening
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline derivative
tints? - ANSWERS-Food and Drug Administration
Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color and what is
the correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? - ANSWERS-Orange; Blue
When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSWERS-Below your fingers
The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? - ANSWERS-Density
Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? - ANSWERS-Poor Porosity
Pediculosis Capitis is? - ANSWERS-Head Lice
,In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the - ANSWERS-Hair will
be shorter
The red dermal light is used to treat? - ANSWERS-Dry Skin
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as -
ANSWERS-Croquignole curling
What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? - ANSWERS-On Base
In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the - ANSWERS-Open End
The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as - ANSWERS-pH
The perimeter of the haircut is found at the - ANSWERS-Outer Edge
Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? - ANSWERS-
Horizontal
Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? - ANSWERS-
Clubbed
The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as - ANSWERS-Hyponychium
In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to - ANSWERS-Build Weight
,This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or length. -
ANSWERS-Stationary
Another name for Telsa (high frequency) current is? - ANSWERS-Violet Ray
When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSWERS-Above Your Fingers
Remy hair is? - ANSWERS-Human hair with the cuticle intact.
The type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive Scalps" -
ANSWERS-Guanidine
Most relaxers on the market contain? - ANSWERS-Sodium
Eye Tabbing involves? - ANSWERS-The application of individual lashes.
When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result? - ANSWERS-
Removes less hair than with "Single-Notch" shears
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the? - ANSWERS-Interior
A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a? - ANSWERS-Cap Wig
Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the disulphide
bond? - ANSWERS-Lantionization
The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb? - ANSWERS-Barber Comb
, What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? - ANSWERS-Coat the cuticle
A "weft" will be found in a? - ANSWERS-Capless Wig
Turned Hair is? - ANSWERS-Hair with cuticle "turned" in one direction
All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except - ANSWERS-Have a lower pH than
most thio relaxers.
Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? - ANSWERS-Below 7
Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because - ANSWERS-Vellus hair has little or no
pigment.
The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - ANSWERS-Barba
Machine made wigs are? - ANSWERS-Capless Wigs
Can not be thermal styled or wet set. - ANSWERS-Synthetic hair wigs
This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. - ANSWERS-
EPA
Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash tones,
use - ANSWERS-Violet Toner
2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
When razor cutting it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSWERS-Wet
When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended that the hair be cut? - ANSWERS-Dry
When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut? - ANSWERS-Dry after straightening
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline derivative
tints? - ANSWERS-Food and Drug Administration
Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color and what is
the correct toner shade to achieve a neutral color? - ANSWERS-Orange; Blue
When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSWERS-Below your fingers
The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as? - ANSWERS-Density
Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have? - ANSWERS-Poor Porosity
Pediculosis Capitis is? - ANSWERS-Head Lice
,In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the - ANSWERS-Hair will
be shorter
The red dermal light is used to treat? - ANSWERS-Dry Skin
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as -
ANSWERS-Croquignole curling
What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume? - ANSWERS-On Base
In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the - ANSWERS-Open End
The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as - ANSWERS-pH
The perimeter of the haircut is found at the - ANSWERS-Outer Edge
Which of the following lines would be used to add weight/ volume in a haircut? - ANSWERS-
Horizontal
Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs? - ANSWERS-
Clubbed
The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as - ANSWERS-Hyponychium
In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used to primarily to - ANSWERS-Build Weight
,This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or length. -
ANSWERS-Stationary
Another name for Telsa (high frequency) current is? - ANSWERS-Violet Ray
When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally? - ANSWERS-Above Your Fingers
Remy hair is? - ANSWERS-Human hair with the cuticle intact.
The type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive Scalps" -
ANSWERS-Guanidine
Most relaxers on the market contain? - ANSWERS-Sodium
Eye Tabbing involves? - ANSWERS-The application of individual lashes.
When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result? - ANSWERS-
Removes less hair than with "Single-Notch" shears
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the? - ANSWERS-Interior
A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a? - ANSWERS-Cap Wig
Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the disulphide
bond? - ANSWERS-Lantionization
The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb? - ANSWERS-Barber Comb
, What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft? - ANSWERS-Coat the cuticle
A "weft" will be found in a? - ANSWERS-Capless Wig
Turned Hair is? - ANSWERS-Hair with cuticle "turned" in one direction
All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except - ANSWERS-Have a lower pH than
most thio relaxers.
Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale? - ANSWERS-Below 7
Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because - ANSWERS-Vellus hair has little or no
pigment.
The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - ANSWERS-Barba
Machine made wigs are? - ANSWERS-Capless Wigs
Can not be thermal styled or wet set. - ANSWERS-Synthetic hair wigs
This agency approves and regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection. - ANSWERS-
EPA
Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash tones,
use - ANSWERS-Violet Toner
