Cosmetology Hawaii License Exam – Hawaii State
Cosmetology Board – 2026-2027 – Complete Practice
Questions with Verified Answers for Exam Preparation
Introduction:
This document contains comprehensive study material for the
Hawaii Cosmetology License Exam, including exam-style questions
and verified correct answers. It covers essential cosmetology topics
such as hair coloring, chemical texture services, relaxers, nail
structure and diseases, skin anatomy, sanitation, and salon
procedures.
The material is designed to help students review key theory
concepts and practice typical exam questions that may appear on
the licensing test. It serves as a focused exam preparation resource
for cosmetology students preparing for the Hawaii state licensing
examination.
Exam Questions and Answers
The muscle that circles the mouth and is responsible for
contracting, puckering and wrinkling the lips, as in kissing or
whistling is known as: --- correct precise answer ---orbicularis oris
Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated from the: --
- correct precise answer ---insertion attachment to the origin
attachment.
,The coordination of which two muscles enables the body to perform
chewing (mastication)? --- correct precise answer ---temporalis
and masseter
The muscle that turns the palm of the hand up is the: --- correct
precise answer ---supinator
Which muscle straightens the fingers and wrist? --- correct precise
answer ---extensor
Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called
leukocytes or: --- correct precise answer ---white blood cells
Thick-walled vessels that carry pure blood from the heart through
the body are: --- correct precise answer ---arteries
Which artery supplies blood to the lower portion of the face,
including the mouth and nose? --- correct precise answer ---
external maxillary
What structure filters out toxic substances, like bacteria, and adds
antibodies to the lymph fluid? --- correct precise answer ---lymph
nodes
,The brain, spinal cord, spinal and cranial nerves make up the: ---
correct precise answer ---central nervous system
What system is composed of sensory and motor nerves that extend
from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body? ---
correct precise answer ---peripheral nervous system
The primary motor nerve of the face is the: --- correct precise
answer ---facial nerve
The digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems are controlled by
the: --- correct precise answer ---autonomic nervous system
The system that breaks food down to either be easily absorbed by
cells or to become waste products is the: --- correct precise answer
---digestive system
The primary glands of the integumentary system are the sebaceous
glands and the: --- correct precise answer ---sudoriferous glands
Most of the electricity you use daily consists of a flow of tiny,
negatively charged particles called: --- correct precise answer ---
electrons
, The movement of electricity along a path called a conductor is a(n):
--- correct precise answer ---electric current
Materials that best transport electricity are called: --- correct
precise answer ---conductors
What does NOT allow a current to pass through it? --- correct
precise answer ---alcohol
A volt is a unit of electric: --- correct precise answer ---pressure
A measure of how much electric energy is being used is known as a:
--- correct precise answer ---watt
A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in only
one direction is called: --- correct precise answer ---closed current
When a blow dryer is on and air begins to flow, you have an
example of: --- correct precise answer ---open circuit
When too many appliances are put on one circuit and are operated
all at the same time, more current flows than the line is designed to
carry. This is known as: --- correct precise answer ---overload
Cosmetology Board – 2026-2027 – Complete Practice
Questions with Verified Answers for Exam Preparation
Introduction:
This document contains comprehensive study material for the
Hawaii Cosmetology License Exam, including exam-style questions
and verified correct answers. It covers essential cosmetology topics
such as hair coloring, chemical texture services, relaxers, nail
structure and diseases, skin anatomy, sanitation, and salon
procedures.
The material is designed to help students review key theory
concepts and practice typical exam questions that may appear on
the licensing test. It serves as a focused exam preparation resource
for cosmetology students preparing for the Hawaii state licensing
examination.
Exam Questions and Answers
The muscle that circles the mouth and is responsible for
contracting, puckering and wrinkling the lips, as in kissing or
whistling is known as: --- correct precise answer ---orbicularis oris
Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated from the: --
- correct precise answer ---insertion attachment to the origin
attachment.
,The coordination of which two muscles enables the body to perform
chewing (mastication)? --- correct precise answer ---temporalis
and masseter
The muscle that turns the palm of the hand up is the: --- correct
precise answer ---supinator
Which muscle straightens the fingers and wrist? --- correct precise
answer ---extensor
Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called
leukocytes or: --- correct precise answer ---white blood cells
Thick-walled vessels that carry pure blood from the heart through
the body are: --- correct precise answer ---arteries
Which artery supplies blood to the lower portion of the face,
including the mouth and nose? --- correct precise answer ---
external maxillary
What structure filters out toxic substances, like bacteria, and adds
antibodies to the lymph fluid? --- correct precise answer ---lymph
nodes
,The brain, spinal cord, spinal and cranial nerves make up the: ---
correct precise answer ---central nervous system
What system is composed of sensory and motor nerves that extend
from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body? ---
correct precise answer ---peripheral nervous system
The primary motor nerve of the face is the: --- correct precise
answer ---facial nerve
The digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems are controlled by
the: --- correct precise answer ---autonomic nervous system
The system that breaks food down to either be easily absorbed by
cells or to become waste products is the: --- correct precise answer
---digestive system
The primary glands of the integumentary system are the sebaceous
glands and the: --- correct precise answer ---sudoriferous glands
Most of the electricity you use daily consists of a flow of tiny,
negatively charged particles called: --- correct precise answer ---
electrons
, The movement of electricity along a path called a conductor is a(n):
--- correct precise answer ---electric current
Materials that best transport electricity are called: --- correct
precise answer ---conductors
What does NOT allow a current to pass through it? --- correct
precise answer ---alcohol
A volt is a unit of electric: --- correct precise answer ---pressure
A measure of how much electric energy is being used is known as a:
--- correct precise answer ---watt
A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in only
one direction is called: --- correct precise answer ---closed current
When a blow dryer is on and air begins to flow, you have an
example of: --- correct precise answer ---open circuit
When too many appliances are put on one circuit and are operated
all at the same time, more current flows than the line is designed to
carry. This is known as: --- correct precise answer ---overload
