Cosmetology · State Board

Cosmetology State Board Terms

Hair, skin, and nail science vocabulary plus sanitation rules tested on cosmetology state board exams.

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What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?
Cuticle
What protein makes up the hair shaft?
Keratin
What is the middle layer of the hair shaft?
Cortex
What is the innermost layer of the hair shaft?
Medulla
What is the hair growth phase where the hair actively grows?
Anagen
What is the transitional hair growth phase between anagen and telogen?
Catagen
What is the resting hair growth phase when hair remains attached but stops growing?
Telogen
The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length is called what?
Elasticity
How easily moisture penetrates the hair is called what?
Porosity
What term describes the number of hairs per square inch on the scalp?
Density
What is the outermost layer of the skin?
Epidermis
What is the thick middle layer of the skin containing collagen and elastin?
Dermis
What is the innermost fatty layer of skin?
Hypodermis
What is the normal pH of healthy skin?
4.5 to 5.5
What skin type is characterized by little sebum production?
Dry skin

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