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COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAMINATION
REVIEW (CALIFORNIA) 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
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ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. The blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart and out
towards the body - correct answer - Arteries
2. Involuntary muscles (heart, lungs, ect.) are controlled by what
nervous system - correct answer - Autonomic
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3. The growth pattern of hair is determined in the - correct answer
- Follicle
4. Another term for an alkaline is - correct answer - Base
5. What effect does acid have on the hair - correct answer -
Shrink and harden
6. The concentration of Hydrogen ions in a solution, suspension,
or emulsion is called - correct answer - pH
7. If a solution has less Hydroxy atoms than it has Hydrogen
atoms, it is a / an - correct answer - Acid
8. If a solution has more Hydroxy atoms than it has Hydrogen
atoms, it is a / an - correct answer - Alkali
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9. If the cuticle of the hair is closed, what effect will this create -
correct answer - Shiny
10. If the cuticle of the hair is open, this will create what effect -
correct answer - Dull
11. Which of the following products are acids - correct answer -
Vinegar
12. A vinegar rinse will remove residual soap from the hair's
cuticle and - correct answer - Close it and add shine / luster
13. An acid rinse can be used to do which of the following -
correct answer - Close the cuticle and add shine
14. An oxidizing solution might contain all the following except -
correct answer - Conditioners
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15. A humectant might best be described as - correct answer -
Substance that attracts and absorbs water
16. A common example of a widely used humectant is - correct
answer - All of the above (Propylene glycol / Sorbitol / Glycerin)
17. A commonly used ingredient in skin care products used to
moisturize the skin is - correct answer - Glycerin
18. A substance which dissolves another substance is referred
to as a / an - correct answer - Solvent
19. The term "solute" refers to - correct answer - The dissolved
substance
20. A mixture of two or more immiscible substances, joined
together with the aid of a binder - correct answer - Emulsion
COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAMINATION
REVIEW (CALIFORNIA) 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. The blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart and out
towards the body - correct answer - Arteries
2. Involuntary muscles (heart, lungs, ect.) are controlled by what
nervous system - correct answer - Autonomic
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3. The growth pattern of hair is determined in the - correct answer
- Follicle
4. Another term for an alkaline is - correct answer - Base
5. What effect does acid have on the hair - correct answer -
Shrink and harden
6. The concentration of Hydrogen ions in a solution, suspension,
or emulsion is called - correct answer - pH
7. If a solution has less Hydroxy atoms than it has Hydrogen
atoms, it is a / an - correct answer - Acid
8. If a solution has more Hydroxy atoms than it has Hydrogen
atoms, it is a / an - correct answer - Alkali
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9. If the cuticle of the hair is closed, what effect will this create -
correct answer - Shiny
10. If the cuticle of the hair is open, this will create what effect -
correct answer - Dull
11. Which of the following products are acids - correct answer -
Vinegar
12. A vinegar rinse will remove residual soap from the hair's
cuticle and - correct answer - Close it and add shine / luster
13. An acid rinse can be used to do which of the following -
correct answer - Close the cuticle and add shine
14. An oxidizing solution might contain all the following except -
correct answer - Conditioners
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15. A humectant might best be described as - correct answer -
Substance that attracts and absorbs water
16. A common example of a widely used humectant is - correct
answer - All of the above (Propylene glycol / Sorbitol / Glycerin)
17. A commonly used ingredient in skin care products used to
moisturize the skin is - correct answer - Glycerin
18. A substance which dissolves another substance is referred
to as a / an - correct answer - Solvent
19. The term "solute" refers to - correct answer - The dissolved
substance
20. A mixture of two or more immiscible substances, joined
together with the aid of a binder - correct answer - Emulsion
