FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY CLINICAL EXAM 2025
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|
GRADE A+
base placement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Refers to the position of the rod in
relation to its base section; base is determined by the angle at which the hair is
wrapped.
on base placement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Base control in which the hair is
wrapped at a 45-degree angle beyond perpendicular to its base section, and the rod
is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
half of base placement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅hair is wrapped at a 90°
perpendicular to its base section rod is positioned half off its base section minimize
stress and tension on hair
off-base placement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Base control in which the hair is
wrapped at 45 degrees below the center of the base section, so the rod is positioned
completely off its base. (least volume)
Base direction - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Angle at which the rod is positioned
on the head (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally); also, the directional pattern in
which the hair is wrapped.
base sections - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Subsections of panels into which hair
is divided for perm wrapping; one rod is normally placed on each base section.
Base - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp
panel of hair which roller is placed
stem - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅between the base and first arch (turn) gives
curl definition and mobility hair between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅forms a complete circle the wave size of a
curl will determine width/wave and strength
No stem curl - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅(Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm
long lasting minimum mobility
Half stem curl - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Curl placed half off the base; permits
medium movement and gives good control to the hair.
full stem movement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅greatest mobility placed
completely of base near scalp will be flat and almost straight give hair strong define
direction
, Exothermic - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅produces heat (alkaline) heats up
waving solution
Endothermic - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Absorbs/require heat (acid) use
hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Perms that use an ingredient
that does not evaporate as readily as ammonia, so there is very little odor associated
with their use.
thio-free waves - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Perm that uses an ingredient other
than ATG as the primary reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still
damaging )
low-pH waves - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and
bisulfites as an alternative to ammonium thioglycolate (atg) they have a low pH.
Weak don't provide strong curl
hair density - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The number of individual hair strands
on 1 square inch of scalp.
hair porosity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The ability of the hair to absorb
moisture
Hair elasticity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The ability of the hair to stretch and
return to its original length
Low porosity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅When the cuticle is tight and the hair
is resistant, it is difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate. What term describes
this condition?
High porosity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅When the cuticle is lifted and the hair
is overly porous and takes color quickly the hair would be said to have
Average porosity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The cuticle is slightly raised. The
hair is normal and processes in an average amount of time. (Normal)
Curl rearranger - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅reduces peptide bonds so hair can
relax and become straight; thio-based product (Thio based) (atg)
Curl booster - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅assists hair to assume new shape of
rod when wrapping hair in perm rods; milder form of thio
curl activator - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Helps new curl configurations retain
their shape and provides moisture; applied frequently after every shampoo
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|
GRADE A+
base placement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Refers to the position of the rod in
relation to its base section; base is determined by the angle at which the hair is
wrapped.
on base placement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Base control in which the hair is
wrapped at a 45-degree angle beyond perpendicular to its base section, and the rod
is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
half of base placement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅hair is wrapped at a 90°
perpendicular to its base section rod is positioned half off its base section minimize
stress and tension on hair
off-base placement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Base control in which the hair is
wrapped at 45 degrees below the center of the base section, so the rod is positioned
completely off its base. (least volume)
Base direction - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Angle at which the rod is positioned
on the head (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally); also, the directional pattern in
which the hair is wrapped.
base sections - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Subsections of panels into which hair
is divided for perm wrapping; one rod is normally placed on each base section.
Base - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp
panel of hair which roller is placed
stem - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅between the base and first arch (turn) gives
curl definition and mobility hair between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅forms a complete circle the wave size of a
curl will determine width/wave and strength
No stem curl - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅(Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm
long lasting minimum mobility
Half stem curl - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Curl placed half off the base; permits
medium movement and gives good control to the hair.
full stem movement - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅greatest mobility placed
completely of base near scalp will be flat and almost straight give hair strong define
direction
, Exothermic - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅produces heat (alkaline) heats up
waving solution
Endothermic - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Absorbs/require heat (acid) use
hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Perms that use an ingredient
that does not evaporate as readily as ammonia, so there is very little odor associated
with their use.
thio-free waves - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Perm that uses an ingredient other
than ATG as the primary reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still
damaging )
low-pH waves - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and
bisulfites as an alternative to ammonium thioglycolate (atg) they have a low pH.
Weak don't provide strong curl
hair density - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The number of individual hair strands
on 1 square inch of scalp.
hair porosity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The ability of the hair to absorb
moisture
Hair elasticity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The ability of the hair to stretch and
return to its original length
Low porosity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅When the cuticle is tight and the hair
is resistant, it is difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate. What term describes
this condition?
High porosity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅When the cuticle is lifted and the hair
is overly porous and takes color quickly the hair would be said to have
Average porosity - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The cuticle is slightly raised. The
hair is normal and processes in an average amount of time. (Normal)
Curl rearranger - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅reduces peptide bonds so hair can
relax and become straight; thio-based product (Thio based) (atg)
Curl booster - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅assists hair to assume new shape of
rod when wrapping hair in perm rods; milder form of thio
curl activator - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Helps new curl configurations retain
their shape and provides moisture; applied frequently after every shampoo
