Texas Cosmetology State Board
Nail Disease
Nail Disorder
Physical Factors
Potpourri
100
What is a passing score on the written exam
70%
100
Ingrown nails, or Onychocryptosis, is a nail disease or disorder?
Disorder
100
Thin or brittle nails are also known as
Onychorexis
100
The hair’s ability to stretch and return is known as
Elasticity
100
Spiral, bricklay, and helicopter are all examples of what?
Perm wrapping methods
200
How long is the practical exam?
3 hrs 31 min
200
Identify this nail disease 
Onychomycosis or fungal infection
200
What nail disorder is characterized by white spots in the nails?
Leukonychia
200
The thickness of each hair strand, diameter, can be described as one of these 3 words
Fine, medium, coarse
200
True or False- always use maximum strength relaxer on type 4c hair
False- strength of relaxer should be determined by hair diameter, never curl pattern
300
How often do we need to renew our license?
Every 2 years
300
Describe the symptoms of Paronychia
An infection of the skin around the nail that causes redness, swelling, and pain. (An ingrown nail)
300
Koilonychia or spoon nails can be in indicator of deficiency of what essential mineral?
Iron
300
2b, 3a and 4c all describe what physical factor?
Texture, or curl pattern
300
Name the shape and technique of this haircut
Round graduation
400
How much is the license renewal fee
$50
400
What is Onychosis?
Any nail disease or disorder
400
Identify this nail disorder
Onycholysis
400
Hairs per square inch is also known as_____
Density
400
Name the three layers of the hair strand
Cuticle, Cortex, Medulla(sometimes)
500
How many school hours must be completed before you can take the written examination?
900
500
What is the difference between onychomycosis and tinea pedis?
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail and tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the foot
500
Name the disorder that could be an indicator of melanoma (skin cancer)
Melanonychia
500
When this is above 50, consider using a formula with more coverage
Percent of gray
500
What percentage of the world’s population has textured (some kind of wave or curl) hair
It is estimated that up to 65% of the world’s population has textured hair