Cosmetology Written Theory Exam — Information & Free Practice
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Cosmetology Written Theory Exam
Examination outline
- Kansas State General Laws, Rules and Regulations (25%)
Safety, Sanitation & Infection Control (40%)
- Types of bacteria
- Immunity
- Viruses
- Client records
- Parasites
- First Aid:
- First Aid — Blood exposure procedures
- First Aid — Bodily fluids contact procedures
- Methods of infection control:
- Methods of infection control — Sanitation
- Methods of infection control — Antiseptics
- Methods of infection control — Disinfection
- Methods of infection control — Sterilization
- Methods of infection control — Solutions and formulations
- Products and chemicals use and storage:
- Products and chemicals use and storage — Labeling
- Products and chemicals use and storage — Removal from containers
- Hazardous waste disposal
Implements, Tools & Equipment (2%)
- Brushes
- Combs
- Curette
- Cuticle pusher
- Facial rotary brushes
- Facial Steam machines
- Finger bowls
- Foot paddle
- Footspas
- Implements, tools & storage
- Nail brush
- Nail clipper
- Nail files
- Nail rasp
- Nippers
- Pedicure cart
- Razors
- Roller receptacles
- Shears
- Toe separator
- Tweezers
- Water bath or spa
- Make-up
Product Knowledge & Chemistry (4%)
- Water
- pH and the pH scale
- Nail care products:
- Nail care products — Polish remover
- Nail care products — Cuticle remover
- Nail care products — Nail conditioner
- Nail care products — Base and top coat
- Nail care products — Nail polish
- Nail care products — Nail dryer
- Skin care products:
- Skin care products — Toners, astringents and refresheners
- Skin care products — Humectants and emollients
- Skin care products — Masks and packs
- Skin care products — Sunscreen
- Skin care products — Aromatherapy
- Skin care products — Exfoliants
- Skin care products — Make-up
- Hair care products:
- Hair care products — Shampoos and conditioners
- Hair care products — Styling aids
- Hair care products — Chemical waves
- Hair care products — Curl reformation
- Hair care products — Chemical relaxers
- Hair care products — Hair color and lightening
- Hair care products — Temporary hair colors
- Hair care products — Semi-permanent hair colors
- Hair care products — Demi-permanent hair colors
- Hair care products — Permanent hair colors
- Hair care products — Toners & fillers
- Hair care products — Lighteners
- Hair care products — Developer
- Hair care products — Predisposition/patch test
Anatomy & Physiology (2%)
- Histology of the hair and scalp:
- Histology of the hair and scalp — Trichology
- Histology of the hair and scalp — Hair structure
- Histology of the hair and scalp — Hair growth
- Histology of the hair and scalp — Hair color
- Histology of the hair and scalp — Hair disorders
- Histology of the hair and scalp — Hair loss
- Histology of the hair and scalp — Scalp disorders
- Histology of the nails:
- Histology of the nails — Nail structure
- Histology of the nails — Nail growth
- Histology of the nails — Nail disorders
- Histology of the nails — Nail diseases
- Histology of the skin
- Histology of the skin — Structure of the skin
- Histology of the skin — Skin disorders
- Histology of the skin — Primary and secondary lesions
Hair Care & Services (19%)
- Treatment of the hair and scalp
- Treatment of the hair and scalp — Analysis of the hair and scalp
- Treatment of the hair and scalp — Hair and scalp treatments
- Haircutting and styling:
- Haircutting and styling — Design elements
- Methods and procedures
- Methods and procedures — Shears
- Methods and procedures — Razors
- Methods and procedures — Elevations and cross-checking
- Methods and procedures — Finger waves
- Methods and procedures — Pin curls
- Methods and procedures — Roller setting
- Methods and procedures — Back-combing
- Methods and procedures — Blow-drying
- Methods and procedures — Pressing
- Methods and procedures — Thermal curling (curling iron)
- Methods and procedures — Wigs
- Methods and procedures — Hairpieces
- Chemical waving and curl reformation:
- Chemical waving and curl reformation — Chemical waving procedure
- Chemical waving and curl reformation — Curl reformation procedure
- Chemical waving and curl reformation — Rod sizes and shapes
- Chemical waving and curl reformation — Wrapping
- Chemical waving and curl reformation — Chemistry
- Chemical waving and curl reformation — Test curls
- Chemical hair relaxers:
- Chemical hair relaxers — Retouch application
- Chemical hair relaxers — Virgin application
- Hair color and lightening:
- Hair color and lightening — Temporary hair colors
- Hair color and lightening — Semi-permanent hair colors
- Hair color and lightening — Demi-permanent hair colors
- Hair color and lightening — Permanent hair colors
- Hair color and lightening — Toners and fillers
- Hair color and lightening — Lighteners
- Hair color and lightening — Developer
- Hair color and lightening — Predisposition/patch test
- Hair color and lightening — Strand test
- Hair color and lightening — Client records
- Hair color and lightening — Application procedures
- Hair color and lightening — Primary
- Hair color and lightening — Secondary
- Hair color and lightening — Tertiary
- Hair color and lightening — Warm vs. Cool
Nail Care & Services (4%)
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Paraffin wax treatments
- Massage Movements
- Nail tip application
- Nail wrap application
- Gel nail application
- Acrylic nail application
Skin Care & Services (4%)
- Draping
- Clean-up facial
- Facial with moist heat and massage
- Massage Movements
- Make-upapplication
- Hair Removal
- Client Records
Examination sources
- National Testing Network — Written Theory Exam Detailed Content p. 13
Written Theory Exam Detailed Content p. 13
- National Testing Network — Written Theory Exam Detailed Content p. 14
Written Theory Exam Detailed Content p. 14
- National Testing Network — Written Theory Exam Detailed Content p. 15
Written Theory Exam Detailed Content p. 15
- National Testing Network — Written Theory Exam Detailed Content p. 16
Written Theory Exam Detailed Content p. 16
- National Testing Network — p. 9, passing score for both written examinations
p. 9, passing score for both written examinations
- National Testing Network — p. 13, scored multiple-choice theory items
p. 13, scored multiple-choice theory items
- National Testing Network — p. 1, licensing examinations
p. 1, licensing examinations
- National Testing Network — p. 1, appointed administrator
p. 1, appointed administrator
- Kansas Board of Cosmetology — Candidate Information Bulletins, Cosmetologist revision entry
Candidate Information Bulletins, Cosmetologist revision entry
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