Minnesota Cosmetology Written Practical Exam
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"Normal" dry hair is able to stretch: - CORRECT ANSWERS: 1/5 or 20% it's length
"Normal" wet hair is able to be stretched: - CORRECT ANSWERS: 40-50% it's length
A retouch is performed: - CORRECT ANSWERS: Every 3 to 6 weeks
After coming in contact with blood or bodily fluids, what is the first step you should
follow? - CORRECT ANSWERS: Put on gloves
Canities is another name for: - CORRECT ANSWERS: gray hair
Cleaning - CORRECT ANSWERS: Removing visible dirt and debris
Compared to pin curls, roller sets produce: - CORRECT ANSWERS: A stronger curl
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWERS: Using an EPA approved disinfectant to kill
bacteria
During the shampoo after a color service avoid: - CORRECT ANSWERS: Strong
massage motions
Elevation - CORRECT ANSWERS: The angle the hair is held in relation to the curve of
the head. Also known as projection.
,Epilation - CORRECT ANSWERS: Removes hairs from the follicles; waxing or tweezing.
Finger waving - CORRECT ANSWERS: Process of shaping and directing the hair into
an S pattern through the use of the fingers, combs, and waving lotion.
Fragilitis crinium is the technical name for: - CORRECT ANSWERS: split ends
How long must items be fully submerged during disinfection? - CORRECT ANSWERS:
10 minutes
How long must waving lotion sit on the hair? - CORRECT ANSWERS: 5 to 10 minutes
unless directed otherwise by manufacturer
How often should tools and implements be disinfected or thrown away? - CORRECT
ANSWERS: After each use
Hypertrychosis - CORRECT ANSWERS: growth of terminal hair in areas that typically
grow vellus hair, otherwise known as werewolf syndrome
In a perm, what determines the size of the curl? - CORRECT ANSWERS: The size and
shape of the perm rods
In order to disinfect an item, it must first be: - CORRECT ANSWERS: Cleaned of visible
dirt of debris
In order to make deep set eyes appear less so, how would you apply eyeshadow? -
CORRECT ANSWERS: Light and bright colors to help bring the area forward and
eyeliner to add definition
, It is not recommended to remove more than what percentage of the hair's natural
texture? - CORRECT ANSWERS: 85%
Name the primary colors - CORRECT ANSWERS: Red, Yellow, Blue
Name the secondary colors - CORRECT ANSWERS: Orange, Green, Violet
Never cut past the ______ finger to avoid injury - CORRECT ANSWERS: Second
Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge form a wave and are called: -
CORRECT ANSWERS: Ridge curls
Prior to a color service, a strand test should be done __ to __ hours before - CORRECT
ANSWERS: 24 to 48
Product must be removed from its container with: - CORRECT ANSWERS: A clean or
disposable spatula
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWERS: The process that completely destroys all microbial
life, including spores.
The correct temperature used for a thermal iron is determined by: - CORRECT
ANSWERS: The texture of the hair
The tone of a hair color can be described as: - CORRECT ANSWERS: warm, cool, or
neutral
Tinea is another name for: - CORRECT ANSWERS: ringworm
Latest Update 2025-2026 160 Questions and
100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
"Normal" dry hair is able to stretch: - CORRECT ANSWERS: 1/5 or 20% it's length
"Normal" wet hair is able to be stretched: - CORRECT ANSWERS: 40-50% it's length
A retouch is performed: - CORRECT ANSWERS: Every 3 to 6 weeks
After coming in contact with blood or bodily fluids, what is the first step you should
follow? - CORRECT ANSWERS: Put on gloves
Canities is another name for: - CORRECT ANSWERS: gray hair
Cleaning - CORRECT ANSWERS: Removing visible dirt and debris
Compared to pin curls, roller sets produce: - CORRECT ANSWERS: A stronger curl
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWERS: Using an EPA approved disinfectant to kill
bacteria
During the shampoo after a color service avoid: - CORRECT ANSWERS: Strong
massage motions
Elevation - CORRECT ANSWERS: The angle the hair is held in relation to the curve of
the head. Also known as projection.
,Epilation - CORRECT ANSWERS: Removes hairs from the follicles; waxing or tweezing.
Finger waving - CORRECT ANSWERS: Process of shaping and directing the hair into
an S pattern through the use of the fingers, combs, and waving lotion.
Fragilitis crinium is the technical name for: - CORRECT ANSWERS: split ends
How long must items be fully submerged during disinfection? - CORRECT ANSWERS:
10 minutes
How long must waving lotion sit on the hair? - CORRECT ANSWERS: 5 to 10 minutes
unless directed otherwise by manufacturer
How often should tools and implements be disinfected or thrown away? - CORRECT
ANSWERS: After each use
Hypertrychosis - CORRECT ANSWERS: growth of terminal hair in areas that typically
grow vellus hair, otherwise known as werewolf syndrome
In a perm, what determines the size of the curl? - CORRECT ANSWERS: The size and
shape of the perm rods
In order to disinfect an item, it must first be: - CORRECT ANSWERS: Cleaned of visible
dirt of debris
In order to make deep set eyes appear less so, how would you apply eyeshadow? -
CORRECT ANSWERS: Light and bright colors to help bring the area forward and
eyeliner to add definition
, It is not recommended to remove more than what percentage of the hair's natural
texture? - CORRECT ANSWERS: 85%
Name the primary colors - CORRECT ANSWERS: Red, Yellow, Blue
Name the secondary colors - CORRECT ANSWERS: Orange, Green, Violet
Never cut past the ______ finger to avoid injury - CORRECT ANSWERS: Second
Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge form a wave and are called: -
CORRECT ANSWERS: Ridge curls
Prior to a color service, a strand test should be done __ to __ hours before - CORRECT
ANSWERS: 24 to 48
Product must be removed from its container with: - CORRECT ANSWERS: A clean or
disposable spatula
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWERS: The process that completely destroys all microbial
life, including spores.
The correct temperature used for a thermal iron is determined by: - CORRECT
ANSWERS: The texture of the hair
The tone of a hair color can be described as: - CORRECT ANSWERS: warm, cool, or
neutral
Tinea is another name for: - CORRECT ANSWERS: ringworm
