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FLORIDA STATE BOARD COSMETOLOGY CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | COMPLETE EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE

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Prepare for success on the Florida State Board Cosmetology Clinical Examination with this comprehensive Questions and Answers study guide. Designed for cosmetology students and licensing candidates, this resource reviews essential clinical procedures, hair care techniques, chemical services, safety practices, sanitation requirements, hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, scalp and hair analysis, and professional salon procedures. The material is organized in a clear question-and-answer format to help reinforce key concepts and improve examination readiness. This exam preparation guide includes verified solutions covering acid-balanced products, toners, conditioners, metallic hair colors, relaxers, permanent wave procedures, haircutting techniques, scissor-over-comb methods, client consultations, and state board testing standards. Ideal for students preparing for licensing exams, classroom assessments, and professional certification reviews. This resource serves as a valuable learning tool for strengthening technical knowledge, improving confidence, and supporting successful performance on the Florida State Board Cosmetology Clinical Examination.

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Cosmetology Florida State Board
Clinical Exam Review Questions with
complete solution
- correct answer ✔scissor over comb work narrow sections but no wider than
the comb


An Acid- balance rinse may be used - correct answer ✔to preserve the color
in tinted hair


After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist give to the
client for at home maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quick relax : -
correct 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
*Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse


After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair
gets excessively hot , most likely the client has previous used - correct
answer ✔Metallic - based hair color


After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed -
correct answer ✔apply an acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph,
and help prevent fading


Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually
harsher to the hair to than hydroxide relaxers. - correct answer ✔Guanidine

,Always store hydrogen peroxide in: - correct answer ✔An opaque container
in a dark, cool location


The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called -
correct answer ✔elevation


Aniline derivatives - correct answer ✔Contain small, uncolored dyes that
combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules
within the cortex. Oxidants tints,Certified colors,deposit only tints,progressive
tints. Aniline derived tints is :penetrating .


Ash, smoky, and drab are terms used to describe: - correct answer ✔green,
blue, violet


Before a chemical service , have the client remove her - correct answer
✔jewelry


Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature by - correct answer
✔testing it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel


Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the hair by: - correct
answer ✔Both colors work by depositing pigment only


certificate colors are commonly used in - correct answer ✔temporary color
rinses


A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened.
Previously , she has experienced unsatisfactory results from thermal hair
straightening. You should attempt the following treatment - correct answer
✔A hard or double press involves two applications of the pressing combs on

, each side of the hair and is recommended for extremely curly , wiry hair or
when the results of a soft press are not satisfactory.


Soft press - correct 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 are a combination of metallic salts dyes and: - correct
answer ✔vegetables dyes


The direction of hair growth results from - correct answer ✔The direction of
the hair follicle


During a lightening process, which of the following will lighten the fastest -
correct answer ✔fine light hair


An example of a progressive hair color product is - correct answer ✔metallic
tints


A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors
over comb technique is a : - correct answer ✔Barbering technique. The thin,
flexible , and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this purpose.


The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is not true - correct
answer ✔*They cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
*They contain no lye
*They have a lower ph than thio relaxers
*they are harsher to the hair than sodium hydroxide relaxers.

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