COLORADO COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN
EXAM 2024 NEWEST 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A,
AND B ) AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS 450
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
VERSION A
Brushing the hair before a scalp treatment helps remove all
of the following EXCEPT - ....ANSWER...dandruff
what type of conditions should not be used on braids -
....ANSWER...creamy
which of the following are sewn to elastic strips in a circular
pattern to fit the head shape - ....ANSWER...wefts
If hair extensions are required because of a thinning hairline,
how many strands of hair is BEST to add? -
....ANSWER...5-10
how should you hold your fingers in a one length haircut -
....ANSWER...horizontal
what finger position should you use to create round concave
layers - ....ANSWER...parallel to the subsection
what does the perimeter refer to in a haircut -
....ANSWER...outside line of the haircut

how do you maintain a traveling guide -
....ANSWER...using some of the pervious section as your
guide
what is the ideal way to blend the perimeter of a layered
haircut - ....ANSWER...by pulling the hair to the natural fall
and trim uneven points
how can you create illusion of length in a dimensional ( foil
) service - ....ANSWER...place your foils vertical
When damaged, what will cause the hair growth to be
inhibited? - ....ANSWER...papilla
What is a Papilla - ....ANSWER...connective tissue
extending into and nourishing the hair root
what is another name for the dermis layer of the skin -
....ANSWER...true skin
hair growth from the papilla by manipulation of what kind
of cell - ....ANSWER...Matrix cell
what temporary method of hair removal accelerates the
shedding of the horny layer of the skin -
....ANSWER...depilatory
What is a depilatory? - ....ANSWER...A substance, usually a
caustic alkali preparation, used for the temporary removal of
superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin's surface

a product containing antiseptic reaches what level of
decontamination - ....ANSWER...sanitation
what layer of the skin is referred to as the basal layer -
....ANSWER...stratum Germinativum
Dilated capillaries that can be seen beneath the surface of
the skin are known as - ....ANSWER...telangectaisa
what do facial steamers do - ....ANSWER...softens the
sebum and oxygenate skin
what dose silicone do for the skin - ....ANSWER...creates a
barrier
what are eyelashes also called ? - ....ANSWER...cilia
Alkaine waves are recommend for all of the following
except - ....ANSWER...Fine hair
all of the following are relaxers except - ....ANSWER...No -
lye relaxers
croquignole perm wrap - ....ANSWER...Perms in which the
hair strands are wrapped from the ends to the scalp in
overlapping concentric layers.
What equalizes porosity? - ....ANSWER...Fillers
Which hydrogen peroxide developer is used with most highlift colors? - ....ANSWER...40 volume

an alkalizer can do everything except - ....ANSWER...make
a physical change
which of the following government agencies can issue fine
for salons that do not have MSDS available during business
hours - ....ANSWER...OSHA
Extended exposure to salon products without proper
precautions can effect all of the following epithelial tissues
EXCEPT - ....ANSWER...cartilage
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin, is
used for all the following EXCEPT - ....ANSWER...to
decrease circulation
hirsutism - ....ANSWER...excessive hair growth / long ,
coarse , pigmented hair found on the scalp , legs, arms
all of the following are utilized to evaluate your clients
needs and desired results except - ....ANSWER...giving your
preference as a stylist
what is the best hairstyle for a client with a round face shape
- ....ANSWER...create height and volume on top and no
volume on sides
what is the most flexible and versatile wig construction
method - ....ANSWER...hand- tied
which shears are most recommended to remove excess bulk
- ....ANSWER...thinning shears