2024 INDIANA COSMETOLOGY
STATE BOARD TEST STUDY GUIDE
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAbrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing
tissue with light, firm pressure is: - CORRECT-ANSWERSPetrissage
On which type of hair would you use a less alkaline perm solution? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFine
How do you sanitize a porous, abrasive file? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPorous
tools are single-use and must be discarded after each use
Acid-based shampoo is recommended for which hair type? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSColor-treated
What side bond is broken during a wet set? - CORRECT-ANSWERSHydrogen
A depilatory is a caustic alkali hair-removal preparation that contains similar
ingredients as: - CORRECT-ANSWERSChemical hair relaxers
According to OSHA, these sheets are to be supplied by the manufacturers of
chemical products regarding the handling, mixing, storing, and disposal of
those chemicals - CORRECT-ANSWERSSDS (Safety Data Sheet)
You will not be able to perform a chemical service if the hair has been
treated with hair coloring products containing - CORRECT-ANSWERSMetallic
salts
What is one major factor that determines the overall strength of permanent
waving lotion? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe degree of alkalinity
Caution should be used when wrapping hair with ______________ placement
during a perm, because the additional tension can cause hair breakage -
CORRECT-ANSWERSOn-Base
,Which type of perm wrap follows the shape of the head? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCurvature
What is the outermost layer of the skin? - CORRECT-ANSWERSStratum
corneum
The most highly recommended hairbrushes are made from __________________
bristles, which are helpful in cleaning the hair and adding luster - CORRECT-
ANSWERSNatural
This is the section of the pin curl between the base and the first arc of the
circle, and gives the curl its direction and movement - CORRECT-
ANSWERSStem
Fusion-bonded extensions are removed from the natural hair by dissolving
the adhesive bond with _________________ or bond remover - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOil
Permanent waving is a two-step process whereby hair undergoes a physical
change caused by wrapping the hair on perm rods, then a
_________________________ change caused by the actions of the permanent
waving lotion and neutralizer - CORRECT-ANSWERSChemical
How far away from the scalp should you apply relaxer on virgin hair? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1/4-1/2" away
This process equalizes the porosity of the hair and deposits color in one
application, in order to provide a uniform contributing pigment on pre-
lightened hair - CORRECT-ANSWERSColor filler
When choosing a hair color formula, what color would you include to
neutralize red? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGreen
Underlightened hair will have what result? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYellow-
orange
Part the hair into how many sections when performing a relaxer? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS4
What is NOT affected by a relaxer or perm? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMedulla
To identify any possible allergies to hair color, the FDA requires that a patch
test be given to a client ______ hours prior to each application of an aniline
derivative hair color. - CORRECT-ANSWERS24-48 hours
, Which of the following materials must you avoid coming into contact with
hydrogen peroxide? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMetal
Slide cutting should only be performed when the hair is: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSWet
Choose this type of brush to speed up the blow-drying process and add lift to
the scalp, especially on fine hair: - CORRECT-ANSWERSVent brush
Simple, two-strand braid in which hair is picked up from the sides and added
to strands as they are crossed over each other - CORRECT-ANSWERSFishtail
braid
What type of shampoo should be used to remove product build-up -
CORRECT-ANSWERSClarifying shampoo
What is created when two primary colors are mixed - CORRECT-
ANSWERSSecondary color
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain
is: - CORRECT-ANSWERSFuruncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCommunicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container
large enough for implements to be: - CORRECT-ANSWERSCompletely
immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be
referred to a: - CORRECT-ANSWERSPhysician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not
spores) on surfaces are: - CORRECT-ANSWERSDisinfectants
The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic
preparations be available to employees is: - CORRECT-ANSWERSOSHA
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCleaned and disinfected
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