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TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM LATEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
Why must a manicurist always check the client's nails prior to
service? - ANSWER-Confirm the nails are healthy
Which of the following products is designed to absorb into the nail
plate to increase the flexibility of natural nails? - ANSWER-Oils
Which product improves adhesion between acrylic enhancement
and the natural nail surface? - ANSWER-Primer
Which gel product is known as a soak-off? - ANSWER-Soft
According to TDLR, prior to servicing a client, what should be
used to clean one's own hands? - ANSWER-Soap and water
What will nail tips with a layer of nail enhancement product add to
the natural nail? - ANSWER-Strength
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What is used to understand a client's expectations or needs? -
ANSWER-Intake form
According to TDLR, what is prohibited service under the scope of
practice for a manicurist? - ANSWER-Waxing
In a nail enhancement, how is the inhibition layer removed? -
ANSWER-Acetone
What should be used to remove any adhesive residue remaining
on the nail plate after removing the tip? - ANSWER-180 grit file
What is the shallow depression of a nail tip serving as the point of
contact with the nail plate? - ANSWER-Well
What should be done first when a blood exposure incident has
occurred? - ANSWER-Stop the service and put on gloves
According to TDLR, licensees shall notify TDLR of change in
address/location - ANSWER-30 days
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How should toe nails be trimmed? - ANSWER-Straight across
Prior to applying acrylic, where should the primer be applied? -
ANSWER-On the natural nail
Which of the following should be applied to treat minor cuts? -
ANSWER-Antiseptic
What must a licensee do if a client who is suspected of having a
fungal infection, requests a pedicure? - ANSWER-Refuse service
What is the proper way to remove gloves after a blood exposure?
- ANSWER-Inside out by the cuff
Complete the pedicure foot massage by: - ANSWER-Feathering
off the foot
When may TDLR suspend or revoke a license? - ANSWER-
Licensee engages in gross malpractice
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What should a licensee do when he/she see an asymmetrical
mole? - ANSWER-Refer the client to a physician
Why was the federal agency OSHA created? - ANSWER-OSHA
A person who holds a license to perform cosmetology services. -
ANSWER-Licensee
A disease caused by pathogens that can be transmitted from one
individual to another. - ANSWER-Infectious disease
Licenses that can be kept at the work station or in a notebook. -
ANSWER-Cosmetology licenses
A nail shape best suited for a person who works with their hands.
- ANSWER-Spoval
The natural nail is mostly composed of protein. - ANSWER-
Natural nail composition
TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM LATEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
Why must a manicurist always check the client's nails prior to
service? - ANSWER-Confirm the nails are healthy
Which of the following products is designed to absorb into the nail
plate to increase the flexibility of natural nails? - ANSWER-Oils
Which product improves adhesion between acrylic enhancement
and the natural nail surface? - ANSWER-Primer
Which gel product is known as a soak-off? - ANSWER-Soft
According to TDLR, prior to servicing a client, what should be
used to clean one's own hands? - ANSWER-Soap and water
What will nail tips with a layer of nail enhancement product add to
the natural nail? - ANSWER-Strength
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What is used to understand a client's expectations or needs? -
ANSWER-Intake form
According to TDLR, what is prohibited service under the scope of
practice for a manicurist? - ANSWER-Waxing
In a nail enhancement, how is the inhibition layer removed? -
ANSWER-Acetone
What should be used to remove any adhesive residue remaining
on the nail plate after removing the tip? - ANSWER-180 grit file
What is the shallow depression of a nail tip serving as the point of
contact with the nail plate? - ANSWER-Well
What should be done first when a blood exposure incident has
occurred? - ANSWER-Stop the service and put on gloves
According to TDLR, licensees shall notify TDLR of change in
address/location - ANSWER-30 days
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How should toe nails be trimmed? - ANSWER-Straight across
Prior to applying acrylic, where should the primer be applied? -
ANSWER-On the natural nail
Which of the following should be applied to treat minor cuts? -
ANSWER-Antiseptic
What must a licensee do if a client who is suspected of having a
fungal infection, requests a pedicure? - ANSWER-Refuse service
What is the proper way to remove gloves after a blood exposure?
- ANSWER-Inside out by the cuff
Complete the pedicure foot massage by: - ANSWER-Feathering
off the foot
When may TDLR suspend or revoke a license? - ANSWER-
Licensee engages in gross malpractice
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What should a licensee do when he/she see an asymmetrical
mole? - ANSWER-Refer the client to a physician
Why was the federal agency OSHA created? - ANSWER-OSHA
A person who holds a license to perform cosmetology services. -
ANSWER-Licensee
A disease caused by pathogens that can be transmitted from one
individual to another. - ANSWER-Infectious disease
Licenses that can be kept at the work station or in a notebook. -
ANSWER-Cosmetology licenses
A nail shape best suited for a person who works with their hands.
- ANSWER-Spoval
The natural nail is mostly composed of protein. - ANSWER-
Natural nail composition
