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PRACTICE EXAM 1- CALIFORNIA
COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD 2026- ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? - correct-answer -Tang
The living cells of the hair are found in the: - correct-answer -Hair bulb
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair: - correct-answer -Dry
It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: - correct-answer -Dry before
straightening
When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which implements? - correct-
answer -Razors
When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be used? - correct-answer -No
tension
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These hair cutting lines are used or create a sense of weight and stability: -
correct-answer -Horizontal
These haircutting lines are used to create a sense of movement: - correct-answer -
Diagonal
In haircutting,elevation is used to create: - correct-answer -Layers
In the shears over comb technique, the more angled the comb: - correct-answer -
The shorter the hair
In the shears over comb technique, the less angled the comb: - correct-answer -
The longer the hair
A medium pressure, kneading or rolling motion is called: - correct-answer -
Petrissage
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What effects will acids tend to have on the pores? - correct-answer -
A gentle tapping motion using the finger tips and moving quickly across the face: -
correct-answer -Tapotement
Galvanic current will produce what effect on the skin? - correct-answer -
Mechanical and Chemical
Positive galvanic current will have what effect on the skin? - correct-answer -
Acidify
Negative galvanic current will have what effect on the skin? - correct-answer -
Alkaline
Another name for Tesla (high frequency current) is? - correct-answer -Violet Ray
You have lightened your clients hair from a level 3 to a level 6, what is the
underlying exposed pigment and what is the correct toner to create a neutral
result? - correct-answer -Orange/blue
PRACTICE EXAM 1- CALIFORNIA
COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD 2026- ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? - correct-answer -Tang
The living cells of the hair are found in the: - correct-answer -Hair bulb
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair: - correct-answer -Dry
It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: - correct-answer -Dry before
straightening
When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which implements? - correct-
answer -Razors
When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be used? - correct-answer -No
tension
,2
These hair cutting lines are used or create a sense of weight and stability: -
correct-answer -Horizontal
These haircutting lines are used to create a sense of movement: - correct-answer -
Diagonal
In haircutting,elevation is used to create: - correct-answer -Layers
In the shears over comb technique, the more angled the comb: - correct-answer -
The shorter the hair
In the shears over comb technique, the less angled the comb: - correct-answer -
The longer the hair
A medium pressure, kneading or rolling motion is called: - correct-answer -
Petrissage
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What effects will acids tend to have on the pores? - correct-answer -
A gentle tapping motion using the finger tips and moving quickly across the face: -
correct-answer -Tapotement
Galvanic current will produce what effect on the skin? - correct-answer -
Mechanical and Chemical
Positive galvanic current will have what effect on the skin? - correct-answer -
Acidify
Negative galvanic current will have what effect on the skin? - correct-answer -
Alkaline
Another name for Tesla (high frequency current) is? - correct-answer -Violet Ray
You have lightened your clients hair from a level 3 to a level 6, what is the
underlying exposed pigment and what is the correct toner to create a neutral
result? - correct-answer -Orange/blue
