Texas Cosmetology Written Exam
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To obtain a cosmetology operator license, one must:
A. Complete an apprenticeship
B. Complete the required training hours at a licensed school.
C. Already know how to do hair
D. Complete continuing education - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-B. Complete
the required training hours at a licensed school
Which of the following is required to open a salon?
A. Hire at least three employees
B. Pass a owner licensure exam
C. Apply for a correct license or permit to operate
D. Have a salon manager - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-C. Apply for a correct
license or permit to operate
During a permanent waving procedure, the piggyback wrap is
especially effective on?
A. Long hair
,B. Short hair
C. Fine hair
D. Coarse hair - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-A. Long hair
Alkaline permanent waves are also known as:
A. Heat activated waves
B. Cold waves
C. Odorless waves
D. Low PH waves - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-B. Cold waves
During the process of a sodium hydroxide relaxer, when
should the hair be shampooed?
A. Right before the relaxer is applied
B. During the application of the relaxer
C. After the relaxer is rinsed from the hair and scalp
D. After the conditioner is applied - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-C. After the
relaxer is rinsed from the hair and scalp
To measure a clients head, one should use a:
A. Ruler
B. String
C. Yard stick
D. Cloth tape measure - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-D. Cloth tape measure
, Which type of haircut is 180 degree angle?
A. Blunt
B. Layered
C. Long layered
D. Short graduated - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-C. Long layered
Traveling guidelines are used when?
A. Giving a blunt cut
B. Adding weight to the air
C. Its you first time cutting
D. Giving a uniform layered cut - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-D. Giving a
uniform layered cut
The tiny grains of pigment in the basal layer of the skin, which
provide natural color are composed of:
A. Keratin
B. Melanin
C. Lanolin
D. Collagen - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-B. Melanin
To remove bonded wefts, the adhesive bonds are dissolved
by:
A. Oil
B. Setting gel
C. Hairspray
Practice Questions with 100% Correct
Answers and Verified Answers 2026
LATEST VERSION!!
To obtain a cosmetology operator license, one must:
A. Complete an apprenticeship
B. Complete the required training hours at a licensed school.
C. Already know how to do hair
D. Complete continuing education - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-B. Complete
the required training hours at a licensed school
Which of the following is required to open a salon?
A. Hire at least three employees
B. Pass a owner licensure exam
C. Apply for a correct license or permit to operate
D. Have a salon manager - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-C. Apply for a correct
license or permit to operate
During a permanent waving procedure, the piggyback wrap is
especially effective on?
A. Long hair
,B. Short hair
C. Fine hair
D. Coarse hair - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-A. Long hair
Alkaline permanent waves are also known as:
A. Heat activated waves
B. Cold waves
C. Odorless waves
D. Low PH waves - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-B. Cold waves
During the process of a sodium hydroxide relaxer, when
should the hair be shampooed?
A. Right before the relaxer is applied
B. During the application of the relaxer
C. After the relaxer is rinsed from the hair and scalp
D. After the conditioner is applied - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-C. After the
relaxer is rinsed from the hair and scalp
To measure a clients head, one should use a:
A. Ruler
B. String
C. Yard stick
D. Cloth tape measure - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-D. Cloth tape measure
, Which type of haircut is 180 degree angle?
A. Blunt
B. Layered
C. Long layered
D. Short graduated - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-C. Long layered
Traveling guidelines are used when?
A. Giving a blunt cut
B. Adding weight to the air
C. Its you first time cutting
D. Giving a uniform layered cut - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-D. Giving a
uniform layered cut
The tiny grains of pigment in the basal layer of the skin, which
provide natural color are composed of:
A. Keratin
B. Melanin
C. Lanolin
D. Collagen - ✔✔✔ ANSWER-B. Melanin
To remove bonded wefts, the adhesive bonds are dissolved
by:
A. Oil
B. Setting gel
C. Hairspray
