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Florida Cosmetology State Board Clinical Exam Study Guide | Practice Questions & Licensing Prep 2026/2027

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Ace your Florida Cosmetology State Board Clinical Exam preparation with this focused study guide designed to support effective review and strengthen your understanding of essential cosmetology procedures and professional safety standards. This resource provides structured practice material covering haircutting and styling techniques, chemical services, hair coloring, permanent waving, relaxing, sanitation and infection control, skin and nail care, client safety, workstation procedures, and other practical skills relevant to Florida cosmetology clinical licensing preparation. Ideal for cosmetology students preparing for the Florida State Board Clinical Exam who want an organized 2026/2027 learning resource to reinforce key concepts and build exam readiness.

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Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical Exam Review
scissor over comb work narrow sections but no wider than the comb



An Acid- balance rinse may be used to preserve the color in tinted hair




After a permanent wave what advise should the *Use an alkaline shampoo followed by alkaline rinse .
cosmetologist give to the client for at home maintenance to *Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl.
help ensure the perm does not quick relax : *Use a moisturizing conditioner
*Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse


After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns Metallic - based hair color
purple or the hair gets excessively hot , most likely the
client has previous used


After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently apply an acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading
shampooed and rinsed



Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of Guanidine
relaxer is actually harsher to the hair to than hydroxide
relaxers.


Always store hydrogen peroxide in: An opaque container in a dark, cool location




The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for elevation
cutting is called



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




Before a chemical service , have the client remove her jewelry




Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature testing it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel
by



Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the Both colors work by depositing pigment only
hair by:



certificate colors are commonly used in temporary color rinses




A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily A hard or double press involves two applications of the pressing combs on each
straightened. Previously , she has experienced side of the hair and is recommended for extremely curly , wiry hair or when the
unsatisfactory results from thermal hair straightening. You results of a soft press are not satisfactory.
should attempt the following treatment

, Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical Exam Review
Soft press A hair straightening technique using a thermal pressing comb once on each side of
the hair shaft; removes 50 to 60% of curl



Compound dyes are a combination of metallic salts dyes vegetables dyes
and:



The direction of hair growth results from The direction of the hair follicle




During a lightening process, which of the following will fine light hair
lighten the fastest



An example of a progressive hair color product is metallic tints




A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this
using the scissors over comb technique is a : purpose.



The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is *They cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
not true *They contain no lye
*They have a lower ph than thio relaxers
*they are harsher to the hair than sodium hydroxide relaxers.


The following type of relaxer is often advertised as a no lye guanidine
relaxer



For a client with an inverted triangle or heart - shaped Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center, fullest at the jaw.
facial type , a good hairstyling choice would be



From the lightest blond haircolor through black there are 10
how many levels of color



get a better idea of how curly hair will lay, it is often best to dry
cut curly hair



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 Guanidine
sold "over the counter"



Hair that appears yellow may be corrected by adding violet




Hair that is determined to have too much orange could not A warm tone, such as red or yellow will not cancel orange.
be corrected by using

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