Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical
Exam flashcards new 2025/2026
- scissor over comb work narrow sections but no wider than the comb
A client received a permanent wave four weeks ago. She complains that her hair is straight. It is
not frizzy. She asks you to re-perm her hair. What should be done rst before reperming the
client's hair? - check the record card
A client with coarse, thick hair requested a perma- nent wave. Her shoulder length hair was
shaped in a low-elevated haircut. When she left the salon, the curl seemed tight enough;
however, two weeks later, the curl fell out completely. She had always taken care of her own
hair, but this was her rst time for a chemical service. What advice about follow-up hair care
should the cosmetologist give the client? - use acid-balanced shampoos, followed by an
acid rinse
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.
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.
A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with - A warm tone color
,A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold "over the counter" -
Guanidine
A polymer substance would most likely exist in - 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
A Shampoo that is acidic will have a ph ranging from - 0 to 6.9
A Shampoo that is alkaline will have a ph ranging from - 7.1 or higher
A shampoo with a PH above 7 is considered to be - alkaline
A synthetic wig should always be - Cut dry with shears
A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will - coat the cuticle layer
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
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed - apply an
acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading
, After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively
hot , most likely the client has previous used - Metallic - based hair color
Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the hair
to than hydroxide relaxers. - Guanidine
Always store hydrogen peroxide in: - An opaque container in a dark, cool location
An Acid- balance rinse may be used - to preserve the color in tinted hair
An example of a progressive hair color product is - metallic tints
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
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
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.
Before a chemical service , have the client remove her - jewelry
Exam flashcards new 2025/2026
- scissor over comb work narrow sections but no wider than the comb
A client received a permanent wave four weeks ago. She complains that her hair is straight. It is
not frizzy. She asks you to re-perm her hair. What should be done rst before reperming the
client's hair? - check the record card
A client with coarse, thick hair requested a perma- nent wave. Her shoulder length hair was
shaped in a low-elevated haircut. When she left the salon, the curl seemed tight enough;
however, two weeks later, the curl fell out completely. She had always taken care of her own
hair, but this was her rst time for a chemical service. What advice about follow-up hair care
should the cosmetologist give the client? - use acid-balanced shampoos, followed by an
acid rinse
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.
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.
A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with - A warm tone color
,A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold "over the counter" -
Guanidine
A polymer substance would most likely exist in - 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
A Shampoo that is acidic will have a ph ranging from - 0 to 6.9
A Shampoo that is alkaline will have a ph ranging from - 7.1 or higher
A shampoo with a PH above 7 is considered to be - alkaline
A synthetic wig should always be - Cut dry with shears
A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will - coat the cuticle layer
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
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed - apply an
acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading
, After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively
hot , most likely the client has previous used - Metallic - based hair color
Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the hair
to than hydroxide relaxers. - Guanidine
Always store hydrogen peroxide in: - An opaque container in a dark, cool location
An Acid- balance rinse may be used - to preserve the color in tinted hair
An example of a progressive hair color product is - metallic tints
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
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
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.
Before a chemical service , have the client remove her - jewelry
