Florida Cosmetology Theory Exam
2025/2026 Exam Questions and Answers
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You lighten your client's hair from Level 5 to 9, then apply a pale blue toner.
The resulting color is: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔green
Under ordinary conditions, HIV can NOT be transmitted by: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔kissing on the cheek
A blunt cut can be given more fullness by using a technique called - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Beveling
Before placing a hot iron in the hair, test for temperature by: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Testing it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel
Henna is an example of the following type of tint: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔vegetable
,To disinfect a surface such as a manicure table: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔First
clean the surface, then use a disinfectant solution per manufacturers
directions
Which of the following is not within the power of the Florida board of
cosmetology? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Issue or renew a license
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional
must have been a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in
Florida for at least - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔5 years
What is the average rate of nail growth - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1/8" per month
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to
grow faster - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔nail matrix
Onychia - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A term that refers to any infection of the nail an
surrounding tissues
Florida law defines compensation in exchange for cosmetology services as:
- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔anything of value
Acne lesions are - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Infections of the sebaceous glands
,Which of the following statements about Demi-permanent hair color is not
true? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It lifts and deposits color
An important rule of safety when using disinfectants is to: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Follow manufacturers directions
The difference between Vellus and lanugo hair is that: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Vellus hair does not have a medulla or pigment
Approximately 1% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Catagen
Which of the following color products may leave hair unsuitable for further
chemical services - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Metallic tint
Chapter 477, F.S., is also known as - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Florida cosmetology
act
A red, itchy rash between the toes may be a sign of - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Tinea
Pedis
Onychophagy - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔nail biting
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, Which of the following organisms is most commonly pus-forming? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Staphylococci
I'd over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be: - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Straighter on the ends, with some curl near the scalp
What is used to dry and garden gel nails: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔UV light
When performing a chemical service, to protect the client's clothing: - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Have the client change into a gown
When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, begin the application - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Starting away from the scalp up to the ends
Which of the following carries the greatest risk of transmitting hepatitis and
HIV? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Use of sharp implements
To eliminate a greenish cast in blonde hair use: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Red
In Florida a cosmetologist is not permitted to work until he or she - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Has achieved a passing grade on all parts of the examination
and has paid the licensing fee
2025/2026 Exam Questions and Answers
| A+ Score Assured
You lighten your client's hair from Level 5 to 9, then apply a pale blue toner.
The resulting color is: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔green
Under ordinary conditions, HIV can NOT be transmitted by: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔kissing on the cheek
A blunt cut can be given more fullness by using a technique called - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Beveling
Before placing a hot iron in the hair, test for temperature by: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Testing it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel
Henna is an example of the following type of tint: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔vegetable
,To disinfect a surface such as a manicure table: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔First
clean the surface, then use a disinfectant solution per manufacturers
directions
Which of the following is not within the power of the Florida board of
cosmetology? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Issue or renew a license
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional
must have been a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in
Florida for at least - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔5 years
What is the average rate of nail growth - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1/8" per month
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to
grow faster - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔nail matrix
Onychia - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A term that refers to any infection of the nail an
surrounding tissues
Florida law defines compensation in exchange for cosmetology services as:
- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔anything of value
Acne lesions are - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Infections of the sebaceous glands
,Which of the following statements about Demi-permanent hair color is not
true? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It lifts and deposits color
An important rule of safety when using disinfectants is to: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Follow manufacturers directions
The difference between Vellus and lanugo hair is that: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Vellus hair does not have a medulla or pigment
Approximately 1% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Catagen
Which of the following color products may leave hair unsuitable for further
chemical services - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Metallic tint
Chapter 477, F.S., is also known as - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Florida cosmetology
act
A red, itchy rash between the toes may be a sign of - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Tinea
Pedis
Onychophagy - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔nail biting
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Which of the following organisms is most commonly pus-forming? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Staphylococci
I'd over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be: - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Straighter on the ends, with some curl near the scalp
What is used to dry and garden gel nails: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔UV light
When performing a chemical service, to protect the client's clothing: - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Have the client change into a gown
When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, begin the application - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Starting away from the scalp up to the ends
Which of the following carries the greatest risk of transmitting hepatitis and
HIV? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Use of sharp implements
To eliminate a greenish cast in blonde hair use: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Red
In Florida a cosmetologist is not permitted to work until he or she - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Has achieved a passing grade on all parts of the examination
and has paid the licensing fee
