Florida Cosmetology Theory Exam 2026/2027 UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
• A blunt cut can be given more fullness by using a technique called -✓✓ Beveling
• Before placing a hot iron in the hair, test for temperature by: -✓✓ Testing it on a piece
of tissue paper or damp towel
• Henna is an example of the following type of tint: -✓✓ vegetable
• To disinfect a surface such as a manicure table: -✓✓ First clean the surface, then use
a disinfectant solution per manufacturers directions
• Which of the following is not within the power of the Florida board of cosmetology? -
✓✓ Issue or renew a license
• To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional must have
been a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in Florida for at least -✓✓ 5
years
• What is the average rate of nail growth -✓✓ 1/8" per month
• Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to grow faster -
✓✓ nail matrix
• Onychia -✓✓ A term that refers to any infection of the nail an surrounding tissues
• Florida law defines compensation in exchange for cosmetology services as: -✓✓
anything of value
• Acne lesions are -✓✓ Infections of the sebaceous glands
• Which of the following statements about Demi-permanent hair color is not true? -✓✓ It
lifts and deposits color
• An important rule of safety when using disinfectants is to: -✓✓ Follow manufacturers
directions
• The difference between Vellus and lanugo hair is that: -✓✓ Vellus hair does not have a
medulla or pigment
• Approximately 1% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time -✓✓ Catagen
,• Which of the following color products may leave hair unsuitable for further chemical
services -✓✓ Metallic tint
• Chapter 477, F.S., is also known as -✓✓ Florida cosmetology act
• A red, itchy rash between the toes may be a sign of -✓✓ Tinea Pedis
• Onychophagy -✓✓ nail biting
• Which of the following organisms is most commonly pus-forming? -✓✓ Staphylococci
• I'd over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be: -✓✓ Straighter on the
ends, with some curl near the scalp
• What is used to dry and garden gel nails: -✓✓ UV light
• When performing a chemical service, to protect the client's clothing: -✓✓ Have the
client change into a gown
• When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, begin the application -✓✓ Starting
away from the scalp up to the ends
• Which of the following carries the greatest risk of transmitting hepatitis and HIV? -✓✓
Use of sharp implements
• To eliminate a greenish cast in blonde hair use: -✓✓ Red
• In Florida a cosmetologist is not permitted to work until he or she -✓✓ Has achieved a
passing grade on all parts of the examination and has paid the licensing fee
• Which of the following is NOT a reason why virgin bleach/ high-lift tint is initially
applied away from the scalp? -✓✓ It is more efficient for the stylist
• The liquid component of blood in which the blood cells are suspended: -✓✓ Plasma
• hair that was relaxed with a thioglycolate based product, should not be treated with: -
✓✓ Sodium hydroxide relaxer
• Salon licenses in Florida must be renewed: -✓✓ Biennially only even numbered years
• Certified colors are used in: -✓✓ Temporary rinses
• Which governmental agency regulates cosmetics in the United states -✓✓ FDA
, • Cosmetologist study the muscle structure of the head, face, and neck for the following
reason -✓✓ To give effective, relaxing massage
• The purpose of using thinning or texturizing shears is to -✓✓ Remove bulk
• Which governmental agency in force his health and safety standards in the workplace
-✓✓ Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
• Disinfection is: -✓✓ Eliminating most, but not all microbial life
• The correct way to stretch a wig is to -✓✓ Wet it, pin it to a larger size block, and allow
it to air dry
• Nails should be filed -✓✓ Dry
• The lowest part of the hair strand that fits over the dermal papilla is the -✓✓ hair bulb
• The basic unit of all living things capable of performing the fundamental functions of
life -✓✓ Cell
• How often should the shampoo bowl be sanitized? -✓✓ Between every client
• In hair coloring, "tone" means -✓✓ Color expressed as warmth or coolness
• Went tinting Virgin hair and going darker, application should begin -✓✓ In the region of
the lightest hair
• The process of permanent hair coloring -✓✓ Lives and deposits pigment
• If a license he changes his or her mailing address, the license is required to notify the
Florida Board of cosmetology within -✓✓ 90 days
• The hair type that usually yield the best results in finger waving is -✓✓ Wavy
• The following agency is responsible for enforcing the law that patch tests be
administered: -✓✓ FDA
• The angle at which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called -✓✓
elevation
• A cosmetologist or manicurist can work on a nail with onychosis -✓✓ As long as no
infection or inflammation is present
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
• A blunt cut can be given more fullness by using a technique called -✓✓ Beveling
• Before placing a hot iron in the hair, test for temperature by: -✓✓ Testing it on a piece
of tissue paper or damp towel
• Henna is an example of the following type of tint: -✓✓ vegetable
• To disinfect a surface such as a manicure table: -✓✓ First clean the surface, then use
a disinfectant solution per manufacturers directions
• Which of the following is not within the power of the Florida board of cosmetology? -
✓✓ Issue or renew a license
• To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional must have
been a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in Florida for at least -✓✓ 5
years
• What is the average rate of nail growth -✓✓ 1/8" per month
• Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to grow faster -
✓✓ nail matrix
• Onychia -✓✓ A term that refers to any infection of the nail an surrounding tissues
• Florida law defines compensation in exchange for cosmetology services as: -✓✓
anything of value
• Acne lesions are -✓✓ Infections of the sebaceous glands
• Which of the following statements about Demi-permanent hair color is not true? -✓✓ It
lifts and deposits color
• An important rule of safety when using disinfectants is to: -✓✓ Follow manufacturers
directions
• The difference between Vellus and lanugo hair is that: -✓✓ Vellus hair does not have a
medulla or pigment
• Approximately 1% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time -✓✓ Catagen
,• Which of the following color products may leave hair unsuitable for further chemical
services -✓✓ Metallic tint
• Chapter 477, F.S., is also known as -✓✓ Florida cosmetology act
• A red, itchy rash between the toes may be a sign of -✓✓ Tinea Pedis
• Onychophagy -✓✓ nail biting
• Which of the following organisms is most commonly pus-forming? -✓✓ Staphylococci
• I'd over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be: -✓✓ Straighter on the
ends, with some curl near the scalp
• What is used to dry and garden gel nails: -✓✓ UV light
• When performing a chemical service, to protect the client's clothing: -✓✓ Have the
client change into a gown
• When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, begin the application -✓✓ Starting
away from the scalp up to the ends
• Which of the following carries the greatest risk of transmitting hepatitis and HIV? -✓✓
Use of sharp implements
• To eliminate a greenish cast in blonde hair use: -✓✓ Red
• In Florida a cosmetologist is not permitted to work until he or she -✓✓ Has achieved a
passing grade on all parts of the examination and has paid the licensing fee
• Which of the following is NOT a reason why virgin bleach/ high-lift tint is initially
applied away from the scalp? -✓✓ It is more efficient for the stylist
• The liquid component of blood in which the blood cells are suspended: -✓✓ Plasma
• hair that was relaxed with a thioglycolate based product, should not be treated with: -
✓✓ Sodium hydroxide relaxer
• Salon licenses in Florida must be renewed: -✓✓ Biennially only even numbered years
• Certified colors are used in: -✓✓ Temporary rinses
• Which governmental agency regulates cosmetics in the United states -✓✓ FDA
, • Cosmetologist study the muscle structure of the head, face, and neck for the following
reason -✓✓ To give effective, relaxing massage
• The purpose of using thinning or texturizing shears is to -✓✓ Remove bulk
• Which governmental agency in force his health and safety standards in the workplace
-✓✓ Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
• Disinfection is: -✓✓ Eliminating most, but not all microbial life
• The correct way to stretch a wig is to -✓✓ Wet it, pin it to a larger size block, and allow
it to air dry
• Nails should be filed -✓✓ Dry
• The lowest part of the hair strand that fits over the dermal papilla is the -✓✓ hair bulb
• The basic unit of all living things capable of performing the fundamental functions of
life -✓✓ Cell
• How often should the shampoo bowl be sanitized? -✓✓ Between every client
• In hair coloring, "tone" means -✓✓ Color expressed as warmth or coolness
• Went tinting Virgin hair and going darker, application should begin -✓✓ In the region of
the lightest hair
• The process of permanent hair coloring -✓✓ Lives and deposits pigment
• If a license he changes his or her mailing address, the license is required to notify the
Florida Board of cosmetology within -✓✓ 90 days
• The hair type that usually yield the best results in finger waving is -✓✓ Wavy
• The following agency is responsible for enforcing the law that patch tests be
administered: -✓✓ FDA
• The angle at which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called -✓✓
elevation
• A cosmetologist or manicurist can work on a nail with onychosis -✓✓ As long as no
infection or inflammation is present
