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TDLR Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions And 100% Correct Answers 2025-
What do I need to do for licensure? - ANSWER Pay $50 fee Be 17 yrs or olderHave high school diploma/equivalent Completed 1000 hrs of cosmetology school Pass written exam To qualify to take test you must - ANSWER pay $50 feeCurrently be in 1000 hr program and be able to show completed 900 hrs
Inactive Status - ANSWER Cannot practice cosmetology on that licenseneed to renew with $ continuing education is not required while inactive Continuing Education requirements - ANSWER To renew license 4 hours of continuingeducation must be done 1 hour in sanitation3 hours in anything under human trafficking
How to renew license - ANSWER submit applicationpay $50 fee do continuing education How long does your license last? - ANSWER 2 years
What permit do you need to hold as an independent contractor leasing space - ANSWERbooth rental permit
What can a specialty certificate holder do - ANSWER only preform the practiceauthorized by the specialty certificate
Where should all licenses be in a salon - ANSWER all current licenses may be posted atthe work station in public view or be made available in a notebook at front desk
How soon must you notify TDLR of a name change or change of address ANSWER 30days of changing your name or address
How big should your current photo on your license be ANSWER 1.5" x 1.5" What should all booth rentals have ANSWER copy of current law and rules book each salon must have what requirements - ANSWER sink with hot and cold runningwater name and sign that identifies salon namereceptacle for used towels/linens wet disinfectant soaking containerclean, dry, debris free storage at least one covered trash can *if doing nails an autoclave, dry heat sterilizer or UV sanitizer Fee for license and renewal - ANSWER $ Fee to move license to active from inactive status - ANSWER $
Can you preform any service or offer to preform a service without a license - ANSWERNO
lesion - ANSWER mark on the skin or structural change in tissues caused by injury ordisease
Bulla - ANSWER Blister Macule - ANSWER small, discolored spot or patch cyst - ANSWER sac containing fluid pus nodule-ANSWER solid bump larger than 0.4 inches papule-ANSWER pimple tumor-ANSWER abnormal cell mass pustule-ANSWER raised inflamed pimple vesicle-ANSWER small blister with clear fluid wheal-ANSWER itchy, swollen lesion (hives) crust-ANSWER dead cells formed over a wound or blemish fissure-ANSWER crack in the skin excoriation-ANSWER skin sore or abrasion
keloid-ANSWER thick scar scar/cicatrix - ANS light colored, slightly raised mark on skin scale - ANS thin plate or epidermal flakes ulcer - ANS open lesion with pus closed comedone - ANS also known as a whitehead; when the sebum of the comedo isexposed to the environment, the sebum remains a white cream color, and appears as a small bump under the skin surface open comedone - ANSWER also known as a blackhead; the hair follicle is filled withkeratin and sebum cosmetology - ANSWER the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails,and hair and includes the study of cosmetics and their application African hairstyles were used as what - ANSWER a symbol of tribal traditions andconveyed a message of age, marital status, power, and rank
who beautified in an extravagant manner were the - ANSWER the Egyptians Egyptians used henna to stain what a rich warm red - ANSWER their hair, and nails the Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse what into perfumes and for purificationpurposes - ANSWER essential oils
Egyptians used kohl makeup for what purpose - ANSWER heavily like the eyes, alleviateeye inflammation, and protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
in 1941 what method of permanent waving was developed - ANSWER cold waving usinga waving lotion
What are the different paths can a cosmetologist go on career wise - ANSWER -haircolorspecialist -texture specialist -haircutting specialist -salon trainer-distributor sales consultant Manufacturer educator Artistic directorCosmetology instructor Film, theatrical, or editorial stylist Creative directive what are some of the most vital life skills to practice - ANSWER- being helpful and caringto others making good friends feeling good about your-self having a sense of humorkeeping a co-operative attitude looking at work with a sense of responsibility doing consistent workadjusting easily to various situations staying with a goal and seeing a job throughmastering techniques to become more organized -developing sound decision making skills
self-actualization - ANSWER fulfilling ones full potential, requires lifelong commitment Steps for success - ANSWER -build self esteem-visualize success -build on your strengths-be kind to yourself -stay true to yourself -practice new behaviors-keep your personal life separate from work -keep your energy up -respect others-stay productive
what are 3 bad habits that can keep you from maintaining peak performance - ANSWERprocrastination, perfectionism, and lacking a game plan
mission statement ANSWER provides the purpose and value for which an individual orinstitution lives and works by goal setting ANSWER The process of identifying long-term and short-term goals ethics ANSWER the moral principles by which we live and workprofessional image- ANSWER is the impression you project through both your outward appearance and your behavior in the workplace physical presentation - ANSWER refers to how you are viewed in terms of body postureand gait or the way you walk and move ergonomics - ANSWER the science of designing the workplace as well as its equipmentand tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe
how should you hold your wrists when cutting - ANSWER straight or neutral as much as
remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease causing germs sanitizing - ANSWER a chemical process for reducing the number of disease causinggerms on cleaned surfaces to a safe level disinfection - ANSWER chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmfulorganisms on environmental surfaces
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration What does OSHA do? - ANSWER Regulating exposure of employees to possibly toxicsubstances and inform employees about material hazards possibly used in the workplace The safety data sheet, SDS, replaced what? - ANSWER Material safety data sheet(MSDS)
How many categories does SDS have? - ANSWER 16 Name the 16 categories of SDS - ANSWER -identification -hazard identification-composition/information -first aid measures-fire fighting measures -accidental release measures -handling and storage-exposure controls/personal protection -physical and chemical properties -stability and reactivity-toxicology information
-ecological information -disposal consideration -transport information-regulatory information -revision date EPA - ANSWER Environmental Protection Agency registers all types of disinfectantssold and used in the USA
disinfectants - ANSWER chemical products that destroy most bacteria (excludingspores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces
hospital disinfectant - ANSWER designated by the EPA as being effective enough to beused in a hospital setting
disease - ANSWER an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems ororgans, which makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function
infection - ANSWER invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens bactericidal - ANSWER capable of destroying bacteria virucidal - ANSWER capable of destroying viruses fungicidal - ANSWER capable of destroying fungi bacteria - ANSWER one celled microorganisms that have both plant and animalcharacteristics
cell membrane - ANSWER cell part that encloses the protoplasm and allows solublesubstances to enter and leave the cell
mitosis - ANSWER the normal process of cell reproduction tissue - ANSWER collection of similar cells that carries out a particular function occipital bone - ANSWER most posterior bone of the skull, inferior to the parietal bones;forms the skull over the nape of the neck
parietal bones - ANSWER bones that form the sides and roof of the cranium frontal bone - ANSWER bone that forms the forehead temporal bones - ANSWER bones that form the sides of the head in the temporal region ethmoid bone - ANSWER light spongy bone between the eye sockets; forms part of thenasal cavities
sphenoid bone - ANSWER bone that joins all the bones of the cranium together hair, skin and nails are part of what system - ANSWER integumentary system dermatology - ANSWER medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin-itsnature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatments
esthetician- ANSWER One who specializes in the cleansing, beautification, andpreservation of healthful skin on the entire body including the face and neck.
if the skin of an average adult were stretched out it would cover how many squareinches- ANSWER 3000 square inches
healthy skin looks like what- ANSWER slightly moist, soft, and flexible ph of the surface of the skin - ANSWER slightly acidic layers of the epidermis - ANSWER stratum corneum stratum lucidum stratum granulosumstratum spinosum stratum germinativum manumatic device to remember the layers of the epidermis - ANSWER Corn Loves GreatStupid Germs
Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Germinativum What are the layers of the Dermis - ANSWER papillary and reticular what is also known as the horny layer of the epidermis - ANSWER stratum corneumcorn=horn
which layer of the epidermis is composed of tiny cells that light can pass through -ANSWER stratum lucidum
luci=lumilumi=light
what layer of the epidermis is also known as the granular layer; composed of cells that
dermal layer that gives the skin all of its oxygen and nutrients what are the structures in the reticular layer fat cells, blood vessles, lymph vessels,sebaceous glands, sudoriferous glads, hair follicles, arrector pili muscles, nerve endings subcutaneous tissue fatty tissue beneath the dermis melanin tiny grains of pigment produced by melanocytes give skin color pheomelanin - ANS melanin that is red to yellow in color .ToolStripMenuItem neumelanin - ANS melanin that is dark brown to black in color <|python_tag|> collagen - ANS fibrous protein that gives skin form and strengthElas IN - ANS protein base that forms elastic tissue Acne - ANS skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceousglands from retained secretions and bacteria Sebaceous glands - ANS oil glands Sudiferous glands - ANS sweat glands necessary nutrients the body requires - ANSWER carbohydrates, vitamins, fats,minerals, proteins, and water
what is the largest organ in the body - ANSWER the skindermatitis - ANSWER A term broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin eczema - ANSWER Inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin
Hyperpigmantation - ANSWER darker than normal pigmentation, appearing as darksplotches
hypopigmentation - ANS Lack of pigment resulting in white or light colored patches. stain - ANS abnormal brown colored or wine colored discoloration of skin with a circularor irregular shape
albinism - ANS Congenital hypopigmentation, or lack of melanin pigment of the body,including the skin, hair, and eyes.
chloasma - ANS condition characterized by hyperpigmentation of the skin inunpigmented spots that are not raised. also known as the mask of pregnancy
lentigines - ANS technical term for freckles leukoderma - ANS skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches; caused by aburn, scar, inflammation, or congenital disease
nevus - ANS also known as a birthmark tan - ANS change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to sun or UV light vitaligo - ANS hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches onthe skin that often appear milky white
Basal Cell Carcinoma - ANS most common and least serious skin cancer, appears aslight or pearly nodules
Squamous Cell Carcinoma - ANS scaly red papules or nodules; more dangerous than
lunula - ANSWER visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin cuticle - ANSWER dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plateeponychium - ANSWER the living skin at the base of the natural nail plate covering the matrix area. it is often mistaken for the cuticle perionyx - ANS the living skin bordering the root and sides of a fingernail or toenail hyponychium - ANS the somewhat thickened layer of skin underneath the nail that liesbetween the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate
ligaments - ANS strong band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ inplace
Specialized ligaments - ANSWER secure the nail bed and the matrix bed to underlyingbone
nail folds - ANSWER folds of normal skin that overlap the nail plate nail groove - ANSWER groove on either side of the nail sidewall - ANSWER sometimes referred to as the lateral nail fold; the fold of skin thatoverlaps the side of the nail
nail malformation - ANSWER deformation in the shape or form of the nail beaus lines - ANSWER sometimes called furrows; visible depressions running acrossthe width of the natural nail plate
blue fingernails - ANSWER caused by lack of circulating oxygen in the red blood cells bruised nail beds - ANSWER a blood clot forms under the nail plate, causing a darkpurplish spot
discolored nails - ANS nails that discolor by turning various colors, possibly indicatingsurface staining, a systemic disorder, or poor blood circulation
eggshell nails - ANS very thin, white nail plates that are more flexible than normal hangnail - ANS condition in which the living skin around the nail plate splits and tears koilonychia - ANS soft, spoon nails with a concave shape that appear scooped out leukonychia spots ANSWER also, white spots; whitish discoloration of the nails, usuallycaused by minor injury to the nail matrix
melanonychia ANSWER darkening of the finger or toe nails onychophagy ANSWER bitten nails onychorrhexis ANSWER split or brittle nails plicatured nail ANSWER also, folded nail; highly curved nail plate, usually caused byinjury to the matrix
ridges-vertical lines running down the length of the natural nail plate caused by unevengrowth of the nails; usually the result of normal aging
