Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical Exam Review 2025

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. The following type of relaxer is often advertised as a no lye relaxer - Correct Answer-guanidine For a client with an inverted triangle or heart - shaped facial type , a good hairstyling choice would be - Correct Answer-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 - Correct Answer-10 get a better idea of how curly hair will lay, it is often best to cut curly hair - Correct Answer-dry A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with - Correct Answer-A warm tone color A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold "over the counter" - Correct Answer-Guanidine Hair that appears yellow may be corrected by adding - Correct Answer-violet Hair that is determined to have too much orange could not be corrected by using - Correct Answer-A warm tone, such as red or yellow will not cancel orange. The hair that cosmetologist normally cuts and styles is - Correct Answer-Terminal the hair type that usually yields the best results in finger waving is - Correct Answer-wavy the health of hair is affect mostly by - Correct Answer-physical and emotional health Henna is an example of: - Correct Answer-natural hair color / Vegetable How can an old, dark tint be removed - Correct Answer-Haircolor Remover How should the stylist handle the shears if he or she temporarily stops cutting - Correct Answer-palm them closed , pointing toward stylist the hydroxide relaxer breaks the disulfide bond converting them to lanthionine bonds which can - Correct Answer-once hair has been permanently relaxed with hydroxide treatment , the bonds cannot be reformed with any chemical treatment. If hair has been previously treated with a metallic salts product, you should not treat the hair with - Correct Answer-permanent haircolor , bleach, or perm If over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be - Correct Answer-straighter on the ends , with some curl near the scalp. If the relaxer is rinsed with cold water it is possible that the results will include - Correct Answer-(all the answers all true ) Cold water is ineffective at rinsing relaxers and may leave trace amounts of the product in the hair . Relaxers should always be rinsed using tepid water. if your client has dark brown or black hair , what is the maximum number of levels that the hair could safety be lightened - Correct Answer-7 If your client has mostly gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color , begin by applying color at - Correct Answer-the front in a hydroxide relaxer retouch procedure - Correct Answer-During a relaxer retouch, apply product only to the new growth in a virgin tint going darker , apply the product - Correct Answer-Initially apply away from the scalp as heat from the scalp increases the chemical reaction. As ends are often porous, initially avoid the ends in general it is preferable to braid hair - Correct Answer-dry In hair coloring , tone means - Correct Answer-Color expressed as warmth or coolness in preparing the client for any service, always - Correct Answer-Drape the client with protective covering in which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located - Correct Answer-cortex Iontophoresis, cataphoresis, anaphoresis and desincurstation are terms associated with - Correct Answer-Galvanic electrotherapy, light therapy,high frequency, heat therapy, heat therapy. on which part of the cutting shears does the little finger rest - Correct Answer-finger brace or tang Paraphenylenediamine is not usually found in the falling products - Correct Answer-certified colors Penetrating haircolor acts on the - Correct Answer-cortex Permanent hair coloring has the unique ability to : - Correct Answer-Both lighten and deposit color in a single step Permanent wave solution should be applied to - Correct Answer-Top and bottom of each rod Picking up and viewing sections in the opposite direction from how they were cut is know as - Correct Answer-cross checking A polymer substance would most likely exist in - Correct Answer-Polymers are long chains of molecules that can coat and support the hair shalt , and are used in products such as styling gel and hair spray The process by which a hydroxide relaxer removes one atom of sulfur from a disulfide bond - Correct Answer-lanthionization The processing time required to form a permanent wave is affected by - Correct Answer-Porosity of the hair Razor cutting requires that the hair be: - Correct Answer-Clean and damp Razor cutting requires that the hair to remain damp during a cutting to - Correct Answer-Avoid pulling the hair The reason for back coming is to - Correct Answer-Add volume to the style the recommended sub partings when applying bleach are - Correct Answer-1/8 Shampoos contains a detergent , also called a surfactant . A surfactant is - Correct Answer-Both hydrophilic and lipophilic A shampoo with a PH above 7 is considered to be - Correct Answer-alkaline Single-notched thinning shears will - Correct Answer-Remove more hair than "double-notched" shears Slide cutting is a method of cutting or thinning hair as follows - Correct Answer-shears are held partially open along the edge of a section Style of haircut NOT suitable for a client with a prominent jaw line? - Correct Answer-Chin length bob A synthetic wig should always be - Correct Answer-Cut dry with shears Taking a "test curl" means - Correct Answer-Partially unwinding a perm rod during processing A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will - Correct Answer-coat the cuticle layer The term reformation curl relates to all of the following except - Correct Answer-chemical straightening reference point used in haircutting - Correct Answer-Parietal ridge,occipital bone , apex , and four corners The three possible shapes of hair when viewed as a cross-section are round , oval , and - Correct Answer-The shape of a cross-section of the hair can be round, oval , or nearly flat. to give more body and body and weight to fine hair - Correct Answer-cut blunt to reduce tangling of the hair while rising the relaxer , use - Correct Answer-always rinse with warm water to remove all traces of the product and avoid tangling. To test for the existence of metallic dyes in the hair, place a strand of hair in the following solution - Correct Answer-1 ounce 20 volume H202, 20 drops ammonia Unless instructions say otherwise, to stop the action of a relaxer, the stylist should - Correct Answer-rinse with warm water The use thinning shears is sometimes referred to as - Correct Answer-thinning shears can be used as a blending technique . Use thinning or tapering shears to - Correct Answer-Remove bulk The volume of hydrogen peroxide may be reduced by diluting with - Correct Answer-Distilled Water what is considered an average normal daily rate of hair loss due to the three phrases of the hair growth cycle? - Correct Answer-35-40 what is the degree of blunt haircut elevation ? - Correct Answer-0 what is the name for chemical reaction that occurs when H2O2 is combined with bleach or aniline derivate tint - Correct Answer-oxidation When applying temporary color to hair , gloves should worn to - Correct Answer-Temporary color rinses can stain , so it is best to wear gloves. Prevent staining of the skin. When a blow dryer use a large diameter round brush to achieve . - Correct Answer-A loose wave When cutting hair with electric clippers , the hair should be - Correct Answer-dry when cutting the hair with a razor , the hair should be - Correct Answer-damp When giving a blunt haircut, you should begin cutting at the - Correct Answer-nape When giving a heat wave with clamps, if a client complains about too much heat on the neck, the cosmetologist should: - Correct Answer-place cotton under clamps when giving a perm the porosity of hair determines to its ability to - Correct Answer-porosity determines the ability for substances ( such as liquids) to pass through a material ( such as cuticle of hair ) When holding shears for cutting, where is the thumb placed? - Correct Answer-In the grip of movable blade. when performing a chemical service , to protect the client 's clothing - Correct Answer-Have the client change into a gown when performing a tint back to natural hair color , from a lighter color , which of the following products is recommended - Correct Answer-A color filler when performing a virgin lightening on the hair begin the application - Correct Answer-starting away from the scalp up to the ends when performing a virgin