New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology,
2025/2026 – Practice Questions with Answers
comprehensive exam preparation material
Introduction:
This document contains a wide range of practice questions and
answers designed to prepare students for the NJ State Board
Cosmetology exam. It covers key topics including hair science, skin
care, nail technology, sanitation, chemical services, anatomy, and
state regulations.
The material is structured in a clear Q&A format to support
memorization and exam readiness. It serves as a complete and well-
aligned review guide for students preparing for state board
certification.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Which term refers to the negative or positive pole of an electric
current? ---Correct precise answer---Polarity
When making rolling movements with a marcel iron you should use
your: ---Correct precise answer---fingers
,How long should you leave a hot roller on the hair? ---Correct
precise answer---10 minutes
What is designed to absorb into the nail plate? ---Correct precise
answer---nail oil
How do you remove hard UV and LED gels ---Correct precise
answer---file off natural nail
The term ________ is defined as the chemical process for reducing
the number of disease causing germs to a safe level ---Correct
precise answer---Sanitizing
A mix that has one-and-one half times more liquid than powder is a
_________ bead. ---Correct precise answer---Medium
aquired immunity is not obtained through ---Correct precise
answer---Inheritance
in a salon, a ________ C-curve is average for monomer liquid and
polymer nail enhancements. ---Correct precise answer---35%
The powdered persulfate slats added to haircolor to increase
lightening ability ---Correct precise answer---Activators
,When does scalp massage usually begin? ---Correct precise answer-
--during the conditioning service
Which unit measures the resistance of an electric current? ---
Correct precise answer---ohm
The apparatus that changes alternating current into direct current -
--Correct precise answer---Rectifier
UV light causes chemical reactions to happen more quickly than
visible light and: ---Correct precise answer---kills some germs
Intense pulse light is NOT used to treat: ---Correct precise answer--
-clogged pores
To be a education director you need _____ years of experience. ---
Correct precise answer---5 years
Which type of circulation takes deoxygenated blood to the lungs for
oxygenation? ---Correct precise answer---Pulmonary
, A _______ provides salons with information about new products,
technique, and trends. ---Correct precise answer---Distributor sales
consultant
Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by: ---Correct precise
answer---scaly red papules or nodules
The navicular is one of the: ---Correct precise answer---tarsal
bones
The simplest form of chemical matter is an: ---Correct precise
answer---element
Proper facial and scalp massage does NOT result in: ---Correct
precise answer---Stimulation of nerves
When applying an acid based nail primer you should apply using a
_______ ---Correct precise answer---light dotting action
What is the ultimate goal when you encounter a dissatisfied client?
---Correct precise answer---Make the client happy
2025/2026 – Practice Questions with Answers
comprehensive exam preparation material
Introduction:
This document contains a wide range of practice questions and
answers designed to prepare students for the NJ State Board
Cosmetology exam. It covers key topics including hair science, skin
care, nail technology, sanitation, chemical services, anatomy, and
state regulations.
The material is structured in a clear Q&A format to support
memorization and exam readiness. It serves as a complete and well-
aligned review guide for students preparing for state board
certification.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Which term refers to the negative or positive pole of an electric
current? ---Correct precise answer---Polarity
When making rolling movements with a marcel iron you should use
your: ---Correct precise answer---fingers
,How long should you leave a hot roller on the hair? ---Correct
precise answer---10 minutes
What is designed to absorb into the nail plate? ---Correct precise
answer---nail oil
How do you remove hard UV and LED gels ---Correct precise
answer---file off natural nail
The term ________ is defined as the chemical process for reducing
the number of disease causing germs to a safe level ---Correct
precise answer---Sanitizing
A mix that has one-and-one half times more liquid than powder is a
_________ bead. ---Correct precise answer---Medium
aquired immunity is not obtained through ---Correct precise
answer---Inheritance
in a salon, a ________ C-curve is average for monomer liquid and
polymer nail enhancements. ---Correct precise answer---35%
The powdered persulfate slats added to haircolor to increase
lightening ability ---Correct precise answer---Activators
,When does scalp massage usually begin? ---Correct precise answer-
--during the conditioning service
Which unit measures the resistance of an electric current? ---
Correct precise answer---ohm
The apparatus that changes alternating current into direct current -
--Correct precise answer---Rectifier
UV light causes chemical reactions to happen more quickly than
visible light and: ---Correct precise answer---kills some germs
Intense pulse light is NOT used to treat: ---Correct precise answer--
-clogged pores
To be a education director you need _____ years of experience. ---
Correct precise answer---5 years
Which type of circulation takes deoxygenated blood to the lungs for
oxygenation? ---Correct precise answer---Pulmonary
, A _______ provides salons with information about new products,
technique, and trends. ---Correct precise answer---Distributor sales
consultant
Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by: ---Correct precise
answer---scaly red papules or nodules
The navicular is one of the: ---Correct precise answer---tarsal
bones
The simplest form of chemical matter is an: ---Correct precise
answer---element
Proper facial and scalp massage does NOT result in: ---Correct
precise answer---Stimulation of nerves
When applying an acid based nail primer you should apply using a
_______ ---Correct precise answer---light dotting action
What is the ultimate goal when you encounter a dissatisfied client?
---Correct precise answer---Make the client happy
