state board written exam is minimum of 70 percent of your test so what subjects need to be covered for cosmetology state board written exam 30 of health and science which includes microbiology anatomy physiology ergonomics cosmetology chemistry and cosmetology electricity forty percent of hair care services which includes trichology draping shampooing conditioning massage and brushing procedures principles of hair design hair cutting hair styling wigs and extensions chemical services and consultation for chemical services and hair coloring fifteen percent of the test is skin care theory and services skin histology skin care service consultation draping for facial services temporary hair removal facials and makeup last 15 percent is given to nail care theory and services nail structure manicure procedure pedicure procedure and artificial nails for microbiology you need to know about bacteria viruses parasites immunity prevention infection control which is sanitation disinfection and sterilization federal regulations include environmental protection agency epa food and drug administration fda occupation safety and health administration which is osha universal precautions first aid minor burns bleeding and eye irritation also msds sheet msds sheet which is material safety data sheet that is regulated by osha for anatomy and physiology you need to know anatomy cells tissue organs heart lung skin for physiology skeletal system bones of the face neck shoulders arms hands legs and feet for muscles muscles of the scalp muscles of mastication mouths iron nose arms hands legs feet neck shoulders and upper back type of joints circulatory system blood vascular and lymph vascular systems endocrine system respiratory system integumentary system which is the skin nervous system and excretory system for ergonomics you need to know body positions how to hold your scissors how to hold your body not to get injured at the job for chemistry the test questions are based on following subjects matter ph scale nutrition medication compounds mixtures product ingredients product labeling product safety electricity electrical current electrotherapy light therapy for trichology which is study of the hair properties of hair and scalp hair shaft hair root keratinization hair analysis porosity elasticity texture and density hair growth anagen catagen intelligent stages of the hair growth hair loss hair and scalp disorders hair and scalp diseases shampooing conditioning massage and brushing procedures hair and scalp analysis shampooing procedure and product selection conditioning procedure and product selection scalp treatments and massage for principles of hair design you need to know elements of hair design form line direction growth pattern texture color principles of balance and design and facial shapes hair cutting client consultation desired look face shape hair analysis lifestyle and climate principles of hair cutting elevation or projection lines and angles cross-checking texturizing tools manual tools electrical tools and the safety haircuts blonde haircut graduated layered haircut and a combination haircut for wigs hair enhancements and extensions client consultation wigs and hair enhancements composition is it human is it synthetic weak construction is it cap or capless wig care hair extensions and additions chemical service consultation chemical services include the perming the hair relaxation and hair color hair analysis scalp analysis pd test which is predisposition test which is also called a skin patch test preliminary strength test which is on the hair and desired result chemical services chemical waving which is a perm wave ph balance of perms perm procedure chemical hair relaxers ph balance of hair relaxers and relaxer procedure hair color procedures law of color classification of color temporary semi and demi-permanent hair colors permanent colors hair lighteners color applications virgin color applications retouch color correction for skin care procedure you need to know the following theory composition of the skin layers of the skin nerves of the skin glands of the skin skin types skin pigmentation which is hyper and hypopigmentation conditions of the skin disorders and diseases functions of the skin nail care procedures nail structure composition growth conditions disorders and diseases procedures of manicure and pedicure tools equipments products and supplies massage procedures for hand arm foot and leg massage of pedicure basin and tools set up and clean up nail tips wraps overlays acrylics and gels and nail art