Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical Exam
2026/2027 Questions And Correct Answers Graded
A+
Always store hydrogen peroxide in:
An opaque container in a dark, cool location
The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called
elevation
Aniline derivatives
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:
green, blue, violet
Before a chemical service , have the client remove her
,jewelry
Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature by
testing it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel
Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the hair by:
Both colors work by depositing pigment only
certificate colors are commonly used in
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
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
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:
vegetables dyes
The direction of hair growth results from
The direction of the hair follicle
During a lightening process, which of the following will lighten the fastest
fine light hair
An example of a progressive hair color product is
metallic tints
A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over
comb technique is a :
Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this
purpose.
The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is not true
*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.
The following type of relaxer is often advertised as a no lye relaxer
guanidine
For a client with an inverted triangle or heart - shaped facial type , a good
hairstyling choice would be
Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center, fullest at the jaw.
From the lightest blond haircolor through black there are how many levels of color
10
An Acid- balance rinse may be used
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 :
*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
2026/2027 Questions And Correct Answers Graded
A+
Always store hydrogen peroxide in:
An opaque container in a dark, cool location
The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called
elevation
Aniline derivatives
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:
green, blue, violet
Before a chemical service , have the client remove her
,jewelry
Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature by
testing it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel
Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the hair by:
Both colors work by depositing pigment only
certificate colors are commonly used in
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
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
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:
vegetables dyes
The direction of hair growth results from
The direction of the hair follicle
During a lightening process, which of the following will lighten the fastest
fine light hair
An example of a progressive hair color product is
metallic tints
A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over
comb technique is a :
Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this
purpose.
The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is not true
*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.
The following type of relaxer is often advertised as a no lye relaxer
guanidine
For a client with an inverted triangle or heart - shaped facial type , a good
hairstyling choice would be
Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center, fullest at the jaw.
From the lightest blond haircolor through black there are how many levels of color
10
An Acid- balance rinse may be used
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 :
*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
