Florida Cosmetology State Board Clinical Comprehensive Examination | Florida Board of Cosmetology / State Board | Academic Year 2026/2027 | Comprehensive Licensing Examination | 65 Verified Questions and Correct Answer Rationales

FL State Board Cosmetology Clinical
Exam Practice
Half on base will result in - Ans>>>Medium volume
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The J.L color ring refers to - Ans>>>70 standardized colors used to color human or
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synthetic hair
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After a permanent wave service, the hair is dry and brittle. The most likely reason is -
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Ans>>>Over neutralization
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When cutting very straight hair, what is the correct amount of tension? - Ans>>>Maximum
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tension
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All of the following are secondary colors except - Ans>>>Yellow
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When coloring resistant gray hair, the stylist should use - Ans>>>A pre softener
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Which of the following is the most important in determining processing time -
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Ans>>>Porosity
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Eumelanin is the melanin responsible for - Ans>>>Brown and black hair color
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What does the word "lipophilic" mean - Ans>>>Attracted to oil
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This change occurs with curling iron, flat iron, pressing comb - Ans>>>Physical
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Refers to the growth of dark, coarse hair, in areas where hair usually does not grow -
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Ans>>>Hirsutism
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What are the effects of over neutralizing - Ans>>>Brittle hair
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The amount of number of hairs on a persons head per square inch is referred to as -
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Ans>>>Density
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This is found at the base of the hair follicle - Ans>>>Papilla
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Normal dry hair can be stretch what percent of its length without damage or breakage -
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Ans>>>20%
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what is the main ingredient in a curl reformation - Ans>>>Ammonium thioglycolate
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The "average" person is thought to have how many hairs on the head? - Ans>>>100,000
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The hair found on a man's face is referred to as - Ans>>>Barba
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, FL State Board Cosmetology Clinical
Exam Practice
Normal wet hair can be stretched what percent of its length without damage or breakage -
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Ans>>>40-50%
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What would you use to remove old, dark tint? - Ans>>>Dye solvent
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Another term or expression meaning to "close the pores" is - Ans>>>contract the pores
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Very dense hair will provide the best results in a permanent wave is wrapped with -
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Ans>>>Larger rods with small blockings
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What is the action of an acid on the hair shaft - Ans>>>Harden and shrink
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Which rod placement will create the greatest volume in a permanent wave set -
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Ans>>>On base
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In hair styling, frizzy ends may be avoided by - Ans>>>Blunt cutting
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Which rod placement in a permanent wave set will create the greatest tension during a
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permanent wave - Ans>>>On base
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Cutting the hair at a 0 degree angle will achieve the following - Ans>>>No layers
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The application of a virgin tint going darker should begin - Ans>>>Where the hair is the
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lightest
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"Relaxing the set" most nearly means - Ans>>>Integrating the base by brushing the curl
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from scalp to ends
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The application of a virgin tint going lighter should begin - Ans>>>Where the hair is the
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darkest
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Concave rods will produce which type of curl - Ans>>>Tighter at the center
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How do you protect the clients scalp when doing a thermal service - Ans>>>A comb
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Straight rods will produce which type of curl - Ans>>>Uniform
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In any chemical service, which type of hair would generally call for a higher pH? -
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Ans>>>Resistent
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In hair cutting, asymmetrical balance is created when - Ans>>>Weight is positioned
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unequally from center axis
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