MILADY STANDARD COSMETOLOGY
FINAL REVIEW STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ What is a seasonal disease? Answer: A disease influenced by weather.
◉ What is a canvas block? Answer: A flat mat used to hold hair
extension fibers during a hair addition service.
◉ What are the characteristics of a healthy nail? Answer: A healthy nail
is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color, and is without hollows
or wavy ridges.
◉ What is the purpose of cleaning in cosmetology? Answer: Cleaning
kills microbes and requires a mechanical process that causes microbes to
loosen for removal.
◉ What is keratin? Answer: A protein substance found in nails and hair.
◉ What is psoriasis? Answer: A secondary lesion appearing as round,
dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales.
, ◉ What is the benefit of a shampoo bowl that allows standing behind the
client? Answer: It helps reduce back fatigue.
◉ What is curl diffusion or chemical blow-out? Answer: A technique
used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50%
of their natural shape.
◉ What is onychauxis? Answer: A thickening of the nail plate or an
abnormal outgrowth of the nail.
◉ What should you avoid after applying primer during a sculptured nail
service? Answer: Avoid touching the nail.
◉ What is a contraindication for performing a facial service? Answer:
Dry skin is NOT a contraindication for performing a facial service.
◉ What are sculpting positions in nail services? Answer: Sculpting
positions include palm up, palm down, and palm-to-palm.
◉ What is a safety precaution regarding a perm service? Answer: Do not
reuse any leftover perm solution or neutralizer.
◉ What is the correct way to handle sheets and blankets in a salon?
Answer: They should be washed once at the end of each day.
FINAL REVIEW STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ What is a seasonal disease? Answer: A disease influenced by weather.
◉ What is a canvas block? Answer: A flat mat used to hold hair
extension fibers during a hair addition service.
◉ What are the characteristics of a healthy nail? Answer: A healthy nail
is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color, and is without hollows
or wavy ridges.
◉ What is the purpose of cleaning in cosmetology? Answer: Cleaning
kills microbes and requires a mechanical process that causes microbes to
loosen for removal.
◉ What is keratin? Answer: A protein substance found in nails and hair.
◉ What is psoriasis? Answer: A secondary lesion appearing as round,
dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales.
, ◉ What is the benefit of a shampoo bowl that allows standing behind the
client? Answer: It helps reduce back fatigue.
◉ What is curl diffusion or chemical blow-out? Answer: A technique
used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50%
of their natural shape.
◉ What is onychauxis? Answer: A thickening of the nail plate or an
abnormal outgrowth of the nail.
◉ What should you avoid after applying primer during a sculptured nail
service? Answer: Avoid touching the nail.
◉ What is a contraindication for performing a facial service? Answer:
Dry skin is NOT a contraindication for performing a facial service.
◉ What are sculpting positions in nail services? Answer: Sculpting
positions include palm up, palm down, and palm-to-palm.
◉ What is a safety precaution regarding a perm service? Answer: Do not
reuse any leftover perm solution or neutralizer.
◉ What is the correct way to handle sheets and blankets in a salon?
Answer: They should be washed once at the end of each day.
