School-Sponsored Cosmetology Capstone Examination — Written Component — Information & Free Practice

The authority has not published an examination outline; the practice questions follow the scope of the existing question bank.

• Hair and Scalp Services

  • Shampooing, conditioning, and scalp care
  • Permanent waving and chemical straightening
  • Finger waving, pin curls, roller formation, and thermal styling
  • Hair analysis, scalp health, and preliminary testing
  • Hair lightening and coloring
  • Haircutting, clipper cutting, hairstyling, and shaping
• Skin Care and Hair Removal

  • Waxing and manual hair removal
  • Facials and related skin-care procedures
• Nail Services

  • Manicuring, polish application, and nail enhancements
• Infection Control, Anatomy, and Health

  • Equipment sanitation, disinfection, sterilization, and storage
  • Anatomy, personal health, hygiene, and communicable conditions
• Chemical and Workplace Safety

  • Safe chemical storage, use, disposal, and safety references
• Vermont Law and Professional Responsibility

  • Vermont scope, licensing, reporting, laws, rules, and professional ethics