Florida State Board Cosmetology Clinical Exam Practice Study Guide 2026

Florida Florida Florida State Board Cosmetology Clinical Exam Practice Study Guide 2026 Half on base will result in - Correct Ans-Medium volume The J.L color ring refers to - Correct Ans-70 standardized colors used to color human or synthetic hair After a permanent wave service, the hair is dry and brittle. The most likely reason is - Correct Ans-Over neutralization When cutting very straight hair, what is the correct amount of tension? - Correct Ans Maximum tension All of the following are secondary colors except - Correct Ans-Yellow When coloring resistant gray hair, the stylist should use - Correct Ans-A pre softener Which of the following is the most important in determining processing time - Correct Ans-Porosity Eumelanin is the melanin responsible for - Correct Ans-Brown and black hair color What does the word "lipophilic" mean - Correct Ans-Attracted to oil This change occurs with curling iron, flat iron, pressing comb - Correct Ans-Physical Refers to the growth of dark, coarse hair, in areas where hair usually does not grow - Correct Ans-Hirsutism What are the effects of over neutralizing - Correct Ans-Brittle hair The amount of number of hairs on a persons head per square inch is referred to as - Correct Ans-Density This is found at the base of the hair follicle - Correct Ans-Papilla Normal dry hair can be stretch what percent of its length without damage or breakage - Correct Ans-20% what is the main ingredient in a curl reformation - Correct Ans-Ammonium thioglycolate Florida Florida The "average" person is thought to have how many hairs on the head? - Correct Ans 100,000 The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - Correct Ans-Barba Normal wet hair can be stretched what percent of its length without damage or breakage - Correct Ans-40-50% What would you use to remove old, dark tint? - Correct Ans-Dye solvent Another term or expression meaning to "close the pores" is - Correct Ans-contract the pores Very dense hair will provide the best results in a permanent wave is wrapped with - Correct Ans-Larger rods with small blockings What is the action of an acid on the hair shaft - Correct Ans-Harden and shrink Which rod placement will create the greatest volume in a permanent wave set - Correct Ans-On base In hair styling, frizzy ends may be avoided by - Correct Ans-Blunt cutting Which rod placement in a permanent wave set will create the greatest tension during a permanent wave - Correct Ans-On base Cutting the hair at a 0 degree angle will achieve the following - Correct Ans-No layers The application of a virgin tint going darker should begin - Correct Ans-Where the hair is the lightest "Relaxing the set" most nearly means - Correct Ans-Integrating the base by brushing the curl from scalp to ends The application of a virgin tint going lighter should begin - Correct Ans-Where the hair is the darkest Concave rods will produce which type of curl - Correct Ans-Tighter at the center How do you protect the clients scalp when doing a thermal service - Correct Ans-A comb Straight rods will produce which type of curl - Correct Ans-Uniform Florida Florida In any chemical service, which type of hair would generally call for a higher pH? - Correct Ans-Resistent In hair cutting, asymmetrical balance is created when - Correct Ans-Weight is positioned unequally from center axis An acid rinse can be used to do which of the following - Correct Ans-Close the cuticle and add shine Which one of the following colors would not requires a predisposition test - Correct Ans Certified color Because the relaxer leaves the scalp sensitive, you should rinse with - Correct Ans-cool water With a pin curl set the clippers are anchored - Correct Ans-Through the open end Lanolin, a common ingredient in beauty products, is made from - Correct Ans-Sheep's wool When tinting, blue, green, and violet are classified as - Correct Ans-Cool colors/tones The number of hairs per square inch is - Correct Ans-Density Clients perm looked great when she left the salon, two days later she returns with a considerable amount of breakage 1/2 inch from the scalp. What is the likely cause? - Correct Ans-Perm was wrapped too tight and the band was too close to the scalp When tinting, red, orange, and yellow are classified as - Correct Ans-Warm colors/tones In hair coloring the term double process means - Correct Ans-A lightener followed by a deposit color On which part of your cutting shears does your little finger rest - Correct Ans-Tang A stable guideline to which all hair lengths are directed prior to cutting - Correct Ans Stationary guideline The coloring material of the hair is known as - Correct Ans-Melanin When attempting to color predominantly gray hair back to the clients natural color, use - Correct Ans-One shade darker than the target color The layer of the hair in which melanin will be found - Correct Ans-Cortex Which type of colors contain pastel shades? - Correct Ans-Toners Florida Florida Hair that appears very curly when wet, but frizzy and straight when dry has been - Correct Ans-Overprocessed Remy hair has - Correct Ans-Cuticle running in the same direction A non-moving small amount or previously cut hair used as a length guide - Correct Ans Stationary guideline what color could be used to neutralize a green cast in the hair? - Correct Ans-Red Client has white hair discolored with yellow streaks. What should you apply to correct the yellow? - Correct Ans-Violet toner Aniline derivative tints are derived from - Correct Ans-Coal tar Which one of the following services would likely not require a predisposition test - Correct Ans-Cream decolorization why would the stylist use a filler on bleached or highly lightened hair - Correct Ans-To even out its porosity Which one of the following is not one of the primary colors - Correct Ans-Orange Paraphenylene diamond colors are usually used for - Correct Ans-Hair Sandra has an appointment for a shampoo and style. She has curly medium length hair and she likes to wear it straight. She does not have a chemical straightening. To remove 100% of Sandra's curl you would need to use - Correct Ans-Hard press A client hair is 70%-80% gray and wants it tinted to its original color, use - Correct Ans One shade darker Before pressing a client's hair, what should you add to the scalp and hair? - Correct Ans-Pressing oil Lucy wants you to cut her very thick, coarse, straight hair into a short style, that will lay around her face. You explain that this cut will cause the hair to - Correct Ans-Stand up away from the scalp Certified colors are most often found in - Correct Ans-Temporary colors and mousses To get a clean line around the nape of a short cut you may want to employ a/an - Correct Ans-Edger Aniline derivative tints are also known as - Correct Ans-Oxidative tints Florida Florida When receiving a permanent wave razored ends may result in which of the following - Correct Ans-Frizzy ends What builds up and coats the cuticle, with repeated applications, and makes the hair darker - Correct Ans-Progressive tints Bleach is used to lift natural pigment, what is used to lift artificial pigment - Correct Ans Dye solvent What is the action of a semi or dmei- permanent color on the hair - Correct Ans-Deposit pigment What is the action of a high lift color on the hair? - Correct Ans-Lift and deposit pigment Razored cuts may result in frizzy ends after a perm, what cut is best before a perm - Correct Ans-Blunt cut Any product with a pH above a 7 is considered - Correct Ans-Base and alkaline The concentration of hydrogen in ions in a solution, suspension, or emulsion is called - Correct Ans-pH Neutralizers, stabilizers, and fixatives tend to fall where on the pH scale - Correct Ans Below 7 After decolorizing a client's hair, you would likely use a - Correct Ans-Toner To temporarily and completely straighten kinky hair, you should do a - Correct Ans-Hard press/doable press This chemical reaction occurs when h2o2 is combined with an aniline derivative tint - Correct Ans-Oxidation The most commonly used elevations in hair cutting are - Correct Ans-45 and 90 degrees which of the following products are not added to bleach to speed up the action? - Correct Ans-Impediments An angle below 90 degrees is used primarily to - Correct Ans-Build weight It is recommended that you cut kinky/cutly hair - Correct Ans-Dry after straightening In a spiral wrap, what section does one generally begin to wrap a perm? - Correct Ans Nape Florida Florida What is the action of a bleach on the hair? - Correct Ans-Lift natural pigment How many times do you unwrap the rod for a test curl - Correct Ans-One and a half Heavy conditioning prior to perming may cause a weak curl formation because - Correct Ans-Too few cystine bonds and disulfide bonds are broken What is the action of a dye solvent on the hair? - Correct Ans-Lift artificial pigment What type of perming solution should you select for hair with poor porosity - Correct Ans-Hard to curl/resistant The agent that begins any chemical reaction is known as - Correct Ans-A catalyst Which of the following is the most important in determining the hair's ability to hold a curl after the perm procedure - Correct Ans-Elasticity Which off the following ingredients, all used by the cosmetologist, is the principle ingredient in semi Demi and permanent hair color - Correct Ans-Para phenylenediamine A client with medium brown hair wants it lightened to a light blonde. What should the stylist use? - Correct Ans-Bleach Because most oxidative tints contain known allergens, prior to use they require a/an - Correct Ans-P.D. Test if a positive result is observed, including inflamed skin, this is a condition known as - Correct Ans-Dermatitis venneta This act/law requires a P.D. Test prior to the application of aniline derivative tints - Correct Ans-Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act When testing for the presence of metallic dyes in the hair, you should place the strong of hair in which of the following solutions - Correct Ans-20vol hydrogen peroxide, 20 drops of ammonia for 30 minutes When doing a permanent wave, a loose curl could result from - Correct Ans-Under neutralization Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. test prior to using aniline derivatives - Correct Ans-FDA An example of a progressive hair dye is - Correct Ans-metallic dyes Florida Florida Thick, coarse hair with poor porosity is probably resistant to any chemical service and would require the application of which perm solution - Correct Ans-Alkaline A blunt cut is sometimes referred to as - Correct Ans-Zero elevation, solid form, one length What leaves the hair unfit for chemical services - Correct Ans-metallic dyes There are how many bones in the palm of your hand - Correct Ans-Five The application of a virgin tint going darker, should begin - Correct Ans-Where the hair is the lightest A blunt cut is a good technique for use on - Correct Ans-Fine hair If your client has almost entirely gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color, where should you begin to apply the product - Correct Ans-Front Angles above 90 degrees are used to - Correct Ans-Remove weight The simplest way to correct a greenish cast in blonde hair would be with - Correct Ans Red Oxidation occurs during which part of the perm - Correct Ans-Neutralization A uniform layered cut is cut at what angle/degree - Correct Ans-90 Henna is an example of what type of tint? - Correct Ans-Vegetable If your client wanted longer layers, what angles/degrees would be appropriate to use - Correct Ans-45-90 degrees A compound dye is generally made by combining metallic salts with - Correct Ans Vegetable dyes When using a razor, what degree do you hold the implement - Correct Ans-45 Pediculosis capitis is - Correct Ans-Head lice In the shear over comb technique, the angle of the comb will determine - Correct Ans the length of the hair When cutting extremely curly hair with clippers, the clippers should be held - Correct Ans-In the same position to the comb In the shear over comb technique, the haircut begins at the - Correct Ans-Nape Florida Florida The most common ingredient in chemical relaxers is - Correct Ans-Sodium hydroxide In any chemical service, which type of hair would generally call for the highest pH - Correct Ans-Normal If your client has lice, what must you do? - Correct Ans-Refuse the service When pressing hair, blow drying hair, perming hair, relaxing hair, or setting hair, at what part of the head should the stylist take extra care - Correct Ans-At the hairline What is the action of neutralizers, stabilizers and fixatives on the hair shaft - Correct Ans-Harden and shrink A cap wig is - Correct Ans-a good choice if you're bald Remy hair is - Correct Ans-Derived from humans This relaxer is advertised as no lye, it's recommended for sensitive scalps, it's regularly sold over the counter, and will straighten the hair completely - Correct Ans-guanidine Neutralizers/stabilizers and fixatives are all - Correct Ans-Acids When doing a tint back from a very light shade to a much darker shade, use - Correct Ans-fillers Vigorous brushing or shampooing prior to chemical service may result in - Correct Ans Chemical burns What is the pH of ammonium thioglycolate - Correct Ans-9 What is the pH of sodium hydroxide - Correct Ans-11 What is the action of an alkaline on the hair - Correct Ans-Soften and swell What is the pH of sodium bromate - Correct Ans-4 Which of the following takes longer to rinse from your client's hair - Correct Ans-Acid perm The bond that is created when a hydroxide relaxer removes one atom of sulfur from disulfide bond is referred to as - Correct Ans-Lanthionization When using a higher volume of h2o2 than the manufacturer recommends, it is likely - Correct Ans-client's scalp will burn Florida Florida The neutralizer used in a permanent wave solution/chemical hair relaxer is - Correct Ans-Acid When doing a tint back from a lighter color, which of the following should be used - Correct Ans-Filler What type of cape should be used for a thermal procedure - Correct Ans-Linen or cloth The process that occurs when the processing solution is dissolving the disulfide bonds - Correct Ans-Reduction The basic ingredient in most neutralizers is either h2o2 or - Correct Ans-Sodium bromide What is the basic ingredient in most chemical relaxers - Correct Ans-Sodium hydroxide In a thermal press service, excessive heat on gray hair or lightened hair might cause - Correct Ans-Discoloration of the hair This hair is fine and lacks pigment - Correct Ans-Vellus Acid solutions have what effect on the hair and skin - Correct Ans-Harden and shrink When thinning hair the razor should be held how far from the scalp - Correct Ans-1 inch In haircutting, the airline is referred to as the - Correct Ans-perimeter Which of the following is not a type of bond found in the hair? - Correct Ans-Keratin A non-moving small amount of previously cut hair, used as a guide for length is - Correct Ans-Stationary guide In a razor cut, the hair should be - Correct Ans-Damp A permanent wave involves - Correct Ans-Physical and chemical reaction The name given to the amino acids that create proteins by linking chains together - Correct Ans-Peptide bonds Which bonds are easily broken by water, wind, humidity, and styling tools - Correct Ans Hydrogen This is a name given to synthetic dyes used in hair coloring - Correct Ans-Azo dyes Which type of bonds require the application of a chemical to break them - Correct Ans Cystine Florida Florida If the cotton turns purple in a permanent wave indicates - Correct Ans-Presence of metallic dyes on the hair Another name for disulfide bonds is - Correct Ans-Cystine Which bonds are primarily responsible for the hair's strength and elasticity - Correct Ans-Cystine or disulfide Using a thermal heating device on only one side of the hair is referred to as - Correct Ans-Soft press What base is the best for barrel curls - Correct Ans-rectangular Paraphenylene diamine is not found which of the following - Correct Ans-Certified color How do you drape for a chemical service - Correct Ans-Towel, cape, towel Stretching the hair during the application of the relaxer cream will cause the hair to - Correct Ans-break The reason for the back coming is to - Correct Ans-Add volume to the style What type of pattern are you looking for on a test curl for a perm - Correct Ans-S Certified color is considered - Correct Ans-Temporary color In a perm the oxidative stage is - Correct Ans-Neutralization A progressive hair dye is one that becomes darker with each application. Which of the following is progressive? - Correct Ans-Metallic dyes a client presents with more than 50% gray hair and wants it tinted to her natural color. What should the stylist select - Correct Ans-1 shade darker than natural What is 20 volume hydrogen peroxide equivalent to - Correct Ans-6% What is the complimentary color for yellow - Correct Ans-Violet A client has been lifted to a level 10, what color toner should you use? - Correct Ans Violet A client's hair has been lightened to a shade of pale yellow. They want to see no warmth in the hair, so you should use a toner with what base color? - Correct Ans-Violet Florida Florida The catagen stage of the hair growth is thought to last approximately how long - Correct Ans-2-3 weeks If you wanted NO lift and deposit only, which strength of h2o2 would you use? - Correct Ans-5 volume Where do you find melanin in dark hair - Correct Ans-Cortex Over oxidation in any chemical process may result in - Correct Ans-Breakage Pheomelanin is the melanin responsible for - Correct Ans-Red and blonde hair What is curling the hair away from the scalp towards the end using a hot iron - Correct Ans-Spiral The average pH range of sodium hydroxide relaxer is - Correct Ans-somewhat higher than this relaxer An acid rinse may be used to achieve all the following except - Correct Ans-Open the cuticle Curling the hair from the ends to the scalp using a hot iron is called - Correct Ans Crouiqnole Chemical relaxers and permanent wave solutions have what effect on the hair - Correct Ans-Alkaline so they soften and swell The portion of the pin curl found between the base and the first arc is - Correct Ans-The stem Which of the following would you use to achieve maximum lift in a one process color - Correct Ans-12% or 40 vol Paraphenylene diameter colors are generally used for - Correct Ans-Hair In hair cutting the area below the parietal ridge is called - Correct Ans-Exterior Approximately how long will a bleach mixture last before losing its potency? - Correct Ans-2 hours The portion oft epic curl that demonstrates the curl direction - Correct Ans-Stem/circle What is the complementary color for red? - Correct Ans-Green What is the opposite color for red? - Correct Ans-Green Florida Florida It is recommended to cut kinky curly hair - Correct Ans-Dry after straightening Which of the following is true of razor cutting - Correct Ans-good for medium to fine hair Stylist puts the blue based toner on hair lightened to pale yellow, what is the result? - Correct Ans-Green Which is not true of sliced cutting - Correct Ans-It will not help to remove bulk Aniline derivative tints belong to the family of - Correct Ans-Penetrating dyes Blue and yellow are primary colors and will make what color when mixed equally - Correct Ans-Green Aniline derivative tints belong to the family of - Correct Ans-Penetrating dyes When applied to white or very light gray hair, henna will produce what color? - Correct Ans-Orange The law of color suggests you would use which of the following to darken a color - Correct Ans-Blue The average pH of ammonium thioglycolate relaxer is - Correct Ans-8.5-10 How far in advance must a pre disposition patch test be given - Correct Ans-24-48 hours When tinting blue, green, and violet are classified as - Correct Ans-cool tones Non rely is also known as - Correct Ans-Fallen hair A ruddy complexion can be camouflaged by the use of - Correct Ans-Green Sodium hypochlorite is more commonly known as - Correct Ans-bleach If the client has 80% gray hair, which of the following is the best for maximum coverage - Correct Ans-Permanent color May occur as the result of excessive tension on the hair, especially when it's wet - Correct Ans-Traumatic alopecia An oxidative tint is best mixed in a container made from - Correct Ans-Glass or plastic When cutting a bob, blunt cut, or solid form the most common cutting position is - Correct Ans-palm down Florida Florida If a client wants to perm and color, what would be the recommended order - Correct Ans-Perm then color In a haircut, vertical lines will do all of the folioing except - Correct Ans-Add weight Hair with a hard/closed/compact cuticle layer is - Correct Ans-Resistant and non porous Fringe is another term for bangs and is generally used to cover the area from - Correct Ans-Outer corner of the eyes It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair - Correct Ans-Dry before straightening To protect many layers on a long hair perm wrap, you will empty what technique - Correct Ans-Double flat How far in advance must a predisposition test or a strand test be given - Correct Ans 24-48 hours To get a tight long lasting curl without too much mobility you will use - Correct Ans-No stem Maureen has colored medium length hair that is very dry. She wants to create additional body. When performing the perm process you must take special care to notice what in her hair - Correct Ans-Porosity This is the widest area of the head - Correct Ans-Parietal/crest What toner would you use on someone who is lifted to a level 6 - Correct Ans-Blue To completely and permanently straighten Carol's extremely curly hair, you will use - Correct Ans-Chemical hair relaxer What type of shampoo do you use after a color - Correct Ans-pH balanced Red is considered a what color - Correct Ans-Primary Julia's hair is looking lemony yellow. If she wants to cool it down, she must use what base - Correct Ans-Violet permanent hair color gets trapped in the - Correct Ans-Cortex Permanent hair colors contain uncolored dye pre cursors known as - Correct Ans aniline derivative In haircutting, the area above the parietal ridge is known as - Correct Ans-Interior Florida A cap wig is usually - Correct Ans-Hand made Most 60 second rinses are what to counteract the what pH of most shampoos - Correct Ans-acid to counter act the alkaline pH a fishtail braid has how many strands - Correct Ans-2 What color would be added to a color to darken it - Correct Ans-Blue Alternating rows of finger waves and pin curls are referred to as - Correct Ans-Skip waves If the client's hair has been lifted and the result is too orange, what should it be toned with? - Correct Ans-Blue What is the action of the permanent wave solution on the hair - Correct Ans-Soften and swell This is usually advertised a no lye relaxer for sensitive scalps - Correct Ans-Guanidine To produce a forward curl, wind the pin curls what direction - Correct Ans-Counter clockwise Florida