Nevada State Board of Cosmetology Theory test
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2025!!
anagen phase - (ANSWER)Also known as growth phase; phase during which new
hair is produced.
Beveling - (ANSWER)Haircutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair
ends with a slight increase or decrease in length.
or A stacking tehnique
single-use - (ANSWER)Disposable items cannot be used more than once
Decontamination methods 2 - (ANSWER)Cleaning and Steriling
Humectants - (ANSWER)Substances that absorb moisture or promote the
retention of moisture.
hair root - (ANSWER)The part of the hair located below the surface of the
epidermis.
structure of the hair root - (ANSWER)hair follicle hair bulb dermal papilla arrector
pilimuscle sebaceous glands
,traveling guideline - (ANSWER)Also known as movable guideline; guideline that
moves as the haircutting progresses, used often when creating layers or
graduation.
stationary guideline - (ANSWER)guideline that does not move
Temporary haircolor - (ANSWER)Nonpermanent color whose large pigment
molecules prevent penetration of the cuticle layer, allowing only a coating action
that may be removed by shampooing.
Deionized water - (ANSWER)Water that has had impurities, such as calcium and
magnesium and other metal Ions
Regular relaxers - (ANSWER)Normal texture or Medium curl
Average porosity - (ANSWER)Cuticle is slightly raised
hair cuticle - (ANSWER)outermost layer of hair
cortex of hair - (ANSWER)the middle layer also is the layer that holds color
no-lye relaxers - (ANSWER)Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
, disulfide bonds - (ANSWER)Strong chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur
atoms in two adjacent protein chains are joined together.
Mild relaxer - (ANSWER)best for fine , color treated, or damaged hair
surfactants - (ANSWER)the second ingredient that most shampoos have in
common
hydrogen relaxer - (ANSWER)Relaxers with a high alkaline (pH) content; available
in varying formulations for black folks
when hair is green - (ANSWER)use red to balance
Density - (ANSWER)measure the number of individual hair strands on one square
inch of scalp
hair porosity - (ANSWER)The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Elasticity - (ANSWER)the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original
length without breaking
Canities - (ANSWER)gray hair
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2025!!
anagen phase - (ANSWER)Also known as growth phase; phase during which new
hair is produced.
Beveling - (ANSWER)Haircutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair
ends with a slight increase or decrease in length.
or A stacking tehnique
single-use - (ANSWER)Disposable items cannot be used more than once
Decontamination methods 2 - (ANSWER)Cleaning and Steriling
Humectants - (ANSWER)Substances that absorb moisture or promote the
retention of moisture.
hair root - (ANSWER)The part of the hair located below the surface of the
epidermis.
structure of the hair root - (ANSWER)hair follicle hair bulb dermal papilla arrector
pilimuscle sebaceous glands
,traveling guideline - (ANSWER)Also known as movable guideline; guideline that
moves as the haircutting progresses, used often when creating layers or
graduation.
stationary guideline - (ANSWER)guideline that does not move
Temporary haircolor - (ANSWER)Nonpermanent color whose large pigment
molecules prevent penetration of the cuticle layer, allowing only a coating action
that may be removed by shampooing.
Deionized water - (ANSWER)Water that has had impurities, such as calcium and
magnesium and other metal Ions
Regular relaxers - (ANSWER)Normal texture or Medium curl
Average porosity - (ANSWER)Cuticle is slightly raised
hair cuticle - (ANSWER)outermost layer of hair
cortex of hair - (ANSWER)the middle layer also is the layer that holds color
no-lye relaxers - (ANSWER)Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
, disulfide bonds - (ANSWER)Strong chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur
atoms in two adjacent protein chains are joined together.
Mild relaxer - (ANSWER)best for fine , color treated, or damaged hair
surfactants - (ANSWER)the second ingredient that most shampoos have in
common
hydrogen relaxer - (ANSWER)Relaxers with a high alkaline (pH) content; available
in varying formulations for black folks
when hair is green - (ANSWER)use red to balance
Density - (ANSWER)measure the number of individual hair strands on one square
inch of scalp
hair porosity - (ANSWER)The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Elasticity - (ANSWER)the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original
length without breaking
Canities - (ANSWER)gray hair
