age 1 of 87
Maryland State Board Cosmetology FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
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 info should you ask your clients before shampoo and
conditioning them? .......Answer.........medication, neck problems,
when was your last shampoo?,
,age 2 of 87
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
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
,age 3 of 87
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.
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
Demonstrate appropriate draping for a basic shampooing and
conditioning service & chemical. .......Answer.........- Client must sit
comfortably
- Place a towel across client's shoulders.
, age 4 of 87
- 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.
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
Maryland State Board Cosmetology FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
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 info should you ask your clients before shampoo and
conditioning them? .......Answer.........medication, neck problems,
when was your last shampoo?,
,age 2 of 87
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
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
,age 3 of 87
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.
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
Demonstrate appropriate draping for a basic shampooing and
conditioning service & chemical. .......Answer.........- Client must sit
comfortably
- Place a towel across client's shoulders.
, age 4 of 87
- 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.
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
