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Cosmetology Theory

Provider
Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board
Format
Multiple-choice written theory examination
Exam questions
100 multiple-choice questions
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • Infection Control & Safety (24%)
    • Understanding Infection
    • Understanding Infection — Bacteria
    • Understanding Infection — Viruses
    • Understanding Infection — Fungus
    • Understanding Infection — Parasites
    • Understanding Infection — Immunity
    • Infection Control
    • Infection Control — Levels
    • Infection Control — Methods/Storage
    • Infection Control — Prevention Guidelines
    • Infection Control — Universal Precaustions/Blood Spill Procedures
    • Infection Control — Hand Washing
    • Safety
    • Safety — Prevention Guidelines
    • Safety — First Aid
    • Safety — State Regulations
    • Safety — OSHA/Federal Regulations
  • Product Knowledge & Chemistry (5%)
    • Products & Ingredients
    • Chemistry
    • Chemistry — Fundamentals
    • Chemistry — pH
    • Chemistry — Chemical Reactions
  • Implements, Tools & Equipment (8%)
    • Tools/Implements and Equipment
    • Electricity
    • Electricity — Fundamentals
    • Electricity — Electrical Current(s)
    • Electricity — Light Therapy
    • Electricity — Electrotherapy
  • Anatomy & Physiology (27%)
    • Anatomy
    • Anatomy — Fundamentals
    • Anatomy — Organs
    • Anatomy — Tissues
    • Anatomy — Cells
    • Body Systems/Physiology
    • Body Systems/Physiology — Fundamentals and Functions
    • Body Systems/Physiology — Ergonomics
    • Skin
    • Skin — Functions and Structure of the Skin
    • Skin — Scalp Analysis
    • Skin — Skin Diseases/Disorders
    • Skin — Scalp Diseases/Disorders
    • Skin — Skin Structure
    • Nail
    • Nail — Nail Structure
    • Nail — Nail Growth
    • Nail — Nail Diseases/Disorders/ Conditions
    • Hair
    • Hair — Trichology/Hair Structure
    • Hair — Hair Growth
    • Hair — Hair Loss
    • Hair — Hair Analysis/Evaluation
    • Hair — Hair Disorders/Diseases
  • Nail Care & Services (7%)
    • Manicure & Pedicure
    • Manicure & Pedicure — Preparation (Analyze, Shape, Cuticle, etc.)
    • Manicure & Pedicure — Massage
    • Manicure & Pedicure — Polish
    • Artificial Nail Services
    • Artificial Nail Services — Nail Tip
    • Artificial Nail Services — Nail Wrap
    • Artificial Nail Services — Sculptured Nail
  • Hair Care & Services (22%)
    • Methods of Draping
    • Shampooing
    • Scalp Massage Manipulations
    • Hair and Scalp Treatments
    • Haircutting
    • Hair Styling
    • Hair Styling — Braiding
    • Hair Styling — Hair Additions and Wigs
    • Hair Styling — Hair Additions and Wigs — Extensions/Weaves
    • Hair Styling — Wet Hair Styling
    • Hair Styling — Dry Hair Styling
    • Hair Styling — Dry Hair Styling — Thermal Curling
    • Hair Styling — Dry Hair Styling — Blow drying
    • Chemical Services
    • Chemical Services — Color Theory
    • Chemical Services — Hair Coloring
    • Chemical Services — Chemical Relaxing
    • Chemical Services — Permanent Waving
    • Hair and Scalp Treatments
  • Skin Care Services (7%)
    • Skin Types/Analysis
    • Methods of Draping
    • Make Up
    • Facials
    • Facials — Massage
    • Facials — Cleansing
    • Facials — Moisturizing
    • Facials — Mask
    • Facials — Exfoliation
    • Facials — Extractions
    • Hair Removal
    • Hair Removal — Waxing
    • Hair Removal — Tweezing
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