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Free Chemical Services – NY Cosmetology State Board Exam Practice Test (2026)

110 questions · 120 min · Pass/Fail

110 Questions · 120 Minutes · Pass/Fail

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Sample Questions

Question 1

Which type of hair color deposits pigment only on the outer cuticle layer and fades with each shampoo?

Answer: Temporary hair color coats only the cuticle and is removed with a single shampoo.

Question 2

What does the term 'contributing pigment' refer to when lifting natural hair color?

Answer: Contributing pigment (also called underlying or remaining pigment) is the warm tone revealed in hair as its natural melanin is lightened during a color service.

Question 3

What is the primary active ingredient in most powder and cream hair lighteners?

Answer: Persulfate salts (ammonium, potassium, or sodium persulfate) are the primary active ingredients in hair lighteners, accelerating the decolorization process.

Question 4

What is the term for the process of lightening previously colored hair back to its natural base level?

Answer: Color correction or color removal is the process of removing artificial pigment to return hair to its natural level.

Question 5

What level of hydrogen peroxide developer is most commonly used with permanent hair color to lift and deposit color simultaneously?

Answer: 20-volume (6%) developer is most commonly used to lift 1–2 levels while depositing color.