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Cosmetology Clinical exam COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | ALREADY PASSED | 2026 LATEST!!
What does a cold wave do to the hair? - ANSWER -It softens and
expands the hair strand
Size of the rod will determine? - ANSWER -Size of the curl
A client complained that her hair was straight after a permanent wave.
What is the cause of the problem? - ANSWER -Undeproccesing
After a chemical relaxer, the cosmetologist noticed the hair went back
to its natural wave. Why is this? - ANSWER -Insufficient processing time
How long does a Alkaline perm process for? - ANSWER -5 to 20 mins
A client comes in need of a touch up on her roots. She has light brown
hair and her regrowth is dark brown. What is the application process? -
ANSWER -Applycolor to the new growth only.
What should the first step be in a hair cut? - ANSWER -Section the hair
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After the process of a perm wave, the clients neck and hairline were red
and sensitive. What did the cosmetologist fail to do? - ANSWER -Apply
protective cream
If the cosmetologist burns the clients ear with a thermal iron, what
should be done? - ANSWER -Apply aloe Vera/ 1% gentian violet jelly
While the client is processing with a perm wave, her eyes start to
irritate, what should you do? - ANSWER -Flush with cold water
If the client has a mild cut, what should you do? - ANSWER -Apply
pressure with a clean cloth
In a roller set, full volume curl is achieved by? - ANSWER -45 degree
angle and place on base
For low elevation or 0 degree cut, you would part the hair into -
ANSWER -4 sections
It is best to use the finger weave lotion when? - ANSWER -Hair is damp
What does a neutralizer contain? - ANSWER -Hydrogen peroxide
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Cosmetology Clinical exam COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | ALREADY PASSED | 2026 LATEST!!
What does a cold wave do to the hair? - ANSWER -It softens and
expands the hair strand
Size of the rod will determine? - ANSWER -Size of the curl
A client complained that her hair was straight after a permanent wave.
What is the cause of the problem? - ANSWER -Undeproccesing
After a chemical relaxer, the cosmetologist noticed the hair went back
to its natural wave. Why is this? - ANSWER -Insufficient processing time
How long does a Alkaline perm process for? - ANSWER -5 to 20 mins
A client comes in need of a touch up on her roots. She has light brown
hair and her regrowth is dark brown. What is the application process? -
ANSWER -Applycolor to the new growth only.
What should the first step be in a hair cut? - ANSWER -Section the hair
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After the process of a perm wave, the clients neck and hairline were red
and sensitive. What did the cosmetologist fail to do? - ANSWER -Apply
protective cream
If the cosmetologist burns the clients ear with a thermal iron, what
should be done? - ANSWER -Apply aloe Vera/ 1% gentian violet jelly
While the client is processing with a perm wave, her eyes start to
irritate, what should you do? - ANSWER -Flush with cold water
If the client has a mild cut, what should you do? - ANSWER -Apply
pressure with a clean cloth
In a roller set, full volume curl is achieved by? - ANSWER -45 degree
angle and place on base
For low elevation or 0 degree cut, you would part the hair into -
ANSWER -4 sections
It is best to use the finger weave lotion when? - ANSWER -Hair is damp
What does a neutralizer contain? - ANSWER -Hydrogen peroxide
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