NEVADA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY
THEORY TEST 2026 QUESTION BANK HAIR SKIN
AND NAIL SCIENCE MODULE SOLVED ITEMS
AND RESPONSE KEY
◉ A facial shape that has a wide forehead and a narrow chin is a:.
Answer: Heart shaped face
◉ the tool position that creates the most stress and tension on the
hair and should be used with caution is the. Answer: On-base
◉ The bacteria that forms long chains resembling a string of beads is
called:. Answer: Streptococci
◉ If a client has leukonchyia, you should. Answer: Discuss with
client and perform the service
◉ Do not do scalp treatments if the client has:. Answer: Abrasions
◉ Bacterial infection that produces foul smelling perspiration.
Answer: bromhidrosis
,◉ an appendage of the hair follicle, that reacts to emotions causing it
to contract and give you goose bumps. Answer: arrector pili muscle
◉ A good haircut starts with:. Answer: Proper sectioning of the hair
◉ The relaxer service used on natural, untreated hair, to relax it by
85 percent of its natural pattern is called a:. Answer: virgin relaxer
◉ If you have a higher proportion of eumelanin in your hair, you will
have:. Answer: dark hair
◉ A contraindication to using an electric device on a client is:.
Answer: pacemakers
◉ The attachment for a blow dryer that is used over large areas and
typically to let the hair dry more natural is a. Answer: Diffuser
◉ The system where two people's genetic make-up are combined to
produce a new individual:. Answer: reproductive system
◉ How often should you disinfect your tools?. Answer: After every
haircut
,◉ Sterilization means to. Answer: Destroy all microbes including
spores
◉ The part of the nail that contains live cells is the. Answer: nail bed
◉ A meeting where you are given feedback on your performance.
Answer: employee evaluation
◉ Melanocytes are found in which layer of the epidermis. Answer:
stratum germinativum
◉ This design element can be used to visually create dimension and
an illusion of texture:. Answer: color
◉ The ideal face shape is. Answer: oval
◉ Prior to applying a gel nail enhancement, you should prep the nail
by. Answer: Lightly buffing the natural nail
◉ The strongest nail wrap material. Answer: linen
◉ The lightness or darkeness of a color refers to its. Answer: Level
, ◉ This technique is used to remove unwanted hair from smaller
areas of the body, such as the brows, chin, or upper lip.. Answer:
Tweezing
◉ Skin condition caused by an animal parasite that burrows under
the skin. Answer: Scabies
◉ A ___ is a hairpiece that covers the back of the head from the
crown to the nape. Answer: Fall
◉ A salon technician should clean their hands:. Answer: Before and
after every client
◉ Which electrical current has electrons that flow in only one
direction, have a constant, even flow and are produced by chemical
means:. Answer: direct current
◉ Eggshell nails are characterized by. Answer: Soft, thin flexible
nails
◉ the alteration made to a wig to remove width in the nape area is a.
Answer: dart
THEORY TEST 2026 QUESTION BANK HAIR SKIN
AND NAIL SCIENCE MODULE SOLVED ITEMS
AND RESPONSE KEY
◉ A facial shape that has a wide forehead and a narrow chin is a:.
Answer: Heart shaped face
◉ the tool position that creates the most stress and tension on the
hair and should be used with caution is the. Answer: On-base
◉ The bacteria that forms long chains resembling a string of beads is
called:. Answer: Streptococci
◉ If a client has leukonchyia, you should. Answer: Discuss with
client and perform the service
◉ Do not do scalp treatments if the client has:. Answer: Abrasions
◉ Bacterial infection that produces foul smelling perspiration.
Answer: bromhidrosis
,◉ an appendage of the hair follicle, that reacts to emotions causing it
to contract and give you goose bumps. Answer: arrector pili muscle
◉ A good haircut starts with:. Answer: Proper sectioning of the hair
◉ The relaxer service used on natural, untreated hair, to relax it by
85 percent of its natural pattern is called a:. Answer: virgin relaxer
◉ If you have a higher proportion of eumelanin in your hair, you will
have:. Answer: dark hair
◉ A contraindication to using an electric device on a client is:.
Answer: pacemakers
◉ The attachment for a blow dryer that is used over large areas and
typically to let the hair dry more natural is a. Answer: Diffuser
◉ The system where two people's genetic make-up are combined to
produce a new individual:. Answer: reproductive system
◉ How often should you disinfect your tools?. Answer: After every
haircut
,◉ Sterilization means to. Answer: Destroy all microbes including
spores
◉ The part of the nail that contains live cells is the. Answer: nail bed
◉ A meeting where you are given feedback on your performance.
Answer: employee evaluation
◉ Melanocytes are found in which layer of the epidermis. Answer:
stratum germinativum
◉ This design element can be used to visually create dimension and
an illusion of texture:. Answer: color
◉ The ideal face shape is. Answer: oval
◉ Prior to applying a gel nail enhancement, you should prep the nail
by. Answer: Lightly buffing the natural nail
◉ The strongest nail wrap material. Answer: linen
◉ The lightness or darkeness of a color refers to its. Answer: Level
, ◉ This technique is used to remove unwanted hair from smaller
areas of the body, such as the brows, chin, or upper lip.. Answer:
Tweezing
◉ Skin condition caused by an animal parasite that burrows under
the skin. Answer: Scabies
◉ A ___ is a hairpiece that covers the back of the head from the
crown to the nape. Answer: Fall
◉ A salon technician should clean their hands:. Answer: Before and
after every client
◉ Which electrical current has electrons that flow in only one
direction, have a constant, even flow and are produced by chemical
means:. Answer: direct current
◉ Eggshell nails are characterized by. Answer: Soft, thin flexible
nails
◉ the alteration made to a wig to remove width in the nape area is a.
Answer: dart
