COSMETOLOGY CLINICAL EXAM SCRIPT
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS 100% PASS GRADED A+
⩥ on base placement. Answer: Base control in which the hair is wrapped
at a 45-degree angle beyond perpendicular to its base section, and the
rod is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
⩥ half of base placement. Answer: hair is wrapped at a 90°
perpendicular to its base section rod is positioned half off its base
section minimize stress and tension on hair
⩥ off-base placement. Answer: Base control in which the hair is
wrapped at 45 degrees below the center of the base section, so the rod is
positioned completely off its base. (least volume)
⩥ Base direction. Answer: Angle at which the rod is positioned on the
head (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally); also, the directional pattern
in which the hair is wrapped.
⩥ base sections. Answer: Subsections of panels into which hair is
divided for perm wrapping; one rod is normally placed on each base
section.
,⩥ Base. Answer: foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of
hair which roller is placed
⩥ stem. Answer: between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl
definition and mobility hair between scalp and the first turn of the roller
⩥ circle. Answer: forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will
determine width/wave and strength
⩥ No stem curl. Answer: (Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long
lasting minimum mobility
⩥ Half stem curl. Answer: Curl placed half off the base; permits medium
movement and gives good control to the hair.
⩥ full stem movement. Answer: greatest mobility placed completely of
base near scalp will be flat and almost straight give hair strong define
direction
⩥ Exothermic. Answer: produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving
solution
⩥ Endothermic. Answer: Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer
(less damaging)
, ⩥ ammonia-free waves. Answer: Perms that use an ingredient that does
not evaporate as readily as ammonia, so there is very little odor
associated with their use.
⩥ thio-free waves. Answer: Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG
as the primary reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine.
(Still damaging )
⩥ low-pH waves. Answer: Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and
bisulfites as an alternative to ammonium thioglycolate (atg) they have a
low pH. Weak don't provide strong curl
⩥ hair density. Answer: The number of individual hair strands on 1
square inch of scalp.
⩥ hair porosity. Answer: The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
⩥ Hair elasticity. Answer: The ability of the hair to stretch and return to
its original length
⩥ Low porosity. Answer: When the cuticle is tight and the hair is
resistant, it is difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate. What term
describes this condition?
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS 100% PASS GRADED A+
⩥ on base placement. Answer: Base control in which the hair is wrapped
at a 45-degree angle beyond perpendicular to its base section, and the
rod is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
⩥ half of base placement. Answer: hair is wrapped at a 90°
perpendicular to its base section rod is positioned half off its base
section minimize stress and tension on hair
⩥ off-base placement. Answer: Base control in which the hair is
wrapped at 45 degrees below the center of the base section, so the rod is
positioned completely off its base. (least volume)
⩥ Base direction. Answer: Angle at which the rod is positioned on the
head (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally); also, the directional pattern
in which the hair is wrapped.
⩥ base sections. Answer: Subsections of panels into which hair is
divided for perm wrapping; one rod is normally placed on each base
section.
,⩥ Base. Answer: foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of
hair which roller is placed
⩥ stem. Answer: between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl
definition and mobility hair between scalp and the first turn of the roller
⩥ circle. Answer: forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will
determine width/wave and strength
⩥ No stem curl. Answer: (Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long
lasting minimum mobility
⩥ Half stem curl. Answer: Curl placed half off the base; permits medium
movement and gives good control to the hair.
⩥ full stem movement. Answer: greatest mobility placed completely of
base near scalp will be flat and almost straight give hair strong define
direction
⩥ Exothermic. Answer: produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving
solution
⩥ Endothermic. Answer: Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer
(less damaging)
, ⩥ ammonia-free waves. Answer: Perms that use an ingredient that does
not evaporate as readily as ammonia, so there is very little odor
associated with their use.
⩥ thio-free waves. Answer: Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG
as the primary reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine.
(Still damaging )
⩥ low-pH waves. Answer: Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and
bisulfites as an alternative to ammonium thioglycolate (atg) they have a
low pH. Weak don't provide strong curl
⩥ hair density. Answer: The number of individual hair strands on 1
square inch of scalp.
⩥ hair porosity. Answer: The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
⩥ Hair elasticity. Answer: The ability of the hair to stretch and return to
its original length
⩥ Low porosity. Answer: When the cuticle is tight and the hair is
resistant, it is difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate. What term
describes this condition?
