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WorksheetsCosmetology II Final Exam 2025-26
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Kyra, Annalia, and Hannah are preparing for their cosmetology exam. While studying, they come across a real-life case where a client has visible depressions running across the width of her natural nail plate. They are asked to identify what these depressions are called.
Beau's line
Big lines
Bigly lines
Beau bridge ridges
Isabel, Cady, and Ruth are studying for their cosmetology exam. They are discussing a real-life scenario where their friend Ruth noticed a change in her sister Vivianna's nails. Ruth is worried because she read in her cosmetology book that certain nail conditions may indicate a systemic disorder or poor blood circulation. What could be the possible indication of such conditions in this real-world scenario?
Colored polish nails
Natural nail color
Discolored nails
Fake nails
Kendall, Danielis, and Naama attended a hairstyling workshop where they learned about different types of curls. During a practical session, they were asked to create a curl that is placed half off and half on the base, providing medium movement. Can you recall the name of this curl?
Full-stem curl
Half-stem curl
Base curl
half base curl
Yasmine, Saida, and Sandrianna are preparing for a school play in which they will portray different characters. Samaira is playing a character with black hair, and she is curious to know: 'What type of melanin gives black and brown color to the hair?'
Primary
Eumelanin
Pigment
Pheomelanin
In her cosmo class, Danielle is studying about the level system of hair color. She learned that the darkest hair colors are identified as being a level ____ while the lightest hair colors are _____. Tierra, Ivonna, and Ce'Marion are helping Danielle in identifying these levels. Can you assist them?
10:1
8:3
4:6
1:10
Brooke, A'nya, and Luna are planning to paint a mural on their school wall. They want to depict a sunrise scene that gives a warm and bright effect. Which primary color should they predominantly use to achieve this effect?
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
Issi is a professional hairdresser and she is preparing for a hairdressing competition. She is practicing on her friends, Stephanie, Abigail, and Karina. For Karina she wants to create a low volume curly style without much lift. Which base pin curls should Issi typically use?
Circle
Square
Triangular
Rectangular
In a biology class, Denise, Alynna, and Amiyah were examining a strand of Alynna's hair under a microscope. They were trying to understand the structure of hair. After their analysis, they concluded that the _______ is the innermost layer of the hair and it contributes to its thickness.
Cortex
Cuticle
Medulla
Hair follicle
During a sleepover, Jakayah, Amiyah, and Kendal decide to have a DIY spa night. Jakyah, who has been learning about hair care, explains that the process of hair straightening involves the alteration of a certain type of hair bond. She then quizzes Amiyah and Kendal to see if they remember which bond this is. What is their correct response?
Peptide bonds
Disulfide bonds
Hydrogen bonds
Covalent bonds
Brooke, Daniela, and Laura are preparing for their cosmetology exam. While studying, they come across a real-world scenario about a client who wants to relax her curly hair. They learn that hydroxide chemical relaxers are used in this process, which break disulfide bonds and convert them to _______ bonds. Can you help them answer this question?
Ianthionine
Sulfur
Carbon
Hydrogen
Stephanie, Cady, Kyra, Kaylynn, and Alesandra are planning to start their own businesses. Cady and Kyra want to open a spa, while Stephaine, Kaylynn, and Alesandra are thinking about getting individual licenses. Ivonna is considering opening a restaurant. They are wondering about the role of state regulatory agencies in their businesses. How do these agencies function in real-world scenarios?
They only take action against spa and restaurant owners like Ivonna, Cady, and Kyra, but not against individual license holders like Stephanie, Kaylynn, and Alesandra
They don't have any real power, and must refer any violations to the court system for resolution
They operate independently of statutes
They establish the rules that dictate how laws are implemented in real-world scenarios
Alesandra, Mayte, and Ce' Marion are working on a project for their cosmo 2 class where they have to paint portraits of each other. They learned that regardless of how light or dark the skin appears in their paintings, a neutral skin tone should contain equal elements of ________.
Dark and light
Warm and cool
Hot and cool
Cool and dry
In a school project, Naama, Ruth, and Saida were tasked to create masks representing different facial structures. They observed that one of the masks had a length almost equal to its width, unlike the masks representing oval or heart faces. Which face shape does this mask represent?
Oval face
Square face
Heart shape
Rectangle shape
During a biology class, Brooke and A'Nya were discussing the parts of hair that are living and located below the skin. They listed several parts but realized one of them is not a living portion. Which one is it?
hair bulb
hair follicle
arrector pili muscle
dermal papilla
Elise noticed that her hair and scalp have been unusually dry lately. Which of the following could be a reason for this condition?
overactive sebaceous glands
inactive sebaceous glands
hair follicles growing out of the head at a perpendicular angle
absence of melanin
Madison, Lee, and Modupeoluwa are working in a local branch of Sephora. What is the term for the impression that they project through both their professional attire and their behavior in the store?
Professional image
Individual style
Reputation
Portfolio
Andrea, Melissa, and Lucia are friends with Nicole, Enid, and Christina who are planning to start their own salon in their neighborhood. What factors would assist them in creating a professional image for their salon? Choose all that apply
Creating a style portfolio for their salon
Building a professional image for their salon
Being the salon owner
Maintaining a strong work ethic
During a science class, Evette and Timya were discussing the composition of hair. Evette mentioned that hair is approximately _______ percent protein.
30
50
70
90
During a DIY beauty session at Grace's place, Tristin and Jazmin decided to try facial waxing for the first time. Mayte applied hot wax to an area of her face. Yazmin, who was reading the instructions, mentioned she needed something to apply it evenly. What should she use?
Her fingers
Paper strips
Fabric strips
Wooden applicators
Aubery, Elizabeth, and are preparing for their cosmetology exam. While studying, they decide to test each other's knowledge. Aubery asks a question: 'If we consider a single strand of hair, the cortex contributes about ____ percent to its overall strength. Can you guess the percentage?'
20 percent
50 percent
80 percent
99 percent
During a science class, Danielle and Sandrianna were discussing the structure of hair. Sandrianna asked Danielle, "What is the outermost layer of hair?"
cuticle
medulla
fiber
cortex
After a week of helping her friends Danielis, Kaylynn, and Stephanie in their community garden, Luna noticed some discolorations on her nail plate. Her friend Yasmine, who is studying medicine, suggested it might be due to an infection. What could be the cause of these discolorations on Luna's fingernails or toenails?
Mold
Fungus
Viral infection
Bacterial infection
During a role-play in their cosmetology class, Karina is a client with a severe skin infection. Who should Karina be referred to in this scenario?
Beautician
Physician
Hairdresser
Makeup Artist
During a biology class, Hannah and Abigail were discussing the hair growth cycle. Hannah asked, "In which phase of the hair growth cycle does the follicle canal shrink and detach from the dermal papilla?"
catagen
nitrogen
telogen
anagen
During a biology class, Mr. King asked which system includes the hair, skin, nails, and glands. What is the correct answer?
epidermal
integumentary
endocrine
lymphatic
Kendall, Isabel, and Ruth joined Alynna, Denise, and Abigail in a science project. They are testing different types of salts on various materials. They noticed that one type of salt leaves a coating on a metal wire. Which type of salt could it be?
Table salts
Color salts
Healing hair salts
Metallic salts
During a practical session in their cosmetology class, Jakayah and Laura were experimenting with different hair treatment substances. They came across a substance that uses the same ATG as used in permanent waving but at a higher concentration and a higher pH. Can you help them identify this substance?
Cleo waves
Thigh-oh
Thio
Hydro
During a sleepover at Daniela's house, Amiyah, Isis, and their new friend Tierra decided to help Daniela style her hair. They researched and found out that a specific type of gel is required to hold the hair in place during the process. Can you recall the name of this gel?
Hair spray gel
Styling gel
gel color
strong gel
Kaylynn, Kyra, and Alesandra are in a hair salon. Their stylist, Cady, is demonstrating a chemical reaction using hair relaxers. Cady warns them that these relaxers can literally melt or dissolve hair if used incorrectly. What type of relaxers is Cady using?
Extremely strong
Extremely smelly
Extremely acidic
Extremely alkaline
Mayte, a renowned hairstylist, is about to give a relaxer treatment to her client, Stephanie, who has thick, wavy hair. What is the first thing Mayte should do before starting the treatment?
Mayte should immediately start the relaxer treatment without any prior checks
Mayte should ask Nathalia to wash her hair at home before coming for the treatment
Mayte should take a picture of Stephanie's hair to show her the difference after the treatment
Mayte should examine Stephanie's hair and scalp, and test for porosity and elasticity in different areas
Sandrianna, Yasmine, and Danielle are working on a school project about hair care products. They are studying about different types of hair relaxers and came across lithium hydroxide relaxers and potassium hydroxide relaxers. They are curious to know how these relaxers are usually advertised and sold in the market. Can you help them?
Low-lye
More-lye
Lye
No-lye or no-mix
During their cosmetology lab exam, Ce' Marion, Annalia, and Danielle are about to conduct an experiment involving strong chemicals. What precautions should they take? Check all that apply
Wearing protective gloves
Proceeding with caution
Getting approval from their instructor, Mrs. Cross
Following the manufacturers instructions
Ivonna, Abigail, and Luna are working in a hair salon. A customer comes in who has just undergone a chemical hair treatment and they need to restore the customer's hair to its normal pH. What substance should they apply to the customer's hair?
Conditioner
Shampoo
Neutralizer
Serum
During a practical session in the beauty school, Hannah was teaching the students about the use of perm rods. She asked Karina, A'Nya, and Ruth, 'If I don't position the rubber band of the perm rods correctly, it could lead to band marks or what other issue?'
Tight curls
Small curls
Growth
Breakage
In their cosmetology class, Danielis, Alynna, and Naama are studying the structure of hair. They learn that hair is made up of a protein called keratin, which is formed by amino acids and peptide bonds. They are asked to identify what these amino acids and peptide bonds form. Can you assist them?
Lipid chains
pep-bonding chains
Nucleic acids bonds
polypeptide chains
Saida, Isabel, and Denise are attending a hairstyling workshop at a popular salon. During the session, they learned that ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form______.
Space
Ribbon
Wave
Curl
Amiyah, Naama, and Alynna decided to join Victoria, Nathalia, and Benjamin for a day out. They chose to visit a salon for a hair makeover. Who among the following would be responsible for advising them on how to maintain and style their new haircuts at home?
Fashion consultant
Salon manager
Hairstylist
Fashion designer
Laura, Daniela, and Kendall are preparing for a hair styling competition. They are working on a model whose hair needs to be styled without causing any damage. They are discussing the structure of the hair and want to know what the tough exterior layer of the hair is called, which protects the hair from damage while styling. Can you help them?
Hair shaft
Cuticle
Cortex
Medulla
During a hair styling class, Brooke was learning how to locate the parietal ridge. Her instructor advised her to place a comb_________.
flat on the side of the head
flat against the nape
flat on the top of the head
flat against the back of the head and another comb flat against the side of the head.
Isis, Tierra, and Zully are studying for their final exam in their Business Law portion of Cosmetology class. They come across a question in their study guide: 'What do state regulatory agencies do in the context of a real-world scenario like regulating a local beauty salons?'
They only take action against big corporations like Google, but not against individual citizens or local businesses like barber shops
They have no real authority, and must refer violations by the local salons to the court system for resolution
They act independently of the laws passed by the legislature and can arbitrarily decide the rules for the local barber shop
They create the rules that determine how laws are applied to local businesses like salons
Samaira, Lizbeth, and Kenadi joined Paige, Zully, and Benjamin in their cosmetology 2 class. During a practical session on portrait painting, they learned that regardless of how light or dark the skin is in their portraits, a neutral skin tone contains equal elements of ________.
Dark and light
Warm and cool
Hot and cool
Cool and dry
In their cosmetology class, Nathalia, Samaira, and Tori are studying different types of face shapes. They learned that one face shape is characterized by a narrow forehead and jawline, with the widest part of the face being the cheeks. This information was useful when they were trying to identify the face shape of a sculpture they were examining in art class. Which face shape could this be?
Square shape
Diamond shape
Oblong face
Round face
In a theatrical performance, Samaira, Tori, and Ayanna are playing the main characters. They need to cover up acne, uneven skin tone, and other facial flaws for their roles. Which type of makeup product, known for its high coverage and dense foundation, should they opt for?
Spray tan coverage
Dark Creams
Concealers
Highlighters
Abigail, Karina, and Luna are part of a drama club at school. They are preparing for a play where they are acting as a wedding party. To make their characters more realistic, they want to add color to their cheeks. What cosmetic product should they use?
Eye shadows
Lipsticks
Blushes
Mascaras
Ruth, Saida, and Isabel are all part of a renowned advertising agency's team for the largest salon in the city. They realize that their dress, conduct, and overall demeanor in the salon industry convey's a certain perception. What is this perception referred to as?
Professional persona
Personal style
Character
Profile
Jakayah, Amiyah, and Brooke are planning to start their own salon in their neighborhood. What factors would assist them in creating a professional image for their salon? (check all that apply)
Creating a style portfolio for their salon
Building a professional image for their salon
Being the salon owner
Maintaining a strong work ethic
During a hairdressing class, Isis was asked to identify the area of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners. What is this area called?
crown
bang area
nape
front edges
Kyra, Tierra, and Cady are at a community event. Cady has just had soft wax applied to an area of her skin at a beauty booth. What should Kyra use to help Cady remove the wax?
Fingers
Paper strips
Fabric strips
Wooden applicators
During a biology class, Alesandra and Stephanie were discussing different types of body hair. Each of the following is one of the main types of body hair EXCEPT_____.
terminal
lanugo
vellus
anagen
In a luxury salon, Yasmine, Annalia, and Danielle are experts in hair coloring techniques. Their instructor, a famous colorist, emphasizes that the final color outcome is primarily influenced by what?
The brand of the dye they are using
The original hair color of the client
The temperature of the salon
The duration of the dye application
Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of pregnancy is called_____.
temporary alopecia
post alopecia
post-pregnancy alopecia
postpartum alopecia
What is the technical term for beaded hair?
canities
hyperkeratosis
trichinosis
monilethrix
An example of a parasitic infection is
pediculosis capitis
folliculitis
skin lice
furnucles
A cosmetologist is able to provide treatment for ________.
folliculitis
trichoptilosis
scabies
seborrheic dermatitis
A benefit of using the shear-over-comb technique is it allows for____
short tapers go from extremely short to longer
short tapers go from extremely medium to long
center swept bangs
bangs to be cut evenly
Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?
wide-tooth brush
large tail comb
wide-tooth comb
all-purpose comb
______reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair.
palming the shears
closing shears shut
working quickly
cutting palm to palm
______in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut.
density
tension
tightness
stretch
Alopecia is a term used to describe ______.
hair loss
a type of hair loss
abnormal hair loss
androgenic hair loss
To stimulate the scalp, smooth dry textured hair, and remove lint and dirt from locs, use a______.
square paddle brush
vent brush
boar-bristle brush
boar detangling comb
Which comb type should be used to separate wet curly hair?
tail comb
double-tooth comb
wide brush comb
cutting comb
What is the name for a board containing fine, upright nails that stylists use to comb human hair extensions and blend colors and highlights?
tackle board
braiding board
hackle board
kanekalon board
A higher frequency of curl reversion occurs in relaxers that use which of the following active ingredients?
sodium hypoclorite
sodium hydroxide
ammonium sulfite
guanidine hydroxide
Hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair by removing one of the bonded sulfur atoms in a disulfide bond. What is the name of this process?
lantho-neutralization
lanthionization
land-oxidation
lothio conditioning
Which item prevents direct contact between the client and the chemical cape?
disposable gloves
neck strips
plastic clips
shirt collar
A hair analysis indicates the clients has non-porous hair. Which perm type should the cosmetologist recommend?
true acid wave
this-free wave
alkaline/cold wave
low-pH wave
What active ingredient is acid waves?
monoethanolamine (MEA)
ammonium thioglycolate (ATG)
glycerol monothiglycolate GMTG)
aminomethylpropanol (AMP)
When does the majority of the processing for permanent waving occur?
within 2 minutes
within 15 minutes
within 5 to 10 minutes
within 20 minutes
To perm coarse hair, the solution must have enough_____ ions to break the required number of disulfide bonds.
hydroxide
hypochlorite
hydrogen
sodium
Which of the following item(s) prevents fishhooks?
roller picks
end papers
tension
protective papers
What is the proper placement of bands on perm rods?
wrapped around the rod
on the side
on the top
on the bottom
What area should protective cream be applied when performing a perm?
around the hairline, the nape of the neck
around the hairline, the nape of the neck, brow line
around the hairline, the nape of the neck, and both ears
around the hairline, the nape of the neck, both ears, and forehead
Hair that is treated with hydroxide relaxers should not be treated with_____.
conditioning relaxers
thio relaxers
color relaxers
normalizing relaxers
______ combines the use of a thio relaxer with flat ironing.
Permanent thermal
Japanese thermal straightening
Chinese thermal straightening
heat styling
Hair that has too many broken disulfide bonds and will not hold a firm curl is considered______.
underprocessed
overprocessed
underneutralized
overtinted
Which of the following destroys all microbial life?
sterilization
disinfection
sanitization
cleaning
Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with____.
me
you
the client
doctors
Beauty professionals are permitted and encourage to _____.
treat infections
treat abnormal conditions
refer clients to a physcian
the school nurse
When an individual's immune system prevents transmission, it _____
prevents the spread of disease
spreads disease
prevents illness
causes illness
The five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design are line, form, space, design texture, and ______.
pattern
proportion
color
balance
When hair cutting shears are held, which of following is true?
The ring finger is placed in the grip of the moving blade
The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade
The ring finger is placed on the finger tang
The index finger is placed in the grip of the moving blade
Coarse hair sticking out when cut too short is an example of the role ______plays in the behavior of hair.
growth pattern
density
wave pattern
texture
Which tasks should be accomplished with a cosmetologist's non-dominant hand while cutting hair?
holding the hair sections and the comb while cutting
holding the hair sections and the comb while cutting
holding the comb and shears
palming the shears while combing
Which of the following is safe practice when cutting hair?
to ease knee fatigue, stand upright
sweep hair clippings as soon as the client has left the work area
discard razor blades in an open trashcan immediately
when cutting below the fingers, do not cut past the second knuckle
Which haircutting tool is best suited for cutting a clean line around the ears?
blending shears
trimmers
notching shears
haircutting razor
Each of the following is a use for trimmers EXCEPT_______.
cutting a line around the ears
trimming eyebrows
tapering hairlines from extremely short to long
cleaning up the hair on the neck
How often should one change gloves?
after every single use
after every other use
in between clients
every single day
Which hair disorders causes terminal hair grow on areas of a woman's body where terminal hair typically does not grow?
hirsuties
hyperhirsuties
hypertrichosis
canities
Which sentence best describes a client with the disorder monilethrix?
alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair.
hair is longer and thicker than normal
hair is knotted and brittle
hair has a beaded appearance due to narrowing of the hair shaft
The complete loss of all body hair is known as __________.
alopecia universalis
alopecia totalis
alopecia areata
alopecia
Which of the following statements is true about proportion in hair design?
styles cropped to above the shoulder with waves
medium or longer styles with softer waves
classic guide for proportion is that hair should be as wide as the shoulders.
classic guide for proportion is that hair should not be as wider than the center of the shoulders
A professional perm consultation should do all of the following EXCEPT:
ask about reverse reactions to previous perms
show the client images of textures that demo results
have client sign an agreement for follow-up services
check to see if the client wants curls, waves, or body to the hair.
Sally loves infection control. She spends her morning on the first step of infection control. At 10:05 a.m. what step is she working on if she plans to work on the second step @12:00 p.m..?
sanitation
cleaning
sterilization
disinfection
What hair disorder is caused by loss of the hair’s natural pigment?
hirsuties
Canities
hypertrichosis
trichoptilosis
If Ingrid has an systemic infection, what must Ingrid's condition include?
a pimple or abscess
localized pus
rashes on her hands
symptoms spread throughout her body
If Jason wants to rid his tools of all microbial life, then he must____.
disinfect
sterilize
sanitize
clean and sanitize
Which of the following two-steps is proper infection control?
cleaning & sanitizing
cleaning & disinfecting
disinfecting & sanitizing
sanitizing and sterilizing
Mrs. Cross has a small amount of blood on her tools from a cut finger, which is true of Mrs. Cross' implements?
it is contagious
it is diagnosed
it is contaminated
it is parasitic
How is texturizing hair by point cutting different from texturizing hair by effilating?
Point cutting is performed with regular shears, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears.
Point cutting uses the tips of shears, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears.
Point cutting is used on longer hair, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears.
Pointing cutting is performed with shears, whereas effilating is performed with a razor.
Which type of brush is good for releasing tangles, knots, and snarls in short, textured hair and long straight hair?
boar-bristle
square paddle
vent
round
