MARYLAND STATE BOARD COSMETOLOGY 2026/2027 UPDATE ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) 100% PASS SOLUTION/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (25pages)

What is not an essential nutrient to maintain healthy skin? - answer>>Vegetables Where must a cosmetologist's license be places? - answer>>In full view of the public Where should disinfected tools and implements be stored in a salon? - answer>>Covered container When using a chemical relaxer, what should be avoided? - answer>>Bleaches or high-lift color products What chemical is released as soon as hydrogen peroxide is mixed into hair lightener formula? - answer>>Hydrogen What is used to remove bonded wefts from the hair? - answer>>Oil If hair extensions are required because of a thinning hairline, how many strands of hair is best to add? - answer>>5 to 10 What is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - answer>>Flush the eye with clean water What is an example of a hair stream growth pattern - answer>>Hair flowing in the same direction What is the term for sewn elastic strips in a circular pattern to the head shape? - answer>>Wefts Where would you start a relaxer retouch application? - answer>>Area most resistant What can be done to speed up the removal of acrylic enhancements? - answer>>Place acetone bowl inside a bowl of hot water What is NOT determined by a strand test in a color service? - answer>>How much color to use for a service When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down what? - answer>>Disulfide bonds What is NOT an important factor to consider in hair analysis? - answer>>Growth pattern What should be completed before every waxing service to ensure that the client has a thorough understanding of the procedure? - answer>>Release form What sterilizer is approved for salon use? - answer>>Autoclave Which system of the body gives us our natural protective covering? - answer>>Integumentary system What is NOT considered a corrective facial skin condition? - answer>>Skin tone What must a new client do before their first service is performed? - answer>>Complete a consultation card What is the main ingredient in traditional waving lotion? - answer>>Karaya gum Alkaline waves are NOT recommended for what hair type? - answer>>Fine How often should capes and linens be laundered? - answer>>After each use What is the proper way to wash your hands? - answer>>Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry What is the first step in disinfecting implements? - answer>>Scrub with soap and water When analyzing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is NOT necessary to reevaluate the hair for what? - answer>>Color What type of hair removal uses an entwining method to lift the hair from the follicle? - answer>>Threading