COSMETOLOGY FLORIDA STATE BOARD CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE | ALREADY GRADED A+
What kind shampoo is more closely matches the ideal PH of hair ? Acidic shampoo
The pH of skin, hair and scalp is in the following range: 4.5 to 5.5
Which of the following substances contain minerals which prevent shampoo from lathering?
hard water
What is fingerwaving? It is the art of shaping the hair into waves with the aids (S PATTERN) of
fingers, comb and waving lotion.
waving lotion Hair gel that makes the hair pliable, keeps it in place, and is made from karaya
gum (found africa and India ) is:
Wrapping hair The technique of_____is used to keep curly to extremely curly hair smooth
and straight
what is the three parts of curl ? base ( non moving ), stem (turn) , and circle( part of curl that
forms a complete circle and wave)
mobility of a curl The stem determines the amount of mobility, or movement, in a section of
the hair. Curl mobility is classified as: no stem (base of curl ) half stem (circle place placed half
off the base ) and full stem( the curl is placed completed off the base)
rollers in wet setting, working the hair with tension is one of the advantages of using:
,Roller placement On base (full base) 90 degrees and higher- full vol , half base (90
degrees)medium vol , off base (45 degrees )less volume
Hot rollers are to be used on: dry hair only.Heather by stream or electrically . Spray on
precuts creates a stronger set.
Velcro rollers these can be used on dry hair only.
Backcombing Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small
sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and
form a cushion or base.
Backbrushing also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two
or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out
thermal iron procedures are always performed on? to dry hair
thermal irons Implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair.
blowdry styling technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation
Diffusers causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep texture
definition (make curls)
Pressing comb there are two types of pressing coms ; regular and electric . both should be
constructed of good quality stainless steel or brass
, best result to braid curl hair on dry hair
Best result to braid straight , resistant hair
Excess tention on hair braiding cause traction alopecia. no enough circulation to the scalp.
visible hair braid three strand that created with an underhand technique.
The underhand technique is also known as plaiting. One in which the left section goes the
middle strand.
rope braid Braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other.
chignon ( knot) a large, smooth twist, roll, or knot of hair, worn by women at the nape of the
neck or the back of the head . Like a bun
pleat Also known as classic French twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates
a look of folded hair.
Hair pressing Method of temporarily straightening extremely curly or unruly hair by means
of a heated iron or comb.
Ten Degrees of Natural Hair Decolorization 1 - Dark Red/Brown
2 - Red Brown
3 - Red
4 - Red/Orange
ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE | ALREADY GRADED A+
What kind shampoo is more closely matches the ideal PH of hair ? Acidic shampoo
The pH of skin, hair and scalp is in the following range: 4.5 to 5.5
Which of the following substances contain minerals which prevent shampoo from lathering?
hard water
What is fingerwaving? It is the art of shaping the hair into waves with the aids (S PATTERN) of
fingers, comb and waving lotion.
waving lotion Hair gel that makes the hair pliable, keeps it in place, and is made from karaya
gum (found africa and India ) is:
Wrapping hair The technique of_____is used to keep curly to extremely curly hair smooth
and straight
what is the three parts of curl ? base ( non moving ), stem (turn) , and circle( part of curl that
forms a complete circle and wave)
mobility of a curl The stem determines the amount of mobility, or movement, in a section of
the hair. Curl mobility is classified as: no stem (base of curl ) half stem (circle place placed half
off the base ) and full stem( the curl is placed completed off the base)
rollers in wet setting, working the hair with tension is one of the advantages of using:
,Roller placement On base (full base) 90 degrees and higher- full vol , half base (90
degrees)medium vol , off base (45 degrees )less volume
Hot rollers are to be used on: dry hair only.Heather by stream or electrically . Spray on
precuts creates a stronger set.
Velcro rollers these can be used on dry hair only.
Backcombing Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small
sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and
form a cushion or base.
Backbrushing also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two
or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out
thermal iron procedures are always performed on? to dry hair
thermal irons Implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair.
blowdry styling technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation
Diffusers causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep texture
definition (make curls)
Pressing comb there are two types of pressing coms ; regular and electric . both should be
constructed of good quality stainless steel or brass
, best result to braid curl hair on dry hair
Best result to braid straight , resistant hair
Excess tention on hair braiding cause traction alopecia. no enough circulation to the scalp.
visible hair braid three strand that created with an underhand technique.
The underhand technique is also known as plaiting. One in which the left section goes the
middle strand.
rope braid Braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other.
chignon ( knot) a large, smooth twist, roll, or knot of hair, worn by women at the nape of the
neck or the back of the head . Like a bun
pleat Also known as classic French twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates
a look of folded hair.
Hair pressing Method of temporarily straightening extremely curly or unruly hair by means
of a heated iron or comb.
Ten Degrees of Natural Hair Decolorization 1 - Dark Red/Brown
2 - Red Brown
3 - Red
4 - Red/Orange
