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Cosmetology State Board Test 2025 Latest
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Questions/ Cosmetology State Board Exam Practice
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Describe the technique for highlights? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
partial lightening or coloring, coloring some of the hair
strands lighter than the natural color to add a variety of
lighter shades and the illusion of depth
Outline principles of hair design as applied to sideburns. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Sideburns are a primary design element
of shorter hair designs.
What is the principle that deals with the comparative
relationship of one thing to another in hair design? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Proportion
Which principle in hair design relates to establishing
equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Balance
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What is the term for a regular pulsation or recurrent
pattern of movement in a design in hair styling? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Rhythm
In hair design, what is the principle that refers to what
draws the eye first in a design? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Emphasis
Which principle in hair design refers to a design's unity
and is considered the most important art principle? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Harmony
Why do cosmetologist need a complete understanding of
draping, basic scalp care, & shampooing and conditioning.
- ...ANSWER...✓✓ we must understand the different types
of shampoo & conditioning products available and what
they offer for various hair types, textures, and hair and
scalp conditions.
Also, effective hair cleansing, rinsing, and conditioning
provides a clean canvas for styling and finishing.
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Explain the benefits of the 3-part client service. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ It is easier to keep track of what you are
doing, remain organized, and give consistent service
What info should you ask your clients before shampoo
and conditioning them? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ medication,
neck problems, when was your last shampoo?,
Demonstrate appropriate draping for a basic shampooing
and conditioning service & chemical. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ -
Client must sit comfortably
- Place a towel across client's shoulders.
- Place shampoo cape over the towel and fasten securely
in the back.
- Place another towel over the cape and secure
Describe how to correctly brush hair & contribution to a
healthy scalp - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Correct hair brushing
stimulates microcirculation to the scalp, helps remove
dust, dirt, and hairspray buildup from the hair, and gives it
added shine.
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Explain the benefits of scalp message. - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Benefits include increasing scalp microcirculation and
calming tenseness
What is balancing shampoo? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Washes
away excess oil while preventing the hair from drying out
How is color enhancing shampoo created? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ is created by combining the surfactant
base with direct-dye color pigments.
What is dry shampoo? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ (powder
shampoo) shampoo that cleanses the hair without soap
and water
What is the purpose of Conditioning shampoo? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ (moisturizing shampoo) shampoo that
makes the hair appear smooth and shiny and improves its
manageability
What is a medicated shampoo? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
shampoo containing special ingredients that are very
Cosmetology State Board Test 2025 Latest
Questions Bank with 800 Correctly Answered
Questions/ Cosmetology State Board Exam Practice
Test Bank
Describe the technique for highlights? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
partial lightening or coloring, coloring some of the hair
strands lighter than the natural color to add a variety of
lighter shades and the illusion of depth
Outline principles of hair design as applied to sideburns. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Sideburns are a primary design element
of shorter hair designs.
What is the principle that deals with the comparative
relationship of one thing to another in hair design? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Proportion
Which principle in hair design relates to establishing
equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Balance
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What is the term for a regular pulsation or recurrent
pattern of movement in a design in hair styling? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Rhythm
In hair design, what is the principle that refers to what
draws the eye first in a design? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Emphasis
Which principle in hair design refers to a design's unity
and is considered the most important art principle? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Harmony
Why do cosmetologist need a complete understanding of
draping, basic scalp care, & shampooing and conditioning.
- ...ANSWER...✓✓ we must understand the different types
of shampoo & conditioning products available and what
they offer for various hair types, textures, and hair and
scalp conditions.
Also, effective hair cleansing, rinsing, and conditioning
provides a clean canvas for styling and finishing.
,3|Page
Explain the benefits of the 3-part client service. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ It is easier to keep track of what you are
doing, remain organized, and give consistent service
What info should you ask your clients before shampoo
and conditioning them? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ medication,
neck problems, when was your last shampoo?,
Demonstrate appropriate draping for a basic shampooing
and conditioning service & chemical. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ -
Client must sit comfortably
- Place a towel across client's shoulders.
- Place shampoo cape over the towel and fasten securely
in the back.
- Place another towel over the cape and secure
Describe how to correctly brush hair & contribution to a
healthy scalp - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Correct hair brushing
stimulates microcirculation to the scalp, helps remove
dust, dirt, and hairspray buildup from the hair, and gives it
added shine.
, 4|Page
Explain the benefits of scalp message. - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Benefits include increasing scalp microcirculation and
calming tenseness
What is balancing shampoo? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Washes
away excess oil while preventing the hair from drying out
How is color enhancing shampoo created? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ is created by combining the surfactant
base with direct-dye color pigments.
What is dry shampoo? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ (powder
shampoo) shampoo that cleanses the hair without soap
and water
What is the purpose of Conditioning shampoo? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ (moisturizing shampoo) shampoo that
makes the hair appear smooth and shiny and improves its
manageability
What is a medicated shampoo? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
shampoo containing special ingredients that are very
