PA COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
EXAM/ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to
help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? - Correct answer-Pressing oil
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's
safety, release the thumb grip and: - Correct answer-Close your palm over the
shears
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the
product is a(n): - Correct answer-Suspension
Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design
service? - Correct answer-Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - Correct answer-
Broken teeth
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, Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: -
Correct answer-Referred to a physician
Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are
called: - Correct answer-Oxidative color
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - Correct answer-Cortex
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product:
- Correct answer-Natural bristles
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - Correct answer-
Staphylococci
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is
referred to as: - Correct answer-Lowlighting
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately
50% of their natural shape is called: - Correct answer-Curl diffusion or chemical
blowout
Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the
length of the weft/track? - Correct answer-Double lock stitch
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? -
Correct answer-A health scalp
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EXAM/ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to
help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? - Correct answer-Pressing oil
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's
safety, release the thumb grip and: - Correct answer-Close your palm over the
shears
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the
product is a(n): - Correct answer-Suspension
Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design
service? - Correct answer-Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - Correct answer-
Broken teeth
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, Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: -
Correct answer-Referred to a physician
Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are
called: - Correct answer-Oxidative color
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - Correct answer-Cortex
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product:
- Correct answer-Natural bristles
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - Correct answer-
Staphylococci
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is
referred to as: - Correct answer-Lowlighting
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately
50% of their natural shape is called: - Correct answer-Curl diffusion or chemical
blowout
Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the
length of the weft/track? - Correct answer-Double lock stitch
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? -
Correct answer-A health scalp
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