STATE BOARD INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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.
◉ 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.
◉ 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 effective in reducing dandruff or
relieving other scalp conditions
, ◉ What does oil shampoos include? Answer: it includes oil to soften
and hydrate dry, brittle hair.
◉ What is clarifying shampoo? Answer: an alkaline shampoo
containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals (such as
iron and copper), formulated with a pH of 7 or higher.
◉ What is the pH shampoo balanced to? Answer: shampoo that is
balanced to the pH of skin and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
◉ What is the strengthening shampoo? Answer: shampoo
containing various strengthening and nourishing ingredients to add
strength to weak, damaged or brittle hair
◉ What is Sulfate free shampoo? Answer: (soap-free shampoo) a
shampoo formulated with little to no alkaline soap base
◉ What are rinse-out conditioners? Answer: these are finishing
rinses or cream rinses that are rinsed out after they are worked
through the hair to detangle and deposit moisturizing benefits.
◉ What are treatment/ repair conditioners? Answer: Deep
penetrating conditioners restore protein and moisture
TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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.
◉ 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.
◉ 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 effective in reducing dandruff or
relieving other scalp conditions
, ◉ What does oil shampoos include? Answer: it includes oil to soften
and hydrate dry, brittle hair.
◉ What is clarifying shampoo? Answer: an alkaline shampoo
containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals (such as
iron and copper), formulated with a pH of 7 or higher.
◉ What is the pH shampoo balanced to? Answer: shampoo that is
balanced to the pH of skin and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
◉ What is the strengthening shampoo? Answer: shampoo
containing various strengthening and nourishing ingredients to add
strength to weak, damaged or brittle hair
◉ What is Sulfate free shampoo? Answer: (soap-free shampoo) a
shampoo formulated with little to no alkaline soap base
◉ What are rinse-out conditioners? Answer: these are finishing
rinses or cream rinses that are rinsed out after they are worked
through the hair to detangle and deposit moisturizing benefits.
◉ What are treatment/ repair conditioners? Answer: Deep
penetrating conditioners restore protein and moisture
