Florida Cosmetology Clinical State Board Final Exam 2026

Florida Cosmetology Clinical State Board Final Exam 2026 What does a cold wave do to the hair? - -It softens and expands the hair strand Size of the rod will determine. - -Size of the curl A client complained that her hair was straight after a permanent wave. What is the cause of the problem? - -Undeproccesing After a chemical relaxer, the cosmetologist noticed the hair went back to its natural wave. Why is this? - -Insufficient processing time How long does a Alkaline perm process for? - -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? - -Applycolor to the new growth only. What should the first step be in a hair cut? - -Section the hair After the process of a perm wave, the clients neck and hairline were red and sensitive. What did the cosmetologist fail to do? - -Apply protective cream If the cosmetologist burns the clients ear with a thermal iron, what should be done? - 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? - -Flush with cold water If the client has a mild cut, what should you do? - -Apply pressure with a clean cloth In a roller set, full volume curl is achieved by? - -45 degree angle and place on base For low elevation or 0 degree cut, you would part the hair into - -4 sections It is best to use the finger weave lotion when? - -Hair is damp What does a neutralizer contain? - -Hydrogen peroxide If the cosmetologist runs out of warm medium brown hair color, what can she mix to make the color? - -1/2 dark brown and 1/2 light brown Florida Florida A client wants to get a soft curl perm (reformation curl) but she already chemically relaxed her hair, what is done? - -The client can not get the perm The roots will process lighter due to? - -Body heat If a clients hair is overly curly, what is the mildest hair relaxer the cosmetologist can use? - -Ammonium thioglycolate The mixture of all the primary colors in equal parts gives you - -Black The mixture of unequal parts of the primary colors gives you - -Brown How long does a semi-perm color last? - -4 to 6 shampoos A good mild alkaline shampoo has a ph of? - -8.0-9.0 What kind of haircut creates the most bulk? - -0 degree A pin curl consists of what three parts? - -Base, stem, circle What is the ph for a thio relaxer? - -8 to 10 Prior to a manicure, implements should be? - -Covered in a disinfecting tray To achieve the best finger wave results, you should? - -Follow the natural growth pattern What corrective makeup is applied to close set eyes? - -Extend eye shadow to the outer corners Before choosing your clients colors, what should be the main concern? - -Texture and porosity When doing a chemical hair relaxer retouch, what should you apply to the ends to protect them? - -Cream conditioner or porosity control conditioner If client faints, what should you do? - -Lie them back down on the floor( prone position ) What does a strand test determine? - -Processing time of perm wave or lightening process An acid perm requires a? - -Plastic cap and preheated dryer Chemical relaxers breaks the? - -Disulfide bonds Florida Florida To stop bleeding, use? - -Powder alum To remove stains from the nail use? - -Nail bleach When nail tipping, apply the glue where? - -Free edge of the nail When using a curling iron on the hair where is the comb placed? - -Under the curling iron When there is a long stem pin curl and a no stem pin curl, which has more mobility? - Long stem What is the advantage of using rollers instead of stand up curls? - -They last longer Tipping is similar to frosting except? - -Only applied to the ends If a client is complaining about her curls being too tight, after a perm, what should you do? - -Use a clarifying shampoo and stretch curls After a perm, what type of shampoo do you advise the client to use? - -Acid shampoo If a client has red highlights and wants to go back to her natural color of brown-what should you do? - -Tint back with green base color A client has a sodium hydroxide relaxer with 3 1/2 inches of new growth and now wants a reformation curl,what do you do? - -Refuse services and explain why If hair is damaged and the client wants to dye her blonde hair to brown, how should you apply the color? - -Ends last because of the damage. Or else they will process faster and darker When can aniline derivative tints be used on eyebrows and eyelashes? - -Never What is the last step in a pedicure? - -Polish How long should the feet soak in antiseptic soap? - -5 to 10mins What is the first step when doing nail filing - -Corner to center What is the active ingredient in an alkaline perm? - -Ammonia How do you test for porosity? - -See if the hair is overly dry and can absorb moisture After continued use of henna, is has what type of effect on the hair? - -Build up progressive tints Florida What is a patch test? - -allergy test/ predisposition test Perming breaks down what bonds? - -Suffer and hydrogen bonds If a client has thin hair and wants a perm with tight curls, what type of rod do you use? - -Small A salon is inspected at least every? - -Once a year How to handle a planters foot - -Must see a doctor, you can give pedi. But do not file away How to remove nail wraps? - -Soak with acetone a buff What causes split nails after a manicure? - -Thin nail plates or lack of calcium What is needed with an acid perm? - -A preheated dryer What is the corrective makeup for a round face? - -Narrow with contour Why is a astringent applied after a facial? - -To close pores For maximum bulk what can you add to a thin hair cut? - -Layers Where do you place a roller for maximum volume? - -45 degree on the base Renewal of license date - -October 31st biannual What are tonic lotions with the lowest alcohol content called? - -Fresheners What is the amount of feet the state requires for each stylist to have? - -200ft What effect does a massage have? - -Increase circulation and blood flow What test is performed before a aniline derivative tint? - -Patch test What test is performed before bleaching? - -Strand test After applying a oxidative tint, how should the hair be placed? - -Open to allow air flow When hair is lifted more than 5 levels, what is this called? - -Double processed What color is needed on ash blonde hair when doing a tint back? - -Neutralize with red to make color neutral Florida