COSMETOLOGY FLORIDA STATE BOARD
CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW 2026 ACTUAL PAPER
SOLVED QUESTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ Hydrogen peroxide storage. Answer: Always store hydrogen peroxide
in an opaque container in a dark, cool location.
◉ Elevation. Answer: The angle which you hold the hair out from the
scalp for cutting.
◉ Aniline derivatives. Answer: Contain small, uncolored dyes that
combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye
molecules within the cortex.
◉ Aniline derived tints. Answer: Oxidants tints, Certified colors, deposit
only tints, progressive tints. Aniline derived tints are penetrating.
◉ Ash, smoky, and drab. Answer: Terms used to describe green, blue,
violet.
◉ Client jewelry removal. Answer: Before a chemical service, have the
client remove her jewelry.
,◉ Temperature test for hot iron. Answer: Test for temperature by testing
it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel.
◉ Semi-permanent and demi-permanent color effect. Answer: Both
colors work by depositing pigment only.
◉ Acid-balance rinse purpose. Answer: May be used to preserve the
color in tinted hair.
◉ Permanent wave aftercare advice. Answer: Use an alkaline shampoo
followed by alkaline rinse, brush the hair frequently during the first three
days to even out the curl, use a moisturizing conditioner, and use an acid
balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse.
◉ Cotton turns purple after permanent wave. Answer: Most likely the
client has previously used metallic-based hair color.
◉ Post-toner care. Answer: After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair
gently shampooed and rinsed, apply an acid conditioner to close the
cuticle, lower the pH, and help prevent fading.
◉ Certificate colors usage. Answer: Commonly used in temporary color
rinses.
, ◉ Hard or double press. Answer: A treatment involving two applications
of the pressing combs on each side of the hair, recommended for
extremely curly, wiry hair or when the results of a soft press are not
satisfactory.
◉ Soft press. Answer: A hair straightening technique using a thermal
pressing comb once on each side of the hair shaft; removes 50 to 60% of
curl.
◉ Compound dyes. Answer: A combination of metallic salts dyes and
vegetable dyes.
◉ Direction of hair growth. Answer: Results from the direction of the
hair follicle.
◉ Lightening process. Answer: Fine light hair will lighten the fastest.
◉ Progressive hair color product. Answer: An example is metallic tints.
◉ Barbering technique. Answer: A flexible comb, well suited for closed
tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique.
◉ Guanidine relaxers. Answer: They are harsher to the hair than sodium
hydroxide relaxers.
CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW 2026 ACTUAL PAPER
SOLVED QUESTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ Hydrogen peroxide storage. Answer: Always store hydrogen peroxide
in an opaque container in a dark, cool location.
◉ Elevation. Answer: The angle which you hold the hair out from the
scalp for cutting.
◉ Aniline derivatives. Answer: Contain small, uncolored dyes that
combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye
molecules within the cortex.
◉ Aniline derived tints. Answer: Oxidants tints, Certified colors, deposit
only tints, progressive tints. Aniline derived tints are penetrating.
◉ Ash, smoky, and drab. Answer: Terms used to describe green, blue,
violet.
◉ Client jewelry removal. Answer: Before a chemical service, have the
client remove her jewelry.
,◉ Temperature test for hot iron. Answer: Test for temperature by testing
it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel.
◉ Semi-permanent and demi-permanent color effect. Answer: Both
colors work by depositing pigment only.
◉ Acid-balance rinse purpose. Answer: May be used to preserve the
color in tinted hair.
◉ Permanent wave aftercare advice. Answer: Use an alkaline shampoo
followed by alkaline rinse, brush the hair frequently during the first three
days to even out the curl, use a moisturizing conditioner, and use an acid
balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse.
◉ Cotton turns purple after permanent wave. Answer: Most likely the
client has previously used metallic-based hair color.
◉ Post-toner care. Answer: After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair
gently shampooed and rinsed, apply an acid conditioner to close the
cuticle, lower the pH, and help prevent fading.
◉ Certificate colors usage. Answer: Commonly used in temporary color
rinses.
, ◉ Hard or double press. Answer: A treatment involving two applications
of the pressing combs on each side of the hair, recommended for
extremely curly, wiry hair or when the results of a soft press are not
satisfactory.
◉ Soft press. Answer: A hair straightening technique using a thermal
pressing comb once on each side of the hair shaft; removes 50 to 60% of
curl.
◉ Compound dyes. Answer: A combination of metallic salts dyes and
vegetable dyes.
◉ Direction of hair growth. Answer: Results from the direction of the
hair follicle.
◉ Lightening process. Answer: Fine light hair will lighten the fastest.
◉ Progressive hair color product. Answer: An example is metallic tints.
◉ Barbering technique. Answer: A flexible comb, well suited for closed
tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique.
◉ Guanidine relaxers. Answer: They are harsher to the hair than sodium
hydroxide relaxers.
