Florida Cosmetology State Board Clinical Comprehensive Examination
Florida Board of Cosmetology / DBPR
Academic Year 2026/2027
SECTION I — HAIR COLORING & LIGHTENING
1.
Before applying permanent haircolor to a client, which test is primarily used to identify
possible sensitivity to the product?
A. Strand test
B. Porosity test
C. Patch test
D. Elasticity test
2.
A strand test is primarily performed to determine:
A. Skin sensitivity
B. Processing time and color result
C. Client's blood pressure
D. Hair density only
3.
,Which hair characteristic describes the ability of hair to absorb moisture and chemicals?
A. Density
B. Texture
C. Elasticity
D. Porosity
4.
Highly porous hair generally:
A. Resists chemical services
B. Absorbs chemicals quickly
C. Requires no conditioning
D. Always processes slowly
5.
Which color is complementary to green on the traditional color wheel?
A. Yellow
B. Blue
C. Red
D. Violet
6.
Which color is commonly used to neutralize unwanted yellow tones?
A. Green
B. Blue
,C. Violet
D. Red
7.
Blue is commonly used to neutralize:
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Violet
D. Orange
8.
Green is commonly used to neutralize unwanted:
A. Yellow
B. Violet
C. Red
D. Orange
9.
The level system in haircolor primarily indicates:
A. Hair diameter
B. Hair porosity
C. Degree of lightness or darkness
D. Amount of natural curl
10.
, A level 1 generally represents:
A. Lightest blonde
B. Medium blonde
C. Black
D. Light brown
11.
A level 10 generally represents:
A. Black
B. Dark brown
C. Medium brown
D. Very light blonde
12.
The underlying pigment exposed when hair is lightened is called:
A. Artificial pigment
B. Contributing pigment
C. Surface pigment
D. Neutral pigment
13.
When lightening dark hair, warm underlying pigments commonly become:
A. Clear
B. Gray
Florida Board of Cosmetology / DBPR
Academic Year 2026/2027
SECTION I — HAIR COLORING & LIGHTENING
1.
Before applying permanent haircolor to a client, which test is primarily used to identify
possible sensitivity to the product?
A. Strand test
B. Porosity test
C. Patch test
D. Elasticity test
2.
A strand test is primarily performed to determine:
A. Skin sensitivity
B. Processing time and color result
C. Client's blood pressure
D. Hair density only
3.
,Which hair characteristic describes the ability of hair to absorb moisture and chemicals?
A. Density
B. Texture
C. Elasticity
D. Porosity
4.
Highly porous hair generally:
A. Resists chemical services
B. Absorbs chemicals quickly
C. Requires no conditioning
D. Always processes slowly
5.
Which color is complementary to green on the traditional color wheel?
A. Yellow
B. Blue
C. Red
D. Violet
6.
Which color is commonly used to neutralize unwanted yellow tones?
A. Green
B. Blue
,C. Violet
D. Red
7.
Blue is commonly used to neutralize:
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Violet
D. Orange
8.
Green is commonly used to neutralize unwanted:
A. Yellow
B. Violet
C. Red
D. Orange
9.
The level system in haircolor primarily indicates:
A. Hair diameter
B. Hair porosity
C. Degree of lightness or darkness
D. Amount of natural curl
10.
, A level 1 generally represents:
A. Lightest blonde
B. Medium blonde
C. Black
D. Light brown
11.
A level 10 generally represents:
A. Black
B. Dark brown
C. Medium brown
D. Very light blonde
12.
The underlying pigment exposed when hair is lightened is called:
A. Artificial pigment
B. Contributing pigment
C. Surface pigment
D. Neutral pigment
13.
When lightening dark hair, warm underlying pigments commonly become:
A. Clear
B. Gray
