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TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
to dispose of small amounts of leftover monomer liquid, you should - Ans:✔✔-wipe it out with a paper
towel, seal it in a plastic bag, and dispose of it in a metal trash can
the chemical reaction that creates polymers is - Ans:✔✔-polymerization
the slits or furrows on each side of the nail are - Ans:✔✔-nail grooves
in appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and - Ans:✔✔-transluscent
a metal pusher should be held like a pencil and held at a __ angle from the nail plate - Ans:✔✔-20-30
degree
a monomer is one unit called a - Ans:✔✔-molecule
To shape the monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement's free edge, you should - Ans:✔✔-
press and smooth the product with the belly of your sable brush
to keep the toes apart while polishing the nails, which of the following should be used? - Ans:✔✔-toe
separators
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the area of the nail that has all of its strength - Ans:✔✔-apex
most commonly used brush for monomer liquid or polymer powder is - Ans:✔✔-oval #8
when applying an acid-based nail primer, you should - Ans:✔✔-use a light dotting action to apply the
primer to the nails
after an enhancement service, you should wipe the dampen dish with - Ans:✔✔-acetone
which of the following products should you apply first during a toenail polish application? - Ans:✔✔-nail
dehydrator
If equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead, it is called a __ bead. - Ans:✔✔-dry
the cuticle is incredibly sticky and is __ from the nail plate - Ans:✔✔-difficult to remove
what is the purpose of massage in manicuring? - Ans:✔✔-relax the client
Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating? - Ans:✔✔-clear satin
you should NOT use a medium-grit abrasive to - Ans:✔✔-create a high shine on a natural nail when no
polish will be worn
If you use too much powder when creating a bead, the: - Ans:✔✔-nail enhancement may become
discolored
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the rate of nail growth increases dramatically - Ans:✔✔-during the last trimester of pregnancy
if a client has an ingrown nail, you should - Ans:✔✔-refer the client to a podiatrist
Applying nail enhancement product over wet nail primer can cause - Ans:✔✔-product discoloration
A mix that has one-and-one-half times more liquid than powder is a __ bead. - Ans:✔✔-medium
Which nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow nail beds? -
Ans:✔✔-pointed
at the end of a foot massage, you should - Ans:✔✔-press your hands on the client's feet and then
feather off once
Female clients should be warned not to shave their legs within __ before a pedicure. - Ans:✔✔-48 hours
you can tell that a monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement is ready to be filled and
shaped when you tap on the brush and hear a - Ans:✔✔-hollow and clicking sound
a fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does NOT - Ans:✔✔-offer portability
a portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the - Ans:✔✔-nail bed
nail extension underside should - Ans:✔✔-be smooth
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