TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
WRITTEN EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
to dispose of small amounts of leftover monomer liquid, you should -Correct Answer
✔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 -Correct Answer ✔polymerization
the slits or furrows on each side of the nail are -Correct Answer ✔nail grooves
in appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and -Correct Answer
✔transluscent
a metal pusher should be held like a pencil and held at a __ angle from the nail plate -
Correct Answer ✔20-30 degree
a monomer is one unit called a -Correct Answer ✔molecule
To shape the monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement's free edge, you
should -Correct Answer ✔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? -
Correct Answer ✔toe separators
the area of the nail that has all of its strength -Correct Answer ✔apex
most commonly used brush for monomer liquid or polymer powder is -Correct Answer
✔oval #8
when applying an acid-based nail primer, you should -Correct Answer ✔use a light
dotting action to apply the primer to the nails
after an enhancement service, you should wipe the dampen dish with -Correct Answer
✔acetone
which of the following products should you apply first during a toenail polish application?
-Correct Answer ✔nail dehydrator
TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
,TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
If equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead, it is called a __ bead. -
Correct Answer ✔dry
the cuticle is incredibly sticky and is __ from the nail plate -Correct Answer ✔difficult to
remove
what is the purpose of massage in manicuring? -Correct Answer ✔relax the client
Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating? -Correct Answer ✔clear satin
you should NOT use a medium-grit abrasive to -Correct Answer ✔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: -Correct Answer ✔nail
enhancement may become discolored
the rate of nail growth increases dramatically -Correct Answer ✔during the last trimester
of pregnancy
if a client has an ingrown nail, you should -Correct Answer ✔refer the client to a
podiatrist
Applying nail enhancement product over wet nail primer can cause -Correct Answer
✔product discoloration
A mix that has one-and-one-half times more liquid than powder is a __ bead. -Correct
Answer ✔medium
Which nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow
nail beds? -Correct Answer ✔pointed
at the end of a foot massage, you should -Correct Answer ✔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. -
Correct Answer ✔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 -Correct Answer ✔hollow and
clicking sound
a fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does NOT -Correct
Answer ✔offer portability
TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
, TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
a portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the -Correct Answer ✔nail bed
nail extension underside should -Correct Answer ✔be smooth
when repairing a crack in monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancements, you
should remove the existing polish, push back the eponychium, remove cuticle tissue,
gently file the nail, and then -Correct Answer ✔file a v-shape into the crack
which of the following is an example of equipment? -Correct Answer ✔manicure table
the most commonly used versions of monomer liquid in the beauty industry are odorless
and -Correct Answer ✔ethyl methacrylate
a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction is -Correct Answer ✔nail rasp
the nail is considered part of the -Correct Answer ✔integumentary system
when disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how long should
you leave the immersed in disinfectant solution? -Correct Answer ✔10 minutes
tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place is a -Correct
Answer ✔ligament
list of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state is
called -Correct Answer ✔scope of practice
practice of aromatherapy involves the use of -Correct Answer ✔essential oils
which of the following should NOT be used to remove calluses? -Correct Answer
✔blade
in the salon, a __ C-curve is the average for monomer liquid and polymer nail
enhancements -Correct Answer ✔35%
Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the -Correct
Answer ✔inhibition
the nail that grows the fastest is on the -Correct Answer ✔middle finger
the adjustable lamp attached to the manicure table should use and incandescent or
flourescent bulb of how many watts? -Correct Answer ✔40-60 watts
the matrix does NOT contain -Correct Answer ✔melanocytes
TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
WRITTEN EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
to dispose of small amounts of leftover monomer liquid, you should -Correct Answer
✔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 -Correct Answer ✔polymerization
the slits or furrows on each side of the nail are -Correct Answer ✔nail grooves
in appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and -Correct Answer
✔transluscent
a metal pusher should be held like a pencil and held at a __ angle from the nail plate -
Correct Answer ✔20-30 degree
a monomer is one unit called a -Correct Answer ✔molecule
To shape the monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement's free edge, you
should -Correct Answer ✔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? -
Correct Answer ✔toe separators
the area of the nail that has all of its strength -Correct Answer ✔apex
most commonly used brush for monomer liquid or polymer powder is -Correct Answer
✔oval #8
when applying an acid-based nail primer, you should -Correct Answer ✔use a light
dotting action to apply the primer to the nails
after an enhancement service, you should wipe the dampen dish with -Correct Answer
✔acetone
which of the following products should you apply first during a toenail polish application?
-Correct Answer ✔nail dehydrator
TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
,TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
If equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead, it is called a __ bead. -
Correct Answer ✔dry
the cuticle is incredibly sticky and is __ from the nail plate -Correct Answer ✔difficult to
remove
what is the purpose of massage in manicuring? -Correct Answer ✔relax the client
Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating? -Correct Answer ✔clear satin
you should NOT use a medium-grit abrasive to -Correct Answer ✔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: -Correct Answer ✔nail
enhancement may become discolored
the rate of nail growth increases dramatically -Correct Answer ✔during the last trimester
of pregnancy
if a client has an ingrown nail, you should -Correct Answer ✔refer the client to a
podiatrist
Applying nail enhancement product over wet nail primer can cause -Correct Answer
✔product discoloration
A mix that has one-and-one-half times more liquid than powder is a __ bead. -Correct
Answer ✔medium
Which nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow
nail beds? -Correct Answer ✔pointed
at the end of a foot massage, you should -Correct Answer ✔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. -
Correct Answer ✔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 -Correct Answer ✔hollow and
clicking sound
a fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does NOT -Correct
Answer ✔offer portability
TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
, TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
a portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the -Correct Answer ✔nail bed
nail extension underside should -Correct Answer ✔be smooth
when repairing a crack in monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancements, you
should remove the existing polish, push back the eponychium, remove cuticle tissue,
gently file the nail, and then -Correct Answer ✔file a v-shape into the crack
which of the following is an example of equipment? -Correct Answer ✔manicure table
the most commonly used versions of monomer liquid in the beauty industry are odorless
and -Correct Answer ✔ethyl methacrylate
a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction is -Correct Answer ✔nail rasp
the nail is considered part of the -Correct Answer ✔integumentary system
when disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how long should
you leave the immersed in disinfectant solution? -Correct Answer ✔10 minutes
tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place is a -Correct
Answer ✔ligament
list of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state is
called -Correct Answer ✔scope of practice
practice of aromatherapy involves the use of -Correct Answer ✔essential oils
which of the following should NOT be used to remove calluses? -Correct Answer
✔blade
in the salon, a __ C-curve is the average for monomer liquid and polymer nail
enhancements -Correct Answer ✔35%
Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the -Correct
Answer ✔inhibition
the nail that grows the fastest is on the -Correct Answer ✔middle finger
the adjustable lamp attached to the manicure table should use and incandescent or
flourescent bulb of how many watts? -Correct Answer ✔40-60 watts
the matrix does NOT contain -Correct Answer ✔melanocytes
TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
